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South Africa's response to US threats

President Cyril Ramaphosa said his country "will not be bullied," in response to threats from the US administration

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

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