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South Africa's response to US threats

South Africa's response to US threats

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country "will not be bullied"

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

February 7, 202530m 56s

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Show Notes

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to defuse a row with the new US administration over a new land law by speaking to Elon Musk. However, President Ramaphosa has said his country "will not be bullied". What's at stake for the country?

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Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Bella Hassan and Nysaha Michelle Technical Producer: Jonathan Greer Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard