BizNews Briefing - Syria, Iran impact on SA; De Beer on Zille; Cape Independence

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg and his guests provide context on how the ANC’s alliance with the Iranian regime is backfiring big time after the Teheran-supported Syrian dictator flees to Moscow. Plus, Neil de Beer shares his forthright opinion on his erstwhile MPC partner Helen Zille, Trump’s new SA-born crypto and AI tzar, and Phil Craig explains why Cape Independence is still on the table.

9 Dec 2024 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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