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BN Daybreak Fri 13 Feb: SONA Reality Check on CR's Trillion Rand Promise; PA shocks DA; Shapiro on Roedean
In today's episode of BizNews Daybreak, President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers a "game of two halves" State of the Nation Address—promising a R1 trillion infrastructure drive while admitting water has replaced electricity as South Africa’s newest crisis. We dissect his branding of mining as a "sunrise industry" that just continues sliding…
BN Briefing: Roedean row; Major from the Mining Indaba; Gauteng water politics; Siemens CEO
Tonight’s Briefing moves from David Shapiro’s reaction to the Roedean–King David controversy to Peter Major’s Mining Indaba view on South Africa’s reform delays. Wayne Sussman then unpacks the political risk around Gauteng’s water crisis, before Siemens CEO Roland Busch tells Bloomberg that US data-centre demand remains strong.
Director’s Cut: Peter Major - Mining boom, policy bust and SA’s missed moment
As the world’s mining heavyweights packed Cape Town for the biggest Indaba yet, veteran mining analyst Peter Major delivered a blunt verdict: metal prices are booming, Africa is surging, but South Africa is still shackled by policy paralysis. In this Director’s Cut with Alec Hogg, Major unpacks the upbeat global…
Roedean vs King David: David Shapiro on antisemitism in SA schools
A cancelled tennis fixture between Roedean and King David has ignited a far bigger debate. In this hard-hitting conversation, David Shapiro argues the incident crossed a dangerous line, warning that antisemitism is resurfacing in subtle but troubling ways. From elite schools to corporate boardrooms, he questions the silence - and…
7-8% UK private credit returns with Westbrooke Yield Plus
Discover how Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management provides South African investors with access to global private markets. In this discussion, we explore Westbrooke’s $1 billion AUM milestone, its diversified focus on private credit, real estate, hybrid capital, and private equity, and why Yield Plus delivers stable 7–8% returns in pounds. Learn…
The Editor's Desk: Thu 12 Feb 2026 - Thoughtful patriots and political treason
In today’s edition, Alec Hogg reveals the true architect behind the "greatest private equity deal of all time"—the Naspers acquisition of Tencent—and shares a personal story of South African honesty encountered on the road to Mossel Bay. He also addresses the disturbing cancellation of a school tennis match between Roedean…
DA in deep trouble, PA on the rise, Lesufi’s hotel showers & Cyril’s SONA: The Electoral Roadshow
In the latest edition of the Electoral Roadshow with Chris Steyn, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman dissects the latest by-election results in which the Patriotic Alliance (PA) won big again, while the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) managed to hold MKP at bay. “In 2021, the Patriotic Alliance only won one single…
BN Daybreak 12 Feb 2026 - Malema v O'Sullivan; Great R300 FMD vaccine rip-off; Gun law warning
In this explosive edition of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg unpacks two major confrontations shaking South Africa. First, SAAI’s Dr Theo de Jager exposes a "Covid-style" scam in the agricultural sector—alleging cronies lining up to charge farmers R300 for Foot-and-mouth disease vaccines that should cost just R55. He argues the cadres…
BN Briefing: FMD — mismanagement or malice?; SA gun laws; social media on trial; Major on AfriMat
In tonight’s BizNews Briefing, Dr Theo de Jager assesses South Africa’s foot-and-mouth response, while Bloomberg covers a US jury trial over claims social platforms were designed to addict teens. Jonathan Deal then outlines firearms bill concerns, and Peter Major closes with a Wealth Building view on AfriMat.
Director’s Cut: Theo de Jager – FMD fury as farmers accuse state of blocking life-saving vaccines
As South Africa’s dairy and beef sectors teeter on the brink, agriculture leader Theo de Jager goes head-to-head with government over foot-and-mouth disease. With vaccines allegedly delayed, prices questioned and bureaucratic control under fire, he warns: every day lost could cost farms – and food security – dearly.
Jonathan Deal - The ANC’s “agenda” to disarm vulnerable citizens…
The Firearms Control Amendment Bill is likely to be presented to Parliament next month. In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, Jonathan Deal, the Founder of Safe Citizen, warns: “…they have …created a set of well-crafted steps that make it literally impossible for the average person to actually get a…
The Editor's Desk - Wed 11 Feb 2026: Unsung heroes, corporate truths, and rejecting intolerance
After a fascinating long weekend, I’m back with the real story behind Naspers' legendary Tencent deal and a personal reminder of the honesty that defines the "real" South Africa. I also weigh in on the disturbing intolerance surfacing in our schools—and why we must fiercely protect our culture of multiculturalism.
BN Daybreak Wed 11 Feb: Today's big questions - is gold rigged, AI bubble, music doomed?
In this bumper edition of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg dives into the biggest questions shaking global markets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claims Chinese speculators are manipulating gold prices—Morgan Stanley’s Amy Gower weighs in on whether the precious metal is still a safe haven. Meanwhile, the bond market is betting…
BN Briefing: FlySafair deal; Macpherson's infrastructure plan; Alphabet bond sale; Jubilee Metals
In today's BizNews Briefing, Harith’s proposed acquisition of FlySafair enters a key regulatory phase, while Dean Macpherson outlines a 2026 plan to unlock value from a R148 billion Public Works property portfolio. Bloomberg tracks Alphabet’s planned $15 billion bond raise amid AI capex pressure, and Peter Major explains why Jubilee…
DA fields Prof Theo Venter in local government power challenge
The Democratic Alliance has embarked on a Local Government Election Year strategy of fielding strong mayoral candidates in places with poor service delivery. In this interview with Chris Steyn, one of those, veteran independent political commentator Professor Theo Venter speaks about his announcement as Mayoral Candidate for JB Marks Municipality…
BN Daybreak: DA succession race, Epstein fallout, Alphabet’s 100-year bond, AI ad wars and Bitcoin volatility
In today’s BN Daybreak, we move from Prof Theo Venter’s take on John Steenhuisen’s exit and the DA leadership race, to fresh Epstein fallout in the US and UK. We then track Alphabet’s rare 100-year bond push, AI’s Super Bowl advertising dominance, and Bitcoin’s sharp swings around the $70,000 mark.
BN Briefing: ANC-Iran backlash, SA security scrutiny, pressure on Starmer, and Orion's upside
Tonight on the BizNews Briefing: Col Chris Wyatt on ANC-Iran relations, Prof Theo Venter on alleged political-policing overlap, Bloomberg’s take on Keir Starmer’s leadership strain, and Peter Major’s Wealth Building view on Orion Minerals after added recognition from BHP.
BN Daybreak: One year of Afrikaner refugees in the US; Epstein tremors; Japan election; and gold
In this episode of the BizNews Daybreak, we move from South African refugee debate in the US to UK political fallout linked to the Epstein story, then to Japan’s snap-election shake-up. We also unpack the latest gold market volatility before closing with AURA’s Justin Suttner on scaling South African emergency-response…
(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt - The NdB Sunday Show :Time for “serious external look” at SA’s “cover-ups…”
In the latest NDB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn, US Intelligence Analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt assesses testimony of police and political capture following the suicide of a prime suspect in the murder of Witness D. He gives an update on the 2000 refugees now in the US, some of…
Pizza arrived faster than help in SA: AURA has been closing that gap - Justin Suttner
South Africans looking to work or settle abroad, whether for a few years or permanently, are increasingly trapped in a bureaucratic maze created by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and National Treasury. In an interview with BizNews, immigration tax specialist William Louw of…