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Death and Despair in Durban
A young woman with a bucket shot dead in a queue for water at a communal water tank in a dispute over water….She will forever stand as a symbol of just how bad the water crisis in the Durban area has become. Speaking to BizNews, Democratic Alliance (DA) Councillor Nicole…
Pringle Bay wildfires: Amidst arson suspicions, community resilience mirrors fynbos – Mayor Annelie Rabie
Firefighters have been battling raging fires in multiple areas of the Western Cape. The worst hit are Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay, where the fires prompted precautionary evacuation notices. In an interview with BizNews, Overstrand Mayor Annelie Rabie recounted how overstretched firefighting teams in the area were as they battled…
SA’s top banks analyst on Hamas allegations, Sanlam’s Indian “Tencent” and Assupol
Four times rated the world’s top investment analyst of financial companies, Kokkie Kooyman stands head and shoulders above his local peers, so he is our obvious go-to guy for context on accusations that three local banks have badly misbehaved. In this fascinating interview, Denker Capital’s co-founder provides context on the…
Duduzane Zuma: Vociferously “pro-business” - the fix SA desperately needs
Former SA president Jacob Zuma’s son Duduzane is jumping into the political fray with a novel message for one from a hard-boiled ANC household - it’s business, not politics, that holds the key to a successful South Africa. Zuma Jr - who has formed his own party All Game Changers…
André de Ruyter: More Truth to Power
No-one shone a brighter light on the corruption at ESKOM than former CEO André de Ruyter who had to leave South Africa for his own safety. Speaking to BizNews from the United States, he says the corruption at ESKOM continues “by and large unabated” - enabled by the procurement policy…
David Shapiro - Stark contrast between Evergrande disaster and sublime ASML
South Africa’s favourite stockbroker, David Shapiro, is in full flight here, providing context on the two big investment stories of the week - liquidation of China’s gigantic property developer Evergrande and continued rise of the world’s chipmaking colossus ASML. The discussion with BizNews editor Alec Hogg shows the stark contrasts…
Investors eyeing policy paralysis, Eskom, Transnet & debt sustainability ahead of SA elections - Langelihle Malimela
As South Africa gears up for its national and provincial elections, which are set to take place sometime between May and August, global and local investors are closely monitoring their impact on the country’s policies. In an interview with Biznews, Langelihle Malimela, Head of Country Risk: Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighted concerns…
Election 2024: ANC “very difficult” to beat & Zuma could get 10%
It’s going to be “very difficult” for the ruling African National Congress (ANC) to lose national power in the upcoming election; former President Jacob Zuma “is capable” of getting 5 to 10% nationally; and smaller parties in the Multi-Party Charter face an uncertain future. This has emerged from an interview…
UJ Prof. Theo Venter dismisses ‘No link to Zuma’ and points to KZN ANC ranks as 2021 riot architects
The Human Rights Commission (HRC) conducted an investigation into the riots of July 2021 and found no direct link to the incarceration of former President Jacob Zuma. The report indicates that the widespread looting and property destruction were orchestrated by well-resourced ‘primary actors’ whom they did not identify. The HRC…
Taking ancient African game tracking skills to help businesses - Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlo
Alex van den Heever and Renias Mhlongo are world-renowned wildlife trackers. Their story of how they overcame trust issues and became a unit despite vastly different background, was penned in the book, Changing a leopard’s Spots. Since the publication of the book, they have been invited around the world to…
ICJ judgement – and SA’s chief rabbi names and shames four big corporates
The story on the ICJ judgement is taking on a life of its own which may not work out so well for four large South African businesses – MTN, Nedbank, Standard Bank and Absa. Over the weekend, the chief rabbi of South Africa, Warren Goldstein, made some serious allegations against…
Polarising stance on Israel vs Hamas is hypocritical, we remain committed to Western partnerships - Mmusi Maimane
The leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), Mmusi Maimane, recently concluded his visit to the United States, where he engaged in discussions with senators, and esteemed institutions such as MIT and Harvard, and connected with South African expatriates in Boston. In an interview with Biznews, Maimane emphasised the US’s…
Voter registration weekend for SA expats excludes Israel, Sudan and Ukraine – Sy Mamabolo
In a first, South Africans living and working abroad can now register online to vote in this year’s provincial and national elections. This weekend, on 26, 37 and 28 January, they will also have the opportunity to register in person at diplomatic missions. However, Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said…
Winning the Away Games: Bob Skinstad chats to AI guru Jon Flynn
In this captivating episode of 'Winning the Away Games' in collaboration with Elixirr, host Bob Skinstad welcomes Jon Flynn, Microsoft's sports visionary, on a journey exploring the intersection of technology and sports. From Jon's Southern African roots to his role at Microsoft, discover the transformative power of data and AI…
Eskom financial data shock: Compliance expert says consumers overcharged R1,3 trillion in 15 years
Financial compliance expert Paul Nel says South African consumers of electricity have been overcharged by R1.375 trillion in electricity tariffs over the past 15 years. He believes this has contributed to South Africa’s failing municipalities.
Paul O’Sullivan: SAPS and Hawks chiefs MUST GO after lifestyle audit shock
Ace forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan says SAPS National Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Hawks boss Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya are unfit for service as both failed a lifestyle audit he conducted. He has written to president Cyril Ramaphosa urging the immediate suspension of SA's two top cops pending a formal investigation…
It won’t be a slam dunk for 800-pound gorilla Amazon in South Africa – Andy Higgins
Amazon is set to launch its online shopping service in South Africa this year. The tech giant announced in October last year that it would provide independent sellers throughout the country the opportunity to launch, grow, and scale their businesses. In anticipation of Amazon’s arrival, Naspers has boosted investment into…
Cape Kids Foundation grants Cape Flats teens the power of family and dreams - Vicky Bauer
The Cape Flats in South Africa is an area plagued by gang violence and drug abuse. The situation has been so dire that the army was sent into the townships in 2019 to control the situation. Exposure to the violence is particularly distressing for children who are caught in the…
Mashaba: SA will become a failed state if the ANC is not unseated…
Action SA leader Herman Mashaba paints a grim picture of what a future South Africa will look like if the African National Congress (ANC) is not unseated in this year’s historic national elections. He predicts that the country will become a failed State - and says Zimbabwe will look like…
Former shadow minister Cachalia: Dumping the DA and why SA politics needs to change
The first weeks of SA’s election year have been full of drama: new parties, new alliances, and shock resignations, especially that of DA shadow minister for Public Enterprises Ghaleb Cachalia. In this interview, Cachalia shares the details behind his decision to leave the Democratic Alliance (DA). He gives his views…