Extra time was the right call on the Saru equity deal

Going into extra time was the right decision, allowing everyone to study the fine print of the proposed Ackerley transaction

20 October 2024 - 00:00 By SUNDAY TIMES EDITORIAL

Springbok rugby is a hot commodity right now, with four world cup crowns to our name and a team that has captured the imagination of the public. Given South African Rugby (Saru’s) manifest value, it is unsurprising that the proposal to sell a 20% equity stake for R1.3bn has aroused controversy. ..

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