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Filatova to Pretoria: Drop slogans, hold your tongue, focus on SA economy

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To suggest confusion reigns in Pretoria is an understatement. Donald Trump’s whirlwind start to his second presidency has hit few countries as hard as South Africa - with the shock illustrated by SA’s unprecedented UN vote this week FOR Ukraine in a resolution introduced by the US supporting Russia. In this facsinating discussion with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, Russian born and educated Prof Irina Filatova offers practical advice for a nation suddenly “in a very bad place” after being cut loose by long-time ally Russia and abandoned by BRICs partners after its vocal attacks against the USA.
26 Feb 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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