BN Daybreak Fri 23 Jan: Musk’s Davos Debut; PA, FF Shock DA; Sasol, Truworth shine, Clicks dives

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Today on BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg unpacks the key stories shaping your day:
Musk at Davos: Despite past criticism, Elon Musk makes a surprise appearance at the World Economic Forum, declaring full self-driving a "solved problem."
Political Earthquakes: The Democratic Alliance faces shock by-election losses as the Patriotic Alliance surges in George and the Freedom Front Plus makes major gains in Tshwane.
Market Moves: Sasol jumps 14% on higher oil prices, Mr Price gets a vote of confidence from Allan Gray, and Investec continues its massive share buyback.
Tech & Trade: GinsGlobal's Anthony Ginsberg on the US tech rally and how South Africa can secure better trade deals with a booming American economy.
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22 Jan 11PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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