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CT Mayor GHL on coping with mass semigration, CT rating upgrade, Trojan horses, working with the US
One of the brightest stars in South Africa’s political firmament, 38-year-old Geordin Hill-Lewis opens up here on how his current responsibility - the City of Cape Town - is surprising everyone on the upside. The executive mayor celebrated a huge win this week after getting ratings agencies to differentiate between…
Stellies DA councillor’s gun death “looks like a hit”…
Just as the Democratic Alliance (DA) was making good gains in the long-turbulent township of Kayamandi, Stellenbosch, its Mayco member for Community Services and PR Councillor Xolile Kalipa was gunned down. In this interview with BizNews, Koos Steyn, the DA’s West Region Chairperson, says although he does not wish to…
BN Briefing: Breytenbach slams SA's ‘republic of no consequences’; Trump rattles film industry; Apple
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Alec Hogg spotlights a riveting interview between Chris Steyn and former prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach, who discusses the absence of consequences for state capture crimes, and her call for a justice-led political reset. Breytenbach also reflects on the country’s “republic of no consequences” and…
Adv. Glynnis Breytenbach: The TRC & the Zondo Commission - The long, hard fight for justice
The State's failure to both prosecute Apartheid-era crimes and effectively pursue Zondo Commission State Capture accused, is back in the spotlight. For decades, allegations have persisted that the National Party (NP) and the African National Congress (ANC) cut a secret deal to avoid prosecutions on both sides following testimony at…
BN Briefing - Cronje: GNU in race against the clock; Zille: We will see a DA president for SA
In today's BizNews Briefing, Dr Frans Cronjé emphasises the urgent need for the Government of National Unity to restore investor confidence and catalyse fixed-investment spending. As President Cyril Ramaphosa prepares to meet with US President Donald Trump, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt offers strategic counsel on advancing bilateral relations and addressing…
The Sunday Show - Neil De Beer: Motsepe, MK’s latest victory, Marikana warning for Afrikaners, Cyril’s Apartheid move...
In the latest edition of the Sunday Show with Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), he speaks about the role of money in the race for the next president of the African National Congress (ANC) just as billionaire Patrice Motsepe emerges as another likely contender…
(Ret.) Col. Chris Wyatt: Trump will 'Zelensky' Cyril & issues warning for Afrikaners
As strained relations between South Africa and the United States continue to hog the headlines, US Intelligence Analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt warns that President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to cut a deal with President Donald Trump to repair the discord. “I think that he's going to have to make…
From silent struggles to global autism advocacy and campaign for SA 'Sunflower Lanyard' – Dr Emile Gouws
From overcoming immense personal challenges to becoming a global autism advocate, Dr. Emile Gouws’ resilience and ‘vatbyt’ is remarkable. Diagnosed at three and largely nonverbal until 15, Gouws with the help of his mother and a determined team defied expectations to earn a PhD and is now a postdoctoral fellow…
BN Rugby: Leinster cup double chances; the Dupont effect; Sacha FM; sorting the schedule; Champs Cup predictions
In this week’s BizNews Rugby Show, insider Rory Steyn and co-host Patrick Kidd are joined by the show's favourite European rugby expert, Tim Cocker from Eggchasers Rugby, to unpack the biggest talking points ahead of the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals. From Leinster’s pursuit of a URC-Champions Cup double to the…
Zille: Next steps after VAT freeze; the stability of the GNU; and the ANC's 'tremendous' succession problem
In this candid and wide-ranging interview, Helen Zille, Chair of the DA Federal Council, speaks with Bronwyn Nielsen about South Africa’s current political landscape, the challenges of coalition governance, and the urgent need for pro-growth, pro-employment economic reform. Zille provides clarity on the DA’s stance regarding the VAT increase, the…
Frans Cronjé: VAT fracas means politics-of-power in, cupcakes out. SA will move ahead at last
In this powerful assessment of SA’s recent political drama, SRF chairman Dr Frans Cronjé suggests we’ve witnessed a historic watershed where “nice guy” politics finally bit the dust. By succeeding through employing previously absent ruthlessness, he says the Democratic Alliance is sure to enjoy the sensation and likely to adopt…
BN Briefing - ANC: We won’t fire Finance Minister; Zille: ANC forced Court process to stop VAT hike
In this BizNews Briefing, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana responds to resignation calls, Helen Zille shares DA strategy ahead of May 21, and Dr. Frans Cronje weighs in on shifting GNU dynamics. Plus, market insights on Microsoft and Meta, and a fresh look at rugby's crowded calendar.
Corne Mulder: GNU must unite or fail — as Trump-era US eyes ANC’s foreign blunders
Freedom Front Plus leader Corné Mulder tells BizNews founder Alec Hogg the Government of National Unity has 50 months to save South Africa — but warns time is running out to rebuild trust, stabilize politics, and pivot the economy.
BN Briefing: Mulder on GNU; Hersov lauds Trump’s first 100 days; UK voter acid test looms for Farage
In today’s BizNews Briefing, FF+ leader Corné Mulder explains the GNU struggles and why leaders need business-type urgency; capitalist activist Rob Hersov and Donald Trump’s on the new White House incumbent’s first 100 days in office. Plus, Nigel Farage’s poll popular Reform Party faces acid test tomorrow as UK holds…
Rob Hersov: Trump’s first 100-day triumph; USA must back DA-run Western Cape, ignore ANC’s SA
In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, capital activist Rob Hersov defends Donald Trump’s policy impact, slams South Africa’s current leadership as “racist and kleptocratic,” and urges America to back the DA-led Western Cape over the ANC. From geopolitics to personal legacy, Hersov pulls no punches.
Dawie Roodt - Finmin should resign, election should be called. Instead, SA drifts towards calamity
Chief economist of The Efficient Group Dawie Roodt provides context on the drama South Africans have experienced in the past two months over the on-off Budget. Bottom line: the naked emperor of idiotic economic policies are now exposed to all. There’s an obvious solution - but Roodt doubts the ANC…
BN Briefing - Dawie Roodt; Neil de Beer; Starlink’s competitor; Sasol - and RIP Errol Kruger
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing with Alec Hogg, we hear from economist Dawie Roodt and politician Neil de Beer; plus an update on Starlink’s low cost broadband competitor, this week’s quarterlies from Big Oil and what they’ll say about Sasol; and a tribute to national treasure Errol Kruger…
CR’s “raisins”; Mashatile’s pellets; Fikile’s f…all; has-been Malema - and a rallying cry to taxpayers to close the tap…
In the latest edition of The Sunday Show, Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), slams President Cyril Ramaphosa attempts at “peacemaking” between Russia and Ukraine, saying he “couldn't even keep peace in the GNU” and “can't even keep his NEC together”. As for his upcoming…
Chatsworth scientist scoops prestige UK prize with Moon survival tech
A groundbreaking technology developed by a South African entrepreneur has won the UK Space Agency-funded Aqualunar Challenge. Lolan Naicker’s SonoChem device took the top prize in a competition that featured scientists from some of the UK’s leading universities. His invention uses microwaves to melt ice and ultrasound to filter out…
URC's 'moving weekend' - Niels Momberg unpacks the race for the top eight
This week on the BizNews Rugby Show, guest Niels Momberg – CSA Youth Manager, SA Schools rugby commentator, and "rugby encyclopaedia" – joins Rory Steyn and Patrick Kidd to break down Round 16 of the URC. With the race for the knockouts heating up, the trio dives into key match-ups,…