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BN Briefing: V Staden, Roets - Why Race Law fight went global; Trump dumps Ukraine

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This episode of the BizNews Briefing features FMF head of policy Martin v Staden former Afriforum exec Dr Ernst Roets on why there has been so much effort to bring SA’s 142 operative racial laws to the attention of the global community; US President Donald Trump freezes all aid to Ukraine; Bitcoin added to Blackrock Model portfolios; and the hidden shock absorber for SA-listed shares.

4 Mar 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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