In an eye-opening interview, Neil De Beer delved into the deteriorating state of South Africa’s defence forces, spotlighting budget shortfalls and morale issues. He critiqued the defence minister Angie Motsheka’s incompetence and the troubling implications for national security. De Beer also weighed in on the impeachment of Judge John Hlophe, questioning the integrity of judicial leadership. His discussion raised critical questions about accountability and reform in South Africa’s institutions. This is what the BizNews community had to say about the interview.
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Many tribe members called out impeached Judge John Hlophe
“Hlope is a blight to the legal proffession, to the country and (although he does’nt realise it)to himself ! A disgusting individual.”
@peterkoning21 on YouTube
With a specific emphasis on the way in which integrity and competency work hand-in-hand with one another.
“Surely the fundamentals of being a competent judge is having integrity. Lack of integrity translates to lack of competency”
@ashleyjhoffman on YouTube
“Integrity is a component of competency”
@sarelg.theron5542 on YouTube
Commenters voiced their feelings towards those in power
The BizNews community shares its disappointment in our country’s current leaders
“30 years of Anc’s incompetence and cadre deployment”
@monicakieck7501 on YouTube
“Haaahahaha… YES Neil, that whole bunch are ‘dof’! Delighted to see another interview with you and on a Monday! What a treat!”
Draginsezluvnlite-jp8sv on YouTube
“Politicians and so called leaders around the world are certainly suffering from some form of mental deficiency and confusion, unfortunately South Africa has more than it’s fair share.”
@bertramhall6131 on YouTube
Comments related to De Beer’s statements about competency
“If they had to rid of incompetence and integrity there would be no one left in parliament for the ANC, EFF and MKP.”
@petert4227 on YouTube
“This must stop. Incompetent people running the show and the people on the ground suffer. Unfortunately the poor masses don’t understand this”
@adrevalentine5332 on YouTube
Praise for Neil de Beer
As always, the commenters share their love for De Beer’s perspectives.
“I think that Neil de Beer is the most charismatic politician in this republic. He is also very smart. Thank you Chris for bringing him on.”
@eugenebrassel8009 on YouTube
“Mr De Beer you are just the best, love listening to you. Regards Dawn Fraser”@dawnfraser8203 on YouTube
“I love Biznews. Well said Neil. Looking forward to your research you undertook today.”
@alicesmith8258 on YouTube
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