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RW Johnson: What’s next for DA leadership; Local government and the Middle East.
Long time Oxford University political science professor RW Johnson shares his insights on what may be next for SA’s official opposition - including naming the likely next leader - local government and the Middle East. Epitomises second-level thinking. Brilliant insights. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews…
BizNews Briefing - Metro coalitions; Geopolitical jitters; Markets in October, and more
This episode of the BizNews Briefing stars former Oxford Don RW Johnson who shares his insights on the ructions in South African local governments and the Middle East. Epitomises second level thinking. Also, latest in the Israel/Iran standoff; what investors can expect in October - and a top money manager…
Mayhem in the Metros
South African ratepayers are in despair as mayoral musical chairs and coalition dramas have led to chaotic governance in many a metro. In this interview with BizNews, Marius Roodt of the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) says it is time for governance in the metros to be taken seriously. He…
Corion's Bacher on September surge: SA investments thrive as global markets recover
In this interview with David Bacher, the Chief Investment Officer of Corion Capital discussed the impressive performance of South African investments in September. Highlighting strong gains in equities and bonds, Bacher attributed much of this success to a recovery in the Chinese market following significant stimulus measures. He expressed concerns…
CEO Fourie on 36% HEPS surge - Capitec secret in a word: ecosystem
Details accompanying the Capitec results released today shows the one-time challenger to what used to be SA’s ‘Big Five’ now banks over half South Africans aged between 20 and 60. And with yet another set of breakout earnings in the half year to end August, Capitec continues vigorous expansion at…
BizNews Briefing - Capitec; BHI; GNU; Chinese business threat; Luxury gyms.
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie shares some of the group’s secret sauce (another stonking set of numbers released today); Magnus Heystek on a 30-year ban for the duo who owned large brokerage Local & Global, facilitators of the BHI ponzi; the FT on how…
Makone Maja: Action SA’s Tshwane miscalculation - Gauteng’s voters are gatvol
In this interview, a rising star among political analysts, IRR campaign manager Makone Maja, unpacks the latest developments in the ‘spectator sport’ that is SA politics. She reckons ActionSA’s leader Herman Mashaba’s approach reflects an inability to appreciate how tired Gauteng voters are of the governance instability wracking their Metros…
Flexible strategies for a changing market: Nick Balkin discusses Foord's investment philosophy
In an engaging interview, Nick Balkin, CIO of Foord Asset Management, shares insights on the firm’s flexible investment philosophy. Emphasising cash flow sustainability and quality companies, he advocates for a long-term approach. Balkin's pragmatic strategies provide valuable guidance for investors navigating today’s complex market landscape.
Magnus Heystek on BHI Ponzi “life sentences” for two financial advisors
In the past year, South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCI) has debarred 156 people from the industry. In this interview with BizNews, investment strategist Magnus Heystek of Brenthurst Wealth comments on these debarment orders, including the 30-year-ones served on Michael Haldane - who is on bail on charges of…
Mmusi Maimane - The real threat to the GNU is how those outside Cyril’s executive understand it
Former Leader of the Opposition Mmusi Maimane says he’s loving getting into the guts of the governing structure though his chairmanship of the Appropriation @ Committee. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg he looks at how much Parliament itself has changed - and while hopeful, warns that politicians…
BizNews Briefing: Maimane, De Beer; Piet Viljoen; Taxi Mafia; Hizbollah; York Timber; Renergen
This episode of the BizNews Briefing provides an update on the two big news stories of the moment; the political manoeuvring in Tshwane, and the assassinations of Hizbollah leadership by Israel. We hear from Mmusi Maimane, Neil de Beer and Piet Viljoen on the implications of the collapse of the…
Piet Viljoen - Chinese stocks up 20% in a fortnight, long overdue rebound, no need to take profits
Piet Viljoen’s “cockroach” fund, where he invests in bombproof opportunities, has enjoyed benefits from buying into Chinese equities ahead of the latest surge. He explains why the rebound is long overdue, and assesses the present value. Also, in this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, Re:CM’s founder talks about the…
Brave bus boss takes on the taxi Mafia, the police - and the government
Intercape CEO Johann Ferreira has fought an eight-year battle against the Taxi Mafia that has tried to extort him, stoned his busses, assaulted passengers - and killed one of his drivers. He has also fought an epic battle in the courts to force the authorities to act - and has…
DE BEER: Rising War in the ANC, the GNU - and Beirut
After another week of political volatility on coalition level, United Independent Movement President Neil de Beer names the main contenders for next President of the African National Congress - and predicts SA will stay in the Government of National Unity if it is current International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola, who…
Mashaba: ANC faces blackmail over Tshwane
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba speaks to BizNews about the “dirty political environment” in which Tshwane Mayor Cilliers Brink of the Democratic Alliance was ousted. He says the DA leadership at national level has been doing “everything possible to even threaten” the African National Congress to do the deal with them…
Peter Major weighs in on mining prospects amid nascent commodities boom
Veteran mining expert Peter Major explores the global commodities market, highlighting a surge in gold and renewed investor interest in mining stocks. With South Africa grappling with rising costs and regulatory burdens, Major stresses the need for government reforms to unlock growth. He remains bullish on gold and platinum, advising…
BizNews Briefing - Tourism; Tshwane; Eskom; Nuclear; Mining; Amazon’s SA movie.
In the final episode of the week, BizNews editor Alec Hogg shares insights from energetic new Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber; Assesses the Tshwane mayoral vote with political analyst Dr Frans Cronjé and the UIM’s Neil de Beer; Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré on Eskom; The FT and Kelvin Kemm…
Political dominoes falling: Tshwane mayor ousted, Ekurhuleni next? - De Beer
The Democratic Alliance Mayor of Tshwane, Cilliers Brink, was today toppled in a Vote of No Confidence. In his reaction, Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement, says this is part of the strategy of African National Congress Premier Panyaza Lesufi. “And this, if you look at…
Samantha Graham-Maré: How South Africa beat loadshedding and plans for an energy-driven future
Before the 2024 national election, Samantha Graham-Maré fought for power supply as Shadow Minister of Electricity. Following the election, she was appointed Deputy Minister of Energy and Electricity in the Government of National Unity (GNU). In this interview with BizNews, she speaks about her great working relationship with Energy and…
Frans Cronjé: What Tshwane’s anti-DA mayoral vote means for GNU
It is now 88 days since South Africa’s Government of National Unity was formalised by appointing a multi-party national cabinet. The alliance’s longevity faced an acid test in today’s motion of no confidence in Tshwane executive mayor Cilliers Brink which carried by 120 votes to 87. Political scientist Dr Frans…