Read of the Week: Have I Got GNUs For You

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For our read of the week segment, we hear from acclaimed cartoonist Jonathan Shapiro, known as Zapiro, about his latest collection, 'Have I Got GNUs For You'. In this two-part conversation, he weighs in on the state of our Government of National Unity amid rising tensions over VAT increases, the Expropriation Bill, and earlier debates on the NHI and BELA Bill. He also looks back on some highlights from his career.

11 Mar English South Africa Business · Careers

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