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POWER CHAT | Ferial Haffajee in conversation with DIRCO Director-General Zane Dangor

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In this episode of Power Chat, Daily Maverick’s Ferial Haffajee talks with DIRCO’s Director-General Zane Dangor about South Africa’s role on the global stage. From the G20 summit to the ICJ case in The Hague, they explore the power of partnerships, South Africa’s position as a middle power, and what’s next for the country in international relations. 01:10 Activism and Family Legacy  03:32 International Court of Justice and Israel-Palestine Conflict  05:11 South Africa's Role in Global Justice  08:12 Diplomacy and International Relations  18:58 G20 and Global Governance 33:50 Middle Powers and Global Collaboration  42:49 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #PowerChat #G20 #Zane Dangor #SouthAfrica #FerialHaffajee Produced by: Emilie Gambade & Bernard Kotze Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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