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How David Shapiro's son unmasked Viceroy; and why only half Old Firm buys SA's wave of optimism.

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Another free-wheeling conversation between the Old Firm of Alec Hogg and David Shapiro. Had different paths opened up for David, they may well have been colleagues in financial journalism and there's no doubt Mr Shapiro would have been a really good one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20 Jan 2018 3PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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