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DA should have burnt the ANC flag instead, says Herman Mashaba

Published: May 10, 2024, 10:52 a.m.

The DA should have burnt the ANC flag instead of the national flag, says ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba says in a wide-ranging interview on the Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast.
\nThe party stirred controversy earlier this week when it launched its election campaign advertisement showing the national flag in flames. The DA has defended the advert, with federal chair Helen Zille saying the alternative to being rescued is dying. The party\u2019s election slogan is \u201cUnite to rescue South Africa\u201d.
\nAsked about his ambitions, Mashaba said: \u201cBeing president of the country or being a premier are the last jobs I want, but I am committed to finding a solution to our country\u2019s problems.\u201d
\nHe said he blames former president Thabo Mbeki for many of the country\u2019s problems, saying his advice proved to be \u201cdisastrous\u201d and \u201che\u2019s got the experience of destroying\u201d.
\nMashaba told podcast host Mike Siluma that ActionSA has proposed renaming eThekwini after the late Mangosuthu Buthelezi.
\nHe also discussed his party\u2019s plans for economic recovery and immigration.
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