BizNews Briefing - Metro coalitions; Geopolitical jitters; Markets in October, and more

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This episode of the BizNews Briefing stars former Oxford Don RW Johnson who shares his insights on the ructions in South African local governments and the Middle East. Epitomises second level thinking. Also, latest in the Israel/Iran standoff; what investors can expect in October - and a top money manager shares some secrets.

2 Oct 2024 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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