TOM EATON | Modise’s trip to Moscow conference is an oxymoronic fool’s errand

Attending an international security conference in Moscow is so incongruously fitting for our minister of defence

17 August 2022 - 20:16

I’ve often criticised the cynicism of senior ANC officials, but today I’d like to take a moment to recognise the loyalty and dedication of defence minister, Thandi “Animal Farm” Modise, who is willing to serve and promote the interests of Vladimir Putin without even being formally employed by him...

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