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Miningweb Weekly: Inside Anglo-Teck’s $50bn copper bet; Pan African’s rise; and SA’s rail crisis
Mining guru Peter Major unpacks Anglo American’s surprise merger with Teck, the copper-driven strategy behind it, and what it means for South Africa’s mining future — from Pan African’s growth to Transnet’s failures.
C-Suite: "SA is shooting itself in the foot and the head" - Ninety One CEO Hendrik du Toit
Ninety One CEO Hendrik du Toit has broken corporate silence, warning that South Africa risks “shooting itself in the foot and the head” as criminals infiltrate state institutions and assassinations go unanswered. In a rare rebuke, he calls on citizens and business alike to demand accountability, fix law enforcement, and…
BN Briefing: Hendrik du Toit’s warning, Anglo’s mega-merger, Macron’s crisis and JSE shake-ups
From Hendrik du Toit’s blistering critique of South Africa’s decline to Anglo American’s $40bn Canadian merger, Alec Hogg unpacks a day of seismic shifts in politics and business. Add in the real-life “Succession” ending, Macron’s leadership woes, and JSE updates from SPAR and Super Group - it’s a briefing packed…
Tumelo Mlangeni: Shivambu’s “corruption allergic” new party targets unregistered votes for big support…
The new party of former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Deputy President and MKP SG Floyd Shivambu is wooing the vast pool of unregistered South African voters for the support it would need to get the Afrika Mayibuye Movement (MAYIBUYE) into government. In this interview with BizNews, the party’s Head of…
Miningweb: Anglo and Teck to merge into copper giant - definitive defence against BHP, Glencore
Anglo and Teck join forces to form a copper giant, creating Anglo Teck plc as a formidable defence against BHP and Glencore.
JP Smith: Cape Town’s high-tech crime-fighting arsenal grows with drones, bait cars and boots on the ground
Cape Town’s safety chief, Alderman JP Smith, tells Alec Hogg how the city is deploying hundreds of new law enforcement officers, drones, cameras, and even bait cars to confront the surge of violent incidents on the N2 and R300. With pressure mounting on the national government to devolve policing powers,…
BN Briefing: Ninety One chief breaks ranks, CR's Zim praise outrage, CPT crime fight, Musk, Altvest
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Ninety One CEO Hendrik du Toit defies the political consensus with a rare public critique, while Ramaphosa’s land reform praise stirs growing unease. Cape Town ramps up policing to combat N2 violence, and BizNews prepares to launch the Ricardo Portfolio at the end of September. Also…
The Business Show: Stephen Cranston’s The Mavericks - How three firms dominated SA finance
Journalist and author Stephen Cranston unpacks his book The Mavericks, revealing how Allan Gray, Coronation, and Investec’s NinetyOne reshaped South Africa’s financial services industry. From Coronation’s explosive breakout to Allan Gray’s long-term genius and NinetyOne’s global ambitions, Cranston explores the partnerships, culture shifts, and bold moves that defined an era,…
NdB Sunday Show: Gouws - “Squirrel RamaMampoer” stuns SA, another assassination, war on free speech, Stellies, Trump
In the latest edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn talks to Renaldo Gouws, former parliamentarian, industrial psychologist and podcaster. Joining the chorus of outrage over President Cyril Ramaphosa going to Zimbabwe and praising their Land Reform programme, he says: “…there's one president that deserves to be kicked out…
Alec Hogg on BizNews doubling down on its core offering - and also launching a fresh share portfolio
BizNews founder Alec Hogg joins Bronwyn Nielsen to reflect on the 12-year journey from startup to multimedia platform. They explore BizNews’ pivot from the political economy, the privilege of building a loyal audience, and the renewed focus on business journalism. Alec unpacks lessons learned, ownership rumours, and why Benjamin Franklin’s…
BN Briefing: Is China SA's solution to Trump?; Froneman's Sibanye send-off; Google, Apple surge
In today's BizNews Briefing, South Africa’s China ties come under The Economist’s lens, Sibanye boss Neil Froneman retires, Sim Tshabalala flags G20 headwinds, and Alphabet drives portfolio gains. Banking guru Kokkie Kooyman dissects executive reshuffles and rate prospects, while we end with a viral video of a CEO stealing a…
Ian Cameron: “North Korean” police tactics an a municipal “coup d’etat”…
In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, Ian Cameron, the Chair of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, slams former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu for setting the Hawks on a satirist. “..it’s just absolutely ridiculous, ludicrous to say the least - and that they would fly down a team from Johannesburg…
The Business Show: Kooyman on big banking shake-ups - ABSA, Nedbank, Capitec in the spotlight
From ABSA’s revolving-door leadership to Nedbank’s African retreat and Capitec’s bold push into Mexico, banking guru Kokkie Kooyman unpacks the seismic shifts shaping South Africa’s financial sector. With execs playing “musical chairs” across institutions and global interest rates in flux, Kooyman tells BizNews why investors should watch the banks closely…
Wayne Sussman: Municipal rule by the gun…
In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, elections analyst Wayne Sussman gives the backstory to gunmen taking control of a municipal council in Northwest where different factions of the African National Congress (ANC) are backing different mayors. “…this crazy scenario of the rival factions having gunmen in the municipality, gunmen…
The Business Show: SA’s last economic lifeline? Kevin Lings says only public-private partnerships can save growth
Stanlib’s chief economist Kevin Lings warns that South Africa has run out of options: ballooning government debt, crippled SOEs, and shaky politics mean the state can no longer drive growth. The only path left? Public-private partnerships to unlock business confidence, leverage strong corporate balance sheets, and revive infrastructure. With retail…
Miningweb Weekly: Major runs riot on week’s action from Gold, Bots and Copper to Impala
In this episode of MiningWeb Weekly, Peter Major offers sharp insights into global mining trends, the US gold resurgence, and challenges in Mali. He unpacks South Africa’s deteriorating mining environment, government overreach, and missed opportunities. With commentary on Sibanye’s gains, Goldfields’ strategy, and Zimbabwe’s stagnation, Major paints a candid picture…
The Business Show: Great business model again proves its mettle for Cashbuild in double-digit growth
In tough times, savvy investors tend to overlook the growth hype and focus on stocks with solid management, strong business models, and resilient markets. Building supplies retailer Cashbuild always fitted the bill, but lost its shine after a R350m acquisition didn’t go according to plan. As a result, the share…
BN Briefing: Ramaphosa’s land row, SA’s Russia-China drills, US backs Trump, Musk’s robot bet!
Ramaphosa sparks uproar backing Zimbabwe’s land grabs, just as SA readies joint naval drills with Russia and China before the G20. Across the Atlantic, America’s Supreme Court boosts Trump’s power while Elon Musk bets Tesla’s future on humanoid robots, not cars
Willie Aucamp: CR’s praise for Zim land reform slammed as “unacceptable” by the DA
President Cyril Ramaphosa has been slammed for describing Zimbabwe’s land confiscation process as “essential” and “ambitious”. In his reaction, Willie Aucamp, the Democratic Alliance’s National Spokesperson, said Zimbabwe was “destroyed by the ideology and the implementation of their land grabs. And for our president to now go and praise the…
(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt: SA in more “provocative” moves against the US
South Africa’s plan to conduct naval exercises with Russia and China in the same month it is hosting the G20 summit, has been slammed by US intelligence analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt. “This is intentional. This is provocative. This is meant to insult Donald Trump and the United States.” As…