Paying homage to authority by putting the people first

'Imbongi' have become state assets, so there'll be no criticising shortfalls at the opening of parliament

05 February 2023 - 00:00

By David Wa Maahlamela

President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to deliver the state of the nation address on February 9. It might as well be called the state of Eskom address. What a taxing task his speechwriters face, writes David Ma Maahlamela..

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