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"Future Trends" at the Kingsmead Book Fair

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Whether it's business, personal or pleasure, we would all love to know what the next few years are going to look like.

For more than 2 decades Dion Chang has been exploring the trends that shape our world - helping us understand how to take advantage of them.

He's co-authored ''The Future'' - one of the many books that will be featured at this weekend's Kingsmead Book Fair - powered by Hot1027.

HOT1027's Gareth Edwards sat down for a chat with Dion...
21 May 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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