Best BizNews Podcasts (2025)

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Chatsworth scientist scoops prestige UK prize with Moon survival tech 13:44

1d ago13:44

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A groundbreaking technology developed by a South African entrepreneur has won the UK Space Agency-funded Aqualunar Challenge. Lolan Naicker’s SonoChem device took the top prize in a competition that featured scientists from some of the UK’s leading universities. His invention uses microwaves to melt ice and ultrasound to filter out impurities from …

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URC's 'moving weekend' - Niels Momberg unpacks the race for the top eight 49:42

1d ago49:42

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This week on the BizNews Rugby Show, guest Niels Momberg – CSA Youth Manager, SA Schools rugby commentator, and "rugby encyclopaedia" – joins Rory Steyn and Patrick Kidd to break down Round 16 of the URC. With the race for the knockouts heating up, the trio dives into key match-ups, bold predictions, and what’s gone wrong at Ellis Park. Plus, Niels…

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83% of EFF voters say the Kill the Boer song is “hate speech” or “irresponsible”… 22:24

3d ago22:24

22:24

Eighty-three (83%) of Economic Freedom Front (EFF) voters feel that the Kill the Boer song “land somewhere between irresponsible and hate speech”. That is according to a recent Social Research Foundation (SRF) survey on public perceptions around hate speech, free speech, - and that controversial song. In this interview with BizNews, the SRF’s Resea…

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BN Briefing: DA VAT victory signals GNU power shift; Mulder: ANC destroys everything it touches 28:58

3d ago28:58

28:58

In today’s BizNews Briefing, a major political shift as the Finance Minister moves to settle the DA’s legal challenge against the VAT hike - a win for the opposition and the people of South Africa. Economist Dawie Roodt weighs in on the political impact, while George Glynos highlights that cutting wasteful spending remains key. Also, Colonel Chris …

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African Renewal Movement calls for an end to BEE, BELA & NHI…to unite the nation 11:47

4d ago11:47

11:47

South Africa has to get rid of policies with “race-related objectives” that “seek to divide us as a nation”. That is the call from Mawande Gqotso, the Founder of the African Renewal Movement (ARM). In this interview with BizNews, he says: “… we need to do away with all the current policies, the Black Economic Empowerment, the Affirmative Actions, t…

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BN Briefing: Is SA headed for G20 expulsion? Cronje: SA self sabotage on US relations 28:50

4d ago28:50

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen unpacks a hard-hitting column by RW Johnson on growing calls in US political circles to expel South Africa from the G20 - citing its GDP size and links to terrorism. Sakeliga’s Piet le Roux slams new racial hiring laws as economic sanctions, while Kevin Lings explains why global investors are pulling bac…

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Missed opportunities and mounting pressure: Kevin Lings on SA’s economic crossroads 20:43

4d ago20:43

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In this incisive interview, Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib, unpacks South Africa’s fiscal crossroads, political uncertainty, and the looming VAT hike. He critiques the Government of National Unity’s instability, the ANC’s policy missteps, and missed opportunities for economic reform. Lings calls for urgent, credible growth strategies to re…

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Sakeliga v/s The State’s “targeted domestic sanctions”… 16:36

4d ago16:36

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A strong legal challenge is being launched against the Government’s new racial hiring policies effectively prohibiting companies with 50 or more employees to appoint white males beyond a certain level. In this interview with BizNews, Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux calls it “a form of expropriation” and “targeted economic sanctions…domestically aimed at …

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VAT wars, political shifts, and economic storms: Dawie Roodt unpacks SA’s fiscal future 14:24

5d ago14:24

14:24

Economist Dawie Roodt joins Bronwyn Nielsen to discuss South Africa’s VAT hike, political tensions, and economic stagnation. He critiques government spending, warns of investor flight, and calls for urgent tax reform. A sharp, insightful take on the country’s fiscal future and the growing pressure on the ANC-led coalition government.…

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BN Briefing: DA in fierce battle to stop 1 May VAT increase, Zuma's MK Party wins a first 24:03

5d ago24:03

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The Democratic Alliance began a court challenge to stop a proposed tax increase - a case threatening to fracture the coalition government. Chief economist Dawie Roodt feels the case won’t succeed, but the ANC will lose out when VAT increases. BizNews Premium contributor John Matisonn assesses how ex-President Jacob Zuma’s populist Mkhonto weSizwe P…

