In this BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen covers key political and economic developments. Chris Steyn speaks with Neil de Beer about presidential hopefuls in the ANC. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner on allegations that ANC leaders were bribed to take Israel to the ICJ, with possible U.S. sanctions looming. Internationally, Trump sees Putin nearing peace talks, and illegal gold mining in Ghana threatens cocoa farms and global chocolate prices..Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here..Support South Africa's bastion of independent journalism, offering balanced insights on investments, business, and the political economy, by joining BizNews Premium. Register here..If you prefer WhatsApp for updates, sign up to the BizNews channel here..Watch here.Listen here.Read also:.Neil de Beer: The State v/s AfriForum, Cyril's successors line up – and SA's "atomic" relationship with Iran🔒 RW Johnson: Trump's ignorance of economics ensures Golden Age boast is hollow🔒 Ramaphosa's plan to revive Johannesburg before G-20