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Simon's take: Why renting a home is better than buying

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Alex Duys from Umthombo Wealth discusses Tharisa's strong production update.
Bianca Botes from Citadel Global weighs in on the rand’s strong performance against the US dollar in 2024 and the risks it faces.
Simon shares his views on why he prefers renting over home ownership.

11 Oct 2024 1AM English South Africa Business News · Business

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