Best BizNews Podcasts (2025)

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Sarah Burger: Corruption-busting attorney vindicated after 17-month-long fight 12:50

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After 17 traumatic months, forensics attorney Sarah Burger has been vindicated - and is free from prosecution and persecution. She was arrested after uncovering massive corruption at Fort Hare University and ended up in the dock alongside some of those she had investigated. Now that all the charges against her have been withdrawn, Burger warns of c…

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Trollip vs O’Sullivan: ActionSA leader lays criminal charges over threats 23:19

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ActionSA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip has laid criminal charges against forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan after a barrage of threats and accusations. Trollip says he was simply calling for urgent investigation into police corruption, but won’t be intimidated from doing his job as an MP. Trollip spoke to BizNews' Alec Hogg.…

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BN Briefing: Trump-EU tariff deal, Ramaphosa unfazed by US sanctions; PA advances in Western Cape 18:55

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Trump secures a last-minute tariff deal with the EU, while President Ramaphosa downplays the Jackson Bill’s threat of ANC sanctions. Security expert Brad Steyn says Ramaphosa is trapped by the ANC’s secrets. Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux critiques Cyril’s BEE stance, and Wayne Sussman analyses the Patriotic Alliance’s by-el…

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The Sunday Show: Brad Steyn - ANC skeletons & spygames: Cyril, Mashatile, Mchunu, Mkhwanazi 37:24

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President Cyril Ramaphosa is “a prisoner of his own party secrets”. So says former double agent and Mandela spy, Brad Steyn, who was Neil de Beer’s brother-in-arms. Steyn - who is now an independent security expert - gives the backstory to Ramaphosa’s rise and reveals the role played by Police Minister Senzo Mchunu - now on special leave. Hailing t…

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From Pretoria to Pixar and an Oscar, one frame at a time - Ferdi Scheepers 13:04

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Behind successful films is an army of people creating the magic we see on screen. In the case of animated films, that means 24 painstaking frames per second to bring characters to life — ones our kids and we have come to love. One of those creators is a South African born in Pretoria who moved from satellite imagery at CSIR to become a digital effe…

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Wayne Sussman: PA shocks DA - despite Kunene scandal 14:22

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The Patriotic Alliance (PA) scored a shock win last night over the Democratic Alliance (DA) in a Paarl in a ward where it got 43% of the vote after getting only 1% there in 2021. Elections analyst Wayne Sussman tells BizNews: “…this means that Gayton McKenzie and the Patriotic Alliance are edging closer and closer to the City of Cape Town. If they …

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BN Briefing: Sanctions on the table for ANC leaders; Mashatile’s moves further annoy the US 18:30

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, tensions rise as the US House Foreign Affairs Committee advances sanctions legislation against ANC leaders over ties with Russia and China. The Hudson Institute’s Joshua Meservey warns South Africa’s stance on Taiwan further strains US relations. Former SAPS General Johann Beukes reacts to the long-delayed suspension of…

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Punitive Jackson Bill moves ahead in Washington as US lawmakers determined to “make an example” of SA 29:52

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The US’s punitive Jackson Bill, which threatens harsh punishment for South Africa including personal financial sanctions on leading ANC members, has taken another big step towards becoming law. Its sponsor, former White House medical chief Ronny Jackson, celebrated its passing through the committee stage by tweeting that it will give President Trum…

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Former SAPS General Johan Booysen on Zuma’s NPA henchman Chauke’s suspension and Mkhwanazi bombshell 25:23

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Former SAPS General Johan Booysen, the honest cop who was publicly harassed and then suspended for doing his job too well, shares his insights into the long-overdue suspension of political-appointment Adv Andrew Chauke. He also provides context on fellow KZN top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s bombshell disclosures of abuses by criminals and their puppet …

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BN Briefing: ANC sanctions, Nkabane response, Trump's $1trn prod, Epstein files, Jozi's green battle 22:53

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In today's BizNews Briefing, a US-SA sanctions bill has advanced from the US House Committee, potentially targeting ANC officials. President Ramaphosa’s sacking of Education Minister Nkabane has eased GNU tensions before a key budget vote, though Nkabane insists she’s innocent. US President Trump accuses Fed Chair Powell of politically motivated hi…

