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South Africa just secured a $1.5 billion World Bank loan meant to spur development, create 600,000 jobs, and fix infrastructure—but labor leader Zwelinzima Vavi is sounding the alarm, warning that “there is no such thing as free money.” He’s demanding full transparency on the loan’s terms, fearing hidden strings like privatization of public services and questioning whether the deal undermines national sovereignty. While the government frames it as a smart, low-cost partnership with a 15-year repayment term and 3-year grace period, Vavi insists Parliament and the public must scrutinize every clause—calling it a constitutional duty to protect democratic control over South Africa’s economic future.

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