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How the SATS General Botha is charting a course for a new generation - Old Salt Tony Nicholas
The General Botha was originally an ex-Royal Navy cruiser, later converted into a training ship that served as a nautical college from 1922 to 1989. To honour the proud legacy of South Africa’s only training ship, former students established the SATS General Botha Association Bursary Fund in 2011. The fund…
Chris Hattingh: How “Rudderless” Defence force leaves SA “exposed”
State-owned Denel is “standing naked in the US courts” after being sued by a US company for non-delivery of jets. Armscor is “struggling”. The SA defence sector is “in tatters”. The SANDF is “rudderless…and in free fall”. Such is the crisis in the Defence Force that Chris Hattingh, the Democratic…
BN Briefing: SA wins in buy:R7.2bn, sell:R1 deal; Tshwane smoking gun; Public in gold, bitcoin hedge
In Today's BizNews Briefing, South Africa’s “Boere Buffett” Jannie Mouton leaves a R7bn legacy by turning Curro into a non-profit. Tshwane’s corruption scandals deepen as Cilliers Brink speaks out, while Denel’s mismanagement haunts taxpayers. Peter Major unpacks gold’s explosive run, the FT highlights Bitcoin’s role in collapsing Venezuela, and corporate…
How to navigate tightening global education visa landscape – Sable International’s Brent Morris
Studying abroad is becoming more complex for South African students as visa rules tighten, and compliance thresholds rise. Brent Morris from Sable International told BizNews that UK institutions now risk losing their licence to sponsor international students if over 5% of visa applications are rejected. He said, while the UK…
“Boere Buffett’s” gift to SA: Mouton’s R7.2bn injection will turn 189-school Curro into a non-profit
In a landmark act of philanthropy, “Boere Buffett” Jannie Mouton’s foundation is buying out Curro’s minority shareholders for R7.2 billion, converting the 189-school group into a non-profit. The Jannie Mouton Foundation will own Curro outright, reinvesting all profits into bursaries and new schools for underprivileged children. It’s the biggest private…
Miningweb weekly with Peter Major featuring gold’s rocket fuel, Trump’s critical minerals and more
In this episode of Miningweb Weekly, Peter Major discusses the resurgence of global mining, the impact of critical minerals, and South Africa's complex investment climate. From Rio Tinto’s exit plans to potash's new strategic status, Major offers sharp insights into the forces shaping the sector - and why now might…
Juanita Du Preez: Frantic scramble for alliances ahead of Mkhwanazi inquiry
Amid outrage over government's delay to launch the Commission of Inquiry into the explosive allegations of Police Capture made by whistleblowing general Lucky Mkhwanazi - and fears of a cover-up in the making, BizNews speaks to Juanita du Preez of Action Society over the smoke and mirrors behind the scenes…
BN Briefing: DA Metro poll context; Cyril’s last days?; Water mafia; Trump v Fed; Team GM joining F1
In today's BizNews Briefing, South African legend Jannie Mouton announces a bold shift to turn Curro into a non-profit, reshaping education’s future. A new poll puts the DA ahead of the ANC, raising questions about Ramaphosa’s presidency. Plus, Trump’s assault on the Federal Reserve sparks global alarm, and Cadillac makes…
DA to win SA’s Metros? Polling guru Van Onselen says big changes on cards
Polling expert Gareth van Onselen unpacks the DA’s surge in South Africa’s key metros, saying the ANC’s steep urban decline could put standalone DA governments within reach. From Tshwane to Johannesburg and beyond, Van Onselen explains why local elections favor opposition parties, the ANC’s coalition struggles, and what big shifts…
BN Briefing: Zille slams DA poll, Pandor’s truth bombs, licence backlog chaos and Trump’s bold deals
Political fireworks and hard truths dominate today’s BN Briefing. Helen Zille slams a DA poll she calls “nonsense,” Naledi Pandor shocks her own party with brutally honest criticism, and SA’s licence backlog chaos drags on. Plus, Donald Trump makes bold moves on Ukraine and Gaza, while markets eye Palantir’s lofty…
