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National Dialogue: SA’s last chance to avoid Armageddon
Following the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa that a National Dialogue will be held next year to determine the path the nation will take, BizNews spoke to former Statistician-General Dr. Pali Lehohla. He says: “So the solutions are in leadership. It must be a two-month discussion, ensuring what leadership it…
Transforming the Eastern Cape into the next Kruger Park with ‘Big Seven’ - Paul Gardiner
The Eastern Cape in South Africa was once home to lions, black rhinos, and elephants. Early British settler records describe frequent encounters with these animals, but much of the land was later converted into farmland. Adrian Gardiner sought to reverse this trend, spearheading efforts to rewild the region by founding…
The Kiffness: Trump, Sooliman & Malema - The back stories
In a year of historic elections across the world, one of the most unforgettable moments in a debate was Donald Trump saying “they're eating the dogs, they're eating the cats”. But it took a South African musician David Scott, AKA The Kiffness, to turn that into a viral hit viewed…
De Beer: Malema, Zuma, Godongwana, Ramokgopa, Mchunu, Schreiber - and the ANC’s “Green Communists”
On the last Sunday Show of 2024, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), issues a stern warning to Julius Malema, the re-elected President of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), over his latest “derogatory, violent and revolutionary speech”: “Ons sal jou moer. We will not allow you…
Gayton McKenzie: From a prisoner in chains to a popular politician to a possible president…
At the end of a dramatic election year, Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie gives BizNews an insider’s view of the Government of National Unity (GNU) and its future - and reminds viewers of what an alternative government with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and MKP would be like…
BizNews Briefing - DiData ‘Protagonists’ tried another dodgy deal; Bitcoin reserve for SA; De Lille on caught at ORT
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, the last one of 2024, host Alec Hogg shares highlights of tonight’s two Premieres - Another dodgy deal attempted by the DiData executives lambasted in the recent judgement on a big BEE transaction that wasn’t; Stafford Masie (and Rob Hersov) are engaging with…
'Bitcoin maximalist' Stafford Masie: Donald Trump, "digital gold", and strategic Bitcoin reserves
Stafford Masie, a technologist and Bitcoin advocate, explores the global shift towards digital currencies and what it means for South Africa’s economic future. Is Bitcoin the key to national prosperity or a missed opportunity?
DiData protagonists in second dodgy deal attempt at time of Campus ‘BEE transaction’
At the same time former Didata chairman Jeremy Ord and fellow ‘protagonists’ were trying to push through a BEE transaction that wasn’t - according to Judge Denise Fisher - the same actors were conducting ‘lawfare’ against the owners of the RandView Datacentre. In this explosive interview, small businessmen Gerry Comninos…
Minister de Lille slams O.R. Tambo “absolute chaos”; clears visa path for Indian tourism and business
Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille described the “absolute chaos” at O.R. Tambo International Airport, where flights were delayed due to aircraft refuelling problems during South Africa’s peak tourism season, as both very disappointing and worrying. In an interview with BizNews, De Lille criticised the Airports Company of South Africa for failing…
BizNews Briefing - Bitcoin’s Promise, Israel ends Syria’s military capacity, Trump to run economy on X
In today’s BizNews Briefing: Bitcoin’s transformative potential takes center stage, Israel decisively eliminates Syria’s military capabilities, and Donald Trump signals his intent to steer U.S. economy on X.
Saffer Murray Roos is driving the cattle market from the 90s into the digital age
While stock exchanges and marketplaces have embraced digital transformation, it’s hard to believe that some sectors have yet to follow suit. One such sector is the cattle market, which has remained largely unchanged since the 1990s. It still features familiar personalities—agents and brokers—alongside the bustling atmosphere of on-the-ground livestock auctions,…
Liquidate municipalities to pay ESKOM & water boards - Paul Nel
Financial Compliance expert Paul Nel of Prisma says the solution to collecting the R92 billion owed to ESKOM by municipalities and the billions owed to Water boards is to liquidate dysfunctional municipalities in terms of the Municipal Finance Management Act after all the intervention processes of provincial and National Treasury…
BizNews Briefing - Gary Player on Trump, Google’s Quantum Leap, and Nvidia in China’s Crosshairs
In today's episode of the BizNews Briefing, Golf legend Gary Player shares insights on his friend, US President-elect Donald Trump. We explore Google’s groundbreaking quantum chip, China’s investigation into Nvidia for anti-competitive practices, and the latest developments in Syria’s uprising. Stay informed with the stories shaping our world.
Gary Player: His friendship with Trump; ending 'wokeness'; and a vision South Africa's future
Gary Player, the legendary South African golfer, has long been an ambassador not only for golf but also for the social and economic potential of his home country. At nearly 90, Player continues to inspire with his resilience, global perspective, and unwavering commitment to fostering positive change. In a wide-ranging…
Wood, Iron and Steel: The untold stories of 60 Western Cape shipwrecks
Wood, Iron and Steel is the title of a first-of-its-kind book in South Africa on 60 - known and unknown - shipwrecks that reflect the maritime history of the Western Cape. In this interview with BizNews, authors Bruce Henderson and Kelly Graham of Wreckless Marine, share their three-year-dive to map…
Cape Independence: Phil Craig’s fight to redefine South Africa’s political landscape
Despite a tough start, Phil Craig and the Referendum Party are determined to reshape South Africa’s political landscape, advocating for greater autonomy for the Western Cape in the face of national challenges.
BizNews Briefing - Syria, Iran impact on SA; De Beer on Zille; Cape Independence
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg and his guests provide context on how the ANC’s alliance with the Iranian regime is backfiring big time after the Teheran-supported Syrian dictator flees to Moscow. Plus, Neil de Beer shares his forthright opinion on his erstwhile MPC partner Helen…
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…