This week on Rands and Sense, Natale Labia and Irshaad Kathrada unpack the whirlwind of global and local news. Starting with the U.S. elections, we dissect what went wrong for the Democrats, whether Kamala Harris's campaign faltered, or if Donald Trump’s resurgence was simply inevitable. What does this new administration signal for America’s future?

Next, we shift gears to climate diplomacy at COP. How does a Trump presidency impact the global climate agenda? With the U.S. potentially stepping back, is the COP framework doomed, or can other nations keep the momentum alive?

Finally, we return to South Africa, celebrating improved unemployment numbers with 294,000 new jobs created in Q3 2024, and a record number of people employed in the country. But is the economy truly on the mend, or are we grasping at straws? Join us for a sharp analysis of the good, the bad, and what’s next for SA's recovery.