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BN Briefing - Banks: DA can't lead SA; Mbeki: Cyril won’t abolish BEE, he benefits from it

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The BizNews Conference 7 in Hermanus is in full swing, featuring top speakers like Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Discovery CEO Adrian Gore, and UK entrepreneur Arron Banks. Highlights include sharp insights from political analyst Moeletsi Mbeki on BEE and Eskom CEO Dan Marokane on tackling load shedding. Stay tuned for full interviews and exclusive content on BizNewsTV.

13 Mar 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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