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BN Briefing: Trump on Elon, Magda “Musk is US President by proxy”, SONA ''Dear Cyril …”

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In today's BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen covers President Trump's remarks on Elon Musk's access to sensitive documents and explores the implications with Magda Wierzycka, CEO of Signia Limited. The conversation continues with insights from Chris Steyn and Dawie Roodt on Musk's influence. Alec Hogg engages Corné Mulder on Afrikaner sentiments towards Trump, while Kevin Ling shares thoughts on President Ramaphosa's upcoming State of the Nation address.

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