Springboks rule SA security. Plus: AI-safe jobs

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In this episode, Bruce talks to Wahl Bartmann, CEO of Fidelity Services Group, South Africa’s largest private security company with 70 000 employees. Bartmann talks about why the group wants to list on the JSE next year, and the importance of the SA security sector, which has attracted a number of former rugby players — including himself. TymeBank chief technology officer Dieter Botha gives his view on how artificial intelligence will play out in coming years, and which jobs may be safe. Jean Pierre Verster, founder and CEO of Protea Capital Management, gives his views on the investment case for Vodacom, Premier, Stor-Age and Raubex. Also discussed on the programme: SA’s fiscal state, and a surprising twist in the “Please Call Me” saga. Certified financial planner Warren Ingram explains how shares work. This podcast is sponsored by Capitec. To catch every episode of Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week, click the follow and subscribe buttons on News24’s Spotify, Apple and YouTube podcast channels. Editions drop on Thursdays at 17:00.
13 Nov 2025 English South Africa Business · News

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