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TJ Strydom talks Capitec - Non Fiction Book Club presents TJ Strydom and Capitec: Stalking Giants

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Join us as TJ Strydom, author of book ‘Capitec: Stalking Giants’, unpacks the unusual history and success of Capitec. Discover how their founders' unconventional background shaped the bank's unique approach. TJ shares the highs and lows of the writing process, offering a vulnerable, insightful, and very funny look into the world of authorship.

2 Jul 2025 English South Africa Books

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