Filatova to Pretoria: Drop slogans, hold your tongue, focus on SA economy

Loading player...
To suggest confusion reigns in Pretoria is an understatement. Donald Trump’s whirlwind start to his second presidency has hit few countries as hard as South Africa - with the shock illustrated by SA’s unprecedented UN vote this week FOR Ukraine in a resolution introduced by the US supporting Russia. In this facsinating discussion with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, Russian born and educated Prof Irina Filatova offers practical advice for a nation suddenly “in a very bad place” after being cut loose by long-time ally Russia and abandoned by BRICs partners after its vocal attacks against the USA.
26 Feb 2025 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

Other recent episodes

BN Briefing: US Ambassador Bozell's BNC#8 warning; Yardeni's $6,000 Gold call; Sean Peche's wealth-building wisdom

Tonight’s BizNews Briefing opens with new US Ambassador Brent Bozell’s candid message from BNC#8, urging reciprocity and warning that policy uncertainty and geopolitical alignment choices shape investor confidence. We then run through a results-heavy market update led by Harmony, Rainbow Chicken and OUTsurance. Bloomberg follows with Ed Yardeni’s bullish gold…
11 Mar 10AM 10 min