Magda Wierzycka, Magnus Heystek on SA’s major Eskom crisis, Bitcoin, ESG and clickbait, fake news about Magda

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Many South Africans have applauded President Cyril Ramaphosa for announcing steps to fix the country’s electricity crisis, but two of South Africa’s leading lights in the investment industry warn that his moves signal a deeper problem. Sygnia executive chair Magda Wierzycka, one of South Africa’s most successful asset management entrepreneurs, and Magnus Heystek - founder of the flourishing investment firm Brenthurst Wealth Management - share their views on some of the big news developments this week. Wierzycka reveals how much of the news carried in the mainstream media this week about her and her company is riddled with errors and distorted as she has become ‘clickbait’. Listen in on the conversation, with BizNews editor-at-large Jackie Cameron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Jun 2021 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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