Best BizNews Podcasts (2025)

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Dr Edward Mienie: US willing to “fortify very fragile, failing” SA, if…. 27:15

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The United States is willing to “fortify” South Africa as it has moved from “latent fragility to being very fragile” and “moving in the direction of failure”. However, it would need to see “positive steps” and “genuine earnest attempts” from SA. So says a former diplomat to both the National Party and the African National Congress governments, Dr E…

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Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Tuesday, 30th September 2025 8:07

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Alec Hogg's daily update which is embedded in the BizNews Premium newsletter - covering the day's news you need to know.By BizNews

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Why SA is better off with a weakened but reformed ANC rather than a collapsed one - John Endres BNIC#2 24:48

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, John Endres, CEO of the Institute of Race Relations, warned that the ANC is at risk of sudden collapse as legitimacy drains and economic stagnation worsens. Drawing parallels to the fall of East Germany and Romania’s Ceausescu, Endres argued that the ANC must choose between "bending" — abandoning fake transformation and embra…

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BN Briefing: Cartels infiltrate SA power, R2bn Hospital loot exposed, Bristow’s shock Barrick exit 18:52

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Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission reveals how drug cartels have infiltrated South Africa’s power structures, with shocking claims of political protection and evidence of deep criminal capture. At Tembisa Hospital, the SIU exposes a staggering R2bn fraud network—vindicating whistleblower Babita Deokaran, who paid with her life. Meanwhil…

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Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Monday, 29th September 2025 7:54

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Alec Hogg's daily update which is embedded in the BizNews Premium newsletter - covering the day's news you need to know.By BizNews

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Meet Brett Levy: Life tempered by fire - from JSE’s youngest CEO to major player in SA mobile market 58:56

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In this interview, BizNews editor Alec Hogg takes a deep dive into lessons learned during the incredible journey of Blue Label co-founder and co-CEO Brett Levy. At 28, he was once the youngest CEO of any JSE-listed company when he and brother Mark too the company public. Now worth R11 billion, Brett’s journey has been defined by Blue Label’s R5.5bn…

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Mulder, de Jager and Papenfus lift the lid on their diplomatic mission to Washington - BNIC#2 1:01:23

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, the “three amigos"—VF Plus leader Corné Mulder, NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus and SAAI executive director Theo de Jager—unpacked their recent Washington swing and what it means for South Africa. Framing a "leadership vacuum" at home, they delivered a positive but unsparing brief to US officials on the NDR, BEE, EWC and rural sec…

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Sasol boss Simon Baloyi on his Baptism of Fire and the relentless battle to reignite South Africa’s economy 27:49

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In this in-depth BizNews interview, Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi reflects on South Africa’s energy turnaround, why business must partner with government to fix power, logistics and crime, and how Sasol is balancing coal-based production with renewables in its decarbonisation journey. From cutting debt to tackling Joburg’s visible infrastructure collapse,…

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AI Scam Alert! Paul O'Sullivan busts Deepfake using BizNews brand 32:16

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Cybercriminals are using sophisticated AI deepfakes and cloned websites to scam unsuspecting South Africans out of their savings. In this revealing interview, forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan joins Alec Hogg to unpack a recent scam, explain how these syndicates operate, and share practical tips to protect yourself. If it sounds too good to be …

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BN Briefing: SA crime crisis, DA’s eThekwini pick and Epstein’s 18K emails rock global elites 24:06

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South Africa’s crime crisis deepens as explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission and sharp warnings from policing experts put the ANC under pressure. The DA reveals its mayoral candidate for eThekwini, promising a clean-up of Durban’s embattled metro. And on the global front, 18,000 newly unearthed Epstein emails expose fresh links between the…

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The NdB Sunday Show: The gloves come off after “damning” evidence before Madlanga…. 34:36

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Fraudsters using AI to scam investors with a fake BizNews interview featuring Helen Zille and Chris Steyn. The inside story of almost two weeks of testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry from former police officer Willem Els who is now with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). And Renaldo Gouws on his re-entry into politics. These are …

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Blockbuster Malema book - exposing how EFF criminal enterprise flourishes in broken justice system 34:52

