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36 000 ghost employees costing the state R19 billion! Justice Malala turns up the heat right from the start with this latest announcement from the ANC, something that is concerning in so many ways. More turmoil at SA campuses, and what this could mean for future education. From young people, to not so young people, Justice addresses the latest from the ANCYL and their presidency front runners. A packed feature also touches on Jacob Zuma's trip to China, and how the opposition still seek to impeach him. The Burning Platform

3 Sep 2015 English South Africa Politics · News Various

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