Hostage Drama Leaves South African Government Red-Faced
- Military veterans prevent two ministers from leaving hotel
- Political tensions rising in run-up to municipal elections
Thandi Modise
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The spectacle of two South African cabinet ministers being held hostage by military veterans demanding an audience with the president has embarrassed the government and highlighted security concerns ahead of next month’s municipal elections.