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BN Briefing: Trump picks MAGA activist for Pretoria; RWJ on ANC's continued decline; Prince Mashele warns GNU
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, political heavyweight Tony Leon on news of White House’s surprise pick as its new Ambassador to Pretoria; RW Johnson unpacks why the ANC’s long slide won’t end until its policies align with what voters want; Prince Mashele explains why GNU members must vasbyt…
Tony Leon: New US Ambassador to SA “a flamethrower from Trump’s MAGA world”
The White House dropped a surprise last night in naming US conservative heavyweight Leo Brent Bozell, rather than frontrunner Joel Pollak, as its choice to become the ambassador to South Africa. Bozell is an anti-mainstream media activist, best known for founding (in 1987) and running the Media Research Centre, whose…
BNC#7: Stafford Masie - Bitcoin, AI, and the birth of a New World Order
At BNC#7 in Hermanus, tech entrepreneur and Bitcoin maximalist Stafford Masie delivered a groundbreaking keynote, arguing that Bitcoin and AI are not just complementary but symbiotic forces driving a tectonic shift in global economics. He detailed how AI’s need for trust and transaction enablement makes Bitcoin indispensable while highlighting Bitcoin…
BNC#7: Prince Mashele - Coalition politics here to stay in SA, but the fate of the GNU rests on Cyril's ANC successor
At BNC#7 in Hermanus, political scientist and author Prince Mashele delivered a riveting keynote on South Africa’s unfolding political transformation. With sharp analysis and candid observations, he outlined the country’s realignment as the ANC exits centre stage, the turbulence of coalition politics, and the rise of non-state actors. Mashele offered…
BN Briefing: GNU tension on Rasool replacement; WCape breakthrough for MK; Air disaster; Elon Musk
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Alec Hogg dives into the DA addressing the need for a new US ambassador amid simmering GNU friction, Jacob Zuma’s MK party delivering a shock defeat to the ANC in a Saldanha Bay by-election, and a devastating air show tragedy. Plus, the latest updates on Elon…
BNC#7 Faan & Dirk vd Walt: From backyard startup to Billion-Rand empire - The WeBuyCars story
At the seventh BizNews Conference BNC#7, WeBuyCars CEO Faan van der Walt shared the remarkable journey of how he and his brother Dirk turned a small backyard car-trading venture into a multi-billion-rand powerhouse. With no business plan and plenty of hard lessons, they navigated the challenges of scaling, digitalization, and…
BNC#7: RW Johnson - A rational perspective on the GNU, its critics and its future
At the seventh BizNews Conference BNC#7 in Hermanus, renowned political scientist and prolific BizNews contributor RW Johnson delivered a thought-provoking keynote on South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU). He dissected the deep divide between ANC activists and the party’s broader voter base, revealing surprising polling data that shows public…
Sakeliga's Russell Lamberti dissects SA's trade challenges and political turmoil in the GNU
Sakeliga Executive Director and Chief Economist Russell Lamberti discusses South Africa's trade challenges, particularly with the US and China. He highlights the potential risks of increased US tariffs and emphasises that China cannot fully replace the US as a key trading partner. Lamberti also addresses the political landscape, expressing concerns…
BN Briefing – Ramaphosa: China key to SA trade; Citi: SA should exit AGOA rather than be expelled
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Citi economist Gina Schoeman suggests South Africa should exit AGOA preemptively, minimizing economic impact but warning of risks to the automotive sector. Russell Lamberti emphasizes broad diplomatic ties. WeBuyCars’ CEO reflects on the company’s JSE success, while fund manager Sean Peche shares concerns…
Neil de Beer on Mbalula, Morero, Mashatile, MK’s first Western Cape win, the Battle for the Budget - and the general’s d
In his latest Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement, begs billionaire Elon Musk to put African National Congress (ANC) SG Fikile Mbalula in rocket and send him to another planet because “everything he says is absolutely nonsensical”. He predicts a hard fall…
Superbru CEO Andy Wood on how he turned a game between digsmates into a global sports prediction phenomenon
Superbru founder and CEO Andy Wood joins the BizNews Rugby Show to share the fascinating origin story of the sports prediction platform that has taken South Africa by storm. What started as a friendly Super 12 prediction game in a shared house in London evolved into a global community of…
BNC#7: Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi - Corporate resilience; oil and gas opportunities; BEE; energy transition; and more
At BNC#7 in Hermanus, Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi delivered a keynote speech that underscored the company’s deep-rooted history, corporate resilience, and strategic vision for the future. Baloyi highlighted Sasol’s role in South Africa’s economic landscape, its commitment to innovation, and the pragmatic approach required for a sustainable energy transition. Emphasising…
South Africa bets on its pristine night skies to propel world-first Astro tourism strategy – Dr Shamilla Chettiar
Half of the world's population cannot enjoy the night sky due to light pollution. Fortunately, South Africa has a significant geographic advantage, allowing us to experience our stunning night skies. The country aims to leverage this with its substantial investment in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a multi-billion-dollar initiative to…
Tony Leon warns: SA's aggressive stance risks financial and diplomatic fallout with US
In an insightful interview, former South African ambassador Tony Leon critiques the country's handling of its tense relationship with the United States. He highlights the weak response to the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, the potential economic fallout from escalating tensions, and the risks of provoking a global superpower. Leon emphasises…
BNC#7: Neil De Beer - Leadership; speaking truth to power; and fighting for a better South Africa
At the seventh BizNews Conference BNC#7 in Hermanus, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer shared his unfiltered insights with BizNews journalist and Sunday Show host Chris Steyn. From the inner workings of the Government of National Unity (GNU) and the DA-ANC relationship to Jacob Zuma’s MK party and…
BN Briefing: ANC’s Sandton rename stirs US fury; Leon flags IMF, World Bank risks
In this BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen delves into the debate over renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khalid Drive. Former DA leader Tony Leon and political scientist Dr. Frans Cronje warn of serious consequences for South Africa’s ties with the US if tensions persist. Hudson Institute’s Josh Meservey offers a Washington…
US Think Tank: Financially sanction anti-American ANC leaders in a personal capacity
A leading opinion former in Washington, the 64-year-old Hudson Institute, is calling for personal sanctions. One of the US’s leading Think Tanks, it argues that decades long attacks by the ANC justifies the Global Magnitsky Act to be used against the party’s current and former leaders, including those exposed by…
The making of Neil de Beer - ‘brother’ shares story behind SA’s fearless activist
UIM president Neil de Beer’s hugely popular Sunday Show with Chris Steyn has catapulted the former intelligence operative into the public limelight - skyrocketing demand for a five-year-old book. In this interview, De Beer’s ‘brother’ Bradley Steyn (no relation to Chris), who wrote ‘Undercover With Mandela’s Spies', shares stories of…
BNC#7: Rob Hersov - SA must win the ideological battle, reject ANC socialism and embrace capitalism
Global entrepreneur and capitalist activist Rob Hersov delivered a striking keynote at BNC#7 in Hermanus, declaring that the ANC’s ideological model has failed as it has run out of money. He emphasised that South Africa is at a turning point and called for an ideological battle against socialism, advocating for…
Dr Frans Cronjé: DA has no choice - it MUST reject VAT increase or SA will fail
With his typically no-nonsense approach to important national issues, political scientist Dr Frans Cronjé explains why the Democratic Alliance is right to risk sacrificing the Government of National Unity by steadfastly rejecting the ANC’s proposed VAT increase. He says there are many other ways of addressing the matter - but…