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Trump Gold Card and Afrikaner asylum visa concerns, Grenada and Portugal emigration opportunities 10:39

6d ago10:39

10:39

With global turbulence during the Trump era and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the GNU, many South Africans are exploring ways to find a Plan B to secure their future and investments. Among the oppportunities available in the United States is the Trump Gold Card visa, a residency permit requiring a $5 million payment from wealthy foreigners. While…

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CR slammed for “protecting” Simelane as she is hit with corruption charges 9:11

10d ago9:11

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President Cyril Ramaphosa “stumbles through life under the misapprehension that he's not accountable to South Africans for what he does, forgetting who put him there in the first place. South Africans.” This is the charge from Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach. She spoke to BizNews after the DA laid charges of corruption agai…

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BizNews Rugby: URC insights from Glasgow Warriors captain Kyle Steyn 21:37

10d ago21:37

21:37

In this episode of the BizNews Rugby Show, Glasgow Warriors captain and Scotland international Kyle Steyn joins Patrick Kidd and Rory Steyn to discuss the Warriors’ focus shift to the United Rugby Championship after a tough European exit. Kyle shares insight into preparations at Scotstoun, the challenge of facing a resurgent Zebre, and why Leinster…

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BN Briefing - DA: Cyril’s protective cover of Simelane; the VAT circus; IRR poll criss-cross; surf therapy 18:03

10d ago18:03

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In today's BizNews Briefing, the Democratic Alliance hits human settlements minister Thembi Simelane with corruption charges. Arguing that president Cyril Ramaphosa is hiding the VBS report like it's his darkest secret. The UIM’s Neil de Beer adds his voice to what he calls the ‘budget circus’ after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says there’s no…

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Champion SA surfer carves a new path with surf therapy to stoke joy in kids with disabilities – Roxy Davis 12:54

10d ago12:54

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Roxy Davis, a nine-time South African surfing champion, has turned her love for the waves into a mission to provide surfing opportunities for children with disabilities, many of whom rarely visit the beach. Driven by her belief in the transformative power of surfing, she founded the Roxy Davis Foundation in 2019, offering free surf therapy to peopl…

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BN Briefing: Sakeliga's municipal fight, gun control risks, Trump's genocide claim questioned, and SA's Draadkar grand p 17:37

11d ago17:37

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In today's BizNews Briefing, Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux explains the importance of the litigation in Ditsobotla and why it matters for municipal recovery nationwide. Attorney Martin Hood warns that proposed gun control regulations will dangerously limit private security's ability to respond to threats, potentially forcing legal challenges. The UIM’s…

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How proposed gun control regulations will endanger the public 16:39

11d ago16:39

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Proposed amendments to South African Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) regulations will “basically control the possession of firearms everywhere” - and will “constrain the ability of the security industry to respond to potentially dangerous situations”. This is the warning from attorney Martin Hood who is concerned that there's…

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Frans Cronjé on ANC self-harm that caused yesterday’s polling earthquake, disastrous US relationship 35:09

12d ago35:09

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Freshly returned from a working trip to the US and Europe, Dr Frans Cronjé is not surprised to see IRR polling puts the DA ahead of the ANC. it’s a consequence, he says, of Luthuli House’s penchant for scoring own goals. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, SA’s leading political analyst explains how ANC blunders on the VAT increase and…

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BN Briefing: Cronjé re ANC self-harm on VAT, USA; Apple shareholder relief; China courting SE Asians 29:13

12d ago29:13

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Dr Frans Cronjé provides context on the ANC’s popularity plunge that’s taken it below the DA - and an update on how Washington is viewing SA (and ‘special envoy’ Mcebisi Jonas); Apple’s share price jumps after the iPhone maker is granted exemption from the 145% tariff on Chinese imports; plus more implicatio…

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Sakeliga takes CR & Cabinet to court to halt destabilisation from failing municipalities… 14:02

12d ago14:02

14:02

Business organisation Sakeliga is seeking a court order to force President Cyril Ramaphosa and his cabinet to take direct responsibility for the recovery of a failing municipality. If the court order is granted, power and water must be restored within 30 days and the intervention cannot not stop until the rest of the recovery plan has been successf…

