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CEO firings and shock crashes: The 35 biggest SA business stories in 2023

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Photos: Getty, GCIS, Supplied. Graphic: Sharlene Rood

Photos: Getty, GCIS, Supplied. Graphic: Sharlene Rood

SA businesses lived through interesting times in 2023, having to grapple with many external crises – particularly the fallout of Eskom and Transnet - beyond their control.

But the year saw its fair share of internal volatility in the corporate sector as well, with plenty of boardroom dramas and a slew of CEO departures.

Here are some of the main developments this year:

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