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* South Africa is a step closer to holding the powerful Gupta family to account for corruption and state capture, with the United Arab Emirates confirming it has ratified an extradition treaty with South Africa.

* South Africa will hold municipal elections in October as planned, and will institute measures to mitigate against the risk of the coronavirus spreading during the voting process, the chairman of the nation’s Independent Electoral Commission said.

* Zimbabweans living abroad almost doubled the amount of money they sent home this year, bolstering the economy, Central Bank Governor John Mangudya said.

* Some banks, awash in deposits, are encouraging corporate clients to spend the cash on their businesses or move it elsewhere, reports BizNews partner The Wall Street Journal.

The Institute for Race Relations has said that the proposed Firearms Control Act in South Africa is going to make things even worse for women, who are targeted individuals for violent crimes in SA. BizNews Power Hour host Alec Hogg spoke to Kanthan Pillay, who founded the Capitalist Party in South Africa. One of the party principles was the use of firearms for self-defence, with a policy on training young women to use firearms. Pillay weighs in on the matter.

The Institute for Race Relations has said that the proposed Firearms Control Act in South Africa is going to make things even worse for women, who are targeted individuals for violent crimes in SA. BizNews Power Hour host Alec Hogg spoke to Kanthan Pillay, who founded the Capitalist Party in South Africa. One of the party principles was the use of firearms for self-defence, with a policy on training young women to use firearms. Pillay weighs in on the matter.

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As is customary for a Wednesday, Brenthurst Wealth Management founder Magnus Heystek was the co-host for the BizNews Power Hour, outlining the negative effects on business and consumer confidence following the news that Eskom was ramping up load-shedding. He says that the private sector has the money to effect change in the renewable energy sector, however, government's unpredictability turns any prospective investor the other way.

As is customary for a Wednesday, Brenthurst Wealth Management founder Magnus Heystek was the co-host for the BizNews Power Hour, outlining the negative effects on business and consumer confidence following the news that Eskom was ramping up load-shedding. He says that the private sector has the money to effect change in the renewable energy sector, however, government's unpredictability turns any prospective investor the other way.

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A South African living in Somerset in the United Kingdom has launched a campaign to get recognition for Job Maseko, a South African soldier and stretcher-bearer for the Allied Forces during the Second World War. Bill Gillespie believes that Maseko - who single-handedly blew up a German ship - should have been given a Victoria Cross. In this interview, Gillespie tells BizNews that he believes Maseko should have been given the same honours as other South African soldiers who fought in WW2, and he has started a petition on change.org - a cause that has received considerable support thus far.

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A South African living in Somerset in the United Kingdom has launched a campaign to get recognition for Job Maseko, a South African soldier and stretcher-bearer for the Allied Forces during the Second World War. Bill Gillespie believes that Maseko - who single-handedly blew up a German ship - should have been given a Victoria Cross. In this interview, Gillespie tells BizNews that he believes Maseko should have been given the same honours as other South African soldiers who fought in WW2, and he has started a petition on change.org - a cause that has received considerable support thus far.

David Melville is an independent financial adviser. he shared his pearls of wisdom on the BizNews Power Hour, unpacking the hidden investment gem unique to South Africa, the Krugerrand.

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David Melville is an independent financial adviser. he shared his pearls of wisdom on the BizNews Power Hour, unpacking the hidden investment gem unique to South Africa, the Krugerrand.

Eskom spokesperson Sikonathi Mantshantsha joined BizNews founder Alec Hogg to address allegations that Eskom is implementing Stage 6 load shedding and announced that 'it is going to be a very cold winter as load shedding will continue.'