BN Briefing: Is SA headed for G20 expulsion? Cronje: SA self sabotage on US relations

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen unpacks a hard-hitting column by RW Johnson on growing calls in US political circles to expel South Africa from the G20 - citing its GDP size and links to terrorism. Sakeliga’s Piet le Roux slams new racial hiring laws as economic sanctions, while Kevin Lings explains why global investors are pulling back. Also, Dr. Frans Cronje discusses US perceptions of SA, Tesla’s earnings surprise, and Trump’s latest China comments.

23 Apr 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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