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BizNews Briefing: Hersov on Springbok deal; EOH; Famous Brands; Glynnis Breytenbach; Jailed SA engineers

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In this episode of BizNews Briefing where host Alec Hogg gets context from those who know on big SA stories of the moment including the incompetent SARU sale of the Springboks; Dodging Justice Minister Thembi Simelane; SA Parliament getting involved in Equitorial Guinea’s jailing of two SA engineers on trumped up charges; and the CEO perspective on financials just reported by EOH and Famous Brands.
24 Oct 2024 2AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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