The Sceptic The Descent of South Africa – with Rob Hersov
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Mar 10, 2025 
Rob Hersov, a South African businessman and fierce critic of the ANC, sheds light on South Africa's troubling trajectory. He discusses the country's decline from Mandela's hopeful era to a state riddled with corruption and economic chaos. Hersov critiques the detrimental effects of Black Economic Empowerment policies and the alarming rise of violence against farmers. He also emphasizes the failure of Western media to acknowledge the crisis, calling for urgent accountability and a return to free-market principles to turn the tide.
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Hersov's Activism
- Rob Hersov, a fifth-generation South African, returned to his home country in 2016 after 31 years abroad.
- His outspoken criticism of the ANC government began after a business conference speech in 2020.
Post-Apartheid Decline
- South Africa experienced a period of growth and stability after apartheid ended in 1994, with Nelson Mandela as its first president.
- This positive trajectory changed in 2009 with Jacob Zuma's presidency, marking the start of economic decline and corruption.
South African Demographics and Politics
- South Africa's demographics include approximately 8% white, 9% colored, 3-5% Indian, and over 80% Black, further divided into various tribes and languages.
- The ANC's popularity has fallen below 50% for the first time in 30 years, leading to a coalition government.