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South Africa, Cape Town
Founded: 1996
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Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investments; Chinese Government through China International Television Corporation & The China Africa Development Fund; South African Government through The Public Investment Corporation of South Africa
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Owner: The Associated Press (Non-profit News Cooperative)
Owner: Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani through Dar Al-watan Publishing, Printing & Distribution Co.
Owner: Nikkei Inc. Employees through The Financial Times Ltd
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Owner: Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investments; Chinese Government through China International Television Corporation & The China Africa Development Fund; South African Government through The Public Investment Corporation of South Africa
Owner: Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investments; Chinese Government through China International Television Corporation & The China Africa Development Fund; South African Government through The Public Investment Corporation of South Africa
Owner: Iqbal Survé through Sekunjalo Investments; Chinese Government through China International Television Corporation & The China Africa Development Fund; South African Government through The Public Investment Corporation of South Africa
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