SA Institute of Race Relations The Daily Friend Show

Mapisa-Nqakula: "no need to panic" about elections

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Michael Morris and Gabriel Crouse. They discuss the looming failure of parliament to meet a court ordered deadline about amending the electoral act. They also discuss the latest GDP figures, the use of gas in Eskom's energy mix and Alan Winde calling for an end to the extraordinary health regulations.
8 Jun 2022 8AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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