JOHANNESBURG - The Institute for Security Studies says given the major contribution of the US to aid, Trump’s cuts could push 5.7 million more Africans into extreme poverty next year.
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Jakkie Celliers, the Head of African Futures and Innovation at the Institute for Security Studies, discussed this with eNCA.
Public Health Specialist, Lynne Wilkinson also discussed the impact of the aid cancellation.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has said Pepfar accounted for 17% of Aids funding in South Africa.