BizNews Briefing: DA stays in GNU, Hersov applauds, but Transnet flashpoint looms

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing highlights from the DA’s top team telling us why the 20% party won’t be leaving the Government of National Unity - yet. Capitalist activist Rob Hersov explains why this is a smart move. Still, another flashpoint looms as the DA’s spokesman on finance Mark Burke draws a line in the sand over the ANC’s proposed Transnet bailout in next month’s national Budget. Plus, explaining why DeepSeek presents such a threat to Wall Street’s AI boom, notably Nvidia.
28 Jan 2025 10AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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