#FirstThingsFirst - Ernst Roets makes bold claims to Tucker Carlson

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This week, Ernst Roets, former deputy CEO of AfriForum, appeared on The Tucker Carlson Show in the US, spotlighting what he sees as the dire plight of Afrikaners. His supporters are cheering, seeing a champion for their cause. His critics are fuming, branding him a privileged, treasonous racist, peddling misinformation. But who is right? The team covered various aspects of Roets' bold claims, and asked whether good PR is more important for South Africa or an honest discussion about the status of our country is much needed.
5 Mar 2025 12AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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