Chris Hattingh

Chris Hattingh

politician South Africa

Chris Hattingh is a member of the Democratic Alliance (DA), a key opposition party in South Africa. He has been vocal in criticizing the government's military involvement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, calling for the immediate withdrawal of South African troops and questioning the effectiveness and readiness of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to carry out its mission.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
417,331
Power
11,443$
Sentiment
5.15
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 1 6.00 0.44% +0% 59,308,690 261,272 $350,000 1,542$
United States 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 156,060 $21,000,000 9,901$
Totals 2 390,311,341 417,332 $21,350,000 11,443$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Chris Hattingh said the resignation of Zuma-Sambudla as an MP in the face of criminal charges for mercenary recruitment and during her treason trial is a first step toward full criminal accountability. 6

Mail & Guardian: Zuma-Sambudla resigns from parliament and all party activities – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Chris Hattingh is the defense spokesperson for the Democratic Alliance. 7

Mail & Guardian: SANDF repatriates more troops from the DRC – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: DA member of parliament Chris Hattingh called for the country to fully disengage from the region and conduct a thorough debriefing and restructuring of the SANDF after the remains were repatriated. 3

Mail & Guardian: Withdrawal worse than surrender, says Lamola during DRC debate in parliament – The Mail & Guardian