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DA demands Minister Tolashe account for Departmental failures

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My Vision for South Africa I love, and fight for, South Africa daily. I am moved by our people’s talent, energy, and possibility. I am encouraged by the heart, commitment and selflessness that millions of South Africans show every day, against seemingly impossible odds. The reality is, this isn’t a failed state. It’s a nation