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Obed Bapela on Dual Citizenship, ‘Imperialism’ & why the ANC's not naive

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Obed Bapela, Deputy Minister in the SA Presidency tells Tim Modise that Israel is an apartheid state that oppresses the Palestinians. He says this is why South Africa discourages dual citizenship of the local Jewish community. Bapela says the ANC is opposed to the imperialist agenda of the US and its allies, and therefore pledges solidarity with progressive movements and countries of the world. He denies that China is an emerging colonial power and rejects the criticism that the ANC is naïve in its understanding of the global politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Sep 2015 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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