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NewsWrap: Cilliers on China, Russia; WeBuyCars; Kokkie Kooyman on Sasfin; and Zelt Marais on SA Rugby

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In this episode of NewsWrap, Jakkie Cilliers, Chairman of the Institute of Security Studies and globally renowned futurist, says South Africa needs to stop being played by its BRICS counterparts, Russia and China; WeBuyCars co-founder and Chief Executive Faan van der Walt discusses the company's financial results for 2024 and growth outlook, following their listing on the JSE in April this year; Denker Capital Director Kokkie Kooyman shares insights into the crisis-stricken wealth-management firm Sasfin, and the origins of their poor full-year results; and deposed Western Province Rugby Football Union president Zelt Marais on the controversial $75 Million deal between SA Rugby and the Ackerley Sports Group.
23 Oct 2024 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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