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There is nothing wrong with SA that cannot be fixed. What is wrong is our politics and govt - Herman Mashaba

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Former Johannesburg mayor Herman Mashaba was one of many distinguished speakers at the inaugural BizNews Investment Conference. The founder of ActionSA addressed myriad delegates, discussing the state South Africa finds itself in - and what needs to be done to restore the country and its economy once more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23 Mar 2021 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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