BN Briefing: Zille eyes JHB Mayor, Trump warns shutdown, Sakeliga fights R60m Expropriation

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In this BizNews Briefing, Helen Zille is announced as the DA’s candidate for Johannesburg mayor, sharing her bold vision for the city. Political analyst Frans Cronje calls it the “most consequential political job in the country,” while Zille tackles tough questions about the DA’s strategy and government unity. Sakeliga has entered a seven-year battle over a 34-hectare farm, worth R60m, expropriated without compensation by the ANC-EFF Ekurhuleni Metro. Also in focus: Trump signals a possible US government shutdown, Alec Hogg confirms Neil de Beer’s Liberty Conference legacy, and Nvidia strikes a $5bn deal with Intel.
22 Sep 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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