SA Institute of Race Relations The Daily Friend Show

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Nicholas Lorimer and Marius Roodt discuss the perilous state of Eskom's finances and its scheme to rebrand itself. They also chat about the December 15th public holiday and the real causes of inflation.
31 Oct 2023 9AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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