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The deadly fungi that infect over 3 million in SA every year…
More than three million South Africans are affected every year by deadly fungi. Researchers in the Department of Microbiology and Biochemistry at the University of the Free State (UFS) are now working on various research projects investigating new treatment options beyond the limited range of antifungals currently available. The research…
Heffer family’s incredible journey of KZN betting company that went to Hollywood
I’ve been eagerly awaiting this interview for some time, having watched the Heffer family develop the small horseracing form guide Winning Form into the 6,000-plus staffed giant Hollywoodbets. A formidable brand, the company has naming rights on four major racecourses in South Africa; and many of its top races, including…
CACHALIA on new plan to fix ESKOM & “political interference” in maintenance schedule
The success of a new plan to fix ESKOM hinges on the implementation, the funds available to actually implement it - and the political will to do so. That is the warning from the Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) Shadow Minister of Public Enterprises Ghaleb Cachalia. He speaks to BizNews following the…
FFM podcast ep20: A media-fuelled frenzy; Rose-tinted glasses; Bottom drawers; A red aqua
Dive into the world of finance with our latest podcast episode. Join host Stuart Lowman from BizNews as he explores week 20 insights in the Fantasy Fund Manager podcast. Special guests include Garreth Montana from Corion Capital and Carmen Nel, Head of Multi-Asset at Terebinth Capital. Discover market trends, investment…
History points to another Happy Christmas for crypto bulls - Earle Loxton
EasyCrypto's chief executive Earle Loxton offers a bullish view on where the Bitcoin price is heading over the next year, basing his analysis on the historical trend of price surges every four years as new coins are added to the market. His thesis stems from the belief that during these…
“Bye, Bye Busi”…not a moment to soon - Paul Hoffman SC “If I perish I perish” - Busisiwe Mkhwebane
South Africa’s incompetent Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane lasted 1700 days in office because she was protected by the ruling African National Congress (ANC). Accountability Now director Paul Hoffman SC says she knew she was “royal game flying under the wing of Jacob Zuma and that the ANC dominated” in Parliament. …
Lesaka - JSE's (only?) exponential tech stock is back on track, a play on SA's informal sector
After the fallout following Net1's disastrous engagement with South Africa's welfare payment agency SASSA, the company's share price fell to a fraction of its highs. The seemingly hopeless case, however, attracted activist shareholders Value Capital Partners and two years later, the private equity turnaround specialist's efforts are bearing fruit. Financial…
Industrialist takes the IDC & the PP to court: SA is an autocracy without accountability - Angus Norkie
A black industrialist is taking the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and the Public Protector (PP) to the High Court. Angus Norkie of Nocks Oil charges that there was “something seriously sinister” in how the goal posts kept being shifted by the IDC when he tried to secure funding. He says…
Unmasking the hidden side and personal demons of Maverick Springbok Rugby innovator Rassie Erasmus – David O’Sullivan
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has been described as charismatic and intelligent. However, he is accused of abandoning grace and dignity when he upsets the status quo and pushes the boundaries of what the rugby-loving world deems fair. When he questioned the referees' decisions in a viral video rant, which he…
McKenzie v/s Malema for 2024 Kingmaker: & New pact talks to oust the DA & ANC from the WC…
Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has confirmed that he is part of talks with “many parties” in the Western Cape to oust both the ruling African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA) from the Western Cape. And in his prediction for the outcome of the watershed 2024…
Winnie Mandela's last wish: “Mama” feared corruption would destroy the ANC….
Winnie Mandela, the late wife of South Africa’s first democratic president, Nelson Mandela, feared that corruption would destroy the African National Congress (ANC). In fact, she was so worried about it that she even enlisted the help of a former Apartheid-era Crime Intelligence (CI) officer Doc Pretorius to mitigate the…
Xiluva’s Bongani Baloyi - why former DA rising political star intends ‘flowering’ independently
After a sparkling career in the DA where, as executive mayor, he oversaw seven clean audits for Mid Vaal, Bongani Baloyi was a surprise departure - and even more surprising arrival at Action SA. Now the leader of his own political party, Xiluva, he shares the story with Alec Hogg…
The spirit of South Africa calls foreign workers
Workers from multi-national corporations are flocking to Cape Town instead of London and New York. BizNews gets an update on the latest trends from Paul Keursten, the CEO and co-founder of Workshop17.
How the Boks Can Tackle the Burden of Expectation and Bring Light to the Nation – Dr Greyling Viljoen
South Africans are firing up their braais, stacking their fridges, and getting ready for the Rugby World Cup in France. On social media, we have been fed a constant diet of the Springboks as they get ready to take on the world's rugby titans. Nelson Mandela saw sport, and especially…
FFM podcast ep19: Winning from chemicals to finance; Debunking the myth of the Barn Hole; A Springbok-inspired run?
Welcome to the Fantasy Fund Manager podcast, where financial experts and everyday investors converge to explore the intriguing world of fantasy trading. In this episode, we journey into week 19 of the competition with our hosts, Stuart Lowman from BizNews, and our distinguished guests, Gareth Montana, Director at Corion Capital,…
Chairman Jan Oberholzer on the future of power supply in SA: Mulilo Energy, Eskom, and his life’s purpose to be part of
Jan Oberholzer has left the dark days of Eskom behind him and joined the race for renewable energy. In this interview, he maps out the future of power supply in South Africa. He speaks to BizNews following his appointment as the non-executive chairperson of Mulilo Energy. Oberholzer - who was…
Dr Theuns Eloff 2024 Prediction: ANC Victory with Minority parties, Another Five Years Won’t Kill Us
Dr. Theuns Eloff, former Executive Director of the FW de Klerk Foundation, former vice-chancellor of North-West University, and a renowned negotiator, is perhaps best known for being the first Afrikaans "dominee" (minister) to negotiate with the ANC in Dakar during their exile. He subsequently led the secretariat at the multi-party…
Mbalula “celebrating” ZANU-PF victory but more migrants will flock to SA
African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has been slammed for his rhetorical utterances following ZANU-PF’s election victory in Zimbabwe’s “chaotic” election. Ringisai Chicohomero, a political analyst with The Institute for Security Studies (ISS), who was in Zimbabwe for the election, tells BizNews that Mbalula’s celebratory statements are deflecting from…
Breytenbach slams “callous” Minister for paroling sex attackers: Alison’s rapists and a child killer are out there…
There is outrage over parole being dished out to sex attackers who got life sentences and should be dying in prison. Among those paroled recently are Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger who attacked Alison Botha. They were sentenced to life imprisonment in 1995, but served less than 30 years,…
Frustrated Mashaba on 77 avoidable deaths; the politicking while Joburg literally burns
This is an interview in two parts with former Joburg Metro mayor and Action SA leader Herman Mashaba expressing his frustration in equal measure. First we discuss the tragic fire at 80 Albert Street in Marshalltown, once the commercial hub of the African continent, which killed 77 of those who…