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Why the age of the hard sell Is over

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Did the Ramaphosa/Trump meeting help or hinder renewed bilateral agreement negotiations? Why an expert says the era of the hard sell is well and truly over. A look at the implications of the draft mining law overhaul. And Jeremy Maggs continues his conversation with Tony Leon and some of his fondest memories and lessons learnt as an ambassador.

26 May 2025 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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