‘How many politicians does it take to change a lightbulb?’ – Maimane

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A round-up of the day’s news and why Bosa leader Mmusi Maimane says scrapping Deputy Minister positions will symbolise a tightening of the belt. How inflation is impacting the cost of your morning coffee, and a big stand-off about a green corridor.

15 Oct 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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