Steenhuisen defends controversial campaign posters

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The DA's election campaign posters in Phoenix, Durban, have been criticised by many.
The posters read: “The ANC calls you racists, the DA calls you heroes.”
According to the opposition party, the posters were to honour those who stood up to protect their property during the July unrest that resulted in 36 people losing their lives in the area. 
However, the DA has been accused of fuelling racial tension in the area with the posters.
6 Oct 2021 6AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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