Frans Cronjé: Zille for Joburg - best in decades move with potential to flip SA politics on its head

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Political scientist Dr Frans Cronjé unpacks South Africa’s rapid transformation, Helen Zille’s potential mayoral bid, ANC factionalism, and looming US tariffs. In conversation with Alec Hogg, he highlights both crisis and opportunity, urging bold leadership and investment reforms to steer the nation towards recovery and sustainable growth.
16 Jul 2025 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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