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You can't solve alcohol use with communism

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Today's show with Anlu Keeve and Hermann Pretorius sees them discuss the recent swat between Minister Gwede Mantashe and Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman about giving the United States access to Africa’s critical minerals. They also discuss Godongwana slamming top metros for their financial mismanagement, as well as a new proposal by Treasury to put a minimum price on alcohol.
7 Aug 2025 11AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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