Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

US reveals five demands to South Africa

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US Ambassador to South Africa Leo Brent Bozell III says Washington is growing impatient over Pretoria’s lack of response to five demands concerning BEE, expropriation and the “Kill the Boer” slogan. Bozell says the requests were formally submitted almost a year ago. Phemelo speaks to SAFTU General Secretary Zwelinzima Vavi.
17 Sep 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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