BizNews Briefing: Eskom v Jhb; Trump stock bump; Sappi; Truworths; Comrades; SA v Scotland

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg provides context on stories of the moment with guests (in order of appearance) Wayne Duvenage (OUTA); Magnus Heystek (Brenthurst); Steve Binnie (Sappi); Anthony Ginsberg (GinsGlobal); Lord Mayor of London Prof Michael Mainelli; and Rory Steyn on the Comrades Collective and his son, Scotland rugby captain Kyle.

8 Nov 2024 1AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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