Democracy failing? No flags at sports matches? Rights for women in Iran? Secure our borders?

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In today's show, Terence Corrigan, Marius Roodt, and Sara Gon discuss matters local and domestic: perceptions of the failure of democracy in Africa, the prospects of a ban on the use of our flag and anthem at sports matches, the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to an Iranian activist or women's rights, and whether the new Border Management Agency will do the trick to secure our borders.
6 Oct 2023 9AM English South Africa News Commentary · Politics

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