BN Briefing - Cyril is ready for Trump; Mashatile: Farmers don’t want to leave SA

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen tracks President Cyril Ramaphosa’s high-stakes visit to Washington for his meeting with Donald Trump. With tensions running high, analysts warn against lecturing the US president, advising instead a strategic, focused approach. We hear from retired US intelligence officer Chris Wyatt, the Hudson Institute’s Joshua Meservey, and the Brenthurst Foundation on what’s at stake. Plus, Deputy President Paul Mashatile urges farmers at NAMPO to stay the course in South Africa.
20 May 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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