BizNews Radio The Sunday Show: Brad Steyn - Rogues, Rands & Ramaphosa: SA’s Collapse in real time
Aug 3, 2025
In this discussion, security expert Brad Steyn, author of 'Undercover with Mandela's Spies,' dives into the chaotic South African political landscape. He criticizes President Cyril Ramaphosa for prioritizing international handshakes over assertive diplomacy amid the US tariff crisis. Steyn warns of a rogue investigation aimed at undermining whistleblower General Mkhwanazi and highlights the alarming infiltration of foreign agents. He also expresses concern over Deputy President Paul Mashatile's presidential ambitions, predicting potential turmoil within the ANC.
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Ramaphosa's Weak Tariff Response
- President Ramaphosa's diplomatic response to the US tariff crisis is a deflection, weakening South Africa's position.
- The government opts for cap-in-hand diplomacy instead of leveraging the country's rich resources for fair deals.
Cover-Up Tactics in SAPS Inquiry
- A rogue SAPS parallel investigation threatens whistleblower General Lucky Makwanazi's reforms.
- This is a tactic of cover-up borrowed from previous ANC playbooks to undermine accountability.
Foreign Intelligence Infiltration Risks
- South Africa faces foreign intelligence infiltration by Iranian and Russian agents under lax oversight.
- This foreign capture exacerbates government collapse and threatens sovereignty.
