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BN Briefing - Zille: ANC was desperate to hold international relations, Trollip: ANC = Dishonour.
ActionSA’s parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip, has criticized South Africa’s foreign policy in a recent National Assembly speech. Meanwhile, at the BNC#7 in Hermanus, Helen Zille addressed the shifting global order, with her speech soon available on BizNewsTv. The event also featured Neil De Beer discussing DA leader John Steenhuisen’s relationship…
BN Briefing - Duvenage: A Vat increase would be worst result! Lings: I am not optimistic on the Budget
In this BizNews Briefing: South Africa’s budget takes center stage as Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA, and Kevin Lings, Chief economist at Stanlib, share their expectations ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s address. Meanwhile, global markets react as US President Trump calls for crypto as a strategic reserve, and Bitcoin…
Remembering Ian Player, the 'bare-back cowboy' who saved the southern white rhino – Paul Gardiner
Dr Ian Player was a globally recognised wildlife pioneer credited with saving the Southern African white rhino. Often riding bareback, he pioneered techniques to dart and immobilise rhinos, helping their numbers recover from just 437 individuals in the 1950s. In a fireside chat, eco-conservationist Paul Gardiner pays tribute to Player's…
BN Briefing - Patrice Motsepe as next President of ANC Darshan Leitner to SA: Stay away from Israel.
In this BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen covers key political and economic developments. Chris Steyn speaks with Neil de Beer about presidential hopefuls in the ANC. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner on allegations that ANC leaders were bribed to take Israel to the ICJ, with possible U.S. sanctions looming. Internationally, Trump sees Putin nearing…
Neil de Beer: The State v/s AfriForum, Cyril’s successors line up - and SA’s “atomic” relationship with Iran
In the latest edition of the Sunday Show, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer warns that many people could still face arrest in terms of the The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill of 2023 as it covers any person or institution that engages in activities that are defined…
Rhinos go radioactive in the fight against poaching – Prof James Larkin
Every 20 hours, a rhino is poached in South Africa for its horn, with 35 rhinos lost in the Kruger National Park since the beginning of the year. The fight to protect these majestic animals is increasingly difficult, as rhino horn commands prices higher than gold, platinum, diamonds, and cocaine,…
BizNews Rugby: Ireland v France in Six Nations title decider; Sharks v Lions; and Scotland’s must-win battle
This week's BizNews Rugby Show is all about the titanic clash between Ireland and France in the Six Nations. Guest analyst Tim Cocker, host of the popular Eggchasers Rugby YouTube channel, breaks down why this fixture is "box office" rugby, with Ireland chasing a rare Grand Slam and France seeking…
America is probing ANC leaders over Iran “bribe”….
The Trump administration is investigation the allegations that African National Congress (ANC) leaders were bribed to take Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for “genocide”. That was confirmed in this interview with BizNews by Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, founder and president of Shurad HaDin Israel Law Centre that led a…
DA’s bold budget stand: R30 billion in cuts and no new taxes - Mark Burke
As the South African budget looms, DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke lays out the party’s firm stance—no new taxes and a radical plan to slash R30 billion in wasteful spending. But with the ANC’s historical resistance to spending cuts, will these proposals see the light of day?
Why Afrikaner leaders went to Washington, and what they achieved - Connie Mulder
The visit to the US by four Afrikaner leaders who met with senior members of the Trump Administration evoked mixed reactions at home - including MK’s belief they should be charged with treason. Opportunists have also used it to create a new wave of misinformation designed to stir up antagonism…
BN Briefing: DA finds R30bn in one week to cut ahead of Budget; Roodt: Murmurs of a 0.75% Vat hike
In today’s BizNews Briefing: South Africa’s budget battle intensifies ahead of the March 12. The DA insists no more tax hikes, citing R30 billion in potential spending cuts, while rumours swirl of a VAT increase. Economist Dawie Roodt warns of “new territory,” and Gina Schoeman stresses the need to restore…
By-election trends: Good news for Gayton; bad news for JZ, Julius; the DA’s “rocky road"; the ANC’s big Gauteng worry
In this interview with BizNews, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman gives BizNews viewers an overview and in-depth analysis of the performances of main political parties in municipal by-elections since last year's national election. Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie’s Patriotic Alliance (PA) emerges as “probably the most consistently improving party”; the…
BN Briefing: How BEE laws are ruining SA; GNU and foreign policy; Trump’s first major speech
In this episode of update from BizNews, Gabriel Crouse of the IRR picks up on the World Bank’s advice on how SA can end 17 years of economic stagnation - address its R150bn a year elite-enriching BEE laws. Also, in the wake of disastrous international policies, GNU members are weighing…
MKP’s treason stunt as the DA throws down the foreign policy gauntlet to the ANC
Former President Jacob Zuma's MK party knows that they will not succeed with treason charges laid against Afrikaner lobby groups, but did so to “let the flames of racial divides in this country burn higher”. So says Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Willie Aucamp who is also the national spokesperson for…
A R150bn annual ‘bonsela’ for elites gaming SA’s ludicrous BEE laws
Economic issues only tend to grab attention when their consequences have a direct impact on our pockets. South Africans are in one of those rare moments right now after the ANC was blocked from jacking up VAT from 15% to 17% to fund an increase for public sector employees who…
FMF’s Van Staden: Bravo Afriforum (and Pres Trump); maybe ANC will now repeal 142 racist laws
Despite disastrous mismanagement, a halo effect exists around the ANC in much of the global community. This celebration of their own role in supporting South Africa’s transition to democracy has led to excessive indulgence of the ANC’s subsequent failings. But the new sheriff in Washington is taking a different approach,…
BN Briefing: V Staden, Roets - Why Race Law fight went global; Trump dumps Ukraine
This episode of the BizNews Briefing features FMF head of policy Martin v Staden former Afriforum exec Dr Ernst Roets on why there has been so much effort to bring SA’s 142 operative racial laws to the attention of the global community; US President Donald Trump freezes all aid to…
Staying calm in the storm: David Bacher on investment strategies for volatile times
In a turbulent month for global markets, Corion Capital's David Bacher offers valuable insights on navigating volatility. While global equities saw slight declines, regional disparities created opportunities, with China’s undervaluation standing out. Bacher emphasises the importance of long-term strategy, cautioning against succumbing to short-term noise, especially with speculative assets like…
Navigating the future of investment: Westbrooke's approach to alternative markets and global opportunities
In this insightful conversation, Dino Zuccollo, Director at Westbrooke, shares his expertise on the growing importance of alternative investments for South African investors. As traditional equity and bond portfolios face increasing volatility, Zuccollo highlights how private debt, hybrid capital, and real estate offer a more stable and diversified approach to…
South Africa's economic crossroads: Leon Louw on the budget, NHI, and foreign policy risks
As South Africa braces for the national budget announcement on March 12, economist and Freedom Foundation director Leon Louw paints a sobering picture of the country's economic outlook. In a candid discussion with BizNews’ Bronwyn Nielsen, Louw delves into the dangers of increasing debt, the impracticality of the National Health…