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South Africans are feeling less safe

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South African's feeling less safe

Chris Hattigh and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the most recent public service survey conducted by Stats SA. They also talk about the Mahlangu commission being delayed, and they discuss public-private partnerships on train networks.
26 Aug 2025 7AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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