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Rory Steyn: Blitzboks triumph in Cape Town; SA teams off to a difficult start in Europe
In a lively conversation with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, Rory Steyn unpacks a thrilling weekend of rugby. From the Blitzboks’ Cape Town Sevens victory signalling a return to form, to South Africa’s challenges in the Investec Champion's Cup, Steyn emphasises rugby's cyclical nature and the need for adaptability. He highlights…
Iraj Abedian: ANC, MTN on history’s wrong side - Iran’s Syrian ally Assad flees to Moscow
The weekend’s collapse of a 54-year Syrian dictatorship has dramatically altered Middle Eastern politics - and it is now clear that South Africa’s largest political party and mobile phone operator MTN backed a losing horse. Iranian-born and raised Iraj Abedian provides context on the dramatic collapse of the Assad family’s…
Trump could take the shine off Ramaphosa’s G20 Presidency - Dr Jakkie Cilliers ISS
This week, South Africa assumed the Presidency of the G20, comprising many of the world’s largest developing and developed economies. It is the first time an African nation chairs the bloc. Ramaphosa said at the launch in Parliament in Cape Town that inclusivity would be a key feature of South…
De Beer: Mashatile’s diamond; Helen’s nuclear button; Cyril’s missing “rugby balls”
In this episode of the Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), slams Deputy President Paul Mashatile for not declaring a diamond gifted to his wife by Ponzi accused Louis Liebenberg; warns that Democratic Alliance Federal Chair Helen Zille knows where’s the…
How Altvest/Easy Equities consortium will make it possible for anyone to invest in Springbok Rugby
Two companies whose goal is to democratise ownership of assets have combined as members of a consortium that is offering SA Rugby an alternative to the highly contested Ackerly Sports proposal to acquire management control and 20% of the Springbok brand for $75m. BizNews editor Alec Hogg gets the inside…
The guy who created Spud’ on the return of his ‘Frankenstein’ … and a musical – John van der Ruit
Spud, one of South Africa’s most beloved characters, is making a return in the fifth book by author John van de Ruit. In Spud: The Reunion, the Crazy Eight return to their school ten years after they left. John told BizNews in an interview that Spud has become his Frankenstein creation…
From Bitcoin to bureaucracy: Rob Hersov on wealth, waste, and South Africa’s future
From Bitcoin's meteoric rise to $100,000 and predictions of a million-dollar future, to reshaping South Africa's bloated government, entrepreneur Rob Hersov doesn't shy away from controversy. In this riveting discussion, Hersov shares his insights on cryptocurrency, the failures of bureaucracy, and his blueprint for a streamlined government that prioritizes efficiency…
BizNews Briefing - Warning ANC on Iran; Driver’s licence chaos; Joburg mayor hoofed
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, we hear from the director of a Cambridge University’s Institute explaining the danger of the ANC’s close relationship with Iran; How OUTA is to intensify its attack on the debacle around SA’s dysfunctional Driver’s Licence card issuing; Plus the DA’s two most outspoken…
Jo’burg councillors in the cross-hairs…
Some City of Jo’burg councillors are in the cross-hairs after a court ordered that City Manager Floyd Brink must resign because his reappointment was unconstitutional, unlawful and invalid. This ruling comes after the Democratic Alliance (DA) challenged Brink's appointment in court after the ANC/ EFF/ PA/ActionSA coalition supported his irregular…
The ANC is selling its soul to “Nazi-inspired” forces… - Dr Charles Small
The African National Congress (ANC) has sold its soul, its democratic principles, its “brilliant” legacy, its own people to anti-democratic, “Nazi-inspired” forces. That is the view of Dr. Charles Small, the Founding Director of the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy and a former Chair of the…
BizNews Briefing - SA & Iran relations; Eastern Cape property; West Africa turmoil; Notre Dame
This BizNews Briefing covers pivotal global and local stories. Alec Hogg interviews Iraj Abedian on South Africa's deepening ties with Iran. Bronwyn Nielsen explores Eastern Cape investment opportunities, including a R109 billion green ammonia project. The Sahel region's reliance on Russian mercenaries takes the spotlight, alongside updates on Notre Dame’s…
Iranian-born and raised Iraj Abedian on SA’s new ally, Trump’s biggest enemy
In this in-depth discussion, Iraj Abedian, an Iranian-born entrepreneur who was a former UCT professor of economics and Standard Bank chief economist, shares an inside look at the dangerous geopolitical game South Africa is playing in cosying up to the most repressive regime on the planet. Abedian explains how Iranians,…
CR insults the intelligence of all South Africans - Glynnis Breytenbach
Glynnis Breytenbach, the Democratic Alliance spokesperson for Justice and Constitutional Development, has called President Cyril Ramaphosa’s redeployment of the “deeply conflicted, deeply compromised” Justice Minister to another Ministry a “disgrace” and an “insult to the intelligence of all South Africans”. She fumes: “So for five months he sits on his…
BizNews Briefing: Cilliers Brink with latest on Tshwane, Jhb; Comrades Collective triumph; Overpriced Wall St
This episode of the BizNews Briefing, hosted by Alec Hogg, takes a closer look at the Golden Straightjacket that has forced those behind political ructions in Tshwane to toe the financial line - and the implications for Joburg’s still ‘in denial’ governors; Rory Steyn explains the board takeover by the…
Coalition chaos and financial struggles: Cilliers Brink on the future of Tshwane and SA municipalities
In an exclusive interview, Cilliers Brink, ex-mayor of Tshwane and current leader of the DA caucus in Tshwane, shares his insights on the challenges facing South Africa's municipalities. From coalition politics to financial discipline and Eskom debt settlements, Brink highlights the complex interplay of governance, political alliances, and public accountability…
Navigating November: Bacher on US valuations, SA inflation drop, and global investment opportunities
In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, Corion Capital Chief Investment Officer David Bacher discusses the market dynamics of November. Bacher shares his cautious outlook on the US market, citing stretched valuations despite strong performance driven by a rising US dollar and President Trump's economic policies. He advises moving…
Monday Sports Show: Rory Steyn tackles the Investec Rugby Cup and Comrades
As the Investec Rugby Champions Cup kicks off and the Comrades Marathon turns a new chapter, Rory Steyn, a former bodyguard to Nelson Mandela, finds himself at the heart of these sporting spectacles. His expertise in security and leadership brings fresh energy to both worlds.
Oscar Chalupsky on defying cancer and breaking barriers
Join world champion and cancer warrior Oscar Chalupsky in this inspiring conversation with Bronwyn Nielsen. From winning 12 Molokai titles to rewriting his cancer prognosis with unyielding determination, Chalupsky shares life lessons, his groundbreaking approach to adversity, and the power of support. Learn how his journey shapes resilience in sport,…
BizNews Briefing - Cancer Warrior Oscar Chalupsky; Retail stocks in focus; Trump's tariff threats
This evening’s BizNews Briefing features an inspiring interview with world surf ski champion and cancer warrior Oscar Chalupsky. Diagnosed with terminal cancer five years ago, his story of resilience will lift your spirits. We also unpack retail market trends, including Boxer’s IPO and Spar’s results, with insights from Evan Walker…
DE BEER: “Ramagate” Loading… MK’s March to Power & Vodacom’s Competition Thriller
In this regular Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), delves into the “deeper plan” of former President Jacob Zuma’s MKP that have hit the campaign trail “like it is three months before elections”, and says: “…this party is undoubtedly hungry, obsessive…very…