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Soldiers left behind

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Nicholas Lorimer and Chris Hattingh discuss reporting from City Press about how most of South Africa's troops in DRC have been left behind due to lack of budget, whilst the heavy equipment is removed. They also discuss Transnet's financial woes, and a violent service delivery protest in Gauteng.
19 May 2025 9AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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