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Making Sense | South Africa’s spending habit and Trump’s G20 threat

Black Friday has taken root in South Africa in ways few expected, becoming both a retail engine and a source of financial strain. In this episode of Making Sense, Gareth Edwards speaks for the everyday South African trying to navigate the hype, while Francis Herd breaks down what the discounts really mean once debt, interest, and spending behaviour enter the picture. Together, they unpack how retailers use pricing strategies, volume sales, and psychological cues to shape November’s buying frenzy and why many households end up paying for those decisions long after the sale ends. Then the conversation shifts sharply onto the global stage. Donald Trump has declared that South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 G20 Summit in Miami, FL (USA), raising questions about trade, tariffs, AGOA, and US-SA relations. Francis contextualises the claim, explaining what the US can and cannot do, why markets remained stable, and how global partners responded. By the end, listeners get clear, calm insight into the pressures facing South Africa at the till and on the world stage.