David McWilliams on exploring money, how elites use money to control, and how SA can change

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What happens when trust in money breaks down? In these economic times, Phumi Mashigo explores money, economies and more with author of "Money: A Story of Humanity" and economist David McWilliams. This conversation shows how money isn't just a financial tool - it's a shared belief, a social contract and one of the most powerful forces shaping our world.
22 May English South Africa Politics · News

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