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BN Briefing: SA/US fight gets personal; NdB tributes; Gold soars not diamonds ; SHP, GLN, MTH; SAvNZ
In today’s BizNews Briefing, tributes continue to pour in for Neil de Beer, while intrigue between Pretoria and Washington deepens with allegations of influence campaigns involving South Africans abroad. We cover the bizarre battle over the body of Zambia’s late president, weigh gold’s record-breaking rally against diamonds dragging Botswana’s economy,…
BN Briefing: RIP Neil de Beer; CT's deadly N2 attacks; SA MPs living lavishly; Nvidia results shock
In today’s BizNews Briefing, we honour Neil de Beer, a true patriot and a national treasure. Also on the agenda: Cape Town’s deadly N2 gauntlet, shocking revelations about the perks and pay of South African MPs, Nvidia’s results shaking global markets, Cell C's high-stakes restructure, Bidvest’s steady but pressured numbers,…
The NdB Sunday Show: Renaldo Gouws - De Beer honoured, Mchunu slammed, MPs living it up, cadres warned - and Juju’s guil
On the first Sunday Show since the passing of the irrepressible Neil de Beer, host Chris Steyn honours his fearless spirit of resistance by renaming it the NdB Sunday Show. In his tribute, commentator Renaldo Gouws describes De Beer’s life “as a testament to courage, conviction, and an unyielding love…
iLaunch: Powering South Africa’s future with people-first tech recruitment
iLaunch, South Africa’s leading woman-led recruitment agency, is transforming tech and talent acquisition. Founded by Toni Volschenk, the company bridges the gap between top-tier professionals and dynamic industries, from finance to AI. With a people-first approach and a 95% female team, iLaunch blends empathy, innovation, and strategy to deliver powerful,…
"Running the gauntlet” – N2 Cape Town attacks put tourists and locals in the firing line
Wayne Coetzer and anti-crime activist Paul Treleven share chilling first-hand accounts of deadly attacks along the N2 highway near Cape Town International Airport. With boulders hurled at cars, tourists targeted, and law enforcement absent, they warn Alec Hogg that without urgent action the Western Cape’s booming tourism and wine industries…
How the SATS General Botha is charting a course for a new generation - Old Salt Tony Nicholas
The General Botha was originally an ex-Royal Navy cruiser, later converted into a training ship that served as a nautical college from 1922 to 1989. To honour the proud legacy of South Africa’s only training ship, former students established the SATS General Botha Association Bursary Fund in 2011. The fund…
Chris Hattingh: How “Rudderless” Defence force leaves SA “exposed”
State-owned Denel is “standing naked in the US courts” after being sued by a US company for non-delivery of jets. Armscor is “struggling”. The SA defence sector is “in tatters”. The SANDF is “rudderless…and in free fall”. Such is the crisis in the Defence Force that Chris Hattingh, the Democratic…
BN Briefing: SA wins in buy:R7.2bn, sell:R1 deal; Tshwane smoking gun; Public in gold, bitcoin hedge
In Today's BizNews Briefing, South Africa’s “Boere Buffett” Jannie Mouton leaves a R7bn legacy by turning Curro into a non-profit. Tshwane’s corruption scandals deepen as Cilliers Brink speaks out, while Denel’s mismanagement haunts taxpayers. Peter Major unpacks gold’s explosive run, the FT highlights Bitcoin’s role in collapsing Venezuela, and corporate…
How to navigate tightening global education visa landscape – Sable International’s Brent Morris
Studying abroad is becoming more complex for South African students as visa rules tighten, and compliance thresholds rise. Brent Morris from Sable International told BizNews that UK institutions now risk losing their licence to sponsor international students if over 5% of visa applications are rejected. He said, while the UK…
“Boere Buffett’s” gift to SA: Mouton’s R7.2bn injection will turn 189-school Curro into a non-profit
In a landmark act of philanthropy, “Boere Buffett” Jannie Mouton’s foundation is buying out Curro’s minority shareholders for R7.2 billion, converting the 189-school group into a non-profit. The Jannie Mouton Foundation will own Curro outright, reinvesting all profits into bursaries and new schools for underprivileged children. It’s the biggest private…
