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 interviews in South Africa for Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News during his nine years of experience.
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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.
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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.
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