Scenarios point to binary future for SA post-2024: prosperity or penury

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Scenario planner Jakkie Cilliers, founder of the ISS and author of the 2017 book Fate of the Nation, shares updated perspectives on SA’s political future. It’s a sobering message for those hoping for change, and points to a binary consequence after the 2024 Election. Two big events in the next week, however, will provide some clear milestones. Cilliers spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Dec 2022 3AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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