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BN Briefing: Mbalula on Nathi Mtetwa, Eskom’s R16bn profit, AGOA expiry, Swiftynomics, Apple drop

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In today's BizNews Briefing: ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula responds to questions on the SAPS investigation into Nathi Mthethwa’s death in France, while Eskom posts a dramatic R16 billion turnaround profit after years of losses. We also unpack what the expiry of AGOA could mean for South Africa’s trade future, hear why Apple just got a rare downgrade, and explore how Taylor Swift’s new album is shaping not only pop culture but also global economics.
6 Oct 2025 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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