Calling out white privilege
LITTLE doubt exists in Kim Heller’s mind on who South Africa’s best politician is currently. She is emphatic in her answer.
“There are two politicians I regard highly. The first is Julius Malema, the leader of the EFF. I would have to rate him as the best politician in South Africa,” says Heller.
“He stands apart from others. Malema is commanding, focused, exceptionally smart and committed.
“The second person I regard highly as a top politician is BLF president Andile Mngxitama who I believe is the greatest thinker of our time. These two, love them or hate them, are our finest leaders. I respect both enormously.”
Heller, a political analyst and commentator, spoke of her admiration for Mngxitama and Malema following the launch of her book No White Lies, Black Politics and White Power in South Africa last week.
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