Meet Dr Ernst Roets - Afrikaner ‘troublemaker’ who says SA deserves better

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Social activist, author and outspoken protagonist for Afrikaner self-determination, Dr Ernst Roets is set to heap fuel onto the already fiery relationship between the US and South Africa via the imminent release of a hard-hitting interview with US conservative media megastar Tucker Carlson. He goes back to his roots and motivation in this interview with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, arguing that SA deserves far better than its ever deepening mess.  The trained lawyer who left Afriforum/Solidarity last month intends becoming an even bigger catalyst for change through his newfound independence.
3 Mar 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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