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BizNews Daybreak Wed 7 Jan - Trump’s Oil Plan, China’s Silence, and a Trade Surplus Surprise
Join Alec Hogg for BizNews Daybreak, your early morning briefing on investment markets and the world’s biggest stories. We unpack President Trump’s controversial proposal to manage Venezuelan crude to fund reconstruction, and hear analysis from The Economist around China's surprising silence on Maduro's removal - something which will doubtless be…
(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt - Ramaphosa continues to taunt Trump - despite Maduro raid
In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, US Intelligence Analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt gives the assurance that the US is not likely to invade South Africa. However, he has some words of warning for President Cyril Ramaphosa - who doubled down today on his condemnation of the US invasion…
The Editor's Desk - Tue 6 Jan 2026: Is South Africa on the "wrong side of history"? Davos, Iran, and ancient secrets
From the powder keg in Iran to Donald Trump’s grand return to Davos, Alec Hogg breaks down why South Africa’s recent military and political alliances could leave us increasingly isolated on the global stage. Plus, a fascinating look at a 9,500-year-old archaeological discovery in Malawi that rewrites the history of…
BizNews Daybreak Tues 6 Jan 2026: Latest on Venezuela Crisis; panicking autocrats; oil stocks, Rand stronger
In today’s episode: The Venezuela Crisis: The latest from Bloomberg, historian Niall Ferguson argues Trump’s intervention was telegraphed months ago, while the FT provides critical context on the situation. Global Markets: Bitcoin hits $93,800, Gold holds near $4,500, and US oil stocks react strongly. Local Movers: The Rand strengthens to…
The Editor's Desk - Mon 5 Jan 2026: Trump’s Venezuela gamble and 10 trends for 2026
We kick off the new year analyzing the US military’s shock move in Caracas, Ruchir Sharma’s warning on the AI bubble, and what these global shifts mean for your portfolio.
Jonathan Deal - Safe Citizen sends Cyril a new crime-fighting plan…
The civic organisation Safe Citizen is today submitting a paper to the South African government around the serious issue of violent crime in South Africa. It is being delivered to President Cyril Ramaphosa, Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia, and Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police. It…
BizNews Daybreak, Mon 5 Jan 2026 - Trump shares next move; Details on Maduro capture; Orion jumps; Mag7 in 2026
Seize the day with the freshest news you can use to help you conquer another active business day - from the team at BizNews and our global partners. This episode features insights into the game-changing weekend capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces with details of the operation and US…
Boardroom Talk: When the strong do what they can — What the fall of Maduro means for South Africa
Donald Trump’s dramatic intervention in Venezuela has done more than remove a dictator; it has shattered the "multipolar" illusion that Pretoria has relied on for decades. While the world recalibrates to this ruthless display of American power, South Africa’s government has responded with predictable outrage, defending a failed regime rather…
Best of 2025: BNC#7 (part 2) - de Beer, McKenzie, Pappas and more...
Part 2 brings the BizNews tribe more of BNC#7’s most compelling voices — from Chris Pappas’s sharp governance lessons and Gayton McKenzie’s bold convictions to a memorable address from the late Neil de Beer.
Best of 2025: BNC#7 (part 1) - Zille, Hersov, Mashele and more...
Relive the standout moments of BNC#7 with powerful insights from Helen Zille, hard-hitting commentary from Rob Hersov, and Prince Mashele’s unfiltered analysis of South Africa’s political crossroads.
Best of 2025: Rob Hersov unfiltered (part 2)
Relive the best moments from interviews with entrepreneur and capitalist activist Rob Hersov in 2025.
Best of 2025: Rob Hersov unfiltered (part 1)
Relive the best moments from interviews with entrepreneur and capitalist activist Rob Hersov in 2025.
Best of 2025: Miningweb Weekly with Peter Major
Relive the highlights from Miningweb Weekly with mining guru Peter Major, including insightful discussions on South Africa’s mining decline, exploration challenges, and the critical role of capital allocation.
Best of 2025: The Director's Cut (part 2) - de Jager; Chancey; Koen and more...
Relive the best 2025 moments from the BizNewsTV Director's Cut interviews, including highlights from SAAI chair Dr Theo de Jager, American political analyst Matt Chancey and Amazon SA boss Robert Koen.
Best of 2025: The Director's Cut (part 1) - Roodt; Breytenbach; Heystek and more...
Relive the best 2025 moments from the BizNewsTV Director's Cut interviews, including highlights from tribe-favourite economist Dawie Roodt, Bretnhurst Wealth's Magnus Heystek, DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach, and RECM's Piet Viljoen.
Best of 2025: Papenfus, De Jager and Mulder - The 3 Amigos
Recap the best moments from VF Plus leader Corné Mulder, NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus and SAAI executive director Theo de Jager - The 3 Amigos - from 2025.
Best of 2025: Ian Cameron - crime, corruption and justice in South Africa
Recap the best moments from crime-fighter and DA MP Ian Cameron in 2025, including discussions on SAPS corruption, crime intelligence dismissals, farm attacks, police accountability, firearm laws, and an attempted hijacking experience.
Best of 2025: Dr Frans Cronje - key analysis on politics, economics and more...
Relive the best moments from political scientist and SRF chair Dr Frans Cronje in 2025, including analysis of South Africa’s political, economic challenges, ANC struggles, foreign relations, and prospects for growth and reform.
Best of 2025: Dawie Roodt - budget, economics, politics and more...
Recap the highlights of the BizNews tribe's favourite economist Dawie Roodt, in 2025, including analysis of South Africa’s budget standoff, rising debt, political risk, and the urgent need for economic reform.
The UP student who turned Excel into a world title – Pieter Pienaar
When you’re filling in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, the idea of an international competition testing those skills is probably far from your mind. Yet Excel has become an esport, with competitors from around the world solving high‑pressure challenges on a major stage in Las Vegas. This year, University of Pretoria…