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Cape Town placed in 'junk territory' by Moody's amid SA's unrest - Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson weighs in

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A Moody’s Investors Service report downgraded five South African cities, placing them into junk territory. Among them is Cape Town, a city that, last month, received feedback from Moody’s saying that the city is in a “strong position.” Joining BizNews is Ian Neilson, the Deputy Mayor of the Mother City. “We’re able to deliver on our budget and on our plans. We don’t see any merit in this downgrade,” he says. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19 Jul 2021 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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