Podcast Party Democracy Unplugged

A failed state?

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It’s been an eventful week in SA with xenophobia rearing its ugly head again. In response, Nigeria is pushing back and it’s not looking good. Critical thinker and Law graduate @MightiJamie joins the show and lays down some insightful views on the state of our nation, the potential ramifications, as well as the other side of the narrative. And then, Project Tito is discussed by the team. Nando's · The Burning Platform
5 Sep 2019 English South Africa Politics · News

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