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Hersov from the USA: Team Trump preparing a snotklap for Cyril
Capitalist activist Rob Hersov was on the same Washington-bound plane as some of the SA delegation heading for tomorrow’s Oval Office meeting. In this riveting interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg he shares what insiders tell him about the hot reception American leadership is preparing for Cyril Ramaphosa.
BN Blitsbrief: SA Poskantoor kry UIF-hulp; Godongwana se begroting; Malema ontsteld met VSA-besoek
BizNuus Blitsbrief - ’n kragtige oorsig van die belangrikste plaaslike en internasionale nuus, vinnig en feitlik, binne minute. Bly ingelig met nuus wat saak maak.
(Ret) Col. Chris Wyatt: CR is taking the B, C, D team to America
All eyes will be on the meeting between presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and Donald Trump in Washington on Wednesday. In this interview with BizNews, US intelligence analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt slams the composition of Ramaphosa’s team. He says neither Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen nor International Relations Minister Ronnie Lamola is…
BN Briefing - Cyril: I am not worried to meet Trump; Afrikaner Refugee Thea on her US experience
In this BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen previews President Cyril Ramaphosa’s high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump, amid domestic uproar over his “cowards” comment about Afrikaner refugees. Hear strong reactions from Neil de Beer, Julius Malema, and Gerhard Papenfus, plus Ret. Colonel Chris Wyatt's conversation with Afrikaner refugee Thea van Staden, detailing…
The Sunday show: Neil De Beer - The silence of the lambs in the cabinet of wolves
“…if the DA (Democratic Alliance) does not…get up and fight, no matter if it costs…the seats of power… if we are going on the trajectory we are today,… the loss of a country will be blamed, not on the ANC (African National Congress)…but because...of the Democratic Alliance not being now…
Bok legend Breyton Paulse joins BN Rugby - Rassie's picks; URC preview; new Women's RWC trophy; RIP Cornal Hendricks
Springbok legend Breyton Paulse joins the BizNews Rugby Show to unpack URC playoff drama, Rassie’s surprise squad picks, and Jake White’s outcry over SA talent heading abroad. Plus, moving tributes to the late Cornal Hendricks and high hopes for the Baby Boks.
London-based SA entrepreneur Ludré Stevens takes on “broken” social media with bot-free platform Opino
A troubling trend for democracy and social discourse is the increasing manipulation of social media platforms like X, where AI-driven algorithms deepen ideological silos and limit engagement with opposing viewpoints. The anonymity of pseudonyms has further enabled nano influencers - often quietly funded - to shape narratives without disclosing their…
Wayne Sussman: “Stand-out” by-election night for the ANC - and a new leader emerges…
The African National Congress (ANC) had a strong by-election night last night. In this interview with BizNews, Election Analyst Wayne Sussman says it was “either their second best night or you could say equal their best night since 2024.” In Soweto, they had “resolute” support - despite uMkhonto weSizwe’s MKP)…
Col (Ret.) Chris Wyatt: SA “refugees” in America “under a lot of pressure”
The 59 (not 49) Afrikaner “refugees” that arrived in America earlier this week are under “a lot of pressure”. So says US intelligence analyst (Retired) Colonel Chris Wyatt who is in regular contact with some of them. “They are located in multiple States around the country right now. I will…
BN Blitsbrief: EFF-LP uit Parlement geskop; RIP Cornal Hendricks; Starlink SA dispuut; Afrimat
BizNuus Blitsbrief - ’n kragtige oorsig van die belangrikste plaaslike en internasionale nuus, vinnig en feitlik, binne minute. Bly ingelig met nuus wat saak maak.
BN Briefing: Cyril on the 49 Afrikaner “Refugees”; Gayton: Foreigners must be expelled immediately
In this BizNews Briefing, President Cyril Ramaphosa pushes back against claims of white Afrikaner persecution, following their controversial resettlement in the US under a Trump-era refugee programme. Gayton McKenzie demands that his department prioritise South Africans for jobs, rejecting foreign hires. Economist Dawie Roodt shares his expectations for next week’s…
Afrimat CEO on earnings collapse, Lafarge turnaround, and rare earths opportunity
Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden joins Alec Hogg to unpack the group’s worst results in decades, driven by a perfect storm of collapsing iron ore prices and early Lafarge losses. He remains bullish on the cement acquisition, touts a new ultra-low carbon product, and outlines progress on Transnet’s rail recovery…
BizNuus Blitsbrief: Ramaphosa besoek NAMPO; Eskom kondig Fase 2-beurtkrag aan; Mantengu JSE manipulasie
BizNuus Blitsbrief – ’n kragtige oorsig van die belangrikste plaaslike en internasionale nuus, vinnig en feitlik, binne minute. Bly ingelig met nuus wat saak maak.
Inside market drama where Moti is accused of manipulating a stock for profit - and idle JSE watches
Joburg’s rowdy mining camp excesses appear to have returned in the drama surrounding the alleged manipulation of Mantengu shares, whose CEO accused socialite Zunaid Moti and his company insider of manipulating the stock to near destruction. Mantengu’s CEO Mike Miller shares the sordid story with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
Kevin Mileham: Struggling ESKOM plunges millions into the dark - again…
Millions of South Africans were plunged into peak-hour darkness again last night. In this interview with BizNews, Kevin Mileham, the Democratic Alliance (DA) spokesperson on Electricity and Energy, says that ESKOM's fleet is running at 28% unplanned outages - and that “this last week, they've burned 210 million rands worth…
BN Briefing: Load shedding returns; JSE small-cap scandal erupts; Trump Middle East deal; Palantir
In today’s BizNews Briefing episode, Alec hogg explores the top stories of the day. Load shedding is back, with the DA spokesperson on electricity Kevin Mileham weighing in; JSE-listed Mantengu Mining accuses high-profile figures of market manipulation in a scandal that raises concerns about regulatory capture; Donald Trump shocks Riyadh…
BizNuus Blitsbrief: Ramaphosa en Trump gesprekke; Afrikaners arriveer in VSA; FlySafair-vlug versteuring
BizNuus Blitsbrief – ’n kragtige oorsig van die belangrikste plaaslike en internasionale nuus, vinnig en feitlik, binne minute. Bly ingelig met nuus wat saak maak.
Africa’s richest self-made woman Magda Wierzycka: SA’s geopolitical stance is derailing global trust
In this wide-ranging interview with Bronwyn Nielsen, Magda Wierzycka, CEO of Sygnia Limited, offers a candid assessment of South Africa's political and economic landscape. She discusses US–South Africa relations, the impact of Trump-era policies, challenges within the Government of National Unity, and the critical need for meaningful engagement with business…
Feisty Joel Pollak - defending Afrikaner refugees, urging Western Cape to promote its exceptionalism
The man who narrowly lost out on becoming the US’s ambassador to South Africa provides a taste of the excitement he would have generated in this feisty interview. Joel Pollak offers an alternative view to the SA government criticism of the first 49 Afrikaner refugees who arrived in Washington yesterday…
BN Briefing: Afrikaner refugees centre stage, 'Blue light thugs' free pass; Transactional Trump
In today's episode, Bronwyn Nielsen speaks to Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka on her views about US President Donald Trump and whether South Africa is making the most of its G20 presidency. Alec Hogg interviewed Joel Pollak, the man who nearly became the US ambassador to South Africa, who defends the…