BN Briefing: Black Billionaire Empowerment, Cape Independence gains US interest, Mining strangled

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In today's BizNews Briefing, South Africa’s BEE debate intensifies as Dawie Roodt warns of “black billionaire empowerment,” while Cape independence draws fresh attention from Washington. Mining expert Peter Major likens ANC exploration policy to a “tourniquet” choking the sector’s lifeblood, and columnist William Saunderson-Meyer cautions that the nation is in a “very dangerous place.” Plus, Bloomberg exposes gaming of the US work visa system, Spur and Exxaro release results, and Atterbury battles boardroom upheaval - all wrapped up with a light-hearted viral clip of a singing dog.
21 Aug 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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