NewsWrap from BizNews - Frans Cronje; controversial $75m SA Rugby deal; BHI Ponzi; Gayton McKenzie and more...

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In this episode of NewsWrap, Frans Cronje provides insights into the ANC, GNU and Gauteng; Warren Wheatley unpacks a controversial $75 million private equity deal involving the Springboks; BizNews reporter Asime Nyide gives the latest on the BHI Ponzi scheme; Cedric Soule, the Global Legal Counsel for Turkcell, gives an update on the Turkish telecoms company's ongoing legal battle with MTN; Bloomberg covers Kamala Harris's fiery Fox News interview and Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie shares a wholesome, personal update.
17 Oct 2024 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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