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Ranjeni Munusamy comes in for Justice Malala, for 'The Burning Platform', brought to you by Nando's. Ranjeni marinades over the Tripartite Alliance Summit, and the "social distance" they've cultivated with the masses. The findings of the Marikana Report are examined. Nkandla; What are the political costs? Blade Nzimande says that the law should be "put aside" with regards to the Al-Bashir matter, like with the TRC process. Can you believe that? Have you noticed that Gwede Mantashe has been a bit conspicuous lately? The Burning Platform
2 Jul 2015 English South Africa Politics · News

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