William Gumede: Why SA Politics is Failing

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Ep 22: South African politics is on fire — and Chester Missing brought the matches. In this episode, Professor William Gumede unpacks the real challenges facing our democracy, while Chester keeps asking the questions politicians wish he wouldn’t. Smart insight, sharp comedy, and just enough chaos to remind you it’s still South Africa.
29 Sep English South Africa Government · Comedy

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