The Pete Quiñones Show Two South Africa Episodes
Oct 24, 2025
Join Ernst, a cultural commentator and AfriForum campaigner, Rob, a freelance consultant focused on Cape independence, and Simon Roche, a civil defense advocate from Suidlanders. They dive into South Africa's complex history, exploring the ANC's military strategies and the roots of the 2021 riots. Topics include the decline of infrastructure, intra-race economic inequality, and cultural survival. Simon also outlines the legal basis for community preparedness under international law, raising alarms over potential civil conflict as tensions intensify.
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Local Knowledge Trumps Distant Commentary
- Ernst focuses his commentary on South Africa because lived experience beats foreign punditry.
- He warns commentators abroad often get South Africa dramatically wrong.
Afrikaner Lineage Is Mixed European
- Ernst traces his ancestry to Dutch, German, French Huguenot and Scottish settlers arriving in the 1600s.
- His family history mirrors the mixed origins of the Afrikaner people.
Bilingual Roots In The Winelands
- Rob recounts bilingual upbringing from a family tied to the Winelands and AfriForum work.
- His background mixes English and Afrikaans influences and regional ties.
