SIPHO PITYANA: The man in the fedora was smart, quick-footed and fun to have around
You could see that approach from when Jabu Mabuza first started out in business as a taxi owner, pulling himself up as the model entrepreneur
17 June 2021 - 18:25
SA’s business community has been shaken by the tragic death of Jabu Mabuza.
This is not only because of his stature. It is also because of his character: almost everyone I know has a favourite anecdote of time spent with the man in the fedora. Most of these anecdotes involve a combination of tremendous humour and strength of personality — for that is how Jabu approached life. ..
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