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BNC#7: Gayton McKenzie - Behind the scenes of the GNU; Jacob Zuma; implementing 'DOGE' in his ministry; and more
In a bold keynote address at BNC#7 in Hermanus, South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, delivered eye-opening predictions about the political landscape leading up to the next elections - providing detailed analyses on the EFF, DA and ANC. McKenzie highlighted the importance of the Government of…
BN Briefing: Sandton Drive in global headlines; Coalition politics era begins; Eskom NOT overstaffed - Marokane
In this episode of BizNews Briefing, the US ambassador-in-waiting’s comments on Sandton Drive renaming picked up internationally; Helen Zille explains why Budget sparked SA’s new ‘coalition era’; CEO Dan Marokane addresses misinformation about Eskom being “overstaffed”; Jack Ma, AliBaba rehabilitated by Beijing; BYD; and SpaceX’s astronaut rescue.
BNC#7: Eskom CEO Dan Marokane - What it takes to keep the lights on in SA; the future of Net-zero; and more
Speaking at BNC#7 in Hermanus, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane outlined a bold vision for South Africa’s power utility, emphasizing operational recovery, industry reform, and financial independence. He detailed Eskom’s progress in reducing load shedding, the need for pragmatic energy transition strategies, and efforts to strengthen accountability within the company. With…
BNC#7: Helen Zille - The new global order; the DA's role in the GNU; and the future of South Africa
In the opening address of the seventh BizNews Conference BNC#7, Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille, delivered a hard-hitting speech, dissecting the shifting global order and South Africa’s precarious position within it. From the rise of geopolitical oligarchs—Trump, Putin, and Xi—to the ANC’s foreign policy…
Joel Pollak: SA govt need to seriously rethink their approach to US-SA diplomacy following Rasool's expulsion
In an unprecedented diplomatic move, the US has expelled South Africa’s Ambassador Ibrahim Rasool following his inflammatory remarks about US President Donald Trump. This shocking development signals a deepening crisis in SA-US relations, with potential economic and political repercussions. Will Pretoria shift its foreign policy to mend ties, or are…
The illicit cigarette barons’ annual R29-billion tax robbery…
With the latest VAT increase, South Africa is set to lose R29 billion in excise tax revenue a year. In this interview, Johnny Moloto, the Sub-Saharan Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs of British American Tobacco (BAT), describes how the illicit cigarette trade exploded during the 2020 COVID-19 tobacco sales…
BN Briefing - Pollak: Rasool’s expulsion a warning to SA govt; Heystek: Protect yourself from ANC dysfunction
South Africa’s diplomatic tensions escalate as Ebrahim Rasool is expelled from the US. Bronwyn Nielsen speaks with Breitbart’s Joel Pollak for insights. Meanwhile, Neil de Beer weighs in on the situation during the Sunday Show with Chris Steyn. In economic news, opposition parties reject the latest budget, sparking debate. Highlights…
The Sunday Show: Neil de Beer on Rasool, Mashatile, Gayton, Hersov & Helen…
In the latest Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), rages about “the ultimate embarrassment and shame” of South Africa’s Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool getting expelled from the United States for race-baiting. “… this is while he's sitting in the USA, where he…
BNC#7: Budget Panel - Burke; Bernstein; Mashele; and Heystek on Treasury's controversial budget and what it means for SA
Closing out the seventh BizNews Conference BNC#7 in Hermanus, BizNews founder Alec Hogg sat down with the DA's finance spokesperson Mark Burke; Centre for Development and Enterprise CEO Ann Bernstein; political scientist Prince Mashele; and Magnus Heystek from Brenthurst Wealth. The panel unpacked Treasury's recently announced budget - which the…
BizNews Rugby: France favourites; Ireland need a miracle; and Scotland's dilemma
Tune into this week's BizNews Rugby Show with rugby insider Rory Steyn and co-host Patrick Kidd as they unpack the final round of the Six Nations. With France leading the charge after a dominant win over Ireland last weekend, three teams remain in mathematical contention for the title. Rory shares…
BN Briefing - Banks: DA can't lead SA; Mbeki: Cyril won’t abolish BEE, he benefits from it
The BizNews Conference 7 in Hermanus is in full swing, featuring top speakers like Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Discovery CEO Adrian Gore, and UK entrepreneur Arron Banks. Highlights include sharp insights from political analyst Moeletsi Mbeki on BEE and Eskom CEO Dan Marokane on tackling load shedding. Stay tuned for…
BN Briefing - Zille: ANC was desperate to hold international relations, Trollip: ANC = Dishonour.
ActionSA’s parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip, has criticized South Africa’s foreign policy in a recent National Assembly speech. Meanwhile, at the BNC#7 in Hermanus, Helen Zille addressed the shifting global order, with her speech soon available on BizNewsTv. The event also featured Neil De Beer discussing DA leader John Steenhuisen’s relationship…
BN Briefing - Duvenage: A Vat increase would be worst result! Lings: I am not optimistic on the Budget
In this BizNews Briefing: South Africa’s budget takes center stage as Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA, and Kevin Lings, Chief economist at Stanlib, share their expectations ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s address. Meanwhile, global markets react as US President Trump calls for crypto as a strategic reserve, and Bitcoin…
Remembering Ian Player, the 'bare-back cowboy' who saved the southern white rhino – Paul Gardiner
Dr Ian Player was a globally recognised wildlife pioneer credited with saving the Southern African white rhino. Often riding bareback, he pioneered techniques to dart and immobilise rhinos, helping their numbers recover from just 437 individuals in the 1950s. In a fireside chat, eco-conservationist Paul Gardiner pays tribute to Player's…
BN Briefing - Patrice Motsepe as next President of ANC Darshan Leitner to SA: Stay away from Israel.
In this BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen covers key political and economic developments. Chris Steyn speaks with Neil de Beer about presidential hopefuls in the ANC. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner on allegations that ANC leaders were bribed to take Israel to the ICJ, with possible U.S. sanctions looming. Internationally, Trump sees Putin nearing…
Neil de Beer: The State v/s AfriForum, Cyril’s successors line up - and SA’s “atomic” relationship with Iran
In the latest edition of the Sunday Show, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer warns that many people could still face arrest in terms of the The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill of 2023 as it covers any person or institution that engages in activities that are defined…
Rhinos go radioactive in the fight against poaching – Prof James Larkin
Every 20 hours, a rhino is poached in South Africa for its horn, with 35 rhinos lost in the Kruger National Park since the beginning of the year. The fight to protect these majestic animals is increasingly difficult, as rhino horn commands prices higher than gold, platinum, diamonds, and cocaine,…
BizNews Rugby: Ireland v France in Six Nations title decider; Sharks v Lions; and Scotland’s must-win battle
This week's BizNews Rugby Show is all about the titanic clash between Ireland and France in the Six Nations. Guest analyst Tim Cocker, host of the popular Eggchasers Rugby YouTube channel, breaks down why this fixture is "box office" rugby, with Ireland chasing a rare Grand Slam and France seeking…
America is probing ANC leaders over Iran “bribe”….
The Trump administration is investigation the allegations that African National Congress (ANC) leaders were bribed to take Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for “genocide”. That was confirmed in this interview with BizNews by Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, founder and president of Shurad HaDin Israel Law Centre that led a…
DA’s bold budget stand: R30 billion in cuts and no new taxes - Mark Burke
As the South African budget looms, DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke lays out the party’s firm stance—no new taxes and a radical plan to slash R30 billion in wasteful spending. But with the ANC’s historical resistance to spending cuts, will these proposals see the light of day?