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This edition of The Burning Platform sees Justice Malala look at the Chinese state visit to South Africa, Julius Malema attacking the Mandelas and an update on the textbook case in Limpopo with Gareth Cliff and the team. Malala also touches on the importance of a good credit rating. In conclusion, in light of the Samwu strikes, the team discusses why everything is turning violent - has the nation lost the ability to sit down and reason with each other? The Burning Platform
3 Dec 2015 English South Africa Politics · News

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