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It takes a village: Bonnievale comes together to create 'zero-dropout school'
The official dropout rate at South African schools is between 37 and 42%. This is according to figures released in October this year by the Department of Basic Education. In many communities, this rate is much higher. Dropout rates used to be very high in Bonnievale, a small Boland community…
CR cancels the festive season for Nelson Mandela Bay
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced stricter lockdown measures for the Eastern Cape metropolitan area of Nelson Mandela Bay. Curfews and restrictions on alcohol consumption and sales are back, but initiations will be allowed in the province. The decision is a warning shot to residents in other provinces to stick to…
Inside Covid-19: Meet two remarkable women in the spotlight for putting people first
In this episode of Inside Covid-19, we look at two SA success stories as the world fights the biggest global health crisis in living memory. BizNews journalist Linda van Tilburg looks at an entrepreneurial Cape company that has developed a rapid Covid-19 test from a cousin of the tobacco plant…
Flash Briefing: Hefty price on SAA,SA vaccine plan lacking, banking sector gloom and Land bank failing
SAA price tag scares investors. SA lags behind in vaccine plans. Banking sector gloom. Land and agriculture bank falters, waits for bailout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What's next for Tongaat Hulett: CEO, analysts discuss game plan (flashback: October). Listen!
The Monday Noontime webinar is the only weekly webinar hosted by BizNews founder Alec Hogg, with SA's favourite market commentator David Shapiro as the regular guest. In this episode, they are joined by Gavin Hudson, CEO of Tongaat Hulett, KZN's venerable sugar and property group which had some really good…
Flash Briefing: Tongaat profits jump; Access bank on African acquisition trail; Car makers target Africa for growth
* Tongaat Hulett says it expects operating profits to jump by about 70% as a result of a turnaround at its local operations. * Multinationals are eyeing opportunities for growth in Africa. Access Bank Plc is in talks about a potential acquisition of assets belonging to Bob Diamond’s Atlas Mara…
The future of 12J investments: Bright Light Solar's Kevin Shames
In the latest episode of Inside Investing, Bright Light Solar CEO Kevin Shames spoke to BizNews founder Alec Hogg about an exciting development - an investment opportunity exclusive to the BizNews community. They discuss the future of 12J investments. Shames says that he expected Minister Mboweni to discuss the future…
Julius Malema, EFF leader, urges supporters to attack police in own homes. Gone too far? Experts discuss what's next
In this in-depth report, BizNews journalist Linda van Tilburg explores why Economic Freedom Fighter leader Julius Malema - head of a party represented in Parliament - hasn't been arrested for inciting violence against police officers and their families. While Malema is known for stirring the pot of racial tension, he…
Lisbon Golden Visa property programme: Separating fact from fiction - SA property developer
Lisbon's property market has been fuelled by strong demand from Chinese investors in particular - as well as South Africans - looking for returns from real estate plus the opportunity to gain access to a European passport through a special visa. In this interview with BizNews editor Jackie Cameron, Malcolm…
Flash Briefing: Cape Town lockdown fears; Gordhan has hard time at Zondo; SA retailers resilient; Tesla to rock S&P 500
Cape Town is considering a mini lockdown. Pravin Gordhan has been scathing about Tom Moyane's history at Sars. Vukile property fund says unlisted retailers have been resilient during the pandemic. Tesla is set to rock the S&P 500 when it enters the index. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
How ‘one act of kindness’ changed many SA lives for the better - Professor John Volmink
Stellenbosch University will soon give honorary doctorates to six outstanding individuals. One of them is Professor John Volmink, a transformation educationist, who has been asked by every post-apartheid education minister to play a role in transforming the country’s education curriculum. Originally from Athlone, Cape Town, Professor Volmink lived overseas for…
Naspers discussion with CFO Basil Sgourdos
The Noontime webinar is the only weekly webinar hosted by BizNews founder Alec Hogg, with SA's favourite market commentator David Shapiro from Sasfin, as the regular guest. This week our CFO in focus was Basil Sgourdos of Naspers. The money manager supporting David and Alec with the questions was Adrian…
BizBriefing: Eskom summoned to court, Beitbridge Investment and Zimbabwe holds onto its dollar
Eskom summoned to court for hiding emissions, Beitbridge border gets an investment boost and Zimbabwe says it will rebuild on the Zimbabwean dollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top energy expert Chris Yelland lifts lid on Eskom pollution crime charges
Energy expert Chris Yelland has been investigating staggeringly high pollution levels at power stations in SA, with his work leading to a criminal court case in connection with shenanigans at Mpumalanga’s Kendal plant. He shares the details of why Eskom employees must be held accountable for poisonous emissions linked to…
Investment insights - at home and offshore
Dawn Ridler of Kerenga Wealth Ecology and Wynand Gouws, wealth manager at Gradidge Mahura Investments, answered your questions about global assets as well as your domestic savings, with a special focus on how to pay less tax when you retire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BizBriefing: Tito gets set to fight public servants on pay; SA's new booze police; reviving clothing sector
* South Africa can’t implement a pay deal with public servants because it would precipitate a fiscal crisis, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said. * Mboweni said Zambia’s financial woes provided a cautionary tale and South Africa can ill afford to go down the same path as Zambia - which this…
BizNews week in review: Zondo commission update; travel on taxpayers' dime, Sygnia on ASISA; no confidence vote
The business week in review: Taxpayers foot massive travel bill, Sygnia speaks on ASISA lobbyists,vote of no confidence in Cyril Ramaphosa approved and the Zondo Commission hears shocking testimony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making hay while the Rand shines - OrbVest's latest US investment opportunity
An unexpected weak dollar presents a unique opportunity for South-Africans looking to move funds offshore. As most of us have been unable to travel abroad, we have not touched our R1m discretionary allowance that amounts to $64,850.84 (R15.42 per $1 at today's exchange rate) to invest offshore. By putting that…
Trucks, petrol bombs and the inability to respond
‘The trucking business appears to be under co-ordinated attacks with more than 20 trucks petrol bombed in the past week alone. Two truckers were reported killed earlier this week. We ask ‘Why is the trucking business under attack and why are the authorities incapable of responding to this ‘economic sabotage’?…
Inside Covid-19: vaccine roll-out in SA, beyond - experts, pharmacy bosses
With billions of dollars a day disappearing as much of the northern hemisphere is shutdown to contain the spread of Covid-19, it is critical for vaccines to be rolled out as soon as possible. In this episode of Inside Covid-19, we focus on vaccine roll out in Africa and elsewhere…