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Following the president: Africa calls for Ramaphosa to take charge

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In this week's Sunday Times Politics Weekly podcast, the Sunday Times politics team follows President Cyril Ramaphosa from the AU (AU) summit in Ethiopia to the state of the nation (Sona) address in Cape Town.

While shadowing the president, a theme has emerged as top dignitaries and political players call for the president to take charge.
13 Feb 2020 English South Africa Politics · News Commentary

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