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“Political earthquake” - IRR polling shows DA above ANC for the first time 30:42

13d ago30:42

30:42

The latest polling of voters by the Institute of Race Relations has thrown up what the IRR’s Hermann Pretorius describes as a “political earthquake” - a watershed rarely seen in SA’s leading think-tank’s 96 year history. Pretorius unpacks results of the twice a year survey which was conducted, co-incidentally, at the time of the Budget furore. He s…

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BN Briefing: DA surpasses ANC in landmark poll; DHL CEO on tariff impact; BYD expands to Cape Town 27:51

13d ago27:51

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For the first time, the DA surpasses the ANC in voter sentiment at 30.3% to 29.7%, per an IRR poll, hinting at a seismic political shift. Frustration with ANC’s policies, like NHI and VAT hikes, fuels the change. Meanwhile, controversial security bill amendments spark outrage, and global trade tensions rise with Trump’s tariffs.…

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THE SUNDAY SHOW Neil de Beer on the GNU, the Budget, Trump v/s Julius, “secret” foreign trips - and the security industr 26:07

14d ago26:07

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In the latest edition of The Sunday Show, BizNews favourite, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), gives his take on the future of the Government of National Unity following talks this weekend between the African National Congress (ANC) and the Democratic Alliance (DA). He also weighs in the Budget “circus”. De Beer …

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Israel & Palestine: Blood on the Olive Branch… 58:38

14d ago58:38

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The complexities upon complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict make a peaceful solution very hard, if not highly unlikely. In recent days, BizNews was on the ground with both Palestinians and Israelis whose lives have to be balanced on the pretty non-negotiable differences in ideology and religion. These voices include Dr. Sabri Saidam of F…

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BizNews Rugby: Champions Cup heats up as the last eight go to battle 9:18

15d ago9:18

9:18

In the latest BizNews Rugby Show, insider Rory Steyn joins Patrick Kidd for a deep dive into a thrilling Investec Champions Cup quarterfinal weekend. From La Rochelle’s heartbreaker to bold predictions like a Glasgow upset over Leinster, Steyn breaks down the drama, standout performances, and what fans can expect as Europe’s top clubs battle it out…

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WTO insider explains why Trump created Tariff chaos; China’s retaliation and how SA needs to respond 37:10

16d ago37:10

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This is a must-watch interview for anyone trying to make sense of the chaos wrought by US President Donald Trump’s moves on tariffs. Johann Human spent his career in International Trade, including 17 years as an SA secondment to the Geneva-based World Trade Organisation. He provides a rare insider’s view of what is happening today - how the massive…

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Revving up community spirit in Philipstown with the annual Draadkar Grand Prix 10:54

16d ago10:54

10:54

The Draadkar Grand Prix is an annual event held in the Northern Cape town of Philipstown, designed to spotlight the youth in the area. This exciting race, a highlight of the summer calendar in the heart of the Bo-Karoo, features children of all ages competing in their homemade wire cars. The visionary behind the Draadkar Grand Prix, Kay Fourie, is …

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IRR seeks allies in MKP, EFF to stop elite-enriching BEE policies funnelling billions to super-rich 19:42

17d ago19:42

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After quantifying how the ANC’s BEE policies are nothing more than a way to legally funnel at least R150bn a year into politically connected elites, the Institute for Race Relations is building allies across traditional political aisles. The IRR’s Makone Maja says the MK Party and the EFF have formally stated their opposition to status quo and rece…

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BN Briefing - ANC: Trump is tormenting us everyday; Mbeki: ANC is inept; Trump pauses tariffs 24:54

17d ago24:54

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen unpacks Donald Trump’s dramatic tariff moves - pausing some, hiking others, and sending markets soaring. The NASDAQ and S&P 500 post their biggest daily gains in decades. Then, we dive into SA-US relations with sharp insights from voices across the spectrum: Fikile Mbalula, Helen Zille, Moeletsi Mbeki, a…

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BN Briefing: Suddenly it’s real, 30% Trump Tariffs here - advice for exporters, importers, investors 28:09

18d ago28:09

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The first shots have been fired in Donald Trump’s trade war as hefty duties on American imports apply from today. In this episode of the BizNews Briefing we ask what the country needs to do to avoid becoming roadkill and tap into expert opinion on what it means for South Africans - those who make goods; import them; work for international traders; …

