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BizNews Briefing - Hersov on DiData Campus judgement; Cy Jacobs spots JSE winner

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Two of our most popular commentators are featured tonight, capitalist activist Rob Hersov provides context on Justice Denise Fisher’s Jhb High Court judgement slamming six execs of Dimension Data (including co-founders Jeremy Ord and Doc Watson); and 36ONE’s founder and CEO Cy Jacobs shares a JSE sector that hasn’t caught up with SA’s good news. Plus, why Foord’s Singaporean team are hot on China for 2025.

27 Nov 2024 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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