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title: "Makhanda's water crisis persists, the spirit of the UDF lives on, and ChatGPT helps you invest"
description: "Makhanda’s water crisis persists after R400 million spent, a Gen Z student turns break time into climate activism, and we look at the complex business of flying rhinos."
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published: "2023-06-17T10:10:28"
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# Makhanda's water crisis persists, the spirit of the UDF lives on, and ChatGPT helps you invest

> Makhanda’s water crisis persists after R400 million spent, a Gen Z student turns break time into climate activism, and we look at the complex business of flying rhinos.

By Daily Maverick · Published 17 June 2023, 12:10 SAST · Updated 17 June 2023, 12:12 SAST

## Key points
- Make the most of your weekend with Daily Maverick's latest Weekend Wrap - the ultimate guide to what's new, hot, and noteworthy.
- South Africa’s economy is in a recession
- The ANC and DA are in talks to form a coalition government
- The US has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe
- The SONA debate continues to dominate the news

## Content

Read the [Weekend Wrap](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/the-weekend-wrap-40/).