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Rational Radio 28 April, the full show: David Shapiro on Sasol; GG Alcock, Prof Whiteside and Chris Yelland

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In this week's episode of the Rational Radio show David Shapiro takes a look at Sasol in the wake of the move to ESG and the low oil price; GG Alcock explains why the easing of lockdown in townships came not a minute too soon; From the UK, Prof Alan Whiteside updates us on the latest Covid-19 news including SA's coming wave of infections and the search for a vaccine; and Chris Yelland exposes Eskom's potential VW moment as the troubled SOE apparently lied to about the carbon emissions at its Kendal power plant. - Alec Hogg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28 Apr 2020 8AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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