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Jonathan Oppenheimer - SME loans, where the billions went and his forever home, SA
When the country experienced its unprecedented lockdown in March this year, the Oppenheimer and the Rupert families were among first of the country’s wealthy to pledge a whopping R1 billion each to contribute to mitigate the financial woes that would inevitably follow. The Motsepe and Bekker families and another Oppenheimer, Mary,…
Flash Briefing: Strike; Cosatu & business urge govt to fix economy; lockdown protest; interest rate forecast
In today's news headlines: * South Africa’s biggest trade union group, COSATU, urged members to stay away from work on Wednesday to protest about job losses, wage curbs and corruption cases; * Sentiment in South Africa’s services sector bounced back from an all-time low in the third quarter but remains…
A path to American citizenship through investment
The US EB-5 visa provides a government-approved and straightforward route for foreign investors and their families to obtain a US Green Card. The fundamental purpose of the EB-5 visa is to stimulate the US economy through job creation and capital investment. In return, foreign immigrant investors are granted all the…
Great Barrington Declaration: Lobbying against lockdown – Wierzycka, Hudson join SA Nobel winner Levitt, others
Co-authored by three medical experts, the Great Barrington Declaration has proposed an alternative to the lockdowns that multiple governments are imposing on their citizens and economies. The declaration believes that those who are at low risk of dying from Covid-19 should be allowed to live their lives and enjoy freedoms…
Flash Briefing: Eskom scandals: Zondo, Koeberg; Sun International property; FX; Trump
In today's news headlines: * More explosive evidence of the role of former president Jacob Zuma and his friend, Dudu Myeni, in Eskom affairs has emerged unfolding at the Zondo inquiry into state capture; * In another report on Eskom, energy expert Chris Yelland, managing director, EE Business Intelligence, has lifted…
The Alec Hogg Show: Supreme Wealth Creator Kevin Hedderwick - on GBK, Brian Joffe and, of course, Famous Brands. Ep 8
Kevin Hedderwick, Supreme Wealth Creator, is our guest in episode eight of The Alec Hogg Show. Hedderwick has had a spectacular career and in this podcast, he openly discusses what happened with the acquisition of Gourmet Burger Kitchen in the UK, his business relationship with Brian Joffe, how he started…
Cosatu's badly-timed strike against corruption; MultiChoice share price rockets; fuel price
In today’s news headlines: - Cosatu is planning a one-day national strike on Wednesday to protest against Covid-19 corruption; - Canal+ buys significant stake in MultiChoice; and - Petrol prices to go down on Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LISTEN! Feeding starving SAs where even hungry street dogs have disappeared
Generosity of spirit has been displayed by many South Africans with news surfacing of hungry communities in the country being plunged into deeper poverty as Covid-19 has taken its toll on the economy. People have pitched in to raise money for food and do-gooders have swooped in to distribute bags…
Flash Briefing: Business sentiment; travel restrictions; Sasol; new Bidvest boss; JSE movers
In today's news headlines: * The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index is on an upward trend, with purchasing managers cautiously optimistic about the future; * Details on the new travel restrictions, with tourists from countries that are ‘high risk’ not be allowed to enter South Africa; * Sasol announced on Friday…
Social media for social change: The Facebook post that fed an SA community
BizNews has documented the efforts of South Africans who have responded to food needs in the country. One of the projects was driven by Kate Crossland, a British woman, who lived in South African for a number of years. It was a Facebook post about broken promises of the government…
Inside Covid-19: Living through a pandemic - in SA, and in China. SAs speak - Ep 92
The biggest pandemic in a century reached a milestone this week: a million deaths around the world. In this episode of Inside Covid-19, we speak to South Africans who were in China when the virus emerged - and also lost a family member to Covid-19 in South Africa after he…
Inside Investing: Charles Savage of EasyEquities; Kevin Hedderwick on Famous Brands; Kisby Fund and more
In episode three of Inside Investing, we consider the investment case for two stocks South Africans love. The world's biggest gold miner, Barrick, and inimitable Berkshire Hathaway of Omaha. There's also thoughts from Famous Brands' former chief executive Kevin Hedderwick, on whether it's time to jump back into this fallen…
Absa PMI Index up in September; Christo Wiese retires as Shoprite chair; rand shines
In today’s news headlines: - SA's Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) recovers even more in September from August; - Wendy Lucas-Bull to replace Christo Wiese as Shoprite's chairperson; and - The rand was at its best level in a week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inside Covid-19: Govt plans for SA tourism; new Discovery Vitality benefits unveiled - Ep 91
In this episode, we look at the big changes for the tourism sector as lockdown eases. Deputy Minister of Tourism Fish Mahlalela speaks to BizNews about government plans to get business and leisure travel moving. Also coming up, Discovery Vitality Wellness head Dr Mosima Mabunda unveils new benefits for Discovery…
Over 50 countries banned from SA; PPC delays results again; Capitec's 78% profit slump
In today’s news headlines: - PPC delays release of its full-year earnings for a third time; - Capitec reports a 78% slump in headline profit for the year; and - Naledi Pandor announces countries from which ordinary tourists are banned until further notice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
SA loses 2.2m jobs in Q2; Remgro earnings down 68%; fuel price decrease; SAA
In today’s news headlines: - SA lost 2.2 million jobs in its second quarter; - Remgro headline earnings down 68% for the year to end-June; - NAAMSA asks government to reduce taxes on new car purchases; - State given another week to find funding for SAA; and - Petrol prices…
Inside Covid-19: More than 1m dead; saving children; Adrian Gore on innovation amid gloom - Ep 90
It’s been six months since SA went into lockdown to stem the spread of Covid-19. In this episode, we reflect on the development of the disease that has turned our lives upside down and put the South African economy into ICU, looking back at the first deaths in the country…
How the Rwandan genocide inspired one doctor to stand up for SA's children
Dr André Hattingh was born and raised in Koster, a small town in the North West province. He ended up training as a neurosurgeon in America before living in Europe for a number of years. But an earlier experience as a young surgeon in Rwanda during the genocide prompted him to…
Chinese yuan set for best quarter; US stocks rally; mall traffic soars; unemployment
In today’s news headlines: - Chinese yuan set for strongest quarter against dollar since 2008; - Traders expect large swings in US stocks; - Economists expect job losses to reach one million; and - Foot traffic in malls reaches 80% of 2019 levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
The Alec Hogg Show: Meet super-charged Allen Ambor, founder of 600-store Spur, yoga teacher, mentor. Ep 7
Our guest in episode seven of the half hour Alec Hogg show is Allen Ambor, creator of the 600-store Spur restaurant group which he started in 1967 with an instantly successful steakhouse around the corner from Cape Town’s iconic Newlands rugby stadium. Eccentric, focused and opinionated, yoga teacher Allen is…