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Source: Reuters. SA Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

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Source: Supplied. Stephan Kornelius, business lead: Pragma Professional Services.

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Source: Supplied. Dr Chris Blair, CEO: 21st Century.

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Source: Supplied. Dr Andrew Golding, chief executive of the Pam Golding Property group.

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Source: Reuters.

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Source: Supplied. Standard Bank’s Executive Head: Middle Market, Motlatsi Mkalala.

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Source: Reuters. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa answers lawmakers' questions at the parliament in Cape Town, South Africa, 11 March, 2025.

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Source: SABC.

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Source: Supplied. Blessing Utete, managing director of Old Mutual Corporate Consultants.

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