Pagecast at Franschhoek Literary Festival - Lester Kiewit in conversation with Justice Malala

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Live from the Franschhoek Literary Festival Pagecast Studio, Justice Malala joins Lester Kiewit for a wide-ranging conversation on South Africa's political trajectory and the questions shaping our democracy.

Justice Malala is an award-winning South African political analyst, journalist and bestselling author. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including We Have Now Begun Our Descent and The Plot to Save South Africa, which examine the country's political trajectory and democratic challenges.

Lester Kiewit hosts CapeTalk's Good Morning Cape Town.

Filmed & edited by Curt Ruiters at @Quickclickproductions_
16 May English South Africa Books · Society & Culture

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