Gareth Cliff rattles analysts and journos
October 23 2010 at 11:39am
IOL: Saturday Star
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Radio Jock Gareth Cliff’s “Dear Government” letter may have been criticised this week, but the Idols judge has done what many ordinary citizens – and journalists – have been unable to do. Not only did he get a prompt response from the Presidency to his letter but he also secured a meeting with President Jacob Zuma at the Union Buildings on Tuesday.Read more »
Now his scathing attack on the government has spawned more public letters to Zuma, including one from University of the Free State head Jonathan Jansen, as well as a website, www.deargovernment.co.za.
In his letter, Cliff called Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande “ugly”; said Zuma’s children, born out of wedlock, were being unfairly enriched; and railed against the abuses of black economic empowerment.
“My letter is sincere and concerned, not looking for a fight,” he said, defending his penned words.
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