New U.S. tariffs and their impact at home

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Discussion on how U.S. tariffs threaten South African jobs in agriculture, mining, and automotive sectors, the debt crisis affecting 12 million over-indebted adults, and how local households are finding innovative ways (stokvels, side hustles, informal work) to cope. Making sense of the global-to-local economic link for listeners.
26 Aug 2025 English South Africa Leisure · Leisure

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