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title: "Promises upon promises to fix Eskom, a closer look at SA’s tiger breeding industry and what to cook when the lights go out"
description: "26 years of ANC meddling, manipulation and vested interests should instil in South Africans a healthy dose of cynicism about the latest plans to fix Eskom."
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published: "2023-01-28T08:19:13"
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# Promises upon promises to fix Eskom, a closer look at SA’s tiger breeding industry and what to cook when the lights go out

> 26 years of ANC meddling, manipulation and vested interests should instil in South Africans a healthy dose of cynicism about the latest plans to fix Eskom.

By Daily Maverick · Published 28 January 2023, 10:19 SAST

## Key points
- The Weekend Wrap was all about the tumultuous week that was. It brought to light the latest developments in the Covid-19 pandemic, political turmoil and economic crisis. We looked at how South Africa is dealing with a surge in cases, an increase in government spending and an urgent need for vaccine rollout. We also discussed President Ramaphosa's speech on Thursday night, touching on the state of emergency, social distancing measures and the impact of lockdown restrictions on businesses. Finally, we considered some of the positive news stories from around the world and how they are providing hope during these difficult times. It was certainly a week to remember – so catch up on all the news with The Weekend Wrap!
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will move to Level 1 of the lockdown
- The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has issued a warrant of arrest for former President Jacob Zuma
- The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 3.5%
- The Department of Home Affairs has extended the validity period of certain expired immigration documents until 31 December 2020

## Content

Read The Weekend Wrap [here](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/the-weekend-wrap-19/).