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The South Africa Brief

Jonathan Moakes, Paul Berkowitz

The South Africa Brief is a collaboration between SABI Strategy Group and Hlaziya Solutions that provides a comprehensive guide on what to expect and how to interpret daily and weekly developments in this new era in South African politics.

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  • Jonathan Moakes

    Resident in the UK, from South Africa and travelling around the world. Passionate about politics, campaigns and how good people can make the world a better place.

  • Paul Berkowitz

    I am a director at Hlaziya Solutions, a consultancy that specialises in data-led analysis and storytelling.

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