On this occasion maybe, for Bruce, but he has done plenty, and more, to destabilize and annoy.... the Zille affair for example.
In many instances journalists, I use that description very, very, loosely, stir the pot, inflaming and causing dissent and controversy, not just in SA, though there is plenty of evidence in EWN, (in fact Prime Media / Talk shows too), ENCA and SABC as well as the gutter Press... Surve's rags and Gupta News. They are often not responsible.
The manipulation and controversy is not limited to SA... try the British Media, sometimes creating a feeding frenzy!