Steven Nathan on consequences in the 'Republic of no consequences'

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Steven Nathan, founder of 10X Investments, joined the BizNEws Power Hour today where a discussion ensued with BizNews founder Alec Hogg on consequences finally being seen in South Africa - the ‘Republic of no consequences.’ Former President Jacob Zum’s sentencing to 15 months in prison earlier today was something that many of us had resigned ourselves to believing would never happen. While it is only for his contempt of court - a mere tip of the iceberg which makes up his mountainous volume of transgressions - Nathan hopes that this will facilitate further investigations. With corrupt individuals being held to account in the private sector as well - perhaps this is the beginning of a turning tide in South Africa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
29 Jun 2021 11AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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