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Geordin Hill-Lewis: ANC succession battle poses “profound risk” to South Africa’s GNU
Newly-elected DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has warned that the ANC’s looming leadership battle could destabilise both South Africa and the Government of National Unity. In an interview with Bloomberg’s Joumanna Bercetche, he argues that bitter factional infighting inside the ruling party poses a major threat to reform, while also outlining…
Khulu Radebe - There is a “New Animal” in Sasolburg
A new political party has entered the electoral landscape. In this interview with Chris Steyn, co-founder Khulu Radebe describes how The Service Movement for Metsimaholo (SMM) emerged from years of grassroots civic work carried out under the banner of the Metsimaholo Stakeholders Forum (MSF), a non-profit organisation founded in 201&,…
BN Daybreak - Tue 14 Apr 2026: New DA Leader outlines vision; SA energy gap; Knysna on the brink; Hungary election
In today's BizNews Daybreak: The US and Iran are seeking a fresh round of face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad to secure a long-term ceasefire before current agreements expire. In tech, Amazon is in advanced talks to acquire Globalstar, potentially accelerating its satellite network competition with SpaceX. Internationally, Peter Magyar’s landslide victory…
DA Congress breakdown: Geordin Hill-Lewis to lead, Solly Msimanga elected to reshaped federal team
At its 2026 Federal Congress at Gallagher Estate, the DA elected Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new federal leader, marking the party’s first major congress since entering the Government of National Unity. The weekend also brought a wider leadership reshuffle, with Solly Msimanga among those elected to senior…
Robert Winn & Eric de Jager :Knysna on the brink - after 19 Municipal Manager changes…
Knysna Municipality has had 19 changes of Municipal Manager in four years. It has 111 critical positions unfilled. In this interview with Chris Steyn, The Accountability Group’s (TAG’s) Robert Winn and Eric de Jager share the alarming details revealed by a review of Knysna Municipality's January 2026 Section 71 report…
Boardroom Talk: Fresh West Coast oil strike a reminder of SA's worst own goal
In this Boardroom Talk podcast, BizNews editor Alec Hogg details how South Africa is sitting on extraordinary oil and gas potential just as the world searches for safer energy sources beyond the volatile Middle East. Using fresh discoveries in the Republic of Congo and Namibia as examples, he makes the…
BN Daybreak - Mon 13 Apr 2026: US Naval blockade; Heystek on SA property; and SAPS promotion crisis
In this episode, we examine the global fallout of a US naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil prices and growth. Locally, Magnus Heystek discusses the "invisible" collapse of South African middle-class wealth through property devaluation. We also explore the disconnect in municipal rates, the…
The NdB Sunday Show: Chris Nicholson -The Asssination Agenda: Hani, Lubowski, Palme, Hammarskjöld, Lumumba
In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn hosts retired High Court Judge Chris Nicholson to talk about his book “Who Really Killed Chris Hani?” This past Friday 10 April was the anniversary of his assasination in 1993. Nicholson challenges the bizarre narrative that a Right Pole Janusz…
SA’s Hartebeesthoek plays key role in NASA Artemis II lunar flyby & prepares for new space race
South Africa’s Hartebeesthoek ground station has once again proven its strategic value in deep space exploration, delivering critical tracking support for NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. SANSA Space Operations Executive Director Raoul Hodges told BizNews in an interview, how the station’s…
BNC#8; John Endres Q&A - Jobs, politics and the investment freeze no one wants to admit
South Africa’s future hinges on one simple truth: jobs come from growth, and growth comes from political choices. This sharp discussion unpacks how policy, ideology, and global alignment are choking investment and costing livelihoods. Inside the ANC, paralysis, fear, and patronage block reform - despite clear evidence of what works…
Roy Tilley: The municipal "Rates Randage Monster" strangling South Africa's property owners
Durban businessman Roy Tilley says a deeply flawed municipal rates formula is pushing property owners and small businesses toward a financial breaking point. In this interview, the Queensmead industrial property owner explains why he believes ever-rising rates are becoming impossible to absorb, hurting tenants, jobs and investment, and argues that…
BNC#8: Magnus Heystek Q&A - The brutal truth about South Africa’s financial future
A sharp, no-holds-barred conversation on South Africa’s financial reality - rising offshore limits, shrinking property values, and the struggle for economic revival. From Johannesburg’s decline to gold’s surge, and investor psychology to policy failures, this discussion cuts through the noise. It’s a candid look at risk, resilience, and the tough…
BN Daybreak - Fri 10 Apr 2026: US-Iran peace talks, Ginsberg and Wyatt on US-SA relations/trade, and a thawing Rand
Today’s BizNews Daybreak unpacks a fragile US-Iran ceasefire ahead of pivotal peace talks in Pakistan, with Donald Trump warning Tehran against disrupting Strait of Hormuz shipping. Regional tensions persist as Israeli strikes hit Lebanon, while Anthropic’s “Mythos” model raises fresh cyber risk concerns. At home, the Rand rallied after talks…
Boardroom Talk: What to make of yesterday's massive market surge
In this Members Only episode of Boardroom Talk, Alec Hogg unpacks one of the most dramatic 24-hour market reversals in years. After weeks of geopolitical tension driven by the Iran conflict and soaring oil prices, a surprise ceasefire triggered a powerful global rebound — with the JSE leading emerging markets…
(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt: Iran clings to its enriched uranium as US regroups to hit harder…
After weeks of war and a fragile ceasefire, Iran's atomic energy chief, Mohammad Eslami, says his country will not curtail its enriched uranium programme. In this interview with Chris Steyn, US intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt warns: “They don't want to give it up. Well, this won't end unless…
BNC#8: Anthony Ginsberg Q&A - Inside the $1 trillion deal, US tensions and urgent call to act
Sitting down with Alec Hogg, Anthony Ginsberg discusses South Africa’s economic future, global positioning, and urgent need for pragmatic leadership. From strained US relations and missed trade opportunities to AI disruption and investment potential, the discussion highlights both risk and opportunity. With billions in foreign capital waiting, the message is…
BNC#8: Iraj Abedian Q&A - Global power games, SA silence and a chilling warning the world can’t ignore
A gripping, no-holds-barred discussion unpacking global power plays, Iran’s ideological conflict, and the ripple effects on South Africa’s fragile political landscape. From Trump-era strategy to ANC silence, it exposes how influence, religion, and realpolitik collide with devastating human consequences. With firsthand insight into communication blackouts and life under bombardment, the…
BN Daybreak - Thu 9 Apr 2026: Fragile Iran ceasefire, Hormuz uncertainty, and SA’s opaque billions
In today's BizNews Daybreak: A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran faces immediate strain as conflicting reports emerge regarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the exclusion of Hezbollah from the deal. Meanwhile, President Trump has voiced sharp criticism of NATO’s performance during the conflict. Locally, concerns…
Garth Brook: “Crocodile-eating” attorney needed to fight the Public Protector
In this interview with Chris Steyn, Garth Brook, the founder of River Rangers in Clarens, details his five-year battle with the Public Protector to ensure outstanding salaries are paid for a community-based programme that - at its height - employed over 180 people in one of the country’s most poverty-stricken…
BNC#8: Donald Mackay Q&A - The shocking truth about South Africa’s missing billions
Donald MacKay pulls back the curtain on 40 "slush funds" draining billions from South African taxpayers without oversight. From the opaque Black Industrialists Fund to the staggering R43 billion automotive subsidy, MacKay reveals why a Mercedes-Benz costs R300,000 more at home than in Manhattan. Discover how decentralisation, the BRICS alliance,…