RW Johnson on CR's myopia; Russian interference in 2024; alternatives to ANC/EFF (IFP anyone?)

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Another sublime contribution from South Africa's foremost political scientist RW Johnson. The historian, author and former Oxford Don expands on a BizNews Premium column where he called out SA presidential myopia with the looming "nightmare" scenario of an ANC/EFF coalition running the country after the 2024 Election. Johnson looks at Rob Hersov's efforts to get the Rainbow Coalition back on track - and explains in some detail why South Africans should be prepared for interference by Moscow. He spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Mar 2023 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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