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Trump Oval Office encounter: Cosatu president Losi's first-hand account 27:33

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Zingiswa Losi, president of COSATU, reflects on her landmark visit to the White House, where she defended South Africa’s labour voice and addressed US trade tensions. In this powerful interview, she discusses AGOA, the threat of tariffs, and the critical need for unity between business, labour, and government to protect jobs and reset diplomatic re…

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Wayne Duvenage: “Compromised” Cyril’s “inconsistent” Cabinet sackings 16:53

7d ago16:53

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has been slammed for the “unacceptable inconsistency” he shows in firing members of his Cabinet. In this interview with BizNews, Wayne Duvenage of OUTA says: “… you look at our President and you ask him: do you understand what you do to the trust in government?” Duvenage was commenting on the sacking of Higher Education Mi…

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BN Briefing: Nkabane axed, disconnected police network, no Rama-confidence vote? Jetsons meet Tesla 28:26

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In today's BizNews Briefing, OUTA’s Wayne Duvenage slams axed Minister Nobuhle Nkabane for hiding corruption in a board appointment scandal. At the same time, Freedom Front Plus’ Corné Mulder says her sacking was inevitable due to dodged oversight. Action Society’s Juanita du Preez decries trust erosion amid Police Ministry scandals. William Saunde…

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Juanita Du Preez - We don’t know who to trust: Mkhwanazi, Mchunu, Mogotsi… 15:59

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As the crisis in the South African Police Ministry and the Police Service is deepening, Juanita Du Preez of Action Society tells BizNews “We don't know who to trust.” She gives her take on all the latest drama: Brian Mogotsi, the alleged associate of the Police Minister and well-known campaigner for the Cyril Ramaphosa presidency, claiming he is ac…

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WSM: Pretoria is oblivious to widespread public anger, many potential sparks that could inflame SA 27:35

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Veteran columnist William Saunderson-Meyer joins Alec Hogg to discuss South Africa’s mounting political crisis, faltering leadership under Cyril Ramaphosa, and the crumbling promise of the GNU. With 32 years of insight from his "Jaundiced Eye" column, Saunderson-Meyer explores rising public discontent, institutional decay, and the urgent need for p…

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BN Briefing: Sisulu Foundation urges Ramaphosa to resign; South Africa fights US tariffs 21:13

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, the Walter and Albertina Sisulu Foundation urges President Cyril Ramaphosa to step down over alleged inaction on corruption. Ramaphosa defends his record during the presidency budget vote, including his handling of Minister Senzo Mchunu. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirms negotiations are underway to reverse loo…

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The Sunday Show - Sarah Burger: The political victimisation of SA’s truth tellers… 24:34

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Fall-out from the bombshell dropped by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the dangers of whistleblowing in South Africa are back in the spotlight. On the latest Sunday Show, journalist Chris Steyn speaks to Forensic Attorney Sarah Burger about the killings, character assassinations and income destruction of whistleblowers who expose politicians and the po…

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Springbok forward who swaps ER shifts for scrums - Nomsa Mokwai eyes World Cup glory 12:08

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Springbok forward Nomsa Mokwai doesn’t just hit hard on the rugby field for the Women rugby team - she also resuscitates patients in a Cape Town emergency room. With 13 Test caps to her name and a gruelling schedule that sees her swapping scrums for 12-hour ER shifts, Mokwai is one of many women juggling full-time work with national duty. At 32, sh…

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South Africa-Iran ties spark concerns of strategic alignment against Israel, U.S. – Benji Shulman (MEARI) 14:41

11d ago14:41

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A new report from the Middle East Africa Research Institute (MEARI) warns that South Africa’s deepening relationship with Iran carries significant consequences—undermining democratic values and threatening strategic interests, particularly with the United States.In an interview with BizNews, MEARI’s Benji Shulman expands on the report’s findings, r…

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Wayne Sussman: By the ballot box or the bullet… 15:43

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There have been “very, very few signs of a military coup or a revolution in South Africa” , says Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman in his latest interview on BizNews. He was reacting to a coup being one of the key threats listed in the National Security Strategy report for 2024 - 2028. “I can't think of an actor in our Defense Force who'd be position…

