Public Protector plays politics?

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In this week’s episode of Sunday Times Politics Weekly, the politics team discusses whether or not the mass resignation of MPs is indicative of a self-serving governing party, and the debate gets heated.

They also hotly argue the potential political interference at the National Prosecuting Authority, and finally they touch on top political issues to keep a wary eye on in coming weeks.

12 Jun 2019 English South Africa News · Government

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