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BN Daybreak Wed 4 Mar: Trump’s Iran strike rocks Rand; fallout grows from shocking armed business/farm invasion in KZN
It has been a wild 24 hours for the markets. In today’s BizNews Daybreak, host Alec Hogg breaks down the Rand's sudden plunge from R16.08 to 16.73 against the dollar and its partial recovery following Donald Trump's strike on Iran. We cover the geopolitical fallout, including Trump's pledge to escort…
BN Briefing: Middle East conflict rattles markets; SA banking and retail giants post strong growth
In tonights BizNews Briefing: The war in Iran triggers a "flight to safety" and a looming R3.25 petrol price hike. Meanwhile South Africa's corporate giants remain surprisingly steadfast. Nedbank, Shoprite, and Discovery all reported robust earnings, with Discovery Bank notably swinging into profitability ahead of schedule. Plus, the construction sector…
Col. Sarit Zehavi: China & Russia won't "sacrifice themselves for the ayatollahs"
Fears of a global war is one of the questions addressed by Col Sarit Zehavi, the founder of the Alma Centre, in this interview with Chris Steyn. "I don't see neither China nor Russia sacrificing themselves for the ayatollahs of Iran... And...I don't think that they will go against the…
Cy Jacobs - Israel-Iran war, market volatility, oil inflation risks, and SA’s investment resilience
Cy Jacobs, co - founder of 36ONE, shares insights on the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, its potential duration, and global market impacts. He explains rising oil prices, inflation risks, and how investors can protect portfolios through cautious equity selection, hedge funds, and rand-hedged assets. Jacobs also highlights South Africa’s resilient market,…
The Editor's Desk: Tue 3 March 2026 - Parliamentary overreach in my home town and Iran’s chaos strategy
In today’s Editor's Desk episode, Alec Hogg explores a heavy-handed "mob-style" raid on Newcastle’s biggest remaining employer, where parliamentarians and armed police ignored biosecurity protocols in a fruitless search for illegal workers. We also dive into an exclusive Financial Times report revealing Iran’s long-term plan to weaponise global oil markets…
Parliamentary “raid” on Newcastle employer sparks outrage over abuse of power and investor fears
Tensions flare in Newcastle as business leaders condemn an alleged politically driven “inspection” at a major employer. Parliamentarians, police, and officials reportedly stormed the premises of a prominent mineral water producer, sparking claims of intimidation and abuse of power. With thousands of jobs at stake, the incident raises urgent questions…
BN Daybreak Tues 3 Mar: US-Iran Conflict Sends Oil Soaring; Pretoria on wrong side of history; Berkshire shock reverse
In today's BizNews Daybreak: Global markets are reacting violently to the escalating US military offensive against Iran, sending shockwaves through energy and commodity sectors. Locally, a major legal victory has upended the South African government's healthcare plans. Key highlights from this episode: Markets & Commodities: Brent crude oil has spiked…
BN Briefing: What next for Iran?; Sakeliga halts NHI; how Mideast turmoil could hugely impact oil
Tonight’s BizNews Briefing opens with Dr Iraj Abedian’s view of what could come next in Iran, as he lays out three possible paths ranging from a managed transition to violent instability. We then move to a market update led by MTN’s earnings rebound, Exxaro’s major manganese deal, the JSE’s stronger…
Piet le Roux: Fight harmful State schemes with "maximum appropriate non-cooperation"...
Use "State proofing or maximum appropriate non-cooperation where the State seeks to co-opt ... any non-State actor." That is the advice from Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux following the latest milestone victory in its fight against the implementation of the NHI Act. "Where the State seeks to co-opt you into…
The Editor's Desk — South Africa, Iran and the question nobody can answer: what comes next?
