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SA's army of dirty, rich lawyers: fearless corruption-buster Paul O'Sullivan starts a war
We’re talking about South Africa’s army of dirty lawyers in this BizNews podcast. Hundreds of SA lawyers are rich on the proceeds of crime - even ones who look respectable. But Paul O’Sullivan, Forensics for Justice founder, has a plan to bring many of them down. O’Sullivan has fought tirelessly…
Starting a business on R350 a month: How a grant recipient became an entrepreneur
Sonto Sithole tells how she has put her monthly R350 grant into starting a bakery business. A resident of Dawn Park in Boksburg, Gauteng, Sithole is now creating jobs through her business selling scones. This interview is sponsored by FirstRand. For more, visit the Good Hope section at BizNews.com Learn…
Taking stock: JSE powers up; Naspers, Prosus; Rebosis; Sasol
Catch up on some of the highlights of the week on stock markets. In this episode of Taking Stock, BizNews journalist Justin Rowe-Roberts provides a snapshot of the overall performance of the JSE - which has outperformed last year in the first week of 2021. He shares the details of…
SA Reserve Bank eases exchange controls for loop structures - but there's a tax catch, warns expert
This week the SA Reserve Bank released a circular in which it eased exchange controls connected to 'loop' structures. Dissecting the details for the BizNews community is Robyn Berger, a partner at Bowmans. A loop structure arises where a South African exchange control resident (individual or company) has an interest…
Inside Covid-19: SA variant of Covid-19 - how it changes vaccine race, coping with pandemic
The South African variant of Covid-19 has changed the outlook for the way the coronavirus pandemic is likely to unfold - in SA as well as elsewhere. Scientists in South Africa say there is a "reasonable concern" that the new variant of Covid-19 sweeping across the country might prove to…
Flash Briefing: Covid-19 vaccines on the way; medical insurers to subsidise 14 million shots; AB Inbev; MTN
South Africa's government says 1.5 million Covid-19 vaccines have been procured for health workers. Medical aid schemes will cross-subsidise 14 million vaccinations. Zimbabwe's hospitals are buckling from a Covid-19 resurgence. MTN and AB InBev are both headed for legal battles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bitcoin on the boil: What's next for crypto currencies
The price of Bitcoin has been swinging wildly amid growing expectation that crypto currencies are set to become more mainstream. In South Africa, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority has invited comments, by the end of January, to its draft declaration aimed at introducing some regulation around trading in currencies like…
Flash Briefing: SA leaders mull level 4 lockdown; India vaccine deal falters; PMI at 3 month low
South Africa's Coronavirus council is reportedly discussing a level 4 lockdown. Government's deal with an Indian company for Covid-19 shots has been thwarted. SA's Purchasing Manager's Index is at a three month low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
White Gold movie on muti-killings, albinism featuring South Africans heading for Oscars?
The persecution of people living with albinism condition in South Africa has prompted British film-maker Luke Bradford to put a spotlight on the horrific crimes that are still taking place - in a short film called ‘White Gold’. This film, featuring prominent South African actress and albinism activist Refilwe Modiselle,…
Insights on SA's richest residents: where they live, what they studied, how they grew their assets - study
Many of South Africa's wealthiest individuals have qualifications in law, says Andrew Amoils, an analyst who has been studying trends among the country's high net worth individuals for the best part of a decade. The New World Wealth founder says there are only five US dollar billionaires but the ranks…
Flash Briefing: SA govt. says discounted vaccine still too costly; Mondi goes to Turkey; Tiger Brands
South Africa's presidency says discounted Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines are still too costly. Plans are being made for private firms to pay to vaccinate the uninsured and Mondi will acquire Olmuksan Paper International in Turkey. Tiger Brands announces special dividend approval. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
R2bn victory for ‘bullied’ small business owners against big insurers; but fresh claims pile up - Ryan Woolley, ICA
Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors are finally set to receive business interruption pay-outs after a long, ugly battle with the big insurers. There are more large bills in sight for Santam, Guardrisk, Hollard and other insurers as owners of businesses in other sectors join the fight. Ryan Woolley…
Flash Briefing: Ramaphosa says Africa has few Covid-19 vaccine options; DA; Santam and Ma-Afrika
President Cyril Ramaphosa says Africa has few Covid-19 vaccine options, the DA wants to compel government to disclose details of inoculation plans. Santam begins processing previously rejected Contingency Business Interruption claims but Ma-Afrika fight continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Battle over ETFs, exchange controls: what's really at stake - financial services expert Nerina Visser
In October, the rules changed for Exchange Traded Funds by widening access to foreign investments - but the authorities back-tracked in November reportedly under pressure from big companies in the financial services industry that have a vested interest in maintaining exchange controls. The development was seen as a blow to…
Flash Briefing: Medical fraternity calls for heads to roll as SA govt. defends Covid-19 vaccine procurement processes
Members of SA's medical fraternity are calling for the axing of officials in Covid-19 vaccine delays as government defends its procurement processes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A case of POPI with Okyerebea Ampofo-Anti and Emma Sadleir
Two of the country's experts on the far reaching Protection of Personal Information Act unpack it for us - this has huge implications in a country where companies often play fast and loose with the private information of citizens. Our guests were: Okyerebea Ampofo-Anti: POPI expert and specialist in data…
Helping you identify ways to build your wealth
Helping you identify ways to build your wealth at Finance Friday noon. Craig Gradidge, founder of award-winning financial advice company Gradidge-Mahura in Johannesburg, and global financial markets specialist Fred Razak, of CM Trading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making the most of your assets in SA
Investing offshore is in vogue - but there are many ways to develop a diversified portfolio. Independent financial advisor Dawn Ridler of Kerenga and Mike Brown, financial services entrepreneur behind etfSA.co.za - which provides lower cost index trackers - are our special guests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
'We want out of SA' - 36% in Western Cape want independence, says poll #BestofBizNews
The Cape Independence Advocacy Group is a political pressure group that is hoping to help separate the Western Cape from the rest of South Africa. BizNews founder Alec Hogg chats to co-founder Phil Craig about the viability of this breakaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Flash Briefing: UK approves AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine, MTI in liquidation and SA spectrum bidders announced
The UK is the first country to approve the AstraZeneca- Oxford covid-19 vaccine. Icasa announces South Africa's broadband spectrum bidders. SA Bitcoin trading platform Mirror Trading International put into liquidation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices