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BN Briefing: Trump's uneasy China; Zille to turn Jozi heads; farm attacks plan; clueless Siri

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In today's BizNews Briefing, Donald Trump dishes on US-China trade talks as global markets hang in the balance. Helen Zille teases a bold Joburg mayoral run, with IRR’s John Endres unpacking the city’s make-or-break stakes. The DA unveils a hard-hitting 10-point plan to combat farm attacks. UIM’s Neil de Beer maps SA’s future-boom or bust. Plus, Apple’s AI and AR fumbles spark fierce criticism.

10 Jun 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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