Washington buzzing in hope of SA coalition government

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Democratic Alliance (DA) Shadow Minister Dr Dion George says South Africa is already being punished with “silent sanctions” for the pro-Russia stance of the ruling African National Congress (ANC). Dr George - who was part of a recent DA delegation that engaged with “players” in the US State Department, the Senate and the House - tells BizNews that DA officials implored Washington to renew its special trade agreement (AGOA) with South Africa in 2025 - despite its unhappiness with the ANC alignment with Russia. He provides a list a solutions to protect the economy from disastrous consequences - and also assures South Africa that it is not all “doom and gloom” - and that there is still time to turn the economy around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 May 2023 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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