Cape Independence - A chimera or potential reality?

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Phil Craig is one of many individuals rooting for Cape Independence. The spokesperson for the Cape Independence Advocacy Group (CIAG) joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss the idea - and possibility - of Cape secession. Craig tells Alec Hogg that CIAG wants "outright independence secession", while parties like the DA "are not there yet, but have moved heavily towards autonomy." He also weighs in on the Private Members Bill, explaining what it is and where it began. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Jun 2021 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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