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GUEST – Freddy Makgato, CEO of Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA)



Some of the most popular businesses to buy in South Africa are selling their franchises to regular South Africans on a regular basis. The CEO of FASA, Freddy Makgato joins Gugulethu Mfuphi to unpack all that you need to know before you make the decision to buy your first franchise business.
8 Feb 2023 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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