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'The Burning Platform' with Justice Malala highlights the Nkandla visit by the ad hoc committee. Justice is exasperated with the wastage. How effective is this "firepool"? Can Parliament make new rules to control any disruptions? Justice doesn't like the new draft BEE legislation. Then, PRASA seems to be just another example of things falling apart. The Burning Platform
23 Jul 2015 English South Africa Politics · News

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