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When the political gets really personal…

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They say the political is always personal, here Biznews team member, Chris Bateman, shares his knowledge of South Africa’s healthcare landscape and the Covid-19 coordinated response from his perspective as a 63-year-old highly immune-compromised cancer survivor and veteran healthcare journalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Jun 2020 3AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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