BN Briefing: Sanctions on the table for ANC leaders; Mashatile’s moves further annoy the US

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, tensions rise as the US House Foreign Affairs Committee advances sanctions legislation against ANC leaders over ties with Russia and China. The Hudson Institute’s Joshua Meservey warns South Africa’s stance on Taiwan further strains US relations. Former SAPS General Johann Beukes reacts to the long-delayed suspension of Advocate Andrew Chauke. Plus, the Trump administration unveils a bold AI development push, Google grapples with AI-driven ad risks, and a former Tesla exec says the company is falling behind.
24 Jul 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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