Friday Focus | The Week in Review

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This week’s Friday Focus leads with the latest on Tongaat Hulett, after the KZN Premier said On Thursday that the province will not stand by and allow the company to collapse without intervention. We unpack what that could mean for jobs and the wider sugar industry.
We also follow up on developments at KwaDukuza Municipality, including the reported precautionary suspension of three senior officials.
Plus, we cover the Capitec incident that sparked national debate, the ongoing uMhlali River fish die-off and related beach closures, and end on a positive note with the launch of The Ripple - a new bi-weekly segment celebrating community upliftment.
Five stories. One week. Everything shaping the North Coast.
20 Feb 7AM English South Africa Leisure · Society & Culture

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