Miningweb weekly with Peter Major featuring gold’s rocket fuel, Trump’s critical minerals and more
In this episode of Miningweb Weekly, Peter Major discusses the resurgence of global mining, the impact of critical minerals, and South Africa's complex investment climate. From Rio Tinto’s exit plans to potash's new strategic status, Major offers sharp insights into the forces shaping the sector - and why now might…
Juanita Du Preez: Frantic scramble for alliances ahead of Mkhwanazi inquiry
Amid outrage over government's delay to launch the Commission of Inquiry into the explosive allegations of Police Capture made by whistleblowing general Lucky Mkhwanazi - and fears of a cover-up in the making, BizNews speaks to Juanita du Preez of Action Society over the smoke and mirrors behind the scenes…
BN Briefing: DA Metro poll context; Cyril’s last days?; Water mafia; Trump v Fed; Team GM joining F1
In today's BizNews Briefing, South African legend Jannie Mouton announces a bold shift to turn Curro into a non-profit, reshaping education’s future. A new poll puts the DA ahead of the ANC, raising questions about Ramaphosa’s presidency. Plus, Trump’s assault on the Federal Reserve sparks global alarm, and Cadillac makes…
DA to win SA’s Metros? Polling guru Van Onselen says big changes on cards
Polling expert Gareth van Onselen unpacks the DA’s surge in South Africa’s key metros, saying the ANC’s steep urban decline could put standalone DA governments within reach. From Tshwane to Johannesburg and beyond, Van Onselen explains why local elections favor opposition parties, the ANC’s coalition struggles, and what big shifts…
BN Briefing: Zille slams DA poll, Pandor’s truth bombs, licence backlog chaos and Trump’s bold deals
Political fireworks and hard truths dominate today’s BN Briefing. Helen Zille slams a DA poll she calls “nonsense,” Naledi Pandor shocks her own party with brutally honest criticism, and SA’s licence backlog chaos drags on. Plus, Donald Trump makes bold moves on Ukraine and Gaza, while markets eye Palantir’s lofty…
BN Briefing: Jonas accuses SA insiders of treason, Trump ties, AI shake-up & Rassie’s comeback
In today’s BizNews Briefing, MTN chairman Mcebisi Jonas claims he is the target of a treasonous “info war” undermining US–SA ties, while critics question his diplomatic role and MTN’s dealings in Iran. DA’s Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink stresses why citizen engagement is vital to fixing broken cities. On the…
Secure 7–8% GBP returns offshore with Westbrooke Yield Plus
Westbrooke Yield Plus is a UK-based private debt investment, offering South Africans access to stable, tax-efficient offshore returns. With a proven seven-year track record delivering 7–8% per annum in GBP, it lends to income-generating UK real estate. Managed by experts with deep market knowledge, Westbrooke Yield Plus provides diversification, capital…
The Sunday Show - Renaldo Gouws: “Bleeding” ANC on the brink and Afrikaners under siege…
In the latest Sunday Show, Chris Steyn hosts Renaldo Gouws, former Parliamentarian, podcaster and industrial psychologist. He speaks about the litany of woes besetting the once mighty African National Congress (ANC) that is now “bleeding” support: the breaking of ranks by Senzo Mchunu, the Police Minister on special leave, and…
Nicholas Reddick: “Iran used MTN to get money to fund terrorists that killed my clients…”
With MTN facing mounting legal challenges because of its links to Iran, BizNews interviews US Attorney Nicholas Reddick whose firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher and partner firm Sparacino have filed five lawsuits on behalf of over 500 American veterans and family members who lost their loved ones in wars in…
Cape vultures killed for muti find young protectors in Limpopo – Keri Wolter (Vulpro CEO)
Many African cultures use body parts, claws, teeth and hides in rituals. Vultures are often targeted because their keen eyesight is believed to grant clairvoyance. In Limpopo’s Blouberg Nature Reserve, VulPro is raising awareness of vultures’ vital role; community involvement and youth engagement have reduced muti‑related killings. CEO Keri Wolter…