Hersov’s ‘Milei Moment’ - Exposing Uber Truths to save South Africa

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Capitalist activist Rob Hersov was inspired to produce a local version after watching the recording of Javier Milei’s powerful WEF address. Mirroring the Argentinian president’s take-no-prisoners approach, Hersov speaks truth to South African power in a way sure to (again) raise hackles of fellow members the nation’s business elite. But he believes this to be a step worth taking: with SA’s economic growth having lagged population growth for over a decade, Hersov argues SA needs radical transformation - and urgently as the ANC doubles down on its archaic National Democratic Revolution blueprint.
30 Jan 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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