Right of reply: South Africa’s Minister of Human Settlements responds to Africa Check’s commentary on housing numbers
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi replies to our commentary on housing figures.
Minister of Human Settlements Mmamoloko Kubayi replies to our commentary on housing figures.
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