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BN Briefing: Nkabane axed, disconnected police network, no Rama-confidence vote? Jetsons meet Tesla

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In today's BizNews Briefing, OUTA’s Wayne Duvenage slams axed Minister Nobuhle Nkabane for hiding corruption in a board appointment scandal. At the same time, Freedom Front Plus’ Corné Mulder says her sacking was inevitable due to dodged oversight. Action Society’s Juanita du Preez decries trust erosion amid Police Ministry scandals. William Saunderson-Meyer urges a no-confidence motion against Ramaphosa. While RW Johnson critiques Ramaphosa’s G20 missteps, isolating South Africa. Israel’s Syria strike catches Trump off guard, and Tesla’s Optimus robot serves at its Hollywood diner.

22 Jul 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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