Listen "Director’s Cut: Donald MacKay - How bad policy and lobbying broke South Africa’s economy"
Episode Synopsis
Trade expert Donald MacKay lifts the lid on how hidden lobbying, socialist economics, and political posturing are crippling South Africa’s competitiveness. In this Director’s Cut with Alec Hogg, he unpacks why our leaders keep doubling down on failed policies, how the scrap metal lobby beat out ArcelorMittal, and why the world’s worst ports could finally be turning a corner. A rare, no-spin look inside the quiet forces shaping South Africa’s economy and global trade future.
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