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BN Briefing: Trade guru Donald Mackay on how the wrong friends, awful policies massively costing SA

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, we unpack how ideology and political patronage are costing South Africa billions. From renamed streets to state-protected steel mills, we explore how unreliable partners and lobby-driven policies are eroding jobs, trust, and economic competitiveness - with insight from trade expert Donald MacKay.
10 Nov 2025 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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