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BN Briefing: Nedbank’s R600m state capture settlement, Platinum surge & G20 momentum for SA

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Tonight’s BizNews Briefing unpacks Nedbank’s R600 million settlement with Transnet over a controversial state capture-era deal, with financial guru Kokkie Kooyman weighing in on lessons learned. Mining analyst Peter Major explains why platinum’s 60% surge since May may be sustainable - a crucial boost for SA’s largest foreign exchange earner. Plus, Barclays SA CEO Amol Prabhu shares why the G20 outcome signals rising investor confidence and renewed economic optimism for South Africa.

27 Nov 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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