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Has SA reached peak padel? Plus: Reviving our mines

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In this episode, Bruce talks to Bernard Swanepoel, former Harmony Gold CEO and chairperson of the Joburg Indaba, about why South Africa - the world’s premier mining country - now find itself under-explored. They also highlight some of the green shoots that are seen in the local sector, and Swanepoel talks about the surge in gold prices. Bruce also speaks to Steve Brookes, CEO and founder of the JSE-listed property developer Balwin Properties, about South Africa’s padel craze - and whether money can still be made from it. Jean Pierre Verster, founder and CEO of Protea Capital Management, gives his insights into a new listing heading to the JSE and a few other shares that made headlines this week, while certified financial planner Warren Ingram shares practical tips on building wealth. This podcast is sponsored by Capitec. To catch every episode of Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week, click the follow and subscribe buttons on News24’s Spotify, Apple and YouTube podcast channels. Editions drop on Thursdays at 17:00.
9 Oct 2025 English South Africa Business · News

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