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BN Briefing: Nedbank’s R600m state capture settlement, Platinum surge & G20 momentum for SA
Tonight’s BizNews Briefing unpacks Nedbank’s R600 million settlement with Transnet over a controversial state capture-era deal, with financial guru Kokkie Kooyman weighing in on lessons learned. Mining analyst Peter Major explains why platinum’s 60% surge since May may be sustainable - a crucial boost for SA’s largest foreign exchange earner…
Electoral Road Show with Wayne Sussman: By-election devastation for the ANC ends G20 honeymoon
In a “devastating” night for the African National Congress (ANC), the party suffered by-election losses in the Eastern Cape, the Northern Cape, and in KwaZulu-Natal. In this edition of The Electoral Road Show, analyst Wayne Sussman speaks to Chris Steyn about the night’s results: In Mandeni, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MKP)…
The Editor's Desk - Thursday 27 November 2025
Today I unpack platinum’s 60% surge, SA’s new 3% inflation era, Trump’s G20 snub, DA leadership turmoil and why we’ve shifted from Lesaka to HCI.
Director’s Cut: Dawie Roodt - “Inflation is a process. We must fight it.”
South Africa’s top monetary voice, Dawie Roodt, says cutting inflation to 3% changes everything - interest rates, debt, the currency and even how businesses price their products. But there’s a catch. Roodt warns that the Reserve Bank cannot do it alone, and that politicians, municipalities and state-owned entities will fight…
Miningweb Weekly: Peter Major - Anglo’s SA exit rumours, PGM boom & Gold mania
Mining analyst Peter Major unpacks Anglo’s outlook, the PGM surge, Zimbabwe’s “juicy” gold payback, and how Transnet still holds the industry hostage.
Willem Els: How State-embedded actors fuel the criminal economy in SA
The criminal economy in South Africa is under the spotlight in the latest Africa Organised Crime Index. Chris Steyn speaks to Willem Els of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) about the factors that contributed to South Africa moving up to Number Two. “…unfortunately, and I think it came out…
BN Briefing: Dawie Roodt on the 3% inflation target; R600m Nedbank–Transnet settlement, Tiger Brands
Tonight’s BizNews Briefing explores how South Africa’s new 3% inflation target could strengthen the rand and curb capital flight. We unpack Nedbank’s R600m state capture-era settlement with Transnet, Tiger Brands’ 59% dividend increase, and Treasury’s proposal for a 20% national online gambling tax amid a 31% surge in betting activity…
The Editor's Desk - Wednesday 26 November 2025
Today I unpack SA’s R1.5trn online betting scourge, Treasury’s proposed 20% tax, and what it all means for our economy — and your money.
BN Briefing: Steven Hurwitz on Prosus turnaround; Pepkor, HCI and Zeda results
In tonight’s BizNews Briefing, we unpack why Prosus – which makes up over 10% of your equity-linked retirement savings – is turning from a value destroyer into a value creator. Results reveal critical developments in China via Tencent and in Europe through Just Eat Takeaway. Locally, Pepkor impresses despite tougher…
Director’s Cut: 36ONE's Steven Hurwitz - “Prosus is a sleeping giant. China holds the key.”
36ONE’s Steven Hurwitz says Prosus has finally shifted from promise to profit, with its e-commerce brands now earning real money beyond Tencent. Buybacks are shrinking the discount and a Just Eat turnaround could unlock major upside for South African investors. The only wildcard? China still holds the key to how…
Retief Odendaal: The big battle for the Bay has begun
A big battle has begun to overcome the “coalition chaos and instability that has allowed Nelson Mandela Bay to be hijacked by criminal networks”. In this interview, Retief Odendaal, the Democratic Alliance’s mayoral candidate, tells Chris Steyn that the City has the dubious record of having the most irregular expenditure…
The Editor's Desk - Tuesday 25 November 2025
I unpack Prosus’s pivotal interim results, the changes I’m making to our portfolios today, and why HCI has quietly become a compelling SA opportunity.
Director’s Cut: Sean Peche - “US markets are in a Wile E. Coyote free-fall”
Global fund manager Sean Peche says Wall Street isn’t defying gravity — it’s already off the cliff. The AI boom, Nvidia hype, Trump trade, and Bitcoin “hope” have pushed markets into a cartoon-style moment where investors are still running… but there’s nothing under their feet. Peche unpacks why value is…
BN Briefing: Sean Peche - SA smart on Trump, US fragile; BHP quits Anglo chase; Naspers/Prosus soar
Global money manager Sean Peche warns of US market fragility while unusually endorsing Pretoria’s diplomatic approach toward Donald Trump. Locally, investors received welcome news as Naspers and Prosus posted robust half-year results, bolstering retirement portfolios. Anglo American gains ground after BHP’s retreat, Netcare shows profit resilience despite high interest costs…
The Editor's Desk - Monday 24 November 2025
Prosus' dynamism stood out today, Anglo got long-awaited clarity, and I'm eyeing a rare buying opportunity in our Ricardo portfolio.
NdB Sunday Show - Andy Mashaile: “Hurricane” Mkhwanazi: heralding a new era of law and order in SA
In the latest edition of the NDB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn is joined by Security Strategist and retired Interpol Ambassador Andy Mashaile. He reveals how General Nhlanhla “Hurricane” Mkhwanazi had warned politicians in a speech at a Parliamentary dinner in 2011 already that he was coming for the corrupt. “And…
The Editor's Desk - Friday 21 November 2025
I unpack next week’s pivotal by-elections, Chris Steyn’s must-watch interviews, and why political missteps are piling up as SA heads into a crucial year.
Inzalo Agave Spirits: The Klein Karoo’s answer to tequila – Sebastian O’Keefe
After living overseas for 25 years, Sebastian O’Keefe returned home with the dream of creating a world‑class agave spirit, using plants introduced in colonial times that are now used as cattle feed. O’Keefe told Biznews in an interview that he and his partner criss‑crossed the country testing plants and discovered…
Miningweb Weekly: Peter Major - "SA holds the minerals the world is fighting for"
Global powers are scrambling for critical minerals, and their first stop is South Africa. Mining expert Peter Major tells Alec Hogg why SA could become the world’s one-stop minerals shop - if government learns to play its cards right, cut the red tape, and “sell to anyone at the best…
BN Briefing: EU begs SA for minerals; Nvidia now worth 12× SA GDP; Investec; JSE vs Mantengu
Tonight’s BizNews Briefing spotlights South Africa’s rising strategic importance, with the EU naming the country its first stop in a new critical minerals supply push. Locally, Investec’s latest results show SA delivering stronger returns than the UK, while an urgent court showdown looms as the JSE challenges allegedly fake emails…