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US, SA market turmoil - Rational perspectives from Piet, Sean on how to not just survive, but thrive 29:55

18d ago29:55

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Solid records of consistent outperformance in difficult times add credibility to insights on the current turmoil shared here by Re:CM founder Piet Viljoen and Sean Peche, his counterpart at Ranmore. Both delivered star turns at the BNC#7 conference in Hermanus a month ago. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, they provide dollops of com…

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Matthew Pool: Why SA businesses should prepare for a long war now that Trump’s 30% Tariffs are here 27:05

18d ago27:05

27:05

The opening salvo was fired today in what promises to be a long and destructive Trade War between Donald Trump’s USA and the rest of the world. South African motor vehicles are subjected to a 25% across the board tariff, while agricultural and most other products sold into the US will from today attract 30% customs duty. Matthew Pool who is legal f…

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"We’ve Only Just Begun": EasyEquities CEO Charles Savage on explosive growth, global ambitions 41:02

18d ago41:02

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In a high-energy update with Alec Hogg, Purple Group CEO Charles Savage shares the inside track on EasyEquities’ record-breaking momentum—highlighting a 25% revenue surge, booming customer growth, and strategic expansion across crypto, ETFs, mortgages, and more. With over 1 million active users and operating leverage delivering 70c profit on every …

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Joshua Meservey in Washington: What SA must do urgently to transform the USA from Foe to Friend 31:31

18d ago31:31

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In this interview, the Africa specialist at one of Washington’s leading think-tanks assesses a 15-page anti-SA Bill being promoted to the US Congress by Representative Ronny Jackson, a permanent member of both the House’s Intelligence and Foreign Affairs Committees. Joshua Meservey, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute explains how the Bill work…

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Some Uber Truths from Moeletsi Mbeki on SA/US trade; Business and the GNU; roots of destructive BEE 24:56

19d ago24:56

24:56

Political analyst Moeletsi Mbeki strips off SA’s hypocrisy band aide to explain how the nation needs to understand its one-way relationship with the USA (in SA’s favour) would always need to rebalance - so instead of moaning about Trump, the onus is on Pretoria to design something that works for both countries. Mbeki also shares insights on what wa…

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BN Briefing - Mbeki, Zille on Big Business prodding GNU unity; What SA should do about Trump Tariffs 26:42

19d ago26:42

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This episode of the BizNews Briefing focuses on the big news of the moment for South Africans - fragility of the GNU and the imminent enforcement of Trump Tariffs. There’s context and advice from Moeletsi Mbeki, Helen Zille, The Economist and the FT.By BizNews

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BN Briefing - Cyril: Business won’t dictate to ANC; Zille: We will stop the Vat increase 20:47

20d ago20:47

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, the ANC insists it won’t bow to business pressure, asserting that its decisions are driven by public interests not corporate influence. Tensions escalate within the Government of National Unity as the DA challenges the proposed VAT increase in court, accusing the ANC of reckless fiscal management. Internatio…

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Helen Zille urges “boxing smart with cool heads” on Trump Tariffs; creaking GNU; Business pressure 23:22

20d ago23:22

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Chair of the Democratic Alliance’s Federal Executive, Helen Zille, shares some Uber Truths in this timeous interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg - discussing the DA’s view on staying in the GNU (or being ejected from it); the pressure being imposed on the party’s GNU decision by Big Business; why the DA has approached the courts to block the VAT …

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AI can be powerful stimulant for brain health and plasticity - George Vradenburg 14:23

23d ago14:23

14:23

Brain health has emerged as one of the defining challenges of our time, driven by a double whammy of soaring rates of neurological conditions such as stroke, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease linked to ageing populations, alongside a rise in mental health issues among young people. To confront this escalating crisis, an initiative called Brain Hous…

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BizNews Rugby: Tim Cocker - The Champions Cup needs a format shift; and SA teams should take it more seriously 39:32

23d ago39:32

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Once the pinnacle of European club rugby, the Investec Champions Cup is struggling to maintain its former prestige. In a discussion on the BizNews Rugby Show, analyst Tim Cocker from Eggchasers Rugby sat down with BizNews Rugby insider Rory Steyn and co-host Patrick Kidd to dissect the tournament’s decline. Cocker argues that constant format change…

