Rob Hersov turns media mogul - capitalist activist launching ‘Daily Wire’ for SA

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In just three and a half years Rob Hersov has transitioned from a low profile global entrepreneur into outspoken capital activist - and now, budding media mogul. He shares his media plans with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, explaining how he intends creating a coalition of SA’s conservative thinkers, giving them a louder voice. Hersov believes this will inform the nation that there’s an alternative to continuous economic decline.

1 Apr 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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