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With a political scene much like a bad reality TV show, Justice Malala has loads to dissect this week on The Burning Platform fired up by Nando's, beginning with the big battle of accountability in South Africa. He also takes a look at President Zuma and his 783 criminal charges, as well as the key issue in the schools burnt down in the Limpopo protests. Find out why Justice says he's tired of Zwelinzima Vavi too. Lastly, Julius Malema has said the next elections are between the ANC and the EFF - what does this say about the other political parties? Justice also gives his take on this. The Burning Platform

5 May 2016 English South Africa Politics · News Various

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