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Unpacking Mkhwanazi’s motives: Dr Redpath follows the money, joins the dots
In a hard-hitting interview with Alec Hogg, legal scholar Dr Jean Redpath exposes the deep dysfunction inside South Africa's crime intelligence division, from secret Treasury-funded slush budgets to the political protection of unaccountable task teams. She argues that General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's public heroism masks entrenched corruption and resistance to reform…
Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Thursday 16th October 2025
Every day Alec Hogg shares a rational perspective on the latest developments locally and globally with BizNews Premium members.
Fadiel Adams vs “The cult of Mkhwanazi” - Explosive claims, secret files and power politics
National Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams joins Alec Hogg in a fiery interview that takes aim at SAPS General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi - the man Paul O’Sullivan calls “South Africa’s new hero.” Adams says Mkhwanazi’s clean image hides dangerous politics, secret funds, and an internal police war that could…
The rise and rise of South Africa’s Trump... - The Electoral Roadshow with Wayne Sussman
Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie is today celebrating two historic by-election wins. In this edition of the Electoral Roadshow, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman tells Chris Steyn: “It is absolutely historic that the Patriotic Alliance have won a ward in Soweto and they did it by totally eviscerating the Democratic…
Miningweb Weekly: Trump’s mining boom, SA’s missed chances, and China’s rare earth power play
From Joburg to Washington, mining is being reshaped by politics and power. Peter Major joins Alec Hogg to unpack how Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” revival is fuelling a new U.S. mining boom while South Africa keeps digging itself into decline. They dissect Gwede Mantashe’s missed opportunity at the Joburg…
Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Wednesday 15 October 2025
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Juanita Du Preez: How the keepers of each other's' secrets have ruined a country
Some of the dirtiest secrets of South African politics and policing are being laid before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc committee. In this interview, Action Society’s Juanita du Preez tells Chris Steyn "It's almost sickening that people can have so much against another person that they…
Meet eThekwini’s Haniff Hoosen, anti-corruption activist determined to “do a Chris Pappas” next year
Former MP Haniff Hoosen has swapped Parliament for Durban’s frontlines - vowing to “do a Chris Pappas” by cleaning up eThekwini’s corruption, fixing crumbling infrastructure, and restoring trust in a city on its knees. Speaking to Alec Hogg, he outlines his plan to take back KZN’s biggest metro from decay…
Fort Hare: The story behind the flames of fury with the VC - Grant Abbott
An estimated half a billion rands worth of damages have been caused to the historic Fort Hare University following violent protests and arson. In his latest BizNews interview, Grant Abbott, the General Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union, tells Chris Steyn why Fort Hare cannot be rebuilt with VC…
AGOA lifeline: Ginsberg says US dealmakers are ready - But Pretoria’s missing in action
South Africa’s trade future with the US hangs in the balance. Speaking to Alec Hogg from California, Anthony Ginsberg, founder of GinsGlobal Index Funds, says Washington’s dealmakers are eager to cut tariffs and revive AGOA — but Pretoria’s lack of representation and lingering ideology are stalling progress. With 600 American…
Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Tuesday 14 October 2025
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O’Sullivan’s new tormentor: JSE-listed company CEO alleges Paul’s a “sellout” to criminal enterprise
Mantengu CEO Michael Miller fires back at Paul O’Sullivan, calling him a “sellout” to a criminal enterprise linked to controversial businessman Zunaid Moti. In this explosive interview with Alec Hogg, Miller claims O’Sullivan took money and shares to withdraw sworn affidavits — and accuses the Johannesburg Stock Exchange of covering…
Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Monday 13 October 2025
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Olha Reshetylova: This war won’t end without South Africa
Ukraine’s first Military Ombudsman, Olha Reshetylova, has been hosted by South Africa - along with Military Ombuds from across the world. In this interview with BizNews, she speaks about President Cyril Ramaphosa's role as mediator - and says: “…this war won't end without South Africa. We need your participation. We…
Paul O’Sullivan answers Mkhwanazi: Is the General really SA’s New Hope or a dire threat to justice?
In this conversation, Alec Hogg interviews Forensic Investigator Paul O’Sullivan, a prominent figure in South Africa’s fight against corruption, particularly within the police force. The discussion revolves around the controversial figure of Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KZN police chief, who has made significant allegations against various officials, including O’Sullivan…
The NdB Sunday Show: (Ret.) Col Tollie Vreugdenburg - Cop who foiled SA’s “9/11 x 4” hails the courage of Mkhwanazi & Ma
On today’s NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn speaks to the only police officer ever awarded the Silver Star for bravery twice. Colonel Tollie Vreugenburg, formerly of the Hawks, where he worked on Crimes Against the State and commanded Anti-Terrorism investigations, comes out strongly in support of generals Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and…
Mining Indaba 2025: Swanepoel’s wake-up call to government and business
Bernard Swanepoel tells Alec Hogg why mining remains SA’s most transformed sector - and how rebuilding trust, fixing Eskom and Transnet, and embracing bold leadership could spark the next boom.
Biotech startup Altera lands R29m to pioneer Africa’s first universal donor cell platform
In a historic leap for biotech in Africa, Pretoria-based Altera Biosciences has secured R29 million in pre-seed funding to develop a universal donor cell platform aimed at revolutionising transplant medicine. The technology could enable off-the-shelf cell therapies to overcome one of medicine’s greatest challenges: donor–recipient matching - a problem particularly…
Jabulani Khumalo: Zuma’s “cartel” & Mkhwanazi’s truth - and the “black money” buying SA leaders
The battle to reclaim MKP from former President Jacob Zuma is far from over. In this interview, the real founder of MKP, Jabulani Khumalo, gives Chris Steyn an update on his long legal battle to reclaim the party and rescue it from “thuggery” . “People are trying to steal this…
Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Thursday 9 October 2025
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