Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela Weighs In on Donald Trump’s BRICS Statements
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Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela Weighs In on Donald Trump’s BRICS Statements

  • The former Public Protector, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, chimed in on the debate US President-elect Donald Trump's recent tweet caused
  • Trump said that the United States would impose tariffs on BRICS countries if they establish a BRICS currency
  • Madonsela was appalled by Trump's words and considered them a threat other countries must take note of

Tebogo Mokwena, affiliated with Briefly News, provided local and international political analysis and interview s in South Africa for Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News during his nine years of experience.

Advocate Thuli Madonsela slammed USA President-Elect Donald Trump's statements against BRICS
Former Public Protector Thuli Madonsela is unhappy with what Donald Trump said about BRICS. Images: Sharon Seretlo/Gallo Images via Getty Images and Brandon Bell/Getty Images
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JOHANNESBURG — The former public defender, Advocate Thuli Madonsela, slammed USA president-elect Donald Trump for his recent tweet against BRICS.

Madonsela calls Trump out

Madonsela tweeted on her @ThuliMadonsela3 after Trump tweeted about BRICS nations. Trump said that if BRICS countries move away from the dollar and create a new BRICS currency will face 100% tariffs and will not sell in the United States economy.

The statements alarmed Madonsela, and she slammed him. She said that no person has a right to dominate others, and no country has a right to assert supremacy over others to submit to its domination.

"To African leaders, please consider President-Elect Trump's threat as a cue to diversify your economies, especially trade arrangements."

View the tweet here:

South Africans discuss her words

Netizens debated her statement.

Megan S said:

"Let's see how that works out for SA and the rest of Africa. I'm sure our strong economies and well-run countries that are led by the mostethical leaders will certainly be able to diversify their trade arrangements."

Kookles said:

"Finally, something we agree on."

The Native said:

"Professor Madonsela, I admire your courage. Africa cannot continue to be bullied by world leaders who want to milk it dry while we suffer."

DJ Mstar_SA said:

"You're wasting your time. Our president will be begging him next month."

Thabisha said:

"I supported him, thinking he would change the status quo. He seems to be doing worse."

Thuli Madonsela defends Khumbudzo Ntshavheni

In a related article, Briefly News reported that Madonsela defended Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni.

A netizen slammed Ntshavheni after she said the government would not assist the miners who remained underground in the Stilfontein Mine. Madonsela clarified what her statements meant.

Source: Briefly News

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Tebogo Mokwena (Current Affairs editor) Tebogo Mokwena joined Briefly News in 2023 and is a Current Affairs writer. He has a Diploma in Journalism from ALISON. He joined Daily Sun, where he worked for 4 years covering politics, crime, entertainment, current affairs, policy, governance and art. He was also a sub-editor and journalist for Capricorn Post before joining Vutivi Business News in 2020, where he covered small business news policy and governance, analysis and profiles. Tebogo passed a set of trainings by Google News Initiative Email: tebogo.mokwena@briefly.co.za