SA a failing state on the cusp, stirring analysis from Dr Edward Mienie

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BizNews speaks to Dr Edward Mienie, the Executive Director and Professor of Strategic & Security Studies and External Relations at the University of North Georgia in Atlanta about South Africa’s rapid slide towards a Failed State. He warns that drastic measures are needed to ensure effective governance because a Failed State could descend into a Collapsed State which would leave every man fending for himself. The former diplomat - for both the NP and ANC governments - remains hopeful, however, that it is not too late to turn the ship around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 May 2023 9AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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