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Hermann Pretorius and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the critical choice before government over the BEE regulations holding back investment in the country’s internet infrastructure. They also discuss the resignation of Busisiwe Mkhwebane from the EFF and the Public Works minister’s comments on construction mafias.
16 Oct 2024 10AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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