SA Institute of Race Relations The Daily Friend Show

Ramaphosa's dare to name the date

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Anlu Keeve and Chris Hattingh discuss Ramaphosa's dare for a date to resign, the upcoming G20 declaration and the US's absence, and Moody's comments on the medium-term budget policy statement and the country's fiscal trajectory.
18 Nov 2025 10AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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