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Director’s Cut: Charles Savage – Inside EasyEquities’ plan to revolutionise investing in SA
In this Director’s Cut, Alec Hogg sits down with EasyEquities CEO Charles Savage to unpack how South Africa is turning a corner — and how his fintech powerhouse is leading the charge. Savage explains why he’s “overwhelmed with optimism” about the economy, reveals EasyEquities’ breakthrough to one million active investors,…
Miningweb Weekly: Peter Major – China’s $15bn iron gamble and SA’s 3% inflation shock
From hopes of turning South Africa into “Africa’s Switzerland” to fears over China’s mega mine in Guinea, mining veteran Peter Major joins Alec Hogg for a fiery Miningweb Weekly. They unpack how the Reserve Bank’s bold 3% inflation target could reshape mining, why Eskom and Transnet remain the industry’s biggest…
BN Briefing: EasyEquities’ Charles Savage - The vision behind SA’s Fintech powerhouse
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Alec Hogg speaks with Charles Savage, founder and CEO of Purple Group - the force behind EasyEquities. From humble beginnings with just R2 million in seed capital 11 years ago, the platform has grown into a R4.5 billion success story. Savage shares the X factor behind…
Juanita du Preez: The “Cat” that almost captured the country…
More jaw-dropping details are emerging of the links between underworld boss “Cat” Matlala and law enforcement officers. In her latest interview with BizNews, Juanita Du Preez of Action Society tells Chris Steyn that she felt sure he looked so grim in court the past week because “he thought he knows…
The BizNews Premium Briefing - Thursday 13 November 2025
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Daily Insider podcast - Thursday 13 November 2025
Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
BN Briefing: Mini-Budget breakthrough: No VAT hike, smarter SARS, and a GNU that’s working
BizNews founder Alec Hogg unpacks the Medium-Term Budget’s surprisingly upbeat message. With the Government of National Unity presenting a unified front, Treasury reported a R20 billion revenue overrun, a narrowing deficit, and no need for a VAT increase. SARS’ new AI-driven systems are delivering results, Eskom’s reliability is improving, and…
Ian Cameron : The leadership collapse in SA’s broken police force…
In his latest interview with BizNews, Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police and the Democratic Alliance’s Police Spokesperson, talks to Chris Steyn about the Madlanga Commission and Parliament Ad Hoc Committee hearings and some of the key players, including former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and suspended…
The BizNews Premium Briefing - Wednesday 12 November 2025
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IN FULL: Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement press conference
Listen to the full recording of the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement press conference.
Daily Insider podcast - Wednesday 12 November 2025
From the lock-up in Parliament, I share why this may be the first genuinely good-news budget in years.
Martin Meyer: Mkhwanazi & Meyer in operation to reclaim hijacked havens for hitmen
In his latest interview with BizNews, KZN Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer gives Chris Steyn an update on major developments in his department. He confirms talks with KZN Provincial Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on a strategy to reclaim 300 hijacked houses and properties that have become havens…
Director’s Cut: Piet le Roux – How Sakeliga is taking on Ramaphosa’s government and failed towns
In this Director’s Cut, Alec Hogg speaks to Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux, who explains how his organisation is holding government accountable for collapsing municipalities. From landmark court battles to innovative “state-proofing” projects, Sakeliga is challenging corruption, mismanagement, and state overreach - proving that business and civil society can rebuild…
BN Briefing: Holding failing municipalities to account - Sakeliga’s legal blueprint for change
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Alec Hogg speaks with Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux about the organisation’s four-year battle in the failing municipality, Ditsobotla. Le Roux explains how Sakeliga is forcing accountability by targeting officials personally liable for governance collapse, offering a hopeful new model for communities trapped in dysfunction.
Thomas van Zyl - The Dangerous Liquidation Industry: Assassinations, threats, bribes - and why voluntary is best
In this interview sponsored by Progressive Administration, MD Thomas Van Zyl, lists the benefits of voluntary liquidation - as opposed to deregistration of a company. He explains the process and its timeline, and shares interesting case studies. Van Zyl also reflects on the dangers of being in the liquidation business…
The BizNews Premium Briefing - Tuesday 11 November 2025
Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
Westbrooke Yield Plus: Navigating UK property and offshore investment opportunities
Dino Zuccollo and James Lightbody of Westbrooke discuss the Westbrooke Yield Plus investment product, examining its performance in the UK property market and the strategies used to navigate shifting economic conditions. The conversation highlights the importance of deep local market insight, prudent risk management, and the growing appeal of alternative…
Daily Insider podcast - Tuesday 11 November 2025
I'm heading into tomorrow's pre-dawn budget lockup in Cape Town — expect my insider's take once we're released at 2pm.
Director’s Cut: Donald MacKay - How bad policy and lobbying broke South Africa’s economy
Trade expert Donald MacKay lifts the lid on how hidden lobbying, socialist economics, and political posturing are crippling South Africa’s competitiveness. In this Director’s Cut with Alec Hogg, he unpacks why our leaders keep doubling down on failed policies, how the scrap metal lobby beat out ArcelorMittal, and why the…
BN Briefing: Trade guru Donald Mackay on how the wrong friends, awful policies massively costing SA
In today’s BizNews Briefing, we unpack how ideology and political patronage are costing South Africa billions. From renamed streets to state-protected steel mills, we explore how unreliable partners and lobby-driven policies are eroding jobs, trust, and economic competitiveness - with insight from trade expert Donald MacKay.