Fresh anti-ANC legislation proposed in Washington as US Senator tables harsh bill

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Senator John Kennedy from Louisiana yesterday proposed anti-ANC legislation in the US’s ‘Upper House’ which closely mirrors the Ronny Jackson Bill working its way through the House of Representatives. Breitbart senior editor Joel Pollak, the one-time front-runner to be the US ambassador to SA, provides context on this major development while offering a ray of light for Pretoria on the US/SA trade negotiations. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
17 Sep 2025 4AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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