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title: "Huge surge in SA kidnappings; and decoding ‘Kamala Harris is BRAT’ memes"
description: "Huge surge in kidnappings hits SA; what would it take to turn NHI into universal healthcare? Plus decoding the ‘Kamala Harris is BRAT’ Memes with an expert."
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# Huge surge in SA kidnappings; and decoding ‘Kamala Harris is BRAT’ memes

> Huge surge in kidnappings hits SA; what would it take to turn NHI into universal healthcare? Plus decoding the ‘Kamala Harris is BRAT’ Memes with an expert.

By Daily Maverick · Published 3 August 2024, 14:02 SAST · Updated 3 August 2024, 14:02 SAST

## Content

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