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South Africa must not go beg Donald Trump, says Greece's former finance minister Yanis Varoufakis


Published on 2025-03-25 03:01:00 - IOL
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  • In the face of escalating tensions with the United States, Yanis Varoufakis urges South Africa to maintain its dignity and avoid seeking favour from Donald Trump.

The article discusses comments made by Yanis Varoufakis, the former Finance Minister of Greece, regarding South Africa's foreign policy, particularly in relation to its stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Varoufakis, speaking at the Cape Town Press Club, criticized South Africa for what he perceives as a lack of courage in its foreign policy, especially in not taking a stronger stand against Israel's actions in Gaza. He suggested that South Africa should not "go beg" Donald Trump or any other foreign leader for support, but instead should assert its moral and political stance more firmly. Varoufakis highlighted the need for South Africa to align its actions with its historical commitment to justice and human rights, urging the country to lead by example in international affairs rather than seeking approval from global powers.

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