Is South Africa making a costly geopolitical mistake?
Matthew Cohen joins Truth Report to examine the ANC’s relationship with Iran, growing tensions with the United States, trade, foreign policy, voter trends, and what these decisions mean for South Africa’s future.
This conversation explores whether the ANC’s international strategy strengthens South Africa or places jobs, investment, and economic growth at risk. Matthew also shares his views on declining ANC support, coalition politics, the 2026 municipal elections, and why voter turnout could shape the country’s future.
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Time Chapters
00:00 ANC and Iran called economic suicide
00:41 Meet Matthew Cohen
01:20 Why he entered political journalism
03:38 Political beliefs explained
07:33 South Africa’s place in global politics
08:51 US and ANC relations
11:08 Iran alliance and economic impact
15:08 The ANC’s international reputation
17:05 Could the ANC recover politically?
20:24 Why South Africans stop voting
22:33 Does voter turnout change elections?
30:34 Final thoughts on South Africa’s future
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