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## Geffenitely Told

## Lew Geffen

Lew Geffen, a luminary in the South African real estate landscape for more than four decades, stands as a testament to visionary entrepreneurship and dynamic leadership – and off the back of his best-selling book Soul Mandate is now sharing his insights on best business practice. 

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