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Can fixing local government fix our economy?

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Terence Corrigan and Nicholas Lorimer discuss the importance of fixing local government if we want to end our unemployment crisis and get South Africa working.

Read more: https://dailyfriend.co.za/2026/08/24/how-can-municipalities-get-local-economies-moving/

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26 Aug 7AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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