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Prof Filatova’s icy Siberian shower on Opposition hopes that 2024 will end ANC rule

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SA/Russia expert Prof Irina Filatova sees many parallels in the way people in the two countries are disconnected from economic reality by outdated ideology. The Russian-born and educated historian, academic and author says this fact, along with possible support from Moscow, will ensure the ANC retains political power after SA’s 2024 National Election. In her sobering interview with Alec Hogg of BizNews, she also throws a proverbial bucket of icy Siberian water on hopes for Western Cape independence, warning that Pretoria’s support of the supposed multi-polar world is a fantasy - the future is unipolar and SA is taking a huge economic risk by aligning with China against the West. Brilliant analysis of the dark and too often ignored consequences of South Africa's alignment with the Putin Regime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Apr 2023 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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