SA must put own interests first, stop being ‘played’ by Russia, China - Cilliers

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A massive, multi-year research project by the Institute for Security Studies reached a jarring conclusion - South Africa’s economic stagnation directly results from ideology trumping pragmatism. ISS chairman Jakkie Cilliers, a globally celebrated futurist, says SA’s leaders know exactly what to do to put the nation onto the path to prosperity and poverty alleviation. But a lack of execution and confused leadership is holding back the nation.
23 Oct 2024 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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