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BN Briefing: SA property giants shine; warnings for SA from Gen Z revolts abroad; debt and municipal crises deepen

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Alec Hogg unpacks results from Hyprop and Attacq, the property giants behind Rosebank Mall and Mall of Africa, both showing resilience despite governance headwinds. He highlights a stark warning for South Africa’s corrupt politicians as youth-led revolutions sweep across Asia. Clips from the BizNews Investment Conference feature economist Dawie Roodt and Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen on SA’s soaring debt and failing municipalities. On global markets, Alphabet parent Google crosses the $3 trillion milestone, while nuclear innovation could reshape the future of energy.
16 Sep 2025 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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