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UN)DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS: Ramaphosa found his voice abroad, but he lost it at home
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In a time of need, and with ill winds blowing from the US, South Africa’s President got a sick note and took a leave of absence. But his most recent words seem to indicate he’s in a fighting mood.
- In a time of need, and with ill winds blowing from the US, South Africa’s President got a sick note and took a leave of absence. But his most recent words seem to indicate he’s in a fighting mood.
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- UN)DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS: Ramaphosa found his voice abroad, but he lost it at home
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- Left: In a time of need, and with ill winds blowing from the US, South Africa’s President got a sick note and took a leave of absence. But his most recent words seem to indicate he’s in a fighting mood.
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- Right: Coverage gap: Currently unaddressed by verified outlets on this side of the spectrum.
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