BizNews Radio
Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
BN Briefing: FMD — mismanagement or malice?; SA gun laws; social media on trial; Major on AfriMat
In tonight’s BizNews Briefing, Dr Theo de Jager assesses South Africa’s foot-and-mouth response, while Bloomberg covers a US jury trial over claims social platforms were designed to addict teens. Jonathan Deal then outlines firearms bill concerns, and Peter Major closes with a Wealth Building view on AfriMat.
Director’s Cut: Theo de Jager – FMD fury as farmers accuse state of blocking life-saving vaccines
As South Africa’s dairy and beef sectors teeter on the brink, agriculture leader Theo de Jager goes head-to-head with government over foot-and-mouth disease. With vaccines allegedly delayed, prices questioned and bureaucratic control under fire, he warns: every day lost could cost farms – and food security – dearly.
Jonathan Deal - The ANC’s “agenda” to disarm vulnerable citizens…
The Firearms Control Amendment Bill is likely to be presented to Parliament next month. In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, Jonathan Deal, the Founder of Safe Citizen, warns: “…they have …created a set of well-crafted steps that make it literally impossible for the average person to actually get a…
The Editor's Desk - Wed 11 Feb 2026: Unsung heroes, corporate truths, and rejecting intolerance
After a fascinating long weekend, I’m back with the real story behind Naspers' legendary Tencent deal and a personal reminder of the honesty that defines the "real" South Africa. I also weigh in on the disturbing intolerance surfacing in our schools—and why we must fiercely protect our culture of multiculturalism.
BN Daybreak Wed 11 Feb: Today's big questions - is gold rigged, AI bubble, music doomed?
In this bumper edition of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg dives into the biggest questions shaking global markets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims Chinese speculators are manipulating gold prices—Morgan Stanley’s Amy Gower weighs in on whether the precious metal is still a safe haven. Meanwhile, the bond market is betting…
BN Briefing: FlySafair deal; Macpherson's infrastructure plan; Alphabet bond sale; Jubilee Metals
In today's BizNews Briefing, Harith’s proposed acquisition of FlySafair enters a key regulatory phase, while Dean Macpherson outlines a 2026 plan to unlock value from a R148 billion Public Works property portfolio. Bloomberg tracks Alphabet’s planned $15 billion bond raise amid AI capex pressure, and Peter Major explains why Jubilee…
DA fields Prof Theo Venter in local government power challenge
The Democratic Alliance has embarked on a Local Government Election Year strategy of fielding strong mayoral candidates in places with poor service delivery. In this interview with Chris Steyn, one of those, veteran independent political commentator Professor Theo Venter speaks about his announcement as Mayoral Candidate for JB Marks Municipality…
BN Daybreak: DA succession race, Epstein fallout, Alphabet’s 100-year bond, AI ad wars and Bitcoin volatility
In today’s BN Daybreak, we move from Prof Theo Venter’s take on John Steenhuisen’s exit and the DA leadership race, to fresh Epstein fallout in the US and UK. We then track Alphabet’s rare 100-year bond push, AI’s Super Bowl advertising dominance, and Bitcoin’s sharp swings around the $70,000 mark.
BN Briefing: ANC-Iran backlash, SA security scrutiny, pressure on Starmer, and Orion's upside
Tonight on the BizNews Briefing: Col Chris Wyatt on ANC-Iran relations, Prof Theo Venter on alleged political-policing overlap, Bloomberg’s take on Keir Starmer’s leadership strain, and Peter Major’s Wealth Building view on Orion Minerals after added recognition from BHP.
BN Daybreak: One year of Afrikaner refugees in the US; Epstein tremors; Japan election; and gold
In this episode of the BizNews Daybreak, we move from South African refugee debate in the US to UK political fallout linked to the Epstein story, then to Japan’s snap-election shake-up. We also unpack the latest gold market volatility before closing with AURA’s Justin Suttner on scaling South African emergency-response…
(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt - The NdB Sunday Show :Time for “serious external look” at SA’s “cover-ups…”
In the latest NDB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn, US Intelligence Analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt assesses testimony of police and political capture following the suicide of a prime suspect in the murder of Witness D. He gives an update on the 2000 refugees now in the US, some of…
Pizza arrived faster than help in SA: AURA has been closing that gap - Justin Suttner
South Africans looking to work or settle abroad, whether for a few years or permanently, are increasingly trapped in a bureaucratic maze created by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and National Treasury. In an interview with BizNews, immigration tax specialist William Louw of…
BN Daybreak Friday 6 Feb: Bitcoin's crisis; US market hit hard; SA's Ozempic Generals; An Epstein "Black Hole"
Bitcoin is down almost half from its peak, trading below $65k as a "crisis of faith" hits crypto. Wall Street is selling off, Amazon is tanking, and JSE miners are shedding value fast - and for the second time, Rio and Glencore are walking away from a potential merger. Alec…
BN Briefing: Metals shock, Trump-Xi thaw, SA emigration squeeze and Cathie Wood’s 2026 picks
Tonight’s BizNews Briefing unpacks the gold and silver whipsaw, with Peter Major pointing to Chinese margin rule changes as the core trigger. It then tracks signs of US-China stabilisation, examines South Africa’s tax and exchange-control headaches for emigrants, and closes with Cathie Wood’s latest read on where global investment flows…
Prof Theo Venter: Witness F, Sibiya & Mchunu - and the DA’s leadership race
More and more shocking testimony of police and political capture is being heard at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee. In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, policy and political expert Professor Theo Venter dissects the evidence of Witness F and other recent testimony. “I think…
The Editor's Desk - Thurs 5 Feb 2026: AI’s software apocalypse and the derangement of propaganda
In today’s analysis, I’ve unpacked how Anthropic’s new AI tools are dismantling the corporate software world and why the latest Epstein disclosures have the British establishment—and Peter Mandelson—under fire. I also take a look at the "derangement" in Zimbabwe, where government propaganda about bumper crops is being met with the…
BN Daybreak Thurs 5 Feb: Alphabet’s AI Splurge, Epstein, Crypto Crash,and Race to Replace Steenhuisen
Are tech giants spending too much on AI? Alphabet’s capex is set to double, rattling investors. Alec Hogg breaks down the numbers, alongside a 7% drop in crypto and a weaker Rand. The briefing also covers the political earthquake in the DA with Steenhuisen’s exit, Elon Musk’s new "Muskverse" play,…
BN Briefing: SAA-CemAir join forces; lessons from Zim; SpaceX–xAI mega-merger; Cathie Wood on AI, jobs
In this BizNews Briefing, SAA returns to the spotlight with a fresh boost: a codeshare partnership with private airline CemAir. We then hear Zimbabwean activist Tendai Mbofana’s blunt assessment of decay and elite enrichment. Bloomberg Tech unpacks Elon Musk’s plan to combine SpaceX and xAI, before Cathie Wood argues AI…
MiningWeb Weekly: Peter Major unpacks the metals shock – and where smart money goes next
A wild week in global metals markets has rattled traders and investors alike. Veteran mining analyst Peter Major explains what really triggered the gold, silver and copper swings, why panic selling creates opportunity, and which South African mining stocks still offer real value.
The Editor's Desk - Wed 4 Feb 2026: Steenhuisen bows out as the DA eyes the summit
I’m weighing in on John Steenhuisen’s surprise decision to step down as DA leader and why his "moonshot" successor might be just what the party needs. Plus, we look at the latest Epstein file dump—and the prominent South African name that’s cropped up in the pages.