BN Briefing: Jonas accuses SA insiders of treason, Trump ties, AI shake-up & Rassie’s comeback
In today’s BizNews Briefing, MTN chairman Mcebisi Jonas claims he is the target of a treasonous “info war” undermining US–SA ties, while critics question his diplomatic role and MTN’s dealings in Iran. DA’s Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink stresses why citizen engagement is vital to fixing broken cities. On the…
Secure 7–8% GBP returns offshore with Westbrooke Yield Plus
Westbrooke Yield Plus is a UK-based private debt investment, offering South Africans access to stable, tax-efficient offshore returns. With a proven seven-year track record delivering 7–8% per annum in GBP, it lends to income-generating UK real estate. Managed by experts with deep market knowledge, Westbrooke Yield Plus provides diversification, capital…
The Sunday Show - Renaldo Gouws: “Bleeding” ANC on the brink and Afrikaners under siege…
In the latest Sunday Show, Chris Steyn hosts Renaldo Gouws, former Parliamentarian, podcaster and industrial psychologist. He speaks about the litany of woes besetting the once mighty African National Congress (ANC) that is now “bleeding” support: the breaking of ranks by Senzo Mchunu, the Police Minister on special leave, and…
Nicholas Reddick: “Iran used MTN to get money to fund terrorists that killed my clients…”
With MTN facing mounting legal challenges because of its links to Iran, BizNews interviews US Attorney Nicholas Reddick whose firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher and partner firm Sparacino have filed five lawsuits on behalf of over 500 American veterans and family members who lost their loved ones in wars in…
Cape vultures killed for muti find young protectors in Limpopo – Keri Wolter (Vulpro CEO)
Many African cultures use body parts, claws, teeth and hides in rituals. Vultures are often targeted because their keen eyesight is believed to grant clairvoyance. In Limpopo’s Blouberg Nature Reserve, VulPro is raising awareness of vultures’ vital role; community involvement and youth engagement have reduced muti‑related killings. CEO Keri Wolter…
Abedian on MTN and SANDF boss’s Iranian “toenadering” - Govt has to come clean, one way or the other
Iranian-born and bred economist Dr Iraj Abedian is baffled by loyalty expressed by SANDF general to his homeland’s theocratic regime - arguing it carries zero upside and substantial downside for South Africans. Abedian says those who pay General Rudzani Maphwanya’s salary - and soon his generous pension - should be…
Mike Bolhuis: Sextortion rakes in many millions for SA Mafiosi…
Multi millions of Rands are lost to sextorion, extortion, and extreme extortion by police impersonators and corrupt cops in South Africa. So says Specialist Investigator Mike Bolhuis who has investigated many such cases. “It is too much to count and it's too difficult to give the statistics, but just to…
BN Briefing: Black Billionaire Empowerment, Cape Independence gains US interest, Mining strangled
In today's BizNews Briefing, South Africa’s BEE debate intensifies as Dawie Roodt warns of “black billionaire empowerment,” while Cape independence draws fresh attention from Washington. Mining expert Peter Major likens ANC exploration policy to a “tourniquet” choking the sector’s lifeblood, and columnist William Saunderson-Meyer cautions that the nation is in…
Miningweb Weekly: Peter Major on Anglo American; DRD; SA exploration, rare earths and bad governance
In the debut episode of Miningweb.com’s flagship show featuring inimitable Peter Major, the conversation covers topical developments of interest to investors. This week’s menu kicks off with Anglo American’s results and an aborted coal sale to Peabody and accelerates. Major spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
Straight-talking Dawie Roodt says penny finally dropping on BEE, labour legislation and job losses
South Africa’s economic chickens are coming home to roost. Economist Dawie Roodt warns that Black Economic Empowerment has enriched a politically connected elite while leaving the majority trapped in poverty. He says powerful trade unions are pricing workers out of jobs and strangling productivity, while the state is failing in…