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Motlanthe warns warns trust deficit, policy mismatch are undermining SA’s economy

Mail & Guardian · 01 September 2026 at 00:00

Motlanthe warns warns trust deficit, policy mismatch are undermining SA’s economy

Speaking at the inaugural Nucleus Institute seminar, former president Kgalema Motlanthe and envoy Mcebisi Jonas warned that a trust deficit and policy mismatch are undermining South Africa's economic prospects and global influence.

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