Meet South Africa's biggest 'Karen'!

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During a discussion about the biggest 'Karen' people know, one listener called into Breakfast with Martin Bester to proudly declare that she is the biggest 'Karen' she knows!

10 Jun 2025 10AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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