10 years of Easy Equities: Purple Group CEO Charles Savage on revolutionising retail investing in South Africa

Welcome to BizNews Daybreak with Alec Hogg for Wednesday, March 18, 2026. In today’s episode, we dive into the shifting tectonic plates of global geopolitics, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and the hard realities of coalition governance in South Africa. Today's Top Stories: Middle East Tensions & Market Impact:…

With the arrest of the first suspect in the murder of Witness D, Security Strategist Andy Mashaile talks to Chris Steyn about the likely consequences facing both officials and politicians when the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee hearings conclude with reccommendations. “..there will be prosecutions -…

At BNC#8, Rob Hersov delivers a fiery keynote, arguing that South Africa is drifting dangerously off course as the global balance of power shifts back toward the West. From America’s renewed dominance to China’s cracks and Russia’s weakness, Hersov warns that the ANC has aligned with the wrong players at…

A fiery critique of South Africa’s failing municipalities, this speech exposes collapsing service delivery, poor governance, and entrenched political dysfunction. It argues that meaningful reform hinges on voter action and coalition politics, urging citizens to reject apathy and drive peaceful regime change through the ballot. The message is clear: accountability,…

After drawing more than 65,000 pupils and students last year, the JSE Investment Challenge has set its sights on 100,000 as it looks to build a new generation that’s money and investment savvy. In an interview with BizNews, senior JSE CSI officer Ralph Speirs said the impact is clear, with…