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BN Briefing: RIP Neil de Beer; CT's deadly N2 attacks; SA MPs living lavishly; Nvidia results shock

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, we honour Neil de Beer, a true patriot and a national treasure. Also on the agenda: Cape Town’s deadly N2 gauntlet, shocking revelations about the perks and pay of South African MPs, Nvidia’s results shaking global markets, Cell C's high-stakes restructure, Bidvest’s steady but pressured numbers, and CA Sales’ strong growth despite currency headwinds.

1 Sep 2025 5AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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