Glue for the GNU John Matisonn will address the next U3A meeting.
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Many concerned South Africans hold their breath whenever there is a spat among members of the Cabinet, whether it concerns the Bela Bill, EWC, NHI or VAT.
The burning question is: Will the GNU hold or fall apart?
On Wednesday April 2, at 10am at the Strand Town Hall, seasoned journalist, broadcaster and author John Matisonn will address the U3A audience on precisely that matter, with a talk titled “How safe is the GNU?”
Mr Matisonn considers the GNU to be more stable than the media would have us believe, but asks for how long and what does it have to do to ensure stability in the country.
Hw is eminently qualified to give a very accurate and informed assessment of this situation, as he has known every prime minister or president of South Africa since John Vorster, and he served in the government of Nelson Mandela.
His work has appeared in many of the world’s leading newspapers, such as the New York Times, Financial Times and Washington Post. He also spent 19 months in Afghanistan with the United Nations, where he headed up the UN election project.
His book God, Spies and Lies: Finding South Africa’s future through its past is in its 6th edition, while his more recent focus has been on lessons for South Africa from countries that have turned their economies around to produce rapid growth.
Mr Matisonn’s book will be on sale for R100, for cash only. Members attend free, and visitors pay R20 at the door. Membership badges will be available for collection from 9am to 9.50am.