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In opposition, principles are absolute. In government, they acquire annexures
Few examples illustrate the transformation better than the importation of 162 cattle from Texas in 2023 under the administration of the former president Mokgweetsi Masisi. At the time, the purchase costing about P25m once transport and logistics were included was presented as a bold effort to improve the national herd.
It was also presented, by those now in power, as something else entirely.
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The post In opposition, principles are absolute. In government, they acquire annexures first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Thobo Motlhoka