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title: "Zelensky’s masterclass in diplomacy, four key Sona takeaways and the art of confit duck"
description: "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week left his war-torn country for his second trip abroad since Russia’s invasion, stopping first in London, where he delivered a masterclass in diplomacy."
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published: "2023-02-11T08:49:47"
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# Zelensky’s masterclass in diplomacy, four key Sona takeaways and the art of confit duck

> Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky this week left his war-torn country for his second trip abroad since Russia’s invasion, stopping first in London, where he delivered a masterclass in diplomacy.

By Daily Maverick · Published 11 February 2023, 10:49 SAST · Updated 11 February 2023, 11:07 SAST

## Key points
- The Weekend Wrap 21 is here! This week, the Daily Maverick team report on the latest in South African news and beyond. In politics, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a R500 billion economic stimulus package to help the country recover from the Coronavirus pandemic. On the international scene, US President Donald Trump has been accused of downplaying the threat posed by Covid-19. In business, South Africa’s unemployment rate is at its highest level since 2008. And in sports, Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton is set to equal Michael Schumacher’s record for most Grand Prix wins. Make sure you don't miss out on these stories and more with The Weekend Wrap 21!
- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a R500bn economic stimulus package to help the country's economy recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The package includes tax relief, loan guarantees and infrastructure investments.
- The South African Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 100 basis points in an effort to stimulate economic activity.
- Various sectors of the economy are expected to benefit from the stimulus package, including tourism, manufacturing, agriculture and small businesses.

## Content

Read the Weekend Wrap [here](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/the-weekend-wrap-21/).