Hersov changes tack on DiData after digging deeper into the BEE fronting scandal

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Businessman and BizNews regular Rob Hersov has changed his tune on the so-called Dimension Data Six, once damning in his critique of the executives accused of fraud in a scathing High Court judgment. In this follow-up conversation with Alec Hogg, Hersov urges caution, arguing the case was unfairly decided on affidavits alone and deserves to be aired properly in open court. He says reputations, justice and the integrity of South African business are all on the line.
6 Aug 2025 12PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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