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BizNews Briefing - No stopping Bitcoin? SA Equities in focus, Boxer listing & Wilgenhof update.
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen delves into South Africa’s equity landscape with Charl de Villiers from Ashburton, who shares the strategic shift toward local equities and the untapped value in mid-caps. The discussion extends to Nicky Newton-King, former JSE CEO and Stellenbosch University Council chair, as she addresses challenges…
NewsWrap: Bitcoin hits new highs, Trump gains support; Rupert’s trade moves; de Beer on BELA; Khumalo on corruption
Today on BizNews Newswrap, Lucienne Ferreira dives into Bitcoin’s explosive new heights, fresh shifts in U.S. politics, and Johan Rupert’s bold efforts to strengthen South Africa’s trade ties. With insights on local corruption concerns, the BELA Bill controversy, and top moves in the SA stock market, this wrap has everything…
David Shapiro analyses market shifts and the "Trump bump"
With Trump’s influence making waves in the U.S. economy, David Shapiro from Sasfin Wealth joins Alec Hogg to dissect how market dynamics are being reshaped. From deregulation benefits and small-cap growth to the electric vehicle slowdown, Shapiro explains the impact of Trump’s policies and the forces behind key stocks like…
Trump’s re-election is fuelling Bitcoin surge: Insights from Jaltech’s Jason Welz
Jason Welz, Head of Digital Assets at Jaltech, discusses Bitcoin's recent surge, attributing it partly to Trump’s re-election, which may lead to relaxed crypto regulations. Institutional interest is also driving Bitcoin’s appeal as a “trustless” asset. While optimistic, Welz advises cautious investment, suggesting a portfolio allocation of 2–5% for average…
BizNews Briefing - Trump Bump; Bitcoin above $80,000; MKP founder; Rupert batting for SA
We have introduced a streamlined format for the daily BizNews Briefing, making consumption easier for those interested in business, investments and the political economy. In this episode host Alec Hogg has live guests to provide context on the Trump Bump on Wall Street, and Bitcoin’s surge above $80 000, with…
De Beer: The Bermuda Triangle of politics & the dark underworld of assassinations…
On this edition of the Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), says South Africans have lost political decorum. He slams the “everlasting circus that is being played by the ANC, the GNU partnership” - and calls it “a tremendous play of…
Jabulani Khumalo: A “lying” Mpofu, a “bitter” Zuma - and a “joke” GNU
In his second interview with BizNews, the real founder of uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP), Jabulani Khumalo, bluntly calls Advocate Dali Mpofu a liar for claiming that he secretly set up MKP with former President Jacob Zuma. However, he says Mpofu was part of a plot to hijack the party he…
Rory Steyn’s mission to secure a lasting legacy for the Comrades Marathon
In this BizNews Briefing interview Rory Steyn, a member of the Comrades Marathon Board of Trustees and former security chief for Nelson Mandela, discussing his role in safeguarding the legacy and spirit of the Comrades Marathon. Steyn talks passionately about the race's unique cultural and historical significance in South Africa,…
Eskom threatens total power cut to Johannesburg over R5bn debt - with OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage
Eskom is threatening to cut off Johannesburg’s electricity due to the city’s mounting debt, now at R5 billion. Speaking to BizNews editor Alec Hogg on this morning's BizNews Briefing podcast, OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage highlighted a growing crisis of municipal mismanagement and warned of severe consequences if leadership doesn’t change…
Anthony Ginsberg: US stock’s Trump bump is just the beginning
California-based Anthony Ginsberg of ETF house GinsGlobal has been on the money in his insights ahead of and after the US presidential election. In this upbeat interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, he explains why it is not too late for laggards to participate in the fresh bull run for…
BizNews Briefing: Eskom v Jhb; Trump stock bump; Sappi; Truworths; Comrades; SA v Scotland
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg provides context on stories of the moment with guests (in order of appearance) Wayne Duvenage (OUTA); Magnus Heystek (Brenthurst); Steve Binnie (Sappi); Anthony Ginsberg (GinsGlobal); Lord Mayor of London Prof Michael Mainelli; and Rory Steyn on the Comrades Collective and…
Truworths CEO Michael Mark explains why GNU mood hasn’t reached Main St - yet
The Truworths share price dropped sharply after a business update disclosed sales in the fashion retailer’s 802 South African stores were flat for the four months to end October. CEO Michael Mark, in the Truworths hot seat for some 36 years, shares insights on where we are in the retailing cycle,…
NewsWrap: Trump election victory - Hersov, Kooyman, Cilliers react; Gauteng’s high-tech crime-fighting; Sappi
In today’s episode of NewsWrap, Kamala Harris concedes the US election. Business leader and ‘capitalist activist’ Rob Hersov, Denker Capital Director Kokkie Kooyman, and futurist Jakkie Cilliers react to Donald Trump’s election victory. Chris Steyn sits down with Gauteng MEC for e-Government, Bonginkosi Dhlamini who highlights the province’s recent achievements…
What Trump’s presidency could mean for SA: Insights from Jakkie Cilliers
In the wake of Donald Trump’s latest election victory, Jakkie Cilliers, founder of the Institute for Security Studies, shares his concerns about Trump’s transactional approach to international relations and what it could spell for South Africa. From trade to climate commitments, Alec Hogg of BizNews delves into how Trump’s policies…
Gauteng’s high-tech fight against crime…
In this interview with BizNews, the Gauteng MEC for e-Government, Bonginkosi Dhlamini, highlights recent achievements in crime-fighting over the first 100 days in office. He describes how the use of innovative technology - including a vast network of CCTV cameras - is shaping safer communities by tracking suspicious activity and…
Rob Hersov on Trump’s win: A new path for the US and lessons for South Africa
In this morning's BizNews Briefing with Alec Hogg, Rob Hersov discusses Donald Trump’s recent election victory, highlighting its potential impact on global politics and South Africa’s future. Hersov shares insights on the shift towards Trump among business leaders, and urges South Africa to reflect on economic policies and political alignment…
Sappi share price jumps 9% - CEO Binnie on today’s positive earnings surprise
South African-based multinational Sappi delivered far more robust results than anticipated during its final quarter, catching investors by surprise with the full-year results to end September released today. CEO Steve Binnie chats to BizNews editor Alec Hogg about the R32bn wood-fibre group’s transformation into global leadership in a new area…
Investment sector sees surge as Trump policies fuel optimism - Kokkie Kooyman
Investment manager Kokkie Kooyman discusses how Trump’s pro-growth policies are driving financial stocks higher, with relaxed regulations and tariff protections boosting banks. He also highlights South Africa's economic challenges, citing corruption and bureaucracy as key barriers to growth, though recent reforms show some promise for recovery.
BizNews Briefing - US Election Shifts, Trump’s Return, and Global Ripples: Implications for South Africa
In this morning's BizNews Briefing, industry experts weigh in on the shifting political and economic landscape, from the U.S. election results to South Africa’s response to rising fraud and systemic corruption. While optimism grows over Trump’s return and its potential business-friendly effects, concerns emerge about South Africa’s position in a…
NewsWrap: What Trump’s election win means; new Tshwane Mayor’s action plan; OUTA v ESKOM; SA’s top-performing stock
In today’s episode of NewsWrap, Donald Trump has won the 2024 US presidential election, our partners at Bloomberg report on his victory; Sasfin Wealth’s Chief Investment Strategist David Shapiro unpacks why Trump is so popular to voters in the US, and Mining Maven Peter Major discusses what a second Trump…