Lungisa and RET faction take no prisoners in Covid blame game

Controversial release of former ANC councillor turns into an opportunity to lay into Ramaphosa’s leadership

01 December 2020 - 20:03 By Nomazima Nkosi and Naziziphiwo Buso

Emboldened by former Nelson Mandela Bay ANC councillor Andile Lungisa’s early release from prison, leaders aligned with the radical economic transformation (RET) brigade took a swipe at President Cyril Ramaphosa on Tuesday, blaming the Covid-19 crisis in the Eastern Cape on his allies...

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