RAF amendment bill 'will disenfranchise SA'

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A round-up of news updates, including a look at amendments to Road Accident Fund legislation.
What the Sarb's 'hold' repo rate move means for home buying and a look at whether plans to curb poaching have worked as the world marks World Rhino Day.

22 Sep 2023 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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