BizNews Briefing - Wilgenhof; Cyril + Elon; SAB lives in Coors; Commodity boom?; China stimulus

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This episode of the BizNews Briefing covers the major news events of the moment, moving from the impact of the Chinese stimulus package to surging SA commodity shares and continuing tensions over Stellenbosch University Council's decision to close the historic Wilgenhof residence. It is hosted by BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

25 Sep 2024 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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