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Pioneering Hub for Gender-Based Violence Care and Training launched in Stellenbosch - Adv Bonnie Currie-Gamwo.
South Africa grapples with a crisis of gender-based violence, recording some of the world’s highest rates of violence against women and girls. To address the urgent need of sexual assault victims in the Cape, Professor Wolfgang Schöneberg and Dr Edwin Herzog spearheaded a collaboration with a group of stakeholders including…
BNC#6: Frans Cronje Q&A - Embracing SA's inevitable coalition future
During his Q&A session at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Frans Cronje discussed the shifting landscape of South African politics, emphasising the inevitability of coalition governance. He highlighted the decline of ANC dominance, suggesting a future where no single party holds executive control. Cronje underscored the importance of private actors navigating this…
BNC#6 RW Johnson Q&A - Explosive political insights: ANC's future hangs in the balance
Political scientist RW Johnson shook up the BNC#6 conference in Hermanus with his explosive insights on the ANC's uncertain future. Revealing unprecedented polling data, Johnson highlighted the meteoric rise of MK and its potential to disrupt the political landscape, leaving the ANC scrambling for coalition partners. From KwaZulu-Natal's seismic shifts…
BNC#6: Mashaba Q&A – What to expect at the polls, ActionSA policy, merit-based governance and more
In the question and answer session after his keynote address at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Herman Mashaba, president of ActionSA, defied pollster predictions, highlighting his party's growth and anti-corruption stance. He championed tough measures against crime and emphasised merit-based governance. Mashaba's entrepreneurial background informs his pragmatic approach to politics, focusing on…
BNC#6 Jan Oberholzer - In-depth Eskom insights from the former COO
Former Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer delved into the intricacies of Eskom's challenges and potential solutions during a dynamic Q&A session at the BNC#6 conference in Hermanus. From regional energy strategies to financial hurdles and personal reflections on leadership, Oberholzer's insights shed light on the complex landscape of South Africa's energy…
Bad blood between CR, Julius & Zuma should keep RET bloc out of power-share…
A lot of bad blood” between President Cyril Ramaphosa on the one hand and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambo as well as MK leader Jacob Zuma is likely to prevent a coalition between the Radical Economic Transformation (RET) parties and the ruling African National Congress (ANC)…
BNC#6 David Fraser - Investor insights from a 25-year-old startup
Renowned investor and Peregrine Capital's Executive Chairman David Fraser delivered an electrifying keynote at the BNC#6 conference in Hermanus providing profound insights and strategies. Unveiling Peregrine Capital's 25-year journey and investment philosophy, Fraser emphasized disciplined research, flat structures, and equity alignment as cornerstones for consistent returns. His candid revelations on…
Schreiber on Court ruling: ANC’s koki pen can’t keep deployed cadre names secret
The DA’s four year court battle to expose details on its rival’s destructive Cadre Deployment policy will reach bursting point at the worst possible time for the ANC. With service delivery collapsing as a direct result of State Capture, the court-enforced disclosures are set to come just one month from…
Songezo Zibi: Don’t be a cry baby, John!
Songezo Zibi of Rise Mzansi is telling John Steenhuisen, the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), not to be a “cry baby” over his decision to challenge the DA in the Western Cape. “This is not personal,” he says. Zibi has also assured the business sector that there is no…
Golden March sees SA share market top global performance tables - still cheap says Bacher
In our regular recap on the past month’s investment market performance, Corion’s David Bacher puts the SA share market run in perspective. Like the China v India story for Emerging Market investors, to have won you needed to be on the right horse - resources - and avoided supporting the…
BNC#6 Tech guru Stafford Masie - A visionary peek into the future of work and money
Stafford Masie's electrifying keynote at the BNC#6 conference in Hermanus delved deep into the transformative power of Bitcoin and the impending AI revolution. With bold insights, Masie challenged conventional notions of money and work, urging listeners to grasp the significance of these paradigms in the digital age. Masie's compelling narrative…
Over 2000 Corruption Watch complaints in 2023…
Over 2000 complaints of corruption were received by Corruption Watch last year (2023). In this interview with BizNews, Executive Director Karam Singh speaks about the large number of complaints received in the policing- and the private sectors, as well as basic education, and state-owned enterprises. He warns that “it's not…
BNC#6: David Ansara - State-proofing your assets from a failing government
David Ansara's keynote speech at BNC#6 in Hermanus highlighted the failing South African state and the need for state-proofing strategies. He emphasized the root causes like state capture and ideological perpetuation by the African National Congress. Advocating for federalism and decentralised governance, he encouraged active resistance against the status quo…
A Workplace shift: Office redesign, mental wellness and the growing preference for office return - Anne Rutledge
Many South African companies are re-evaluating their remote work policies, favouring a return-to-office approach. However, Anne Rutledge, Executive Director-Talent Solutions from Resourgenix says the concept of hybrid work, which allows for a blend of office and home-based work, is a lasting trend. In this interview with Biznews, Rutledge maps out…
BNC#6 Cy Jacobs - Huge investment opportunities in South Africa and China
In an impromptu keynote speech at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Cy Jacobs highlighted challenges in beating passive indices and his optimism for investing in South Africa's political climate. He emphasised the need for active management to outperform indices consistently. Jacobs also expressed positivity regarding the US election outcome and bullishness on…
BNC#6: Phil Craig - Cape Independence is an essential survival strategy
During his keynote address at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Phil Craig asserted the viability and necessity of Cape Independence. The Referendum Party leader highlighted the threat of African nationalists and the Western Cape's economic struggles under national governance. Craig urged action, emphasising the need for a referendum, contending that the DA's…
BNC#6 Mavuso Msimang - A call for unity, progress in post-Apartheid SA
ANC Veteran Mavuso Msimang's keynote address at BNC#6 in Hermanus highlighted the ongoing challenges and opportunities in post-apartheid South Africa. From discussing the legacy of Nelson Mandela's compromises to advocating for inclusive education and vocational training, Msimang emphasized the need for unity and progress across racial divides. He pointed out…
Chief Rabbi Goldstein: Removing ANC is moral issue for all people of faith
In this powerful interview, SA’s Chief Rabbi, Dr Warren Goldstein, calls out the ANC on the hypocrisy of its leadership and many other failures, sharing why he believes South Africans must vote the party out of power on May 29. In a break with the timid silence of SA spiritual…
BNC#6: Anthea Jeffery - Revealing the history behind SA's socialist trajectory
During her nightcap session with BizNews founder Alec Hogg at BNC#6 in Hermanus, author Anthea Jeffery, a prominent member of the Institute of Race Relations, discussed her book "Countdown to Socialism" and the implications of socialist policies in South Africa. She delved into the history of the ANC's involvement in…
BNC#6: Sean Peche - Unlocking the power of AI, transforming industries and investing wisely
In his keynote speech at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Ranmore's Sean Peche discussed the significance of AI in various industries, emphasising its role in data-driven decision-making. He highlighted how AI benefits food retailers by optimising inventory management and reducing wastage. Peche also examined AI's impact on banks, noting its role in…