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Investigative journalists Pauli van Wyk and Micah Reddy join Alec Hogg to unpack their explosive new book Malema, Money, Power, Patronage. From VBS to dodgy metros and shell companies, the authors reveal how Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu built a patronage empire — and why South Africa’s broken justice system has failed to hold them accountable. …

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Graeme Smith on SA20: Record bids, rising Stars & Cricket’s revival 8:23

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Betway SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith tells BizNews how the latest auction broke records with Brevis and Markram fetching millions, while more than R22m was spent on under-23 talent. With sold-out stadiums, global broadcast deals, and 700 schools now in the pipeline, Smith says SA20 is more than a tournament — it’s the engine driving cricket’s revi…

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Neal Froneman on stepping down: Leadership lessons, Mining’s future and SA’s urgent crossroads 41:48

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Neal Froneman reflects on his upcoming retirement as CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater, sharing insights on leadership, value creation, and the future of South Africa’s mining sector. In a candid conversation with Bronwyn Nielsen, he discusses personal passions, stakeholder capitalism, and the urgent need for political and policy reform to unlock South Afr…

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Piet Viljoen: Patience, scepticism and resilience key to investing in SA - BNIC#2 Q&A 33:05

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, RECM founder Piet Viljoen delivered a candid Q&A covering everything from South Africa’s political risks to global investing lessons. While acknowledging the country’s troubling politics, he insisted South Africa is not Zimbabwe, citing strong civil society as a protective force. Viljoen warned against local companies’ “stupi…

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Miningweb Weekly: De Beers in play, Angola’s surprise bid, Glencore exits Congo, and silver’s comeback 36:09

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From the wilds of Idaho, mining analyst Peter Major joins Alec Hogg to unpack the week’s big mining stories. With Botswana and Angola eyeing stakes in De Beers, Anglo American suddenly has options it never expected. Glencore is pulling back from the Congo as cobalt prices tumble, while silver edges back into the spotlight — even if South Africa has…

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Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Thursday, 25th September 2025 8:55

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Alec Hogg's daily update which is embedded in the BizNews Premium newsletter - covering the day's news you need to know.By BizNews

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Dr Doom no more: Magnus Heystek defends his track record and warns of SA’s wealth destruction - BNIC#2 Q&A 39:59

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, Brenthurst Wealth founder Magnus Heystek rejected the “Dr Doom” label, describing himself as “realistically honest” about South Africa’s economic trajectory. He warned that trillions have been wiped out through municipal collapse in the country’s northern regions, even as the Western Cape attracts wealth through governance an…

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Piet Viljoen’s cockroach investment strategy: Protect your wealth in an uncertain world - BNIC#2 27:10

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, legendary value investor Piet Viljoen shared his “Cockroach Portfolio” philosophy—a strategy built not on forecasts, but on survival. Viljoen argued that true wisdom in investing begins with admitting “we don’t know anything” about the future. Risk metrics, he warned, are “cargo cult science,” extrapolating the past without p…

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Jonathan Katzenellenbogen: The “Patronage Machine” Zille will have to fight in Jo'burg... 19:09

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If the Democratic Alliance (DA) icon Helen Zille is elected Mayor of Jo’burg, she will have to overcome huge obstacles to achieve the turn-around promised. In this interivew with BizNews, independent commentator Jonathan Katzenellenbogen says if the DA gets the projected 35% in the local elections, it would have to form a coalition with probably th…

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BN Briefing: Zille’s mayoral fight, Remgro cautions, offshore investing wins, UNGA, Intel-Apple news 30:23

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Helen Zille’s mayoral bid stirs debate as coalition politics shift. Remgro CEO Jannie Durand shares survival strategies while warning against expropriation without compensation. Magnus Heystek explains offshore investing’s success, Trump at the UN assembly, Apple eyes Intel, Barloworld struggles, and Sun International w…

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The Business Show: Remgro - Margin of Safety at 40c in Rand offsets blindingly obvious risks for SA Inc 20:24

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Remgro CEO Jannie Durand tells BizNews why the group’s five-year strategy is finally paying off, with earnings and dividends up more than 30% and a special payout for shareholders. From taking Distell private with Heineken, to navigating Vodacom’s massive deal, to sitting on a cash pile while SA Inc struggles, Durand explains how Remgro is position…

