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Most South Africans want Eskom privatised

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Nicholas Lorimer, Marius Roodt, and Sara Gon. They discuss a survey from Afrobarometer which says that 59% of South Africans are in favour of privatising Eskom. They also discuss the creeping threat of NHI and the power of the civil service.

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30 May 2023 8AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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