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Wandile Sihlobo: SA Govt. is hoarding 2,5 million hectares of land acquired under land redistribution
The South African government - under land redistribution - has acquired about 2.5 million hectares of land that has not yet been transferred. That is the figure given by Wandile Sihlobo, the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, in this interview with BizNews. “That is in…
BEE hypocrisy: SRF poll shows 70% believe SA race-based laws enacted to enrich politically connected
South Africa’s Social Research Foundation (SRF) reveals a striking disconnect between government policy and public opinion. Despite the ANC doubling down on BEE and affirmative action, SRF’s latest survey shows the majority of South Africans - across all racial groups - believe these policies benefit the politically connected, not the…
Rob Hersov’s ‘swansong’ - His US podcast roadshow; Liam joining PA; Abedian’s world-class assessment
South Africa’s famous Capitalist Activist Rob Hersov is determined to go out with a bang. In his fortnightly chat with BizNews editor Alec Hogg before announcing his retirement from the public spotlight, Hersov sheds light on the reasons for last month’s roadshow on the US mega-podcast circuit; and throws bouquets…
BN Briefing - Goldstein: Iran wants to exterminate all Jews; Abedian: Expect a fight to the bitter end
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein defends Israel’s pre-emptive strike on Iran amid alarming nuclear threats. Iranian-born economist Dr Iraj Abedian warns of a long, bitter conflict ahead. Donald Trump demands Tehran’s evacuation as global leaders gather at the G7. Back home, the Patriotic Alliance poaches a young…
Alec Hogg Unfiltered: Media Mavericks, SA Politics & The Truth About BizNews
In this rare role reversal hosted by Morning Shot, BizNews founder Alec Hogg opens up about the wild beginnings of Moneyweb and BizNews, the evolution of digital journalism, and his take on South Africa’s future. Original content by Morning Shot, republished with permission.
Dr Iraj Abedian: Israel v Iran’s Regime - A half century in the making, this is a fight to the death
Iranian-born and bred polymath Dr Iraj Abedian shares unique insights into the existential battle in the Middle East - and South Africa’s place in it. The entrepreneur, academic and leading economist spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
The Sunday Show: SA - the new Colombia; the National Dialogue “poodle”; the Jacobs defection; Mbalula’s Motsepe insult;
In his latest Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), describes how SA is becoming another Colombia with the assasination of underworld kingpin André Naude. As for the R700-m National Dialogue, he lambasts President Cyril Ramaphosa for appointing “a pre-tactical team for…
How D-Lab is equipping SA youth with ‘shining eyes’ to thrive in the job market
South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis leaves many young people struggling to secure jobs due to limited experience. D-Lab is tackling this challenge by immersing unemployed youth in a virtual business simulator, equipping them with essential digital and workplace skills. In an interview with Biznews, D-Lab co-founders Alison Jacobson and Ayanda…
Jabulani Khumalo: Court battle to oust the “crazy thugs” from MKP
Jabulani Khumalo, the real founder of MKP, headed by former President Jacob Zuma, is forging ahead with his legal battle to reclaim the party for its original leaders who had made huge sacrifices to get MKP off the ground and voted for by millions. In his latest interview with BizNews,…
Ann Bernstein on the R100bn Transformation Fund - it’s wrong, wrong, wrong.
South Africa’s proposed R100 billion Transformation Fund aims to boost black-owned businesses, but experts warn it’s built on vague assumptions and misplaced trust in state efficiency. Ann Bernstein of the CDE advocates for evidence-based policymaking and greater private sector involvement to achieve real, sustainable economic transformation and inclusive growth.
Wayne Sussman - By-Election Trends: PA stronger than in 2024; KZN data “all over the place” - and the DA’s urban support
In a year of by-election results since the national election, the Patriotic Alliance (PA) is showing strong growth. In this interview with BizNews, their performance is highlighted by Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman who says “they are setting themselves up without a shadow of a doubt as the one party which…
BN Briefing: Musk regrets offending Trump, is State Capture back in SA? BEE theft in billions
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Elon Musk walks back anti-Trump posts as the fallout threatens SpaceX and Tesla. In South Africa, both Houses of Parliament pass the 2025 fiscal framework with DA support, while NPA head Shamila Batohi warns of internal sabotage - and earns a presidential summons. Plus, the Free…
Cost of BEE quantified - 4m lost jobs; trillions in GDP. Will Ramaphosa now remove his blinkers?
A groundbreaking new report by the Free Market Foundation and Solidarity Research Institute delivers a devastating audit of Cyril Ramaphosa’s pet policy. Quantifying the true cost of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment for the first time, researchers reveal how it hollowed out South Africa’s economy, blocked investment, entrenched unemployment - and…
BN Briefing: Taming BEE in lion's den; Starlink; BHI 2.0; Zimbabwe 2007; US, China agree...
In today's BizNews Briefing, the United States and China commit to advancing their Geneva consensus, while back home, the BEE discussion reignites with Sakeliga’s resurfaced 2022 address. Farm safety takes centre stage as DA leader John Steenhuisen vows stronger protection for South Africa’s farmers, and the Starlink saga continues as…
BN Briefing: Trump's uneasy China; Zille to turn Jozi heads; farm attacks plan; clueless Siri
In today's BizNews Briefing, Donald Trump dishes on US-China trade talks as global markets hang in the balance. Helen Zille teases a bold Joburg mayoral run, with IRR’s John Endres unpacking the city’s make-or-break stakes. The DA unveils a hard-hitting 10-point plan to combat farm attacks. UIM’s Neil de Beer…
Ian Cameron: 10-Point plan to fight farm attacks
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has drawn up a 10-point plan to deal with farm attacks. In this interview with BizNews, Ian Cameron, the DA spokesperson on Police, says the plan will be submitted to the Minister of Police “and there's a lot of engagement ahead of us regarding rural safety”…
Heavy handed regulators ground small airplanes, helicopters, put 300 000 jobs at risk
A sudden policy shift by South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority threatens to ground over 1,400 light aircraft, cripple aviation training and tourism, and unravel an entire industry ecosystem. Experts warn that a rigid, unconsulted engine overhaul rule could devastate local aviation, all under the guise of safety - despite a…
Helen Zille: How a Mayor Zille will rescue Jo’burg
The possibility of Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal Council Chairperson Helen Zille as the next Mayor of Johannesburg has the country talking. In this interview with BizNews, Zille says although she has not yet made up her mind, she is “tending in the direction of doing so”. If she were to…
BN Briefing: Trump on Elon, Gayton on scrapping BEE & Minister of Higher Education’s secret panel
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen covers Donald Trump’s latest comments on his feud with Elon Musk, while experts weigh in on what the clash means for Tesla’s future. Back home, Gayton McKenzie calls for scrapping BEE at the Black Business Council Summit - amid growing criticism for his no-shows…
The Sunday Show - Neil de Beer: “Economic genocide” - by the “twats” in Government
In his latest Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), likens the “unraveling” of South Africa’s economy to “economic genocide”. He says the country’S BEE and related laws do not constitute a “package of investment”, but a “hand grenade….that will explode economically”…