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BN Briefing: Ramaphosa stands firm, SA vs US tariffs, $50bn Anglo deal, McKenzie drama & Israel’s strike

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President Ramaphosa doubles down on the National Dialogue as critics circle, while SA heads back to Washington to battle painful US tariffs. Abroad, Israel’s strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar ramps up Middle East tensions. In business, Anglo American and Teck’s $50bn copper mega-merger shakes up global mining. Back home, Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie stirs controversy, and Parliament erupts as the Sports, Arts and Culture Minister storms out after a fiery EFF clash.

10 Sep 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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