2022: South Africa’s drama queens and kings

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There is no doubt the 2022 news year has been filled with drama involving well-known South Africans.
Singer Kelly Khumalo, disbarred advocate Malesela Teffo, EFF leader Julius Malema, DA leader John Steenhuisen, police minister Bheki Cele and transport minister Fikile Mbalula are among those who have had dramatic moments this year.
In some cases they could have made valid points, but their approach was overly dramatic.
We recap some of 2022's dramatic moments through an audio compilation.

30 Dec 2022 4PM English South Africa News · Daily News

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