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Things fall apart, ANC digs in

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Today's show with Nicholas Larimer and John Endres sees them discuss the ANC digging in after its national executive committee meeting. They also discuss trouble in the coalition government in Johannesburg, as well as a new law seeking to tighten the requirements for what it means to be a parliamentarian.
6 Aug 2025 5PM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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