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They say South Africa is turning around, they’re wrong.

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Chris Hattingh and Nicholas Lorimer talk about the “optimistic narrative” around SA. They also discuss the latest from the Madlanga commission and special deal Eskom is making with some Chrome Smelters.

29 Jan 9AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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