#FirstThingsFirst - SA being a welfare state

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Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has revealed that 10 million households qualify for Free Basic Electricity, but only 2 million currently have access to it due to several delays. The team deliberated on this revelation, sharing the complexities of South Africa being a welfare state.

13 Aug 2024 2AM English South Africa Entertainment News

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