Thulas Nxesi: "We have been too nice to you!"

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris, and Sara Gon. They discuss the racist comments made by Labour Minister Thulas Nxesi in parliament this week. They also chat about the support for De Ruyter from Professor Makgoba at the SCOPA hearings, the weakness of the Rand, and a spelling mistake on SA's currency.

11 May 2023 8AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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