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Why does Donald Trump care so much about South Africa?

Season 1, Ep. 1072

The US President’s actions towards South Africa seem driven by more than land laws. Could they be part of a broader narrative about race, power, and fear?


Writer: Ada Barumé 


Producer: Ada Barumé


Host: Claudia Williams


Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore



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