The WholeWeek Wrap with Daily Maverick (18 September 2023)

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National Treasury wants to tighten the purse strings and not everyone is keen on the idea. A civil servant strike has the City of Tshwane on its knees, while other metros across the country are teetering on the edge. Then, we celebrate the Rugby World Cup gees and look at ways to fix the country.

18 Sep 2023 English South Africa News · News Commentary Lezanne Janse van Rensburg

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