Podcast Party The Burning Platform

Public Service and Government Reform

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Ivor Chipkin is the Co-Founder and Director of the New South Institute. He joins Gareth and Phumi this week to discuss the Public Service Amendment Bill, government reform, questioning politicians and more. The Burning Platform
2 Nov 2023 English South Africa Politics · News

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