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The Wednesday Wrap 18 March 2026: "What's Up at Tuks, Politics and Why they matter to You"

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The Wednesday Wrap with Shania and Vuyo : "What's Up at Tuks, Politics and Why they matter to You"
A weekly wrap of news and current affairs from the UP campus, Hatfield community and the country at large. Led by Shania and Vuyo and the Tuks FM news team.

Listen live on www.tuksfm.co.za, every Wednesday from 18:00-19:00 (SA Time) to The Wednesday Wrap on TuksFM 107.2.
18 Mar English South Africa News · Politics

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