Some Uber Truths from Moeletsi Mbeki on SA/US trade; Business and the GNU; roots of destructive BEE

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Political analyst Moeletsi Mbeki strips off SA’s hypocrisy band aide to explain how the nation needs to understand its one-way relationship with the USA (in SA’s favour) would always need to rebalance - so instead of moaning about Trump, the onus is on Pretoria to design something that works for both countries. Mbeki also shares insights on what was actually a respectful approach by Big Business to keeping the GNU together; and explains how BEE attacks SA’s most important need - fostering entrepreneurship among the demographic majority.
8 Apr 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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