In today’s Editor’s Desk, BizNews founder Alec Hogg unpacks the extraordinary escalation in Iran, what it says about Donald Trump’s strategy, and why South Africa’s closeness to Tehran deserves far more scrutiny. He also points to two sharp pieces — from Gideon Rachman and The Economist — that ask the…
Director's Cut: Dr Iraj Abedian — Pretoria on wrong side of history as Iran crisis enters decisive weeks
Iran-born economist Iraj Abedian tells BizNews the Iranian regime’s confrontation with the West was inevitable, arguing Pretoria has badly misjudged events by aligning itself with a dictatorship accused of massacring its own people. He says the next three to five weeks will be critical for Iran, the Middle East and…
BN Daybreak Mon 2 Mar: Global markets reel as US/Israel war against Iran escalates
We are waking up to a world significantly shifted by an unprecedented military escalation in the Middle East. In this morning's episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg breaks down the immediate geopolitical and economic fallout of the United States and Israel launching direct military operations against the Islamic Republic of…
SA leads on big solar; neighbours win on offgrid PayGo – Citi’s Amusin sees light in Africa’s energy future
To reduce poverty in Africa, there are very few silver bullets. Yet energy access is emerging as a rare bright spot, says Eugene Amusin, Head of Strategy and Global Solutions for Social Finance at Citi. He told BizNews in an interview that offgrid solar and payasyougo (PayGo) models are scaling…
The Editor's Desk — Back from Budget: SA’s turning point, and Joburg’s mayoral race heats up
Alec Hogg reflects on three days in Cape Town for the national Budget — and comes away more upbeat: Treasury believes debt-service costs have peaked, there are tangible signs of public-sector “housekeeping” (including early exits and ghost workers), and exchange-control rules have been quietly eased for offshore investing. He also…
Local AI BusinessinaBox startup NowNow takes aim at SA’s tender black hole
When using AI in businesses in South Africa, it can be prone to hallucinations as the models have limited training data on local companies, products and regulations. Lars Gumede, a young SwedishSouth African tech entrepreneur, has developed a local AI product called NowNow to give businesses in South Africa better…
BN Daybreak Fri 27 Feb - Enoch attacks "neo-liberal" labellers; Chip Wars author on AI impact; Deutsche Epstein shame
In today’s episode of BizNews Daybreak for Friday, 27th February 2026, Alec Hogg unpacks the latest market movements and geopolitical shifts you need to win the day. Here is what is on the agenda for today: Market Movements: The Rand is holding steady at R15.90 to the US Dollar, alongside…
BN Briefing: FinMin Godongwana on Treasury's growth plan; Budget reaction; Nvidia results; Anthropic
Markets welcomed South Africa’s Budget, with RMB’s Kgothatso Baloyi highlighting a narrowing deficit and an improving debt path. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana then sets out Treasury’s “four pillars” growth story, with infrastructure and state capacity front and centre. The show closes in the US tech arena: Bloomberg unpacks Nvidia’s outlook…
National Treasury Post-Budget Breakfast: Godongwana defends growth plan as debt stabilises and tax hikes retreat
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, Deputy Ministers Ashor Sarupen and David Masondo, and DG Duncan Pieterse unpack the 2026 Budget at Treasury’s post-budget breakfast. From debt stabilisation and structural reform to small business relief, infrastructure spend and municipal dysfunction, the team argues South Africa has “turned the corner” – but tough…
BN Daybreak: Nvidia results; Budget breakdown; Epstein saga; Anthropic and AI safety; Kganyago
Today’s BN Daybreak spans the AI trade after Nvidia’s latest numbers, fresh twists in the Epstein story, and a major shift at Anthropic as government and competitive pressures mount. We then turn local with Alec Hogg’s “good news” Budget read — before closing with SARB Governor Lesetja Kganyago on the…
BN Briefing: Alec Hogg breaks down 'good news' Budget; DepFinMin; Trump's SOTU; Dimon's warning
Tonight’s BizNews Briefing starts with Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo saying South Africa’s public finances have reached a turning point, with debt stabilising and the deficit narrowing. Alec Hogg then reports from Parliament on bracket relief, a revenue surprise and improved “housekeeping” at Treasury. The programme shifts to the US…