'Pull it!' - Ramaphosa tells Mthethwa to cancel R22m flag project

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President Cyril Ramaphosa says he gave the Arts and Culture Minister advice over the phone, telling Nathi Mthethwa to cancel the controversial flag project.
20 May 2022 4AM English South Africa News · Daily News

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