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BN Briefing: SANDF suicide mission; Paul O'Sullivan on Duduzile Zuma; and capitalist activist Hersov
In today's BizNews Briefing: ISS Executive Director Dr Jakkie Cilliers and BizNews Journalist Linda van Tilburg weigh in on the doomed SANDF mission to DRC. Forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan unpacks the why Jacob Zuma's daughter Duduzile appeared in court today. Capitalist activist Rob Hersov has his "Milei moment", delivering a…
Hersov’s ‘Milei Moment’ - Exposing Uber Truths to save South Africa
Capitalist activist Rob Hersov was inspired to produce a local version after watching the recording of Javier Milei’s powerful WEF address. Mirroring the Argentinian president’s take-no-prisoners approach, Hersov speaks truth to South African power in a way sure to (again) raise hackles of fellow members the nation’s business elite. But…
BN Briefing: SA healthcare catastrophe; DA on JP Smith; SARB governor's "mutton reserves"?; and more
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing: Editor in Chief of the Bhekisisa Health Centre for Journalism, Mia Malan, details the severe impact of Donald Trump's freezing of global HIV programmes, with John Matisonn also weighing in on the situation. DA Chairperson of the Federal Council, Helen Zille, comments on…
BizNews Briefing: DA stays in GNU, Hersov applauds, but Transnet flashpoint looms
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing highlights from the DA’s top team telling us why the 20% party won’t be leaving the Government of National Unity - yet. Capitalist activist Rob Hersov explains why this is a smart move. Still, another flashpoint looms as the DA’s spokesman on finance…
Rob Hersov on Trump’s plans for ‘Iran-pal’ SA; why GNU must hold and more
In this interview, capitalist activist Rob Hersov shares insights of South African thought leaders about the critical issues of the moment - including US president Donald Trump’s “Colombia moment” that’s in gestation for Ramaphosa’s Iran-linked regime; and why it is critical for the Government of National Unity to hold. He…
Another GNU flashpoint looms on ANC’s Transnet Bailout call, DA says “inconceivable”
After narrowly averting an implosion of South Africa’s Government of National Unity over the president’s signing of the EWC Act, another major issue looms with the ANC’s demand SOE Transnet gets an Eskom-type bailout. DA spokesman on finance Mark Burke explains why this is “inconceivable”. If so, a crisis looms…
ANC “revenge” policies against minorities “shackle” the black majority…
The South African government “loves to view things based on revenge policies” against minorities whilst “forgetting that the same bills…are actually creating more hurdles” for the majority. So says Free SA’s Noluthando Hlophoyi. In this interview with BizNews, she describes the National State Enterprises Bill as “State Capture 2.0” and…
Milei’s example shows GNU was a mistake opposition parties should abandon - FMF
Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara says recent actions by President Cyril Ramaphosa expose the folly of opposition parties joining a ‘Government of National Unity’, which was a ploy by the ANC to continue ruling as before. He points to Argentinian president Javier Millei’s success as evidence that tinkering with…
BizNews Brefing - Ramaphosa drives GNU onto rocks; DeepSeek smashes tech stocks
In this episode, BizNews editor Alec Hogg updates us on why SA’s Government of National Unity is teetering; explains why tech stocks have been hammered by China’s new IT Champion DeepSeek; and unpacks why President Donald Trump’s urgings to ‘Drill Baby Drill’ are unlikely to have any practical impact on…
The Cape at the precipice of descent into a “Narco State”
The Cape is “at the precipice of descent into an effective Narco State” - and the executive leadership of the provincial or national government is not “anywhere near suitably cognizant as to how few minutes or seconds remain before reaching the proverbial midnight”. This is the warning from counter-crime activist…
De Beer: The GNU in crisis, the land act, the leadership battles, MK’s “missing millions” - and tragedy in the Congo
In this edition of the Sunday Show, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), comments on the crisis in the Government of National Unity (GNU) following President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the Land Expropriation Bill and says Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen “can't just now…
Meet Mannas Fourie: The leader behind the rescue of 246 Stilfontein zama-zamas destined to return
Mines Rescue Services (MRS), under the leadership of Mannas Fourie, recently saved 246 illegal miners (zama-zamas) who were trapped in an abandoned mineshaft in Stilfontein, South Africa. The rescue operation was preceded by a tense standoff with authorities before MRS received the go-ahead. In an interview with Biznews, Fourie detailed…
Tim ‘Eggchasers’ Cocker: Rugby's universal values; Champions Cup magic; and his love for SA
In this week's episode of the BizNews Sports Show, co-hosts Rory Steyn and Patrick Kidd welcome Tim Cocker, the man behind the popular YouTube channel and podcast, Eggchasers Rugby. Cocker shares his unique journey in rugby media, discussing the universal values of the sport that resonate with fans, especially in…
BN Briefing: Ukraine's Zelensky on a Russia peace deal, Lord Hain vs Bain, US eyes AI Superpower
Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasizes the need for US troops in peacekeeping efforts with Russia, potentially involving Chinese President Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, Argentine President Melei seeks stronger trade ties with China.
British Lord vows to haunt “State Capture” corporate
British Lord Peter Hain has vowed to continue to “haunt” and pursue State Capture-implicated company Bain. Speaking to BizNews from the House of Lords after the British government decided not to re-suspend Bain from getting government contracts, Lord Hain says: “I would like every government in the world, because they…
Shapiro: SA economy falters; US tech boom lifts markets after Trump inauguration
David Shapiro from Sasfin offers his perspective on the current market landscape, touching on global trends, political shifts, and local performance. He highlights key sectors and shares a cautious outlook on future developments, as uncertainty continues to influence both local and international markets.
Trump’s tariffs and energy orders: What they mean for SA’s economy - Kevin Lings
Trump’s tariffs and energy policies reshape global markets, posing challenges and opportunities for South Africa's economy and industries.
BN Briefing: US energy emergency, SA’s R100bn transformation fund, and Netflix subscribers hit 300M.
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Bronwyn Nielsen unpacks the biggest stories of the day. US President Trump proposes a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, fuelling trade tensions. Tech giants dominate discussions at the US inauguration, sparking ethical debates. In South Africa, turmoil in crime intelligence and controversy…
Ian Cameron opens the can of worms at Crime Intelligence…
The South African Police Service’s Crime Intelligence Division has been hit by one scandal after another. In this interview with BizNews, Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, talks about the second sacking of the former Head of Crime Intelligence in the Western Cape; the luxury hotel…
Sakeliga ramps up legal fight against BEE "extortion," targeting NHI, Employment Equity, and more.
With Sakeliga’s launch of a critical legal challenge to reverse harmful state overreach and BEE in the property sector, its CEO Piet Le Roux warns that the business interest group will have “more and more concurrent cases on these critical matters, not only on BEE in the property sector, but BEE in competition law, BEE…