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PODCAST: Patrice Motsepe for president!

‘Listen Up!’ Is a conversational podcast featuring investment banker Mark Barnes and Currency’s Tim Cohen. They gallop through the week’s events, offering thoughts, opinions, and perspectives on South African and international affairs. With SPECIAL GUEST, Peter Bruce. Now on Currency!

April 1, 2026

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We’re back! Three wise men shoot the breeze about the news of the day, including the Patrice Motsepe for president conundrum, businesspeople in politics, the government investment conference, and the crisis in the Gulf. All the easy stuff! With special guest Peter Bruce, discussing his fiercely debated X interaction on the Motsepe presidency and the news of the day. Listen Up!

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Tim Cohen

Tim Cohen is a long-time business journalist, commentator and columnist. He is currently senior editor for Currency. He was previously the editor of Business Day and the Financial Mail, and editor at large for the Daily Maverick.

Mark Barnes

Mark Barnes is a South African businessman, investment banker and entrepreneur. He held senior roles at various institutions including Standard Bank, Capital Alliance and Brait. He is also known as the cofounder of the Purple Group, owner of EasyEquities.

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