The Political Desk
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Bongani Bingwa's The Political Desk gives listeners insight into the major political stories dominating the headlines in South Africa.
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The Political Desk: ANC, COSATU and the Madlanga Commission
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Sep 18, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Trump puts himself on the midterm ballot
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Sep 11, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Feroz Khan dismissed as questions mount over Madlanga Commission testimony
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Sep 04, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: The Cat asking for another life and Speaker Didiza survives
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Aug 28, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: President Ramaphosa’s objection to the Madonsela appointment
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Aug 21, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Madlanga Commission and Phala Phala
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Aug 14, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Mapisa-Nqakula's corruption trial
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Aug 07, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: New PIC Board appointed
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Jul 31, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Four cases dominating the headlines
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Jul 24, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Legal battles and accountability at the Madlanga Commission
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Jul 17, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Corruption charges shake Ekurhuleni
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Cabinet reshuffles, Gupta links and DA divisions
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: SCOPA continues fight for accountability in government
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: ActionSA on its immigration stance ahead of planned 30 June protests
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Ramaphosa impeachment dispute shifts from Parliament to the courts
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Jun 15, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Is Ramaphosa’s leadership facing its defining test?
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Elections, accountability and immigration in focus
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Is South Africa ready for a new generation of leadership?
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May 22, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Sisisi Tolashe is toast!
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May 15, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Legal sector code battle puts transformation of SA’s top law firms on trial
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May 08, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Education textbook procurement allegations
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May 01, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Alliance tensions and coalition fault lines reshape SA politics
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Court hands Julius Malema 5 years direct imprisonment
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Democratic Alliance elects Geordin Hill-Lewis as federal leader
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: US and Iran temporary ceasefire
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Apr 10, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Top cop controversy – what action should the President take?
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Ad Hoc Committee reveals PKTT disbandment, allegedly captured ministers, and prison letters
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Where did the money come from?
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Mar 13, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Former ANC MP Vincent Smith jailed for Bosasa corruption
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: The city's ward system – a double-edged sword?
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Unpacking the President’s 2026 State of the Nation Address
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: SONA 2026 and the reality check
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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The Political desk: John Steenhuisen steps down as DA Leader
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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The Political Desk: Dion George resigns from the DA
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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ANC January 8 Statement celebrations and internal DA squabbles
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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The Political Temperature Check: Major Parties Ahead of Next Year’s 2026 Local Elections
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Dec 24, 2025 |
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The Political Desk: National Director of Public Prosecutions interviews hears
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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The Political Desk: ANC 16th Regional Conference
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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The Political Desk: Explosive testimonies emerge at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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The Political Desk: Ekurhuleni police scandal
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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The Political Desk: Plea deals, power plays and policing under pressure
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Political Desk: Explosive testimonies emerge at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Political Desk: Premier Lesufi Pulls the Plug on AmaPanyaza
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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Political desk with Asanda Ngoasheng
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Political Desk: Kenny Kunene confident of winning Joburg mayoral seat
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Political Desk with Sanusha Naidu
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Oct 03, 2025 |
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Political Desk: Shivambu Launches Predicted New Political Party, Afrika Mayibuye Movement
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Political Desk: Rise Mzansi Urges Defence Minister Motshekga to Resign
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Aug 22, 2025 |
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The Political Desk: ANC under pressure in Free State, Mpumalanga
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Aug 15, 2025 |
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Political desk with Tshidi Madia- Loyiso Masuku Appointed Joburg Finance MMC
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Political Desk with Tshidi Madia: ConCourt dismisses MK bid
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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Political Desk with Tshidi Madia: Kenny Kunene faces probe after being found at murder accused’s home
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Political desk with Tshidi Madia: President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Gwede Mantashe as acting Minister of Police
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Political Desk With Tshidi Madia: Nkabane budget rejection & misogyny claims
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Jul 04, 2025 |
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Political desk with Tshidi Madia: Floyd Shivambu, Motsepe presidential rumours
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Jun 20, 2025 |
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Political Desk with Tshidi Madia: Big spending, bold bids, and party tensions
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Political Desk with Tshidi Madia: Parliament Q& A session with President Cyril Ramaphosa
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May 30, 2025 |
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Political desk with Tshidi Madia
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May 16, 2025 |
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Political desk with Tshidi Madia
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May 09, 2025 |
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Political Desk with Tshidi Madia: Tension in the GNU
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Apr 11, 2025 |
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Political Desk with Tshidi Madia
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Apr 04, 2025 |
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Political desk with Tshidi Madia
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Mar 07, 2025 |
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Political Desk with Tshidi Madia
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Feb 14, 2025 |
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Political desk with Tshidi Madia
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Feb 07, 2025 |
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Political Desk with Tshidi Madia
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Jan 24, 2025 |
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Political Desk: Former Springbok coach, Peter de Villiers Joins MK Party
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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The Political Desk - ANC January 8 Statement
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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The political year that was, MKP Anniversary, EFF considering GNU
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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Political Desk: Cyril Ramaphosa reshuffles his cabinet
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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Political Desk: Tensions between EFF and the MKP
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Nov 29, 2024 |
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Power Plays and Lavish Spending: South Africa's Political Drama Unfolds
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Nov 22, 2024 |
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The political desk with Tshidi Madia: SABC Bill withdrawal, Stilfontein illegal miners
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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The Political Desk: Dali Mpofu’s Exit EFF and Government of National Unity
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Nov 08, 2024 |
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Political Wrap with Tshidi Madia
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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Political wrap with EWN political associate editor Tshidi
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Oct 18, 2024 |
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Political Wrap-up For The Week with Tshidi Madia
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Oct 04, 2024 |
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Political Desk: The wrap-up of the major political news from this week
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Aug 30, 2024 |
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The Political Desk: What is next for SA after the election results?
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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The Political Desk: Special Voting
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May 28, 2024 |
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Political Desk - IEC launches the National Results Operation Centre
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May 23, 2024 |
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Political Desk - Former President Jacob Zuma can't stand as a candidate
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May 21, 2024 |
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Political Desk: Expats Voting Weekend
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May 20, 2024 |
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Political Desk: Election Temperature Check
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May 17, 2024 |
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Political Desk: ANC Campaign Trail
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May 16, 2024 |
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Political Desk: Main Oppositions pre- and post-election
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May 14, 2024 |
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The Political Desk 2024 Elections
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May 13, 2024 |
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ANC vs Jacob Zuma
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Election Buildup: New Parties and their election campaigns
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Deputy President David Mabuza is on his way out of office
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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The current state of Eskom’s power system
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Oct 23, 2020 |
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Recap of US vice-presidential debate
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Oct 08, 2020 |
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Organisations call for IMF to stop promoting austerity
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Oct 07, 2020 |
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Cosatu, Saftu stage national day of action
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Oct 06, 2020 |
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The Political Desk
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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The Political Desk
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Sep 28, 2020 |
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The Political Desk
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Sep 24, 2020 |
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The Political Desk
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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The Political Desk
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Sep 22, 2020 |
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The Political Desk
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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The Political Desk
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Sep 18, 2020 |