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BNC#7: Sean Peche – Market cycles; investor psychology; and the risks lurking beneath the surface 1:08:49

24d ago1:08:49

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In a compelling keynote at the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7), Sean Peche, Founder and CEO of Ranmore Funds, shared his insights on the intricate nature of market cycles. He emphasized the psychological influences that drive investor behavior and the importance of understanding where we stand within these cycles. Peche presented a contrarian vi…

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RW Johnson’s rational perspectives - DA’s options after Budget, US 30% tariff on SA exports 21:39

24d ago21:39

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Former Oxford Don RW Johnson provides context on the big news of the past 25 hours, arguing that the DA doesn’t have to leave SA’s Government of National Unity; and the fresh challenge local exporters face - especially car makers - after the US levied a 30% tariff on all SA goods. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.…

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BN Briefing: SA under fire with Trump tariffs; ANC doubles down on support for Palestine 24:20

24d ago24:20

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, hosted by Bronwyn Nielsen, Trump’s Liberation Day ignites a fierce global trade war, sending shock waves through markets across the globe. Alec Hogg sits down with Breitbart’s Joel Pollak to unpack the latest developments straight from Washington. Closer to home, South Africa’s political theater takes center…

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Joel Pollak on Trump’s 30% tariff shock for SA - BEE + motor sector’s 30% protection targeted 34:30

24d ago34:30

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US Conservative Joel Pollak, the erstwhile frontrunner to become Trump’s man in Pretoria, shares insights on US ‘reciprocal’ Tariffs announced yesterday - among them a 30% duty on South African exports into the world’s biggest market. Pollak explains the White House added both direct duties and indirect charges on US exports to determine the scale …

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BNC#7: Yvonne Malan - The forgotten SA hero Sailor Malan; ace fighter pilot and leader of anti-apartheid Torch Commando 55:30

24d ago55:30

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At the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7), Dr. Yvonne Malan sat down with Alec Hogg to discuss the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Sailor Malan. From his heroic feats as a World War II fighter ace to his fearless opposition to apartheid, Dr. Malan delved into his principles of leadership, moral courage, and the impact of his activism. This c…

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From ANC stalwart to DA believer: Why Banele Majingo made the leap 19:27

25d ago19:27

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After nearly 40 years in the ANC, Banele Majingo has made the surprising move to the Democratic Alliance. In this candid conversation with Alec Hogg, Majingo unpacks the values, frustrations, and service delivery realities that led to his decision. It’s not a story of betrayal—but one of principle, purpose, and the evolving priorities of South Afri…

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BNC#7: Trevor Ncube - How South Africans can keep the nation from following the Zimbabwean path 1:02:14

25d ago1:02:14

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At the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7) in Hermanus, renowned Zimbabwean entrepreneur and media leader Trevor Ncube delivered an inspiring keynote on the challenges and opportunities facing Africa. Drawing from his personal journey and deep insights, he spoke on leadership, ethical business practices, and the resilience needed to navigate uncerta…

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SA's fiscal crisis: Dawie Roodt on debt, VAT, and the urgent need for economic reform 20:09

25d ago20:09

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Economist Dawie Roodt discusses South Africa's worsening fiscal crisis, emphasising the country’s unsustainable debt levels, which now hover around 95% of GDP. He explains the ANC's failure to cut spending and its reliance on tax hikes, particularly a VAT increase, as the only way to generate revenue. Roodt warns that this approach risks deepening …

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BN Briefing: Trollip, Roodt on teetering GNU; Historic DA recruit; Fort Hare Duo; Trump Tariff Day. 30:21

25d ago30:21

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing we look at two sides of the collapsing Government of National Unity - ActionSA’s Athol Trollip on why his party threw the ANC Budget a lifeline and economist Dawie Roodt explains why the DA must hold firm against the proposed VAT increase. We speak to the ‘historic’ switch to the DA by the ANC Leader in Cape …

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GNU on rocks - Action SA hits "arrogant" DA, supports ANC in Budget 10:20

25d ago10:20

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ActionSA last night put a spanner into South Africa's Government of National Unity works by breaking the impasse over the ANC proposed National Budget. The party's Parliamentary leader Athol Trollip spoke to BizNews this morning ahead of an early morning flight from Johannesburg.By BizNews

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