Daily Insider: The bona fide Saffer hero who saved a Brit drowning in the Thames

Catch up with the latest on BizNews.com.Rob Hersov: Zondo proves BNC speech on moneyValue investor Sean Peche celebrates turning investment trendPaul O'Sullivan: Zondo missed the markProsus unlocks $140bn Tencent treasure chest – better late than neverSt Francis Links Villas with Gardiner and ClauseAlzheimer's: Bleak results, despite huge fundingScience is never settled, Part 3: Prof Noakes on Dr Atkins and Dr Westman.AND LAUNCHING TODAY, YOUR MORNING BIZNEWS BULLETIN – CLICK HERE TO LISTEN – and start a new habit before rushing into the day..Our Linda in London meets a bona fide Saffer hero .Our London-based colleague Linda van Tilburg has a knack for finding uplifting stories. So it's no surprise to hear her sharing a heart-warming interview with a real-life Saffer hero Brandon Visser..The Paul Roos and Matie graduate who currently lives in the UK, jumped off London Bridge to save a drowning woman. His selfless act was officially recognised by the Royal Humane Society, with a medal handed to him by Princess Alexandra, the Queen's first cousin. .Three things struck me about Brandon's story. First, how he remains proudly South African. Secondly, his humility. And third, that instead of joining the throng staring and pointing, he discarded his shoes and jumped into a turbulent Thames – finishing the rescue job despite breaking his foot on impact with the shallow river's bed. .It's a story about a bona fide hero. Mooi gedaan Brandon! Brighten your day – have a listen to Linda's interview by clicking here..data-title=" WATCH: Outspoken entrepreneur Rob Hersov says in the light of recent disclosures he wouldn't take a single word away from 'that' speech at BNC#2 almost a year ago. More than 10 000 people have already watched this recording – in under 12 hours. ".To receive the Daily Insider every weekday at 6am in your inbox click here. You can also sign up to the weekend's BizNews Digest for a wrap of the best content BizNews has to offer, for a leisurely Saturday read.

Daily Insider: The bona fide Saffer hero who saved a Brit drowning in the Thames

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