BN Briefing: Trump snubs SA G20; Roodt on SA’s 30% Tariffs expected to hit tomorrow; R800m tender scandal

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Trump throws diplomatic cold water on SA ahead of November’s G20, confirms India tariffs start Friday, and Fed Chair Powell resists rate cut demands. Back home, a forensic probe exposes rot in a multimillion-rand oxygen plant tender - while Microsoft hits AI cloud highs.
31 Jul 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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