BN Briefing: SA under fire with Trump tariffs; ANC doubles down on support for Palestine

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, hosted by Bronwyn Nielsen, Trump’s Liberation Day ignites a fierce global trade war, sending shock waves through markets across the globe. Alec Hogg sits down with Breitbart’s Joel Pollak to unpack the latest developments straight from Washington. Closer to home, South Africa’s political theater takes center stage: DA’s Mark Burke dramatically rips up his speech, Action SA’s Athol Trollip unleashes a scathing attack on the DA, while economists sound the alarm over a faltering GNU and a vulnerable Rand. Meanwhile, ANC heavyweight Fikile Mbalula reaffirms unwavering support for Palestine.
3 Apr 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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