Rob Hersov - Budget debacle more proof SA needs business-type turnaround. Urgently.

South Africans abroad who lost their citizenship after acquiring another nationality can now breathe a sigh of relief. Following a landmark Constitutional Court ruling, the Department of Home Affairs has launched an online portal to help restore citizenship rights. In an interview with BizNews, Mary Paccard, the DA’s global project…

In South Africa, countless businesses still rely on outdated systems—like paper timesheets and manual tracking—for wage management. Yet millions of workers carry smartphones in their pockets, unlocking a prime opportunity for innovation. Enter Allwage: harnessing mobile tech to streamline payroll, boost accountability, and revolutionise wage-earner oversight. Co-founder Cilliers Geldenhuys explains…

Reform UK’s surge exposes how establishment politics and media misread the world. I unpack the UK shock, South Africa’s parallels, and key portfolio shifts.

Seize the day with the freshest news you can use to help you conquer another active business day - from the team at BizNews and our global partners. This episode features the latest from the US, where market participants are generally divided into two camps; everybody, though, loves the new…

Value investor Piet Viljoen breaks down Mr Price’s German gamble, Spar’s costly EU exit, Famous Brands’ offshore stumble, and why HCI’s buybacks make far more sense than chasing “expensive fairy tales” abroad. From Eskom’s industrial rescue talks to Transnet’s slow turnaround and the ANC’s political bluster, Viljoen gives Alec Hogg…