BN Briefing: Daybreak is one of many; Afriforum’s 45m-view video; Cyril flunks body language test

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing the body monitoring investments made for State pensioners says the Daybreak disaster is by no means an exception; we hear the story behind the Afriforum’s blockbuster video production on challenges to Afrikaners; Ian Cameron explains why analysing farm murders is complex; a global body language expert calls out Ramaphosa; why Rand strength is in prospect; and a JSE debut for Valtera (aka Anglo Platinum).

28 May 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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