Eskom strike is pushing SA to the precipice

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Today's Daily Friend Show with Sara Gon, Gabriel Crouse and Marius Roodt. The team discusses the ongoing strikes at Eskom, the proposed National Health Insurance (NHI) and changes to how schools in Gauteng are charged for utilities.

27 Jun 2022 8AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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