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Leadership, Politics and Economics

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In this episode of The Xchange, Sam
Mkokeli and friends discuss South Africa's leadership crisis with special guest Mcebisi Jonas. He is MTN Group Chair and former deputy minister of Finance.
7 Sep 2021 English South Africa Business · Arts

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