Helen Zille defends colonialism tweets again CapeTimesSA
Cape Town - The DA has remained tight-lipped over yet another controversial tweet by outgoing Western Cape Premier Helen Zille defending her comments that colonialism was not only negative. The ANC and EFF have reacted with anger saying Zille’s true colours were showing again.
Zille then joined in and tweeted: “I didn't say anything like that. Colonnialism was terrible. But its legacy is not only negative. If you can't tell the difference between those two statements, I feel sorry for you.” She tweeted: “For those claiming legacy of colonialism was only negative, think of our independent judiciary, transport infrastructure, piped water, etc. Would we have had a transition into specialised health care and medication without colonial influence? Just be honest, please.”The DA had announced that she would be stepping down from her party positions, but would remain as premier of the Western Cape until her term ends.
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