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Budget Impasse - Dr Mark Burke on not negotiables, why DA holding no-VAT line
This morning the DA cancelled a scheduled press conference where leader John Steenhuisen was due to share progress in the discussions over the Budget within the Government of National Unity. Social media is ride with ‘insiders’ sayong the DA has agreed to the 0.5% VAT agreement in return for concessions…
BNC#7: Ann Bernstein unpacks SA’s GNU challenges; corruption prosecution failures and small business reform
At the seventh BizNews Conference, Ann Bernstein, CEO of the Centre for Development and Enterprise, sat down with Bronwyn Nielsen to dissect the complexities of South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU). Reflecting on its rocky start, Bernstein critiqued the ANC’s resistance to change and the DA’s struggle to drive…
BNC#7: Tatjana Smith - SA's most decorated Olympian on her journey to becoming the nation's 'Golden Girl'
At BNC#7, BizNews founder Alec Hogg sat down with Tatjana Smith, South Africa’s most decorated Olympian, for a heartfelt nightcap chat in Hermanus. Fresh from her record-breaking triumphs at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympics, Tatjana shared her journey from reluctant swimmer to global champion. Reflecting on faith, resilience,…
BNC#7: Arron Banks - Donald Trump, Nigel Farage and where South Africa falls into the shifting geopolitical landscape
At BNC#7 in Hermanus, the UK's largest-ever political funder (of Brexit), Arron Banks, delivered a hard-hitting keynote on political disruption. He criticised South Africa’s political status quo, argued that a reform movement could upend the ANC and DA, and highlighted Trump’s unorthodox but effective leadership style. Banks also explored the…
Gabriel Crouse on BEE Premiums: DA’s opportunity to end R150bn annual gift to ANC-loved elites
Pressure on the ANC’s elite-enriching BEE policies ratcheted up to a new level this week. Apart from GNU negotiations over the delayed National Budget, attention was also focused on BEE after on the completion, 17 years later, of the Kusile power station at a final cost of R250bn. It had…
BN Briefing: DA can force Ramaphosa to resign; Thabo Mbeki: Rasool disrespected Trump
In this BizNews Briefing, host Bronwyn Nielsen explores the Democratic Alliance's leverage within South Africa's Government of National Unity, budget disputes and tax hikes. Experts analyse the DA's critical role, the ANC's weakening grip, and potential coalition shifts. Pick n Pay partners with the Springboks to boost its revival and…
The Sunday Show: Neil de Beer on Paul “Slimy” Mashatile, Kill the Boer - and SA being “moer toe”…
In the latest Sunday Show with Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), speaks about Budget negotiations threatening the Government of National Unity (GNU) as Deputy President Paul “Slimy” Mashatile is rumoured to be leading talks with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) for support that would…
BNC#7: Peter Major - Macro maestro on gold price trends; mining industry evolution; and US earnings risks
Peter Major, Director of Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions, captivated the audience at the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7) with a whirlwind tale of his career sparked by Chris Barnard’s 1967 heart transplant and ignited by South Africa’s gold rush. From navigating inflation and gold price slumps to outsmarting market cycles…
BNC#7: uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas - Lessons in good governance, leadership and service delivery
In a stirring keynote at the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7), uMngeni Executive Mayor Chris Pappas passionately defends the Democratic Alliance’s legacy while confronting South Africa’s stark realities—poverty, inequality, and failing governance. Blending optimism with realism, he highlights KwaZulu-Natal’s untapped potential, showcases tangible progress in his municipality, and calls for bold…
BizNews 2025 Q1 share portfolio update: Shyft opens JSE investment doors
In this exclusive BizNews webinar, Alec Hogg and Shyft’s Glynn Allen reveal a game-changing update: Shyft now offers access to JSE-listed shares. With years of rigorous testing behind it, this move prompts a significant portfolio overhaul, repatriating 40% of the Exponential Portfolio into Rand-based stocks like Sasol, Pick n Pay,…
