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Angie Motshekga, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans of at Cabinet Lekgotla Photo Opportunity at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse on January 29, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. The two-day meeting is set to focus on priorities and plans for the year ahead. (Photo by Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu)
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Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Minister in the Presidency at Cabinet Lekgotla Photo Opportunity at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse on January 29, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Photo by Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu)
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Aaron Motsoaledi Minister of Health at Cabinet Lekgotla Photo Opportunity at Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse on January 29, 2025 in Pretoria, South Africa. The two-day meeting is set to focus on priorities and plans for the year ahead. (Photo by Gallo Images/Frennie Shivambu)