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What the IMF loan means for the future of SA's economy - Peter Leon

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South Africa is set to sign up for a R71bn loan from the IMF. What does a loan of this magnitude mean for the country and the future of the economy? Here, BizNews founder Alec Hogg chats to Peter Leon, a partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, about the IMF loan and the terms and conditions South Africa will have to comply with. - Jarryd Neves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jul 2020 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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