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BizBriefing: BLA settles Malema spat; Covid-19 deaths; SA fibre; BRICS Summit; Sipho Maseko-Eskom

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*The BLA has settled its spat with Malema over his choice of lawyer.
*The University of Witwatersrand study says Covid-19 deaths are under reported.
*SA's fibre network has received an investment boost.
*Telkom's Sipho Maseko speaks candidly about the SOE's past.
*President Cyril Ramaphosa emphasises the importance of investing in science and technology for SA and its BRICS partners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Nov 2020 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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