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Panda's Nick Hudson on whirlwind global tour, anti-vaxxer rumours and third Covid-19 wave

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The ugly truth about Covid-19 and lockdowns video of Nick Hudson almost broke the internet over a month ago when BizNews published it on YouTube. It was subsequently banned after topping half a million views, attracting all sorts of attention, and walks of life. Nick made it on international news off the back of it and today stands defending the Panda name, as well as his. Hudson spent a good 25 minutes with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, quelling the 'anti-vaxxer' rumour, telling tales of the past few weeks whirlwind and touching on the much anticipated third Covid-19 wave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 May 2021 2PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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