#FirstThingsFirst - Former politicians shedding their political image

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A fiery war of words erupted over the weekend between self-proclaimed prophet Shepherd Bushiri and former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP Dr Mbuyiseni Ndlozi, following pointed remarks made by Ndlozi during a lecture in Malawi. The clash has ignited fierce public debate, with many South Africans rallying behind Ndlozi and demanding accountability from Bushiri. The team deliberated on Ndlozi's new path for social change, asking, "can a politician shed his or her political image? Or, if they started somewhere else, like Herman Mashaba as a businessman, can they fully integrate into politics?
14 Apr 2025 12AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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