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Future Prospects with Colleen Makhubele

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What does the future hold for party members who change allegiances?

After recently leaving the party she founded, Colleen Makhubele joins Gareth and Phumi, as well as regular contributor Kanthan Pillay in studio. The shockwaves of her departure from SARA to join the MK can still be felt as South Africans grapple with the ever changing political landscape. The team question Colleen to understand the thinking behind the move and what the future holds.
12 Sep English South Africa Politics · News

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