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BN Briefing: Southern Sun's big bet, Mining job cuts and Viljoen vs Heystek

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Southern Sun’s October occupancy jumps to 73.3% – the highest since the 2010 World Cup – signalling a major recovery for South African tourism, with the group committing R500m to a 50-year Durban hotel lease. Pick n Pay stabilises as the Ackerman family backs the turnaround, while rising power tariffs force retrenchments at Merafe. Plus, local is lekker proves true in a four-year investment contest, and in a surprise move, Berkshire Hathaway buys $5bn of Alphabet shares.
19 Nov 2025 1PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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