Priorities for SA's new government.

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GUEST - Ann Bernstein - Executive director at the Centre for Development and Enterprise.
The Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) today called on political decision-makers who believe in the constitution, the rule of law and deepening economic reform to put the country ahead of narrow interests.
South Africa’s political leaders are currently locked in multi-sided negotiations about who will form the next government. While CDE shares South Africans’ hopes and anxieties about this, we are convinced that the success of any new government will depend on its policies, not just on who is in power.

13 Jun 2024 2PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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