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Morné Mostert: ANC’s “fantasy megatropolis” faces full-scale fight from AfriForum

According to Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary-General of the African National Congress (ANC), the party is considering a fundamental review of the country’s municipal structures, including the possible amalgamation of Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni into a single “megatropolis”. In his reaction, Morné Mostert, Local Government Affairs Manager for AfriForum, tells…
1 Sep 9AM 20 min

Hesitant about the stronger rand? Here's how to structure your hedging strategy — Sebastian Steyn (Sable International)

While many individual investors and emigrants are postponing major financial decisions amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and upcoming elections, Sebastian Steyn, Head of Dealing at Sable International, says businesses do not have the same luxury. Steyn told BizNews that South Africa’s growing Business Process Outsourcing sector and multinational SMEs continue to…
1 Sep 8AM 25 min

BN Daybreak: SA's early election loophole; Wiese on title deeds; Nurture Brands' R10bn plan

In today's episode, Ron Weissenburg explains the constitutional path to an early South African national election before 2029. Nurture Brands discusses their ambitious goal to build a R10 billion business through strategic consolidation. Christo Wiese unpacks how property title deeds could unlock dignity and economic wealth for millions, while David…
30 Aug 11PM 16 min

“Failure is the best MBA”: Riël Malan on risk, resilience and building big

Riël Malan joins Alec Hogg in Hermanus for a wide-ranging conversation about entrepreneurship, resilience and building businesses with purpose. From growing up in a farming family and launching Fruits Unlimited to creating 36 startups and leading Nurture Brands, Malan reflects on failure, leadership, partnerships and the lessons learned along the…
28 Aug 9AM 50 min

Squeezed at home, priced out abroad: SA families can pivot to universities in Mauritius, UAE...

With South Africa’s premier universities oversubscribed and the cost of popular overseas destinations like the UK, US, Australia, and Canada soaring, families could pivot to highly competitive, cost-effective global alternatives. Sable International’s Brent Morris told BizNews in an interview that Mauritius, the UAE, and Malaysia now offer highly attractive degrees,…
28 Aug 8AM 18 min

Roger Solomons: Fighting to make Cape Town affordable again…

In this interview with Chris Steyn, Build One South Africa (BOSA) mayoral candidate for the City of Cape Town, Roger Solomons, describes how unaffordable it has become for ordinary citizens to live and do business in the Mother City. “I've crisscrossed the city, not just during this campaign trail, but…
27 Aug 8AM 11 min

BN Daybreak: SA's new mining bill; Offshore gas rulings; State corruption inquiry; Nvidia Earnings

Today’s episode covers South Africa’s new illegal mining bill, which introduces R100 million fines and 30-year sentences to target criminal syndicates. Niall Kramer discusses recent Constitutional Court judgments regarding offshore gas drilling and public consultation processes. We also examine nepotism allegations surrounding Gayton McKenzie and the ANC's deployment tactics. Finally,…
26 Aug 11PM 13 min
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