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Buwa Basebetsi Updates: Mr Sweet Protest - A workers' story

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In today's episode of Buwa Basebetsi Updates, as the protest at Mr Sweet enters it's third week, we speak to a worker at Mr Sweet, who details how she struggles to make ends meet due to her low income earnings.
3 Sep 2024 English South Africa Education · Non-Profit

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