The SA media in crisis

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Michael Morris, Nicholas Lorimer, and Sara Gon. They chat about the self-imposed shutdown of the Daily Maverick and the problems facing the world of media globally. They also chat about the murky finances of the Ingonyama Trust and lastly they discuss the shocking story of Lenasia hospital being without water and electricity.

15 Apr 2024 8AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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