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The Business Show: Kooyman on big banking shake-ups - ABSA, Nedbank, Capitec in the spotlight

From ABSA’s revolving-door leadership to Nedbank’s African retreat and Capitec’s bold push into Mexico, banking guru Kokkie Kooyman unpacks the seismic shifts shaping South Africa’s financial sector. With execs playing “musical chairs” across institutions and global interest rates in flux, Kooyman tells BizNews why investors should watch the banks closely…
4 Sep 2025 9AM 43 min

Wayne Sussman: Municipal rule by the gun…

In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, elections analyst Wayne Sussman gives the backstory to gunmen taking control of a municipal council in Northwest where different factions of the African National Congress (ANC) are backing different mayors. “…this crazy scenario of the rival factions having gunmen in the municipality, gunmen…
4 Sep 2025 7AM 19 min

Miningweb Weekly: Major runs riot on week’s action from Gold, Bots and Copper to Impala

In this episode of MiningWeb Weekly, Peter Major offers sharp insights into global mining trends, the US gold resurgence, and challenges in Mali. He unpacks South Africa’s deteriorating mining environment, government overreach, and missed opportunities. With commentary on Sibanye’s gains, Goldfields’ strategy, and Zimbabwe’s stagnation, Major paints a candid picture…
3 Sep 2025 11AM 45 min

Willie Aucamp: CR’s praise for Zim land reform slammed as “unacceptable” by the DA

President Cyril Ramaphosa has been slammed for describing Zimbabwe’s land confiscation process as “essential” and “ambitious”. In his reaction, Willie Aucamp, the Democratic Alliance’s National Spokesperson, said Zimbabwe was “destroyed by the ideology and the implementation of their land grabs. And for our president to now go and praise the…
2 Sep 2025 11AM 9 min

(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt: SA in more “provocative” moves against the US

South Africa’s plan to conduct naval exercises with Russia and China in the same month it is hosting the G20 summit, has been slammed by US intelligence analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt. “This is intentional. This is provocative. This is meant to insult Donald Trump and the United States.” As…
2 Sep 2025 10AM 11 min

iLaunch: Powering South Africa’s future with people-first tech recruitment

iLaunch, South Africa’s leading woman-led recruitment agency, is transforming tech and talent acquisition. Founded by Toni Volschenk, the company bridges the gap between top-tier professionals and dynamic industries, from finance to AI. With a people-first approach and a 95% female team, iLaunch blends empathy, innovation, and strategy to deliver powerful,…
29 Aug 2025 10AM 26 min

Chris Hattingh: How “Rudderless” Defence force leaves SA “exposed”

State-owned Denel is “standing naked in the US courts” after being sued by a US company for non-delivery of jets. Armscor is “struggling”. The SA defence sector is “in tatters”. The SANDF is “rudderless…and in free fall”. Such is the crisis in the Defence Force that Chris Hattingh, the Democratic…
28 Aug 2025 7AM 18 min

BN Briefing: SA wins in buy:R7.2bn, sell:R1 deal; Tshwane smoking gun; Public in gold, bitcoin hedge

In Today's BizNews Briefing, South Africa’s “Boere Buffett” Jannie Mouton leaves a R7bn legacy by turning Curro into a non-profit. Tshwane’s corruption scandals deepen as Cilliers Brink speaks out, while Denel’s mismanagement haunts taxpayers. Peter Major unpacks gold’s explosive run, the FT highlights Bitcoin’s role in collapsing Venezuela, and corporate…
28 Aug 2025 7AM 29 min

“Boere Buffett’s” gift to SA: Mouton’s R7.2bn injection will turn 189-school Curro into a non-profit

In a landmark act of philanthropy, “Boere Buffett” Jannie Mouton’s foundation is buying out Curro’s minority shareholders for R7.2 billion, converting the 189-school group into a non-profit. The Jannie Mouton Foundation will own Curro outright, reinvesting all profits into bursaries and new schools for underprivileged children. It’s the biggest private…
27 Aug 2025 11AM 21 min

Juanita Du Preez: Frantic scramble for alliances ahead of Mkhwanazi inquiry

Amid outrage over government's delay to launch the Commission of Inquiry into the explosive allegations of Police Capture made by whistleblowing general Lucky Mkhwanazi - and fears of a cover-up in the making, BizNews speaks to Juanita du Preez of Action Society over the smoke and mirrors behind the scenes…
27 Aug 2025 8AM 18 min
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