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Everything you need to know about Bitcoin, AI, and the future of money: Stafford Masie BNIC#2
At BizNews Investment Conference #2 in Hermanus, tech maverick and Africa Bitcoin Corporation chair Stafford Masie delivered a sweeping vision of the future where AI and Bitcoin converge as humanity’s twin transformative forces. Masie traced parallels between the iPhone’s 2007 disruption and today’s breakthroughs in AI and blockchain, arguing that…
Walter Aylett at BNIC#2: Why South Africa is “scary cheap” – and where he’s placing his bets
At the second BizNews Investment Conference in Hermanus, Walter Aylett, founding fund manager of Aylett & Co, outlined his investment philosophy shaped by Buffett and Munger’s discipline. He shared lessons from backing WeBuyCars early, stressing patience, honesty, and owner-driven businesses. Aylett warned against over-trading, likening true investing to the tortoise…
Juanita du Preez: Officers in Uniform v/s Ministers in Suits… death, illness, threats
Top officers in uniform are drawing the battle lines between the execution of their duties and political interference by the ministers in suits. Action Society’s Juanita Du Preez talks to Chris Steyn about Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa dying in an apparent suicide before he could answer for his role in…
BN Briefing: Fake news scams, Endres, Aylett and Papenfus at BNIC#2, Springbok Women coach, Bitcoin
In today’s BizNews Briefing, growing wave of AI-powered fake news scams now targeting Trevor Manuel and the SABC. Institute for Race Relations CEO John Endres stresses that only economic growth can solve South Africa’s unemployment crisis. We hear an uplifting story from Springbok women’s rugby coach Swys de Bruyn, while…
SA’s women’s rugby team “are barking with the big dogs now” – Head coach Swys de Bruin
Swys de Bruin, head coach of the Springbok women’s rugby team, guided his team to a historic quarterfinal at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England. In an interview with Biznews, the former Lions and Springboks coach said the strength of the team lies in their diversity. He highlighted…
Heroes, hard work and integrity – Walter Aylett’s formula for long-term success - BNIC#2
At BizNews Investment Conference #2 in Hermanus, Walter Aylett – founding fund manager of Aylett & Co – delivered an inspiring reflection on the power of heroes and principles in life and investing. Drawing on decades of annual pilgrimages to Omaha to learn from Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, Aylett…
Endres: Only economic growth can defuse SA’s time bomb. Resilient communities already showing the way - BNIC#2 Q&A
At BNIC#2, IRR CEO John Endres argued that South Africa’s best defence against sudden rupture is to keep democracy’s “safety valve” wide open—free expression, functioning social media and real electoral choice. Close that valve, he warned, and the risk of Nepal-style upheaval rises, especially under an ANC-EFF-MK axis. Endres dismissed…
Miningweb Weekly: Mali Junta behind Bristow’s fall? Rewards (and risks) of Orion Minerals - and more
Fresh from the US, mining veteran Peter Major joins Alec Hogg to unpack the week’s biggest stories. Was Mark Bristow pushed out of Barrick by pressure from Mali’s military junta? Are Orion Minerals’ copper and zinc riches worth the political risk? And what do gold at $4,000, a new Chinese…
Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Wednesday, 1st October 2025
Alec Hogg's daily update which is embedded in the BizNews Premium newsletter - covering the day's news you need to know.
BN Briefing: Mthethwa's Paris death, AGOA expiry chaos, Capitec results, and Spotify shake-up
In today’s BizNews Briefing: Nathi Mthethwa’s sudden death in Paris; AGOA trade benefits lapse amid US shutdown; insights on Trump’s letter from the “three amigos”; The Economist on spotting genius; Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps back; Capitec delivers strong results while Orion Minerals eyes copper production; and why the Springboks’…
Jack Bloom: Political connection, political protection, political interference… and the looting continues
The dark triad of criminal tenderpreneurs, crooked cops and captured politicians has not only cost the country billions, but has led to the loss of lives of an untold number of people. Following the latest revelations about the R2-billion looting of Tembisa Hospital, Jack Bloom, the Democratic Alliance Shadow MEC…
Dr Edward Mienie: US willing to “fortify very fragile, failing” SA, if….
The United States is willing to “fortify” South Africa as it has moved from “latent fragility to being very fragile” and “moving in the direction of failure”. However, it would need to see “positive steps” and “genuine earnest attempts” from SA. So says a former diplomat to both the National…
Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Tuesday, 30th September 2025
Alec Hogg's daily update which is embedded in the BizNews Premium newsletter - covering the day's news you need to know.
Why SA is better off with a weakened but reformed ANC rather than a collapsed one - John Endres BNIC#2
At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, John Endres, CEO of the Institute of Race Relations, warned that the ANC is at risk of sudden collapse as legitimacy drains and economic stagnation worsens. Drawing parallels to the fall of East Germany and Romania’s Ceausescu, Endres argued that the ANC must choose between "bending"…
BN Briefing: Cartels infiltrate SA power, R2bn Hospital loot exposed, Bristow’s shock Barrick exit
Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals how drug cartels have infiltrated South Africa’s power structures, with shocking claims of political protection and evidence of deep criminal capture. At Tembisa Hospital, the SIU exposes a staggering R2bn fraud network—vindicating whistleblower Babita Deokaran, who paid with her life. Meanwhile, the gold…
Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Monday, 29th September 2025
Alec Hogg's daily update which is embedded in the BizNews Premium newsletter - covering the day's news you need to know.
Meet Brett Levy: Life tempered by fire - from JSE’s youngest CEO to major player in SA mobile market
In this interview, BizNews editor Alec Hogg takes a deep dive into lessons learned during the incredible journey of Blue Label co-founder and co-CEO Brett Levy. At 28, he was once the youngest CEO of any JSE-listed company when he and brother Mark too the company public. Now worth R11…
Mulder, de Jager and Papenfus lift the lid on their diplomatic mission to Washington - BNIC#2
At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, the “three amigos"—VF Plus leader Corné Mulder, NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus and SAAI executive director Theo de Jager—unpacked their recent Washington swing and what it means for South Africa. Framing a "leadership vacuum" at home, they delivered a positive but unsparing brief to US officials on…
Sasol boss Simon Baloyi on his Baptism of Fire and the relentless battle to reignite South Africa’s economy
In this in-depth BizNews interview, Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi reflects on South Africa’s energy turnaround, why business must partner with government to fix power, logistics and crime, and how Sasol is balancing coal-based production with renewables in its decarbonisation journey. From cutting debt to tackling Joburg’s visible infrastructure collapse, Baloyi…
AI Scam Alert! Paul O'Sullivan busts Deepfake using BizNews brand
Cybercriminals are using sophisticated AI deepfakes and cloned websites to scam unsuspecting South Africans out of their savings. In this revealing interview, forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan joins Alec Hogg to unpack a recent scam, explain how these syndicates operate, and share practical tips to protect yourself. If it sounds too…