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Black Friday concept needs to be reviewed.

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A round-up of news updates, including the call by President Ramaphosa for the speeding up of decolonisation of SA education.

Further insights into the worsening situation at Durban Port, the controversy around the two-pot retirement system, and Black Friday madness, is it time to review the whole concept.

23 Nov 2023 5AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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