In this episode, The Readiness Report’s host, Redi Tlhabi, takes apart the Army Chief’s eyebrow-raising trip to Iran, in the very week South Africa is scrambling to ease US tariffs. She calls it an own goal of epic proportions, a foreign-policy free-for-all, and a masterclass in how not to win friends or influence markets. 

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Produced by Emilie Gambade, Bernard Kotze & Joel Seboa 

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00:09 South Africa's Trade Dilemma 

00:36 Importance of US Market 

00:41 General's Controversial Visit to Iran 

01:02 Welcome to the Readiness Report 

01:10 DIRCO's Clarification 

02:28 Anti-US Sentiments and Reactions 

02:55 DIRCO's Statement Analysis 

03:49 Foreign Policy Confusion 

06:27 Strategic Interests and Missteps 

09:33 Leadership and Coordination Issues 

11:35 Strategic Gains and International Relations 

12:57 Call for Leadership and Strategy

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