Driving Forward

Africa Scotland Business Network presents Driving Forward.

An evening with Matt Pearce, Gavin Hastings and Nick Mallet, clash of commentators, fantastic prizes, special guest call-ins, Q and A with rugby legends, all in aid of Atlas Foundation.

Tickets are available via the link below:

https://www.quicket.co.za/events/112517-asbn-atlas-foundation/#/

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