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* President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged to the people of South Africa that state capture took place under the ANC but insisted that “the vast majority of ANC leaders, members and cadres are vehemently opposed to corruption in all its manifestations”.

* Under mounting criticism for dominating vaccine resources, the U.S. said this week that it will help India by sending items needed to manufacture vaccines as part of an aid package.

* South Africa plans to buy Russia’s Sputnik V vaccines and shots developed by China’s Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd as it steps up efforts to tackle the coronavirus.

* Mango Airlines, the low cost arm of state-owned South African Airways, was forced to suspend all flights after missing payments to the country’s airports regulator.

* South African retailer Pepkor Holdings said on Wednesday half-year earnings were expected to rise by at least 20%, supported by growth at its discount clothing business and a reduction in net debt and finance costs.

In this episode, we explore how lessons from the ultimate meritocracy - world class sport - can be applied elsewhere in our lives, including business. Brad Barritt was vice captain of his hometown rugby team, the Sharks, and just 21 when among the 2008 Currie Cup winning team. The day after that triumph he relocated to the UK for what was to become a 12-year-long love affair with trailblazing North London rugby club Saracens, playing a key part in helping rewrite the record books.

Barritt was one of numerous South Africans involved in what was to become Europe’s most successful club of the past decade, becoming only the second captain to lift three European Championships trophies. He also led Saracens to five English Premiership titles. Along the way, Barrett was selected for England and the British & Irish Lions, playing a key role in a number of famous victories, including wins over the All Blacks and the Springboks.

Barritt hung up his boots last year and five months ago relocated his young family to Cape Town where he now exercises rapidly developing entrepreneurial talents directing his already famous coffee company and a fast growing fintech...

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In this episode, we explore how lessons from the ultimate meritocracy - world class sport - can be applied elsewhere in our lives, including business. Brad Barritt was vice captain of his hometown rugby team, the Sharks, and just 21 when among the 2008 Currie Cup winning team. The day after that triumph he relocated to the UK for what was to become a 12-year-long love affair with trailblazing North London rugby club Saracens, playing a key part in helping rewrite the record books.

Barritt was one of numerous South Africans involved in what was to become Europe’s most successful club of the past decade, becoming only the second captain to lift three European Championships trophies. He also led Saracens to five English Premiership titles. Along the way, Barrett was selected for England and the British & Irish Lions, playing a key role in a number of famous victories, including wins over the All Blacks and the Springboks.

Barritt hung up his boots last year and five months ago relocated his young family to Cape Town where he now exercises rapidly developing entrepreneurial talents directing his already famous coffee company and a fast growing fintech...

BizNews journalist Jarryd Neves recently spent some time with the Toyota Starlet 1.4 Xs AT. The compact hatchback replaces the hugely popular Etios, and has become a best seller in South Africa.

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BizNews journalist Jarryd Neves recently spent some time with the Toyota Starlet 1.4 Xs AT. The compact hatchback replaces the hugely popular Etios, and has become a best seller in South Africa.

Joining Carrie Adams in her naughty corner for Festive Friday is Jonah Naidoo, one of the founders of Dry Dock Liquor. The boutique store, situated in Parkhurst, which Naidoo describes as a "community business".

He and Carrie discuss surviving the Covid-19 pandemic as a liquor vendor and what makes his charming, little store so unique.

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Joining Carrie Adams in her naughty corner for Festive Friday is Jonah Naidoo, one of the founders of Dry Dock Liquor. The boutique store, situated in Parkhurst, which Naidoo describes as a "community business".

He and Carrie discuss surviving the Covid-19 pandemic as a liquor vendor and what makes his charming, little store so unique.

BizNews Marketing Manager Clive Eksteen is more famously known for his time as a cricketer for the Proteas, a team many South Africans hold in high regard. Now working at BizNews, Eksteen joined the BizNews Power Hour to unpack the hubbub surrounding the cricket team. The Minister of Sport, Nathi Mthethwa, informed Cricket SA of his intention to invoke Section 13 of the Sports Act. "This basically means he's going to withdraw funding - which is not the end of the world for cricket - but the bigger problem is withdrawing recognition, meaning you cannot play as a national team."

BizNews Marketing Manager Clive Eksteen is more famously known for his time as a cricketer for the Proteas, a team many South Africans hold in high regard. Now working at BizNews, Eksteen joined the BizNews Power Hour to unpack the hubbub surrounding the cricket team. The Minister of Sport, Nathi Mthethwa, informed Cricket SA of his intention to invoke Section 13 of the Sports Act. "This basically means he's going to withdraw funding - which is not the end of the world for cricket - but the bigger problem is withdrawing recognition, meaning you cannot play as a national team."

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Last week was certainly a wild one for cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin proving to be very volatile. The popular cryptocurrency plummeted around 20%. Luno Africa's General Manager, Marius Reitz, joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss the decline in Bitcoin's price. "Even after such a drop, it's hard to believe that it's still up 72% year to date." Reitz also says that the market has been in extreme greed territory for quite some time.

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