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The big, beautiful Trump tariff explainer with William Brederode

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In less than a month, South African produce and products being shipped to America will face remarkably higher tariffs. This came after US President Donald Trump signed a letter to Pretoria, stating that 30% tariffs on certain South African exports will be effective from 1 August. President Cyril Ramaphosa, currently with BRICS counterparts in Rio de Janeiro, claims Trump’s reasoning and methodology do not make sense. Host Graeme Raubenheimer and News24 Business journalist William Brederode dive deep into a big, beautiful Trump tariff explainer! Later in the show, former police minister Bheki Cele admits he twice overnighted at the Pretoria penthouse leased by arrested tender don, Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala. And in Bulawayo: Protea fire produces another record breaker in all-rounder Wiaan Mulder. You can send show host Graeme Raubenheimer a short voice note with your questions or thoughts on this episode to our official The Lead WhatsApp line, that’s: +27 72 562 3179. Mail your comments to thelead@24.com. Editions drop Monday through Thursday at 19:00 on Spotify, Apple and YouTube.
Chapters
  • 00:01 Graeme's intro
  • 01:51 Interview with William Brederode
  • 32:25 Trending topic: Cele stays at the Cat's PTA penthouse
  • 33:43 AD: Listen Up! With Tim Cohen & Mark Barnes
  • 34:37 And finally: Wiaan Mulder brings Protea fire
  • 35:54 Your comments!
8 Jul 2025 English South Africa News · Society & Culture

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