The Story Of South Africa's Greatest Investor

In this clip, Simon Lincoln Reader unpacks the extraordinary rise of Natie Kirsh, from going bust in the early 1990s to building a global business now tied to a $29 billion deal. He traces Kirsh’s influence in Eswatini, his sharp commercial instincts, and the quiet but principled role he has played in South African politics.

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In this clip Simon Lincoln Reader highlights the incredible achievements of South African investor Natie Kirsh. Simon discusses the details of the latest $29 billion deal to acquire Kirsh's business. From there Simon discusses Kirsh's remarkable background, focusing on his role in Eswatini and the fact that he had gone bust in the early '90s. The section ends with Simon explaining the small but principled role Kirsh has also played in South African politics.

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