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Inside Covid-19: Ramaphosa takes SA into lockdown; hope springs in Asia - Ep 2

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In episode two of our daily podcast on the Covid-19 pandemic, we examine where South Africa is in the cycle in the wake of President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of a three week lockdown where citizens are being confined to their home barracks until April 16. Also in this episode, a view from investment professionals that the war will be relatively short, perhaps only 90 days; more good news from the Asian front where the battle is clearly being won; and an on the ground report from our colleague in London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23 Mar 2020 3PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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