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BN Briefing: Suddenly it’s real, 30% Trump Tariffs here - advice for exporters, importers, investors
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…
US, SA market turmoil - Rational perspectives from Piet, Sean on how to not just survive, but thrive
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…
Matthew Pool: Why SA businesses should prepare for a long war now that Trump’s 30% Tariffs are here
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…
"We’ve Only Just Begun": EasyEquities CEO Charles Savage on explosive growth, global ambitions
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…
Joshua Meservey in Washington: What SA must do urgently to transform the USA from Foe to Friend
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…
Some Uber Truths from Moeletsi Mbeki on SA/US trade; Business and the GNU; roots of destructive BEE
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…
BN Briefing - Mbeki, Zille on Big Business prodding GNU unity; What SA should do about Trump Tariffs
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.
BN Briefing - Cyril: Business won’t dictate to ANC; Zille: We will stop the Vat increase
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…
Helen Zille urges “boxing smart with cool heads” on Trump Tariffs; creaking GNU; Business pressure
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…
AI can be powerful stimulant for brain health and plasticity - George Vradenburg
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,…
BizNews Rugby: Tim Cocker - The Champions Cup needs a format shift; and SA teams should take it more seriously
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…
BNC#7: Sean Peche – Market cycles; investor psychology; and the risks lurking beneath the surface
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…
RW Johnson’s rational perspectives - DA’s options after Budget, US 30% tariff on SA exports
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…
BN Briefing: SA under fire with Trump tariffs; ANC doubles down on support for Palestine
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…
Joel Pollak on Trump’s 30% tariff shock for SA - BEE + motor sector’s 30% protection targeted
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…
BNC#7: Yvonne Malan - The forgotten SA hero Sailor Malan; ace fighter pilot and leader of anti-apartheid Torch Commando
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,…
From ANC stalwart to DA believer: Why Banele Majingo made the leap
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…
BNC#7: Trevor Ncube - How South Africans can keep the nation from following the Zimbabwean path
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 uncertain times…
SA's fiscal crisis: Dawie Roodt on debt, VAT, and the urgent need for economic reform
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…
BN Briefing: Trollip, Roodt on teetering GNU; Historic DA recruit; Fort Hare Duo; Trump Tariff Day.
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…