Some people are shocked that despite the biggest chunk of Vbs money was allegedly looted by ANC members, the media is hell bent in writing about EFF alleged loot. Stratcom aside, the fact of the matter is that, Journalists strive to write news worthy articles. So, despite ANC allegedly looting billions from the poor, it does not make news given their damaged reputation. ANC has been synonymous with corruption and things got worse during the Jacob Zuma's years, it's a common knowledge. They say it is not news when a dog bites a man, but when a man bites a dog then it becomes news.
EFF leaders have always portrayed themselves as socialists, pro-poor and anti capitalism. When an anti-capitalist drives around in a Range Rover Sport or leaves in a mansion in Sandton (which is the face of inequality) it gives the media something to write about. It is like indicating left and turning right.
It makes news when a socialist allegedly steals from the poor of the poorest, the fragile and the oldest citizens of this country to buy a luxury vehicle or booze.
Whether the journalists get their facts right, that is another debate but the alleged involvement of the EFF leadership in VBS looting raises eyebrows and it is newsworthy.
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