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Ex-WTO exec warns Pretoria to urgently address ‘non-tariff barriers’ or exporters will pay 40% price 25:15

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In the most recent annual assessment of trade relationships, the US listed three pages of ‘non-tariff barriers’ imposed by South Africa, whose exports currently enter America duty-free. From August 1, Trump Tariffs will make SA goods 40% more expensive for Americans. Trade expert, former WTO senior official Johann Human rates the chances of SA avoi…

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BN Briefing - Mashele: Cyril most useless SA president since 1994; ANC: DA is trying to embarrass SA 16:06

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Prince Mashele slams Cyril Ramaphosa in a fiery SMWX interview; the ANC accuses the DA of undermining national interests amid tensions with the US. Alec Hogg hears from KZN exporters facing 40% tariffs and Dr Frans Cronje on why Helen Zille as Joburg mayor could be a political masterstroke. Minister Solly Malatse discus…

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KZN Business CEO Melanie Veness: Mkhwanazi has 100% support - because he deserves it 21:36

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National Business Chamber chair Melanie Veness, whose day job is CEO of the PMB & Midlands Chamber, says whistleblowing Gen Nhalnha Mkhwanazi is fully supported on the ground in KZN. She says efforts by the provincial head of SAPS have been successful in turning the tide against crime and corruption - and that his disclosures of corrupt MPs being i…

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Moira Campbell: Victimised Mkhwanazi should be protected 15:41

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KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi should be protected. So says Moira Campbell, the joint interim leader at Corruption Watch. “…we are concerned about the victimisation of Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi….it took a lot for him to come forward…We must get to the bottom of this - and he should be protected in the process.” Mean…

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Frans Cronjé: Zille for Joburg - best in decades move with potential to flip SA politics on its head 34:31

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Political scientist Dr Frans Cronjé unpacks South Africa’s rapid transformation, Helen Zille’s potential mayoral bid, ANC factionalism, and looming US tariffs. In conversation with Alec Hogg, he highlights both crisis and opportunity, urging bold leadership and investment reforms to steer the nation towards recovery and sustainable growth.…

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Emma Powell: SA hurtles towards disaster as Cyril’s Special US Envoy is denied entry 17:32

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With just two weeks to go before 30% tariffs are likely to come into effect on the 1st of August, it has emerged that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy Mcebisi Jonas has not even been able to get into the US because his diplomatic visa was denied and his credentials rejected. In this interview with BizNews, Emma Powell, the Democratic Allia…

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BN Briefing: Jonas denied, Cyril's Commission, Gayton says grab the popcorn, catastrophe bonds, ASML 18:40

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In today's BizNews Briefing, with US tariffs looming, DA’s Emma Powell warns SA faces a diplomatic crisis as Ramaphosa’s envoy falters. Corruption Watch’s Moira Campbell discusses whistleblower protections for General Mkhwanazi post-explosive revelations. Minister Gayton McKenzie gears up for a bombshell testimony. Investors flock to catastrophe bo…

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Alec Hogg: Musk-inspired First Principle Thinking on SA for thoughtful patriots 23:32

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In a wide-ranging and provocative address to the Rotary Club of Hermanus, BizNews founder Alec Hogg unpacks why 'First Principle Thinking', championed by Elon Musk, is the key to solving South Africa’s biggest challenges in governance, media, and the economy.By BizNews

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BN Briefing: RW Johnson on BEE, Trump - Russia's 50-day ultimatum, Ukraine arms, Nvidia, Bitcoin 21:12

14d ago21:12

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In today's BizNews Briefing, US President Donald Trump has warned Russia of 100% secondary tariffs unless a Ukraine deal is reached within 50 days, while pledging advanced US weapons to Ukraine, with NATO footing the bill. Meanwhile, RW Johnson says Trump’s push to exempt US firms from South Africa’s BEE laws has exposed its economic flaws. Nvidia …

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BN Briefing: Cyril suspends Mchunu; DA says action needed against all corrupt ministers 15:46

