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Frans Cronje Pt. 2 - South Africa's strategic shift: Aligning with East or West?

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In a detailed interview, Frans Cronje of the Social Research Foundation discussed South Africa's shifting geopolitical alignment. With global powers vying for influence, public opinion leans towards Russia and China, though the West still dominates economic impact. Cronje warned of the dangers of misjudging the nation's strategic importance. Cronje spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

17 Oct 2024 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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