HILARY JOFFE: Farewell Jabu, an inspiring giant among our business leaders

Mabuza had an almost folksy ability to speak truth to power in a way that gained trust

20 June 2021 - 00:17 By Hilary Joffe and hilary joffe

He always wore a jaunty hat, and he was a man of many hats. Those hats were critical to bringing business and the government together to fight for SA at a critical time. And the tragic loss this week of the late, great Jabu Mabuza is an occasion to reflect on that time, and the remarkable effort he led...

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