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Cyril Ramaphosa places Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave amid organised crime allegations. Ian Cameron says Ramaphosa missed a chance to tackle SA’s crime crisis, while John Steenhuisen questions why other corrupt ministers remain untouched. Also in this episode: praise for top cop Mkwanazi, Kganyago on inflation ta…

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Ian Cameron: Police Capture and State involvement - Cyril fails to draw the line 21:24

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has missed a “golden opportunity to draw the line in the sand” with regards to organised crime. So says Democratic Alliance (DA) Spokesperson on Police, Ian Cameron, in his reaction to the President’s appointment of a Commmissioner of Inquiry to investigate allegations of links between the underworld and the police and pol…

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Lesetja Kganyago on Trump tariffs and SA's growth gamble: “Uncertainty is the only certainty” 27:35

15d ago27:35

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In this wide-ranging interview, Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago speaks to Bronwyn Nielsen ahead of the impact of the Trump tariffs on Asa’s agricultural and auto sector, the push to modernise payments, and why central banks are struggling to model a future clouded by global uncertainty. Kganyago also unpacks opportunistic disinflation, inter…

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Willem Els: The Commander who trained Genl. Mkhwanazi to handle bombs… 22:50

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KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is “not scared of all types of bombs”. So says former police commander Willem Els, who is now with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) as Senior Training Coordinator in the ENACT organised crime programme. Els tells BizNews that the “bomb” dropped by the General last Sunday took “tre…

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Wine came south, now South Africans are introducing ‘le braai’ and ‘can-do’ spirit to France – Carel Nolte 15:00

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Centuries ago, the French Huguenots sowed the seeds of winemaking in South Africa. Now, the tables have turned—South Africans are bringing a taste of their own culture back to French soil. One of them is South African businessman Christo Lindeque, who, along with his wife Elbe, breathed new life into Château de Montfleur, a 15th-century turreted ch…

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US dollar's 14-year run hits 'immovable' Trump - structural shift underway 13:26

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Ninety One, managing £130.8bn, released a white paper, “The Unstoppable Dollar Meets the Immovable Mr Trump,” predicting the end of a 14-year US dollar upcycle. Sahil Mahtani, Head of Macro Research, told BizNews the dollar faces an inflection point driven by geopolitics, interest rates, investment trends, and currency interventions. He forecasts a…

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Lamberti on Sakeliga/Neasa interdicting employee race quotas: An attempt to head off more ANC lunacy 31:29

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The pot-boiling strategy of destructive ANC economic policies is typified in its approach to employment equity, a quota-based employment system that SA businesses are obliged to implement from September. Sakeliga executive director Russell Lamberti explains why his organisation and Neasa are approaching the courts to block the ANC’s most granular r…

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South Africa’s R5 trillion loss: Investec’s Mazwai calls for urgent 3–5% growth to close global gap 13:10

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South Africa’s sluggish economic growth since 2010 has left its citizens 40% poorer than the global average. Osagyefo Mazwai, investment strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International told BizNews in an interview that the country’s GDP per capita decoupled from global peers in 2010, with growth averaging just 1% annually compared to 4.5% …

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Wayne Sussman: Mkhwanazi demolition, Mamelodi assassination - and the latest by-elections 18:22

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In his latest interview with BizNews, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman explains why KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s Press Conference was “absolutely devastating”. He says the General’s claims “go to the heart of the challenge of the ANC, that President Ramaphosa was going to reform the ANC and course correct after the devastating years …

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BN Briefing: Cyril takes on Trump, DA says PIC is corrupt and Canada’s bold energy plans 22:07

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Cyril Ramaphosa lashes out at Donald Trump over BRICS trade threats; economist Dawie Roodt unpacks the bleak outlook for South Africa’s growth; the DA slams the Public Investment Corporation as corrupt; Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie questions official unemployment stats; and Canada reveals sweeping new energy reforms. Plus,…

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Not all B-BBEE is bad: It can be a competitive advantage for businesses, lifeline for young unemployed – Gary Bannatyne 24:58

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With the Ramaphosa government digging in its heels over black empowerment rules amid increasing pressure to abolish regulations that have advantaged a small percentage of black business leaders in South Africa, Gary Bannatyne, Managing Director of Shaper, has challenged some of the negative perceptions surrounding Broad-Based Black Economic Empower…

