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Crisis and decline: Joburg council turns on itself

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Today's show John Endres and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the internal conflict in the Joburg coalition. They also discuss the rift between the ANC and SACP and the Madlanga commission.
1 Sep 2025 10AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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