A loaf of bread and a broken political system... with Build One South Africa's Tsepo Mhlongo

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A deputy minister campaigns with bread, sparking outrage over poverty politics and dignity in South Africa.

This episode analyzes a viral video of ANC members distributing bread with campaign slogans, sparking debate on poverty politics and dignity. Guest Bilduan criticizes the act as unethical patronage, arguing it undermines South Africans' dignity and calls for job-focused leadership instead of welfare handouts ahead of local elections.

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