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Emerging sector champions Gerrie Fourie, GG Alcock answer the hand-wringing “30% unemployment” question 28:49

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Derangement describes the detached armchair observers who judge those in the arena. Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie and Kasinomics author GG Alcock have had their fill of these critics - and explain why to BizNews editor Alec Hogg in this forthright interview about the unappreciated slug of South Africa’s economy. The two champions of SA’s Emerging Secto…

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Bheki Mahlobo: SA is an ‘own goal specialist’ losing 10-0 - can win just by copying India, not Iran. 21:46

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Evidence-based insights into the latest Trump Tariffs from California-based Bheki Mahlobo, economist and partner at Frans Cronjé Private Clients. His conclusion: South Africa is a mountain of missed opportunities, the result of own goals scored through poor decisions. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.…

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BN Briefing: Trump's peace pipe, 'Deep State' uncorked, new patronage networks, Tesla, Meta, Apple 25:25

20d ago25:25

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In today's BizNews Briefing, Donald Trump earned a Nobel Peace Prize nomination from Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for his peacemaking efforts as the Israel-Hamas truce talks progressed. In South Africa, Aubrey Matshiqi exposes a “deep state” of rogue politicians and business figures looting the nation. Sakeliga’s Piet le Roux critiques BEE and “eq…

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Wandile Sihlobo: China is no replacement for the US in SA agri 18:12

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The primary focus for South African trade this week is on United States policy and tariffs. In this interview with BIzNews, Wandile Sihlobo, the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz), warns that South Africa “cannot just substitute the US” and that “it's really about listening to what the US puts on the table,…

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BN Briefing: SA’s White House flop - 30% tariff set, Mkhwanazi opens Pandora's box, Musk vs Trump 19:33

21d ago19:33

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In today's BizNews Briefing, South Africa faces a 30% US tariff, among 14 countries, despite President Ramaphosa’s claims of a successful White House meeting. Plus a potential BRICS surcharge. Joel Pollak told BizNews’ Alec Hogg that tensions stem from South Africa’s land reform policies and its ICJ case against Israel, fueling US perceptions of an…

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Pollak after last night’s focus on SA in updated Trump Tariffs: 30% + 10% BRICS surcharge from 1 Aug 31:17

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South Africa was singled out for special mention by US President Donald Trump in the White House last night when he announced an extension of its ‘reciprocal’ tariffs deadline by three weeks. Trump said SA goods would be hit by a 30% tariff from 1 August. Breitbart senior editor Joel Pollak, whose knowledge of both countries saw him widely tipped t…

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BN Briefing: Ramaphosa, Steenhuisen word spar; GNU from De Beer, Mashatile sidelines; orange tariffs 16:27

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Cyril Ramaphosa vows the national dialogue will proceed without the DA, as John Steenhuisen hits back at Thabo Mbeki’s criticism. Deputy President Paul Mashatile highlights tensions threatening the GNU’s stability, while Trump’s looming tariffs send shockwaves through South Africa’s citrus industry. Plus, Bloomberg ques…

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Ian Cameron: Mkhwanazi v/s "Underworld" Mchunu: parties rally behind the brave general 17:40

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There has been a swell of public and Parliamentary party political support for KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi after he made explosive allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. In this interview with BizNews, Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson on Police, Ian…

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The Sunday Show - Neil De Beer: SA’s “pseudo undercover dictatorship” and “murder by power…” 25:04

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In the latest Sunday Show on BizNews, Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement, and journalist Chris Steyn talk about the latest political drama. De Beer charges that South Africa is in pseudo undercover dictatorship - despite the African National Congress (ANC) being “in ICU”. He comments on all the options ranging from a Vot…

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Capetonian Reg Bamford: Croquet titan now swings into invention 13:21

25d ago13:21

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Croquet may conjure images of British lawns and cucumber sandwiches. Or, if you’ve read Alice in Wonderland, you might recall the phrase “Off with their heads!” - with the Queen using flamingos as mallets, hedgehogs as balls, and playing cards as hoops. These aren’t images typically associated with South Africans, who are more known for their sport…