South Africa’s Diplomatic Risks

In this engaging discussion, Frederick Mitchell, Chief Economist at Aluma Capital, joins Esmarie Yssel on Pretoria FM to explore the potential fallout of South Africa’s expropriation without compensation law on its relationship with the United States. They discuss President Trump’s strong stance on property rights, the impact of his comments on the Rand, and concerns over US aid cuts. The conversation also covers Elon Musk’s criticism of BEE policies and South Africa’s controversial foreign policy moves with Iran, Russia, and China—raising questions about the country’s economic future and investor confidence.