BNC#6: Rob Hersov goes off script, announces retirement from politics

In a surprising turn at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Entrepreneur, activist and keynote speaker Rob Hersov ditched his meticulously crafted speech, opting for authenticity over rhetoric. Reflecting on advice from peers and family, he abandoned the scripted narrative to speak from the heart. Revealing hard truths about South Africa's political landscape, he challenged the status quo and called for urgent reform. With a candid approach, he bid farewell to political activism, prioritising family and truth above all else.
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[@thomasgumbu372]

Now you are telling the truth. Welcome back to South Africa Rob.

[@daw60-gx3fo]

Rob demonstrates what leadership looks like when there are big things that matter....as he says, now others need to step in and press on....thanks Rob

[@user-uv8fq5st9t]

Excellent excellent speech of Rob Hersov…! Following him every time he talks on Biz News… I will appreciate if Biz News can help me to meet Rob Hersov… Thanks also for BizNews u doing excellent work in our beautiful country..🙏🏻

[@sonjawentzel17]

Thank you Sir. You are highly respected. Be safe.

[@bevleighlange3312]

Cyril won't resign - that will mean "no more gravy train I.e. no more helping themselves". Thankyou Mr. Hersov for telling it like it is.

[@makimomoo]

I loved this speech Rob. You are a patriot. Viva South Africa.

[@charmainefrancis7953]

Thank you Rob H❤ I will indeed think with an open mind ❤

[@cornelispotgieter6129]

Respect. We SALUTE everything that you contributed to our compromised, country in this mess. Our best wishes for a stressless future keeping up your family together. 👍🌹🌿

[@christineschell4792]

Rob all power to you. Truth to power is always a high stakes game. We knew each other many years ago in SA and had a great night out in Little Italy in your first weeks at Goldman Sachs. That was 1986. I was so proud of you and that you have a great family now and you have fought a brave fight. As your father said you made some cracks in the anc wall. All power to you. Go and enjoy your family and live in

[@rodgerpayne7539]

Thank you for everything you have done Rob. To your wife and family, thank you for allowing Rob to do what he has. NOW ROB, GO AND LISTEN TO YOUR WIFE .............. IT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO.

[@Gerrard_yardy]

God bless Rob , a man with guts . Now others of his peers need to step up and echo he's sentiments !

[@lindavanderlinde107]

You are one of a kind! I admire you for speaking the truth!

[@alanevan-hanes7935]

Rob thank you so much for standing up for every South African

[@shanijustbelove1704]

Bring on more and more people like you who really love the people and the country❤

[@dlwilkinson]

Thanks Rob for what you have tried to do! We will miss you!

[@willievermaak1406]

So this proves the point...it can't be denied. They've worn you down, you had to give it up...thank you for what you did mr. Hersov

[@BelieveInMiracles888]

SA needs system change .. we need to directly vote for our president MP’

[@sarahhudleston832]

Rob Hersov, I am in awe of what you have done to try and wake South Africans up to the realities. But now its time to rest. Thankyou!

[@richardnaidoo643]

Thank you greatly appreciated..A man of virtues who is fearless ,a warrior who speaks the truth to power. Your legacy will live on and your fights against the corrupt and your speeches one day will prove that you cared for South Africa and were on the right side of History.

[@daylight5500]

Thank you BizNews. Keep up the good work.