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Winning the Battle for South Africa with Frans Cronje and Hermann Pretorius

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Nicholas Lorimer, Frans Cronje and Hermann Pretorius discuss how a new political movement may save from South Africa from its current crisis and why ordinary South Africans need to get involved to ensure that South Africa survives the current crisis.

Previous episodes:

Is the ANC on life support? https://youtu.be/IXV7Ft3HmE8

After the ANC: Scenarios for the future of South Africa after 2024: https://youtu.be/PE6obmx3xoU
24 Feb 2021 7AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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