Cape Town Blue Flag status turning brown

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Today on the show ... Why water experts are accusing the City of Cape Town of being 'economical with the truth' about its Blue Flag beach status. Are indebted South Africans too embarrassed to take up debt counselling? And a look at what’s to come in the global political space in 2025.

7 Jan 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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