Rob Hersov Backs U.s. Aid Cuts To South Africa
Rob Hersov backs U.S. aid cuts to South Africa, accusing the ANC of disrespecting the West while benefiting from its financial support.
Hersov warns of more U.S. penalties, saying the ANC prioritizes party interests over national good and mismanages foreign policy.
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South African billionaire and capitalist activist Rob Hersov has thrown his weight behind the United States' decision to cut financial aid to South Africa, warning that more penalties against the countrys ruling party, the African National Congress ANC, are likely on the way.
In a recent interview, Hersov didnt hold back when asked about the growing rift between the U.S. and South Africa. Well deserved. I think America is right, he said. In just about every United Nations vote, South Africa doesnt even read or do their homeworkthey just vote against America. They take American aid but treat the country with disdain.
Hersov slams ANC over U.S. relationsDoubling down, Hersov added, Its about time America said to South Africa, Stuff youx2014especially to the ANC. Theyre behaving like spoilt idiots. Sure, the ANC did a good job in the early years, but ever since the Zuma and Ramaphosa era, theyve treated the West with arrogance while happily accepting its money.
His comments follow reports that the U.S. is weighing sanctions against more than 40 South African politicians and other influential figures. Back in February, former President Donald Trump halted federal funding to South Africa, citing concerns over how minority groups were being treated. More recently, new tariffs on South Africa and several other nations have raised tensions even further.
Hersov didnt mince words about what he sees as the root of the issue. The ANCs foreign policy is simply: who gives us money? Cyril has always put the ANC ahead of the countryeven publicly. Its disgusting, he said. So America is absolutely right. And this is just the beginning.