BN Briefing: Trump on Elon, Gayton on scrapping BEE & Minister of Higher Education’s secret panel

In today’s BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen covers Donald Trump’s latest comments on his feud with Elon Musk, while experts weigh in on what the clash means for Tesla’s future. Back home, Gayton McKenzie calls for scrapping BEE at the Black Business Council Summit - amid growing criticism for his no-shows in Parliament. Meanwhile, Higher Education Minister Nkabane faces tough questions over secret panel appointments that sparked outrage and reversal.

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