BizNews Rugby: Pick n Pay joins the Bokke - CEO Sean Summers on sponsorship, leadership, and rugby’s winning formula
With Pick n Pay stepping up as the newest Springbok sponsor, CEO Sean Summers shares why the move is more than just branding—it’s about backing South African excellence. Joining the BizNews Rugby Show, Summers discusses the synergy between rugby and business, the lessons leadership can draw from the sport, and…
Witsand leads the way as more Garden Route towns adopt Bitcoin
Witsand, known for its fynbos, whale watching, and flatwater kiting spots, has become one of the first towns to adopt Bitcoin for everyday transactions. In this town, residents and visitors can buy petrol, groceries, surf lessons, and more using Bitcoin. This trend is growing along the Garden Route, particularly in…
BNC#7: Piet Viljoen and Kokkie Kooyman - Lessons from Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger, The Oracles of Omaha
At BNC#7 in Hermanus, seasoned investors Piet Viljoen and Kokkie Kooyman shared personal journeys inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s Berkshire Hathaway. Viljoen traced his path from a junior analyst in Cape Town to embracing life-changing wisdom at the “Woodstock of Capitalism,” focusing on trust, common-sense investing, and sidestepping…
BNC#7: Moeletsi Mbeki - Reject nationalism, scrap "parasitic" BEE, cut bloated public service in half to rescue SA
At the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7) in Hermanus, political scientist Moeletsi Mbeki delivered a searing critique of South Africa’s century-long nationalist rule, blaming Afrikaner and African nationalism for the country’s economic and social woes. He argued that policies like Black Economic Empowerment, rooted in entitlement and corruption, have deepened the…
Corruption-busting lawyers watch their lives implode as they head to the dock
In this interview with BizNews, two top lawyers - who cracked open the Corruption Mafia at Fort Hare University - but are in the dock themselves on Monday, describe the implosion of their careers and their lives over the past year. Sarah Burger of Horizon Forensics says: “We do believe…
Anthea Jeffery: EED must replace BEE. Vouchers will transform SA via new deal for truly needy
The IRR’s Head of Policy, Anthea Jeffery, puts the final nail into the BEE coffin, sharing research into how more than 80% of Black South Africans are sick of the ANC’s elite enrichment programme and would support a voucher-based alternative like the one successfully applied in India and elsewhere. She…
BN Briefing: EED beats BEE; More abuse for Fort Hare duo; Bitcoin breakthrough; SA’s US Ambassador
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing we dig into the potential R24bn implication for SA of latest Trump Tariffs; hear from the IRR’s Dr Anthea Jeffery how a voucher-based system (EED) which works elsewhere, including in India, is preferred by 81% of Black South Africans over the ANC’s destructive…
BNC#7: Magnus Heystek – Building Brenthurst Wealth; offshore investing; and financial media bias
At the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7), Brenthurst Wealth Founder Magnus Heystek delivered a compelling keynote highlighting how the ANC’s economic policies unintentionally enabled South Africans to grow their wealth offshore. Heystek traced the shift from a booming local market to the stark underperformance of the JSE, explaining why offshore investing…
(RET.) COL. CHRIS WYATT Ambassadorial Chess as the Groot Trek to America loads…
In his latest interview with BizNews, US intelligence analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt comments on US President Donald Trump’s pick of his former “big opponent” Brent Bozell III as Ambassador to South Africa. “…around in 2016, he called him (Trump) the greatest charlatan of them all, a huckster and shameless…
BNC#7: Cancer warrior Oscar Chalupsky – "Seize every day": Lessons on resilience, mindset, and living with purpose
At BNC#7 in Hermanus, legendary waterman Oscar Chalupsky captivated the audience with his remarkable journey—one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless determination. The 12-time World Surfski Champion shared how he defied the odds, battling an incurable cancer diagnosis with the same mindset that propelled him to sporting greatness. With humour and…