SA Institute of Race Relations The Daily Friend Show

Joburg has to pay R7 Billion of Eskom debt

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Today's Daily Friend Show hosted by Nicholas Lorimer with Gabriel Crouse and Marius Roodt. The Crew discusses the city of Joburg's plan to take on 7 billion Rand of Eskom debt for Soweto. They also discuss news from New Zealand and the nomination of Judge President John Hlophe for the position of chief justice.
4 Oct 2021 5AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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