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BN Briefing: SANDF suicide mission; Paul O'Sullivan on Duduzile Zuma; and capitalist activist Hersov

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In today's BizNews Briefing: ISS Executive Director Dr Jakkie Cilliers and BizNews Journalist Linda van Tilburg weigh in on the doomed SANDF mission to DRC. Forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan unpacks the why Jacob Zuma's daughter Duduzile appeared in court today. Capitalist activist Rob Hersov has his "Milei moment", delivering a fiery speech on the state of South Africa. And our partners at Bloomberg unpack Tesla's and Meta's financial results. Join host Bronwyn Nielsen as she takes us through the biggest stories of the day.

30 Jan 2025 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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