Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

South African Medical Students Stranded in Cuba

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South African medical students in Cuba have been subject to dire living conditions for years now while studying there, and the South African Medical Association has been made aware of the situation and working with SAMA legal to resolve the matter. We speak to DA Member on the Portfolio Committee of Health, Haseena Ismail, the Ambassador of Cuba to South Africa and former students who have returned from Cuba.
27 Jul 2021 2PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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