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title: "Gutted National Assembly to be restored, the meaning of De Ruyter's revelations, and the dildo's satisfying history"
description: "The National Assembly's restoration will finally get started, how a man from the Little Karoo led South Africa to the South Pole, and the long and satisfying history of the dildo - all in this weekend's wrap."
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published: "2023-02-25T09:16:13"
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# Gutted National Assembly to be restored, the meaning of De Ruyter's revelations, and the dildo's satisfying history

> The National Assembly's restoration will finally get started, how a man from the Little Karoo led South Africa to the South Pole, and the long and satisfying history of the dildo - all in this weekend's wrap.

By Daily Maverick · Published 25 February 2023, 11:16 SAST

## Key points
- The Weekend Wrap is your one-stop shop for the latest news, views and reviews. This week we look at the controversial decision by the ANC to deploy former president Jacob Zuma to Parliament, the state of education in South Africa and how it affects young people, and a review of the Netflix series The Queen’s Gambit. We also have an update on the fight against Covid-19 in South Africa, a look at why communities are protesting against land grabs and evictions, and a dive into some of the economic challenges facing our country. From politics to entertainment, the Weekend Wrap has you covered.
- South Africa’s economy is expected to contract by 8.2% in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic
- The Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, has called for a “circuit breaker” lockdown in the province
- The South African Human Rights Commission has launched an investigation into the alleged misuse of funds by the ANC
- The EFF has criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for not taking stronger action against corruption

## Content

Read the Weekend Wrap [here](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/the-weekend-wrap-23/).