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Putting out the fires

Fifth Column

Publishing Date

19 Dec 2008 5:31pm GMT

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19/12/08

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Ken Gooding

Rob Still, like many other South Africans at this time of year, has packed up, left his desk and is on holiday until January 5. When he returns to his office in Randburg it will be to a bulging in-tray.

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