South Africa: Blinded by the Glow of the 'First World' Gaze

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South Africa: Blinded by the Glow of the 'First World' Gaze

[New Frame] The government's Covid-19 vaccine rollout plan blatantly ignores the realities of life for the majority of South Africans. Sadly, this lack of insight and sense was to be expected.

Source: allAfrica.com

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