Sona 2023
Citizens speak: Mr President, stop the load-shedding
Small business owners, farmers, workers and a hospital tell tales of woe as load-shedding pushes them to the brink
05 February 2023 - 00:02
Thando Makhubu was overjoyed when President Cyril Ramaphosa applauded him for using his R350 social relief of distress grant to start an ice cream business, during last year's state of the nation address (Sona)...
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