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Coalition Government: DA the favourite, EFF the feared
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is in the strongest position to enter into a coalition government with the African National Congress (ANC) after next year’s general election. But a coalition with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) would be a feared outcome. That is the view of Professor Stig Jensen from the…
FFM podcast ep8: Volatility for starters; SA Inc for mains; and Life for dessert
It's a volatile environment investment professionals find themselves in, summed up succinctly by this week's guests, Corion Capital's Garreth Montano and Grant Morris from CluclasGray Asset Management, hosted by BizNews' Stuart Lowman. One of the building blocks behind Fantasy Fund Manager was education, and the first eight weeks have certainly…
Eugene Brink: New government needed to save SOEs; after de Ruyter's Eskom nightmare
A change of Government is needed to save South Africa’s State-owned Enterprises (SOEs). This after the horror management experience of former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter who tried “every which way to rectify the troubles and the travails that Eskom had and still has”, but did not have the necessary…
Perchtold on market surge: Here’s how we’re locking in profit, finding pockets of value
In this interview, Mark Perchtold, founding director of OMBA, delves into the stock market’s Bull v Bear debate, shedding light on the current dynamics. He highlights that while last year was clearly a bear market, this year has seen the ascendancy of the bull, which holds significant implications for investors…
SA Assassin's linked to Swedish PM's murder
Shadowy agents from South Africa’s Apartheid era are believed to have been involved in the assassination 37 years ago of Swedish Prime Minister Olaf Palme. That is the conclusion of former Swedish diplomat and businessman Jan Stocklassa whose investigation was sparked by the discovery of research done by Stieg Larsson,…
Mulder skewers ANC’s political ploy to grab healthcare: “Just fix what we have, dammit”.
South Africans owe much to the efforts of its flotilla of activist non-profit organisations. Especially those like Solidarity’s Research Unit, which invests great effort in challenging seemingly endless irrational legislative proposals from the ANC- as it is doing once again after the ruinous National Health Insurance bill passed through Parliament…
Moeletsi Mbeki’s Rallying Cry for Business to Become Active in Politics to Save SA
Political analyst and Chairperson of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), Moeletsi Mbeki says it’s evident from high employment, collapsing infrastructure, a deteriorating healthcare system and ailing security apparatus that the ANC government is not coping with its responsibilities and that the global status of South Africa has…
McKenzie: Opposition parties, incl PA, may be giving ANC a "free pass" of 5 more years
In a potentially watershed interview, Patriotic Alliance president Gayton McKenzie acknowledges his own mistakes and says South Africa's opposition parties, including the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the PA, need to mature fast or they'll hand the African National Congress (ANC) another five years after the national election in May 2024…
Exploring Elon Musk’s skinny jab: A potential solution for obesity in South Africa?
Semaglutide, a drug marketed as Wegovy or Ozempic that was initially designed for diabetic patients to control blood sugar levels, has garnered attention for its potential weight loss effects. Notably, technology entrepreneur Elon Musk, hailing from South Africa, attributed his transformed physique, lauded by a fan as “ripped,” to fasting…
Mzansi Youth Choir strikes a melodious chord in American hearts, harmonising for victory
South Africa’s Mzansi Youth Choir has etched their names in history with a groundbreaking performance on America’s Got Talent. Securing the show’s first-ever group golden buzzer in its 18th season, they have set their sights on the next level. With harmonious determination, they aim to advance to the semi-finals and…
‘We can do it - we’ve done it before’: Kevin Lings says path to SA economic rebound lies in using past lessons
Once in a while, somebody produces truly superb work on a complex subject that demands the widest possible audience. Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings delivers one of those rarities in this interview where he takes a look back at the past three decades and correlates foreign purchases on the South…
FFM podcast ep7: Meet the CIO; where macro and micro collide; the oil play
Off the back of the US federal reserve interest rate pause, after ten consecutive hikes, it was fascinating to have Terebinth chief investment officer Erik Nel in the studio. Nel chatting with BizNews' Stuart Lowman and Corion Capital's Garreth Montano, gave insights into everything macro, from interest rate cycles to…
Meet Roelf Meyer - how co-architect of New SA sees things today
Roelf Meyer, known for his role in successfully negotiating South Africa’s Constitution alongside the ANC, joined Biznews for an exclusive interview. Meyer provided insights into his relationship with Cyril Ramaphosa and shed light on the President’s challenges in executing his plans. He highlighted the ANC and DA as the only…
Mashaba on Moonshot Pact’s dealbreaker, “that book” and enlisting new voters for 2024
Action SA leader Herman Mashaba has bounced back after being savaged over paying R12m for the production of a biography - and hits the campaign trail again this week with a mass voter registration drive in the party’s fortress of Soweto. In this interview Mashaba offers his side of the…
Survivor’s Resilience: 101-Year-Old Ella Blumenthal Shares Her Holocaust Journey from Auschwitz to Africa
In a world where encounters with Holocaust survivors are few, and most have surpassed their 90s or 100s, Ella Blumenthal stands out as an extraordinary individual. Her journey that she penned in her book, “I am Ella” with author Joanne Jowell, goes beyond mere survival, for she carries within her a remarkable absence…
Civil society needs to get organised
Civil society plays a crucial role in shaping societies and holding those in power accountable. However, with many municipalities in South Africa facing significant challenges, it is imperative for civil society to actively participate in addressing these issues. By organising themselves, holding those in power accountable, and engaging in collaborative…
BOSA’s Mmusi Maimane - “In 2024, I’ll be one of four options for SA president
Former DA leader Mmusi Maimane's disruptive new political party Build One South Africa (BOSA) now has more than 20 000 members and will be whittling down already identified independent candidates to 200 ahead of the 2024 National Election. Maimane is confident that once the ballot papers have been counted he…
Democratising solar power - Gosolr’s R1740pm solution, no capital upfront
The private sector has jumped into the opportunity presented by load-shedding and the SA government’s belated opening up of electricity supply. Marker-leading Gosolr is installing thousands of no-upfront-capital solar solutions into middle-income and upwards households, currently adding 10MW monthly. CEO Andrew Middleton, a trained actuary and former investment banker, says…
SANSA Lift-off: Collaboration with NASA to Reunite Humans with the Moon - Raoul Hodges
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is going to play an important role in collaborating with NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, in their quest to reintroduce humans to the lunar surface. Construction is about to commence on a communication facility in Matjiesfontein. SANSA’s Managing Director, Raoul Hodges,…
Will SA's 2024 Election be Free and Fair? Far from guaranteed - OUTA's Duvenage
In this compelling interview with OUTA founder and CEO Wayne Duvenage, he raises serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of 2024's national and provincial elections in South Africa - and the ability of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to fulfil its role. OUTA has been scratching in some dark…