PODCAST | Midrand fire tragedy, education budget crisis and Brink's axing — top stories this week

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Tune in to our latest podcast episode where SL Cabinet members Koena Mashale, Herman Moloi and Nandi Ntini unpack the week’s biggest stories and controversies.

We kick off with the devastating fire at a Midrand residential complex, which left hundreds of people homeless and one woman dead. Herman was on the scene, speaking to victims and uncovering troubling details about the cause of the fire.

Next, we dive into the financial crisis facing provincial education departments. This week, education minister Siviwe Gwarube said a projected R118bn was needed by 2027 to mitigate the risk of fewer teachers and to maintain critical school programmes. Nandi provides key insights into the impending challenges.

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