BN Briefing: O’Sullivan faces R5m libel suit, US Senate targets ANC, JSE delistings accelerate

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Paul O’Sullivan responds to a R5m defamation claim, Washington sharpens anti-ANC pressure, Fort Hare leadership faces mounting scrutiny, and Metrofile’s takeover highlights a wave of JSE delistings. Plus: Trump takes aim at shareholders, ATTACQ sees opportunity in SA property gloom, and Ramaphosa praises the DA’s Cape Town governance.

17 Sep 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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