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Yes, we want Cyril to get a spine, but we don’t want him to turn into Putin

27 January 2020 - 06:09 By justice malala
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is definitely not the best role model for our own leader.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is definitely not the best role model for our own leader.
Image: AFP/Kirill Kudryavtsev

When we call on Ramaphosa to act decisively and show a ‘strong fist’, we should be careful what we ask for.

What we do not want is a leader in the style of Pul Kagame or Vadimir Putin.

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