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From the King of rice to the Queen of DIY

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May 31, 2024

In this episode, presenter Palesa Tembe is at the SA Fashion Week. Plus, the king of rice, Nigerian jollof, handcrafted bicycles from Namibia and the South African DIY queen Amantle Tshweu.

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