South Africa’s president set up a panel that includes business leaders, actors and the captain of its national rugby team to guide a dialogue on the country’s future development path.
The so-called eminent persons’ group comprises 31 people with “proven commitment to the advancement of social cohesion and nation-building,” Cyril Ramaphosa said in a speech Tuesday.
Among them are Robbie Brozin, co-founder of chicken franchise Nando’s, Siya Kolisi, captain of the nation’s rugby team known as the Springboks, former AngloGold Ashanti Chief Executive Officer Bobby Godsell and actor John Kani.
Trade Agreements: South Africa is part of several trade agreements, including the
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aiming to enhance intra-African trade.
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