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Director's Cut: BEE is breaking South Africa - Gerhard Papenfus v Gwede Mantashe
In this candid and hard-hitting interview, Alec Hogg speaks to Gerhard Papenfus, CEO of the National Employers’ Association of South Africa, about his open letter condemning Black Economic Empowerment. Papenfus argues that BEE has distorted markets, damaged entrepreneurship, and entrenched elitism rather than broad-based upliftment. He challenges prevailing political narratives,…
The Editor's Desk - Tue 20 Jan 2026: Naspers’ strategy shift, Davos disruptions, and the BEE backlash
In today’s Editor's Desk, Alec Hogg dives into the shifting tides at the World Economic Forum, where entrepreneur Fabricio Bloisi is redefining the Naspers/Prosus playbook. As the group pivots from selling Tencent shares to offloading underperforming assets, Alec asks the pointed question: is the South African media portfolio next on…
BN Daybreak Tues 20 Jan - EU kicks back on Trump; Viljoen bullish for 2026; Sibanye up, Sasol down
In this edition of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg unpacks the global and local stories moving the markets this morning: Diplomatic Friction: Tensions between the US and the EU escalate while South Africa's own relationship with Washington deteriorates over Iranian participation in naval exercises. Retired US intelligence analyst Col. Chris Wyatt…
BN Briefing: Trump's Greenland push; Iran on a knife edge; Shapiro & Heystek on SA's economy
In this episode, we unpack Donald Trump’s audacious move to acquire Greenland and the "madman theory" strategy behind it. We also look at the escalating tensions in Iran, where the regime faces a legitimacy crisis amidst mass protests and US military pressure. On the local front, David Shapiro explains why…
The Editor's Desk - Mon 19 Jan 2026: Mbeki’s load shedding revisionism — and today’s must-reads
Today on The Editor's Desk: Mbeki’s load shedding claims under the microscope, Hartford’s case for smarter non-alignment, Papenfus’s open letter to Mantashe on BEE, a standout Investment Voice piece — and why “peak alcohol” is reshaping drinks giants.
BN Daybreak Mon 19 Jan - Trump’s 'Madman' Strategy; Iran’s Brutal Crackdown; is a 1929-Style Crash Coming?
Iran admits brutality; Niall Ferguson on Trump’s “Madman Theory”; Andrew Ross Sorkin on the next Great Depression; China’s play for Iron Ore pricing power. In this edition of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg unpacks a volatile start to the week: Iran on the Brink: Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (86), in power…
The NdB Sunday Show: (Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt - SA: Iran & China, the DA “Dumpster Fire” & the next coalition government
In his latest appearance on the NdB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn, US Intelligence Analyst Retired Colonel Chris Wyatt covers a wide range of international and national issues: South Africa’s “massive own goal” joint military exercise with Iran; a South African Flight Academy’s alleged support of the Chinese military with…
Inside the fight to outsmart multimillion‑rand abalone syndicates with star dog, Zeus – Rassie Erasmus (Dark-Water Ops)
The fight against abalone poaching along the Nelson Mandela Bay coastline is a growing issue that requires innovative solutions. Dark-Water Ops, with its unique approach of utilising trained dogs, has made significant strides in combating this illegal activity that involves international syndicates. Leading the pack is Zeus, a Belgian Malinois…
BN Daybreak Fri 16 Jan: Trump’s Nobel “Medal”; Farmers boo Steenhuisen; ASML jumps
In this episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg covers the intersection of high-stakes global politics and critical local challenges: Trump’s Nobel Moment: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado presents her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Donald Trump at the White House, calling him the “heir to Washington”. US-Taiwan Trade Deal:…
Director’s Cut: Foot-and-mouth fallout – Athol Trollip warns of zero income and food insecurity
From dairy farms to feedlots, South Africa’s agricultural economy is under siege. Athol Trollip outlines how foot-and-mouth disease has crushed production, frozen incomes and exposed deep failures inside the Department of Agriculture. A conversation every business leader and taxpayer should hear.
The Editor's Desk - Thur 15 Jan 2026: Two red flags - flow-driven markets and SA’s foot-and-mouth vaccine mess
ETFs and mandates are reshaping markets. In today’s Editor’s Desk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg explains why $1 of inflows can move $5 of market value—plus what SA’s foot-and-mouth vaccine fiasco says about state capacity. R10k prize for your best 800-word investment idea.
BN Daybreak Thurs 15 Jan: Abedian on SA Silence about “21st Century Nazis”; Mining Indaba's back story; Sasol Surges
In this morning's briefing, Alec Hogg unpacks a volatile geopolitical landscape where conflicting reports emerge from Iran—Donald Trump claims de-escalation while internal memos suggest mass casualties. We speak to Iranian-born and bred entrepreneur and former UCT Economics Prof Iraj Abedian, who delivers a scathing critique of the South African government's…
Miningweb Weekly: Mining’s surge, gold’s pause and the stocks investors are chasing now
From copper overtaking gold to PGMs roaring back, Peter Major unpacks the forces driving mining’s global outperformance. Plus, why US money is hunting critical minerals, what investors should avoid, and why South Africa risks missing a once-in-a-generation opportunity.
Director’s Cut: Iran on a knife edge - Dr Iraj Abedian on killings, SA silence and Trump's gamble
Iran is burning and the world is hesitating. Economist Iraj Abedian delivers a raw, emotional account of a nation held hostage by its own regime, why South Africa’s silence is so troubling, and why Donald Trump may now be the only wild card left as thousands are killed behind an…
Wayne Sussman - The 2026 battles facing SA’s political parties - and leaders
In this latest edition of the Electoral Roadshow with Chris Steyn, Analyst Supremo Wayne Sussman reviews the most important political trends that emerged from last year’s by-election results, and previews the electoral battles still ahead in 2026. He also examines the political futures of Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen…
BN Briefing: Leaked Iran death toll, US-SA relations, and Equities vs Gold
In this BizNews Briefing, Dr. Iraj Abedian reveals leaked reports of 12,000 deaths in Iran, questioning the South African government’s silence. The Hudson Institute's Josh Meservey analyses Pretoria’s alignment with American adversaries. Plus, David Shapiro discusses the "survival mode" of South African business, and Peter Major explains why equities historically…
The Editor's Desk - Wed 14 Jan 2026: The truth advantage - AI, elections, and the Iran shock that could hit SA exports
AI is changing politics: exposing stolen elections, empowering voters, and puncturing propaganda. From Uganda to Iran, the cracks are widening — and South Africa’s Iran ties may soon carry a price.
Prof Theo Venter - 2026: Trump, the ANC, the GNU, AfriForum and Solidarity…
In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, Political and Policy Specialist, Professor Theo Venter, urges South Africa to “get off the hobby horse of following the ANC foreign policy…because we are swimming stream up…we’ve got a difficulty reading the room temperature globally, where we fit in.” He says recent world…
BN Daybreak Wed 14 Jan: SA’s Trade Double-Header; Chaos in Iran; Renergen founders strike gold
It is a morning of relief and reward for South Africa. Alec Hogg breaks down two major regulatory victories that will ease the cost of doing business: the US House has officially passed the AGOA extension bill, and the EU has removed South Africa from its high-risk "grey list" jurisdictions…
Boardroom Talk: Davos 2026 - The Trump Show, but also a BRICS Ghost Town
In this episode of Boardroom Talk, Alec Hogg dissects the guest list for the 56th World Economic Forum in Davos—and finds a gathering that looks less like a global village and more like a victory lap for the new Western order. The “Trump” Factor: How the return of Donald Trump,…