What a farcical waste, all that egg on the face

Jardine’s funders should not switch off the taps now that their man has left the table

03 March 2024 - 00:01

Just before Christmas I was taking a coffee in a Cape seaside village when an old friend walked past, a distinct spring in her step. I asked how she was. “I’m fine,” she said, “just off to lunch. I’m going to tell them all about my new political home.” I asked which one...

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