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BN Briefing: Trump's Iran scenarios, Cabanac uncut, National Dialogue 'elitist', heroes welcome

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Harvard’s Meghan O’Sullivan discusses potential US involvement in Israel-Iran tensions. Roman Cabanac breaks silence on his DA exit, revealing no apparent reason for his departure. DA’s Karabo Khakhau probes ANC-linked SETA appointees. Critics slam Ramaphosa’s R700m National Dialogue as elitist. WhatsApp embraces ads, and the Proteas return as Test World Champions.

19 Jun 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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