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Episode 4: The Russian Antidote

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When South Africa鈥檚 President, Jacob Zuma, falls ill from a suspected poisoning, he flies to Moscow for treatment. Is he using the Russians, or are they using him?

When South Africa鈥檚 President, Jacob Zuma, falls ill from what he suspects to be poison, he flies to Moscow for treatment. But why the need to go abroad? The implication is that Zuma believes Western spy agencies are trying to kill him. But is he now using the Russians, or are they using him for their own strategic purposes?

'Poison' is the story of one man's toxic obsession and the battle for South Africa's future.

Presenter: Andrew Harding
Producer: Vauldi Carelse
Sound mix: James Beard
Series editor: Bridget Harney

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14 minutes

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Thu 14 Oct 2021 23:30
大象传媒 Radio 4

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  • Thu 30 Sep 2021 13:45
    大象传媒 Radio 4
  • Thu 14 Oct 2021 23:30
    大象传媒 Radio 4

Poison 鈥� the mystery of South Africa鈥檚 toxic new political conspiracy

Poison 鈥� the mystery of South Africa鈥檚 toxic new political conspiracy

Who is poisoning South Africa's politicians?