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		<description>“A dispute met with silence.” Chris Bosch, CEO of Rural Maintenance, speaks to Robin-Lee Milford about the ongoing legal and financial dispute with the Nama-Khoi Municipality regarding unpaid service delivery maintenance work. Bosch outlines the impact of the delayed financial settlement on operations and service continuity, while the municipality has, to date, not issued any response to the matter.</description>
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	<title>Ubuntu Project Learnership Stipend Delays Spark Concern</title>
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	<title>South Africa Revisits Its History Curriculum</title>
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	<title>History Curriculum Debate Sparks National Reflection</title>
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	<title>Middle East Conflict Drives RSA Fuel Price Pressure</title>
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	<title>Fuel Hikes Pressure Northern Cape Commuters</title>
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	<description><![CDATA[SANTACO Northern Cape Chairperson Lina Simboya joins us to discuss the growing concern around fuel price increases and the impact on commuters and the transport industry. The conversation explores how rising fuel costs are placing pressure on taxi operators, affecting transport affordability, and creating uncertainty for daily commuters who rely on public transport services. Lina...]]></description>
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	<title>Language Bill Could Transform South Africa</title>
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	<title>DA Discusses Namakwa Local Political Dynamics</title>
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	<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 21:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
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	<description><![CDATA[Deonay Balie from the Democratic Alliance (DA), serving in the election department and as chairperson, joins us to unpack the local political dynamics in the Namakwa region. The discussion explores the current political landscape, community concerns, and how local governance and party structures are engaging with residents on key issues. Deonay also reflects on electoral...]]></description>
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	<description><![CDATA[In this podcast episode, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality Ward 6 Councillor Lana De Jongh (representing Okiep) provides a focused update on local priorities. He covers key service delivery aspects, including progress on water supply, sanitation, electricity maintenance, waste collection, and road upgrades amid ongoing infrastructure efforts in the local ward. Councillor De Jongh discusses active and...]]></description>
	<itunes:subtitle><![CDATA[In this podcast episode, Nama-Khoi Local Municipality Ward 6 Councillor Lana De Jongh (representing Okiep) provides a focused update on local priorities. He covers key service delivery aspects, including progress on water supply, sanitation, electricity ]]></itunes:subtitle>
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