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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa looks up as he arrives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew on November 23, 2022 in London, England. This is the first state visit hosted by the UK with King Charles III as monarch
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa looks up as he arrives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew on November 23, 2022 in London, England. This is the first state visit hosted by the UK with King Charles III as monarch (Kirsty Wigglesworth - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

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Karl Gernetzky

Karl Gernetzky

Karl is a financial news journalist based in Johannesburg, with experience covering listed and unlisted business across South Africa. He previously covered national politics, labour, and education.

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