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Ramaphosa Fights Back As South Africa Closes In

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South Africa's political crisis continues to deepen.

In this episode of This Is Politics, Justice Malala and Mondli Makhanya unpack the biggest stories shaping the country this week.

They discuss:

• Cyril Ramaphosa's court battle over the Phala Phala impeachment process
• Why the Madlanga Commission has captured South Africa's attention
• Julius Malema's repeated mention during testimony
• Political assassinations and growing tensions around immigration
• Donald Trump's renewed bombing of Iran and what it means for South Africa and the global economy
• The FIFA Club World Cup and politics in sport

As always, This Is Politics goes beyond the headlines to explain the power, personalities and consequences shaping South Africa.

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16 Jul English South Africa Society & Culture · Government

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