FMF’s Van Staden: Bravo Afriforum (and Pres Trump); maybe ANC will now repeal 142 racist laws

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Despite disastrous mismanagement, a halo effect exists around the ANC in much of the global community. This celebration of their own role in supporting South Africa’s transition to democracy has led to excessive indulgence of the ANC’s subsequent failings. But the new sheriff in Washington is taking a different approach, with SA’s raft of race-based laws now in President Donald Trump’s crosshairs. Martin van Staden, who edits the IRR’s Race Law Index, says this is long overdue as the ANC had given short shrift to any criticism of racist laws - identical to the National Party’s response during the Apartheid era. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
4 Mar 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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