South Africa's oldest pub is no more. 'Persies' has been trading since 1808, founded by Johannes Blesser on Buitenkant Street. Refilwe speaks to current owner James Charton, who is having to dismiss 20 members of staff. Some have been working there since 2004.

South Africa's oldest pub is no more. 'Persies' has been trading since 1808, founded by Johannes Blesser on Buitenkant Street. Refilwe speaks to current owner James Charton, who is having to dismiss 20 members of staff. Some have been working there since 2004.

News, views, business, traffic and weather – everything you need to start your weekday is served on Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto between 6am and 9am.

Financial analyst turned media maven Refilwe shares her top three business stories at 7.27am – the daily financial update that you simply can’t miss.

On Wednesdays, Refilwe delves even deeper into the week’s biggest local and international headlines with a panel discussion just after 8am, which explores the biggest stories in even greater detail.

And on Fridays, tune in from 8am to round out your week on an inspirational note and hear from the trailblazers, creatives, chefs and entertainers making waves in the city.

News, views, business, traffic and weather &ndash; everything you need to start your weekday is served on Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto between 6am and 9am.
Financial analyst turned media maven Refilwe shares her top three business stories at 7.27am &ndash; the daily financial update that you simply can&rsquo;t miss.
On Wednesdays, Refilwe delves even deeper into the week&rsquo;s biggest local and international headlines with a panel discussion just after 8am, which explores the biggest stories in even greater detail.
And on Fridays, tune in from 8am to round out your week on an inspirational note and hear from the trailblazers, creatives, chefs and entertainers making waves in the city.

Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto

News, views, business, traffic and weather – everything you need to start your weekday is served on Breakfast with Refilwe Moloto between 6am and 9am.
Financial analyst turned media maven Refilwe shares her top three business stories at 7.27am – the daily financial update that you simply can’t miss.
On Wednesdays, Refilwe delves even deeper into the week’s biggest local and international headlines with a panel discussion just after 8am, which explores the biggest stories in even greater detail.
And on Fridays, tune in from 8am to round out your week on an inspirational note and hear from the trailblazers, creatives, chefs and entertainers making waves in the city.

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