Rationality required in the face of Trump’s attacks
If we are to navigate the storm ahead, we must do so with seriousness and unity — or risk being overwhelmed by forces far stronger than us
06 April 2025 - 00:00
South Africa finds itself in a potentially dangerous situation as US government hostility escalates. If tensions deepen, the consequences could be severe. In the worst-case scenario, we could face a crisis on the scale of those in Zimbabwe or Venezuela...
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