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SA's risky balancing act: Ties with Iran, US tensions, and Trump’s influence – Dr. Iraj Abedian
South Africa’s foreign policy is under intense scrutiny as it forges ahead with its genocide case against Israel while maintaining ties with Iran—one of the world’s most oppressive regimes. With mounting economic pressure from the United States and shifting global alliances, is the country risking economic ruin for ideological consistency?…
Sean Peche - Good for SA for standing up to the playground bully
UK-based Ranmore funds founder Sean Peche takes a contrarian approach to the ‘Black Swan’ event threatening the South African economy, applauding the country for holding the line against US President Donald Trump. Likening Trump to former SA President Jacob Zuma, he predicts nothing but misery for Americans as a result…
Trump Administration’s focus on SA has only just started - Arron Banks
Entrepreneur Arron Banks shot to prominence during and after the UK’s 2016 Brexit Referendum, where financial support for ‘Leave’ made him the country’s largest-ever political donor. Later that year, Banks and political ally Nigel Farage were Donald Trump’s first foreign visitors after the returned US President’s first shock victory. In…
BN Briefing: SA pursues Israel genocide case despite Trump; Abedian: “SA must protect national interest”
In today's episode of the BizNews Briefing: the FT reports that South Africa will not stand down on it's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ - this after pressure from US President Donald Trump. BizNews speaks to the FT's David Pilling, as well as Iraj Abedian. In other news,…
Who really killed Anton Lubowski ?
35 years ago, anti-Apartheid activist advocate Anton Lubowski was assassinated outside his home in Windhoek. His killers have still not been brought to book, but his widow Gabriele is still fighting for justice. In this interview with BizNews, she describes a walk Anton took with Hage Geingop, the now late…
Afriforum - ANC, not us, brought Trump’s wrath onto SA. For once, Cyril, accept responsibility
Kallie Kriel, CEO of Afriforum, SA’s most powerful civic society organisation, shares uncomfortable truths in this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg. The former schoolteacher, whose 18-year-old organisation boasts a vast network and over 300 000 contributing members, says the ANC and other supporters of EWC are spinning a false…
BN Briefing: Zille - “SA acting as proxy for Iran at ICJ”; AfriForum’s Kriel - “we are not to blame”
The Democratic Alliance has taken legal action to challenge the Expropriation Act, seeking to have it declared unconstitutional. BizNews interviewed DA Federal Chair Helen Zille, AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel, and political analyst Dr. Frans Cronje for insights. Also in focus: the 35-year-old unsolved assassination of Anton Lubowski, Trump’s aid suspension…
Rob Hersov: Crunch time for SA and with ANC dogma dominant, no escaping disaster
Capitalist activist Rob Hersov paints a bleak picture of the consequences of current antagonism between the US and South Africa. His conclusion is that SA is headed for at least a repeat of the 1985 economic crisis, possibly worse, so batten down the hatches as those careless individuals manning the…
Helen Zille: DA has filed to have "unconstitutional" Expropriation Act nullified
In an exclusive BizNews interview with Bronwyn Nielsen, Helen Zille discusses the DA’s legal bid to have the Expropriation Act nullified, citing constitutional and procedural concerns. She warns that the Act could open the door to state overreach and economic instability, arguing that land restitution should remain within existing laws…
Frans Cronje on Trump v ANC: The Uber Truth - SA running risk of ’85-type sanctions
In this robust assessment of the ANC’s reaction to US President Donald Trump’s recent pronouncements, political scientist Dr Frans Cronje points out parallels with what led to SA’s economic crash that followed PW Botha’s Rubicon speech in 1985. Cronje explains that unless the ANC leaders stop finger-wagging and actually listen…
'Yes Please' - 17,000 Saffers want Trump's olive branch; urge Ramaphosa to talk - Neil Diamond SACCUSA
U.S. President Donald Trump’s executive order granting Afrikaners refugee status and facilitating their resettlement in the U.S. has resulted in over 17,500 emails, calls, and messages from South Africans to the South African Chamber of Commerce in the US (SACCUSA), causing their website to crash. Neil Diamond, the President of…
BN Briefing: Cronjé on US sanctions risk; Trump's olive branch to Afrikaners; Neil de Beer; and more
South Africa faces potential U.S. sanctions over alleged ties to Iran, while the DA’s role in the national unity government sparks disillusionment. Trump’s reported refugee offer to Afrikaners gains traction, and tensions in the DRC persist. Insights on LIV Golf, MicroStrategy’s success, and market shifts on today's BizNews Briefing.
De Beer: Implosion of race hate as SA hits tipping point after Trump’s “dynamite bomb”
In the latest edition of the Sunday Show on BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement, speaks about the “multitude of racial explosions” that has hit South Africa in the wake of Afrikaner farmers being offered refugee status in the US by President Donald Trump, who…
Trump v SA: How the world is seeing the flashpoint
In this podcast, Bloomberg shares how many of those outside SA view the Trump vs. SA tension with contributions from the media giant’s deputy managing editor and SA columnist, Justice Malala.
Sports Show: Graeme Smith on SA20’s success, rugby roots, and growing the game
In an engaging conversation with Rory Steyn, SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith reflects on his transition from cricket captain to league leader, the tournament’s massive economic impact, and the growth of new cricket audiences. He also shares memories of his rugby-playing days and his loyalty to the Stormers. As SA20’s third…
Magda Wierzycka on SA’s global positioning, investment trends, and the Trump effect
In a recent conversation with BizNews’ Bronwyn Nielsen, Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka shared her insights on the evolving global landscape, the role of Donald Trump in reshaping international relations, and what South Africa’s positioning in the world means for business and investment.
BN Briefing: Trump on Elon, Magda “Musk is US President by proxy”, SONA ''Dear Cyril …”
In today's BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen covers President Trump's remarks on Elon Musk's access to sensitive documents and explores the implications with Magda Wierzycka, CEO of Signia Limited. The conversation continues with insights from Chris Steyn and Dawie Roodt on Musk's influence. Alec Hogg engages Corné Mulder on Afrikaner sentiments…
Polish Trump’s ego - or pay a “very dear” price…
South Africa's strained relationship with the United States has been dealt a second blow with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s decision to boycott the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. In this interview with economist Dawie Roodt, he warns: “I think it's pretty much a given that we will not be…
Mdukatshani Rural Livestock Project helps rural goat farmers to scale new heights – Rauri Alcock
What started as a project to help land reform farmers become more productive and commercially viable has developed into the successful Mdukatshani Rural Livestock Project, which facilitates rural auction sales of goats. So far, the project has earned 9000 rural farmers about R200-R300 million. The project has facilitated several auctions…
Corné Mulder - SA's political gamble: GNU tensions, EWC fallout, and Trump’s global influence
South Africa stands at a political crossroads as tensions within the government of national unity (GNU) escalate, the debate over Expropriation Without Compensation (EWC) intensifies, and global pressure mounts from a potential second Trump presidency. In a recent BizNews interview, Freedom Front Plus (FF Plus) parliamentary leader Corné Mulder shared…