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A-Plus Show Ep 8 - Zondo's final report, a bumpy bear market, Cyril's cash couch

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BizNews A-Plus Show duo Alec Hogg and Michael Appel are back with episode 8 of their weekly round-up of business, investments, news and politics banter you need to know. In focus this episode: Alec unpacks the prevailing bear market, SA's inflation jumps to a five-year high of 6.5%, a sit-down with conservationist and entrepreneur Adrian Gardiner, Zondo closes the State Capture chapter with final reports, Cyril's cash couch headache. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Jun 2022 2PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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