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Moonshine reflective spray: Rural road safety game changer ready to shift a gear – Memphis Kaotsane 8:28

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Many South Africans have stories of driving into a cow or hitting a kudu driving at night in rural areas causing extensive damages to vehicles and it can turn into personal tragedy. Motivated by personal loss, a young South African, Memphis Kaotsane started working on a solution to make animals visible at night. He invented Moonshine reflective spr…

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Magnus Heystek: Offshore freedom, wealth creation, and why old investment debates are over - BNIC#2 19:52

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, Brenthurst Wealth founder and director Magnus Heystek opened the conference with a provocative keynote titled "You've Never Had It So Good." Tracing South Africa's journey from strict exchange controls and clunky trading systems to today's global investment opportunities, Heystek argued that offshore investing has not only bu…

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The Business Show - Blue Label bets big on CELL C's turnaround: Investors are watching closely 19:28

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Once a telecom underdog, CELL C is making a bold comeback - and Blue Label Telecoms is powering the revival. With a debt-free future, niche market dominance, and an IPO on the horizon, investors are watching closely. Sharenet portfolio manager Dylan Bradfield unpacks why this could be one of South Africa's most compelling turnaround stories.…

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"Compromised at every level": Hersov on Ramaphosa, ANC rot, and the way forward - BNIC#2 Q&A 37:01

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, entrepreneur and outspoken activist Rob Hersov delivered a wide-ranging Q&A that touched on the potential of Patrice Motsepe as South Africa's president, the paralysis of Cyril Ramaphosa, and why Cape independence is improbable but federalisation viable. Hersov praised Motsepe’s integrity and business acumen, blasted the ANC’…

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BN Briefing: Mashele, Hersov, Roodt on state of SA; Trump hits Tylenol; Cell C up; Nvidia bets big 25:38

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In today's BizNews Breifing: highlights from three keynote speakers at BNIC#2. Prince Mashele says South Africans need to unite across racial boundaries to rescue the country; Hersov declares the nation "uninvestable" under the rule of the ANC; and Dawie Roodt says the digital economy is shifting power away from the state - including in South Afric…

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Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium - Monday 22nd Sept 8:05

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Alec Hogg's new daily update which is embedded in the BizNews Premium newsletter - covering the day's news you need to know.By BizNews

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From AI hype to market cracks: Ranmore's Sean Peche warns of a looming US unravelling - BNIC#2 Q&A 41:52

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, Ranmore Fund Management's Sean Peche delivered a sobering warning on global markets, arguing that the US is in "injury time" as passive funds distort valuations and private equity exits stall. He cautioned that while AI is real, history shows revolutionary technologies rarely translate into long-term shareholder wins. Peche p…

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The Business Show: Joburg in crisis - Kevin Lings on Zille’s challenge and SA’s economy 11:47

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Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings tells BizNews why Johannesburg’s collapse is stifling growth, how Helen Zille’s mayoral run could change the city’s fortunes, and why South Africans are raiding retirement savings to splurge on clothes and shoes. With inflation steady at 3% but long-term savings under threat, Lings warns the two-pot system is bec…

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Hersov at BNIC#2: SA ‘uninvestable under ANC’ — invest in gold, Bitcoin, AI, tourism, and the Cape 23:38

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South African entrepreneur and outspoken capitalist activist Rob Hersov brought BizNews Investment Conference #2 in Hermanus to a fiery close with his trademark no-holds-barred critique of the ANC. Declaring that South Africa is “uninvestable under ANC rule”, Hersov warned that continued investment amounts to gambling with the future. He traced the…

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EWC is here: ANC/EFF’s Ekurhuleni expropriated R60m farm for nil compensation 19:17

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Sakeliga has become involved in a previously low-profile seven-year legal battle over a 34-hectare farm worth an estimated R60m, which was expropriated for nil compensation by the ANC/EFF controlled Ekurhulen Metro. Here’s Sakeliga’s CEO Piet le Roux who says the case has massive political, economic and social implications.…

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Can the Iron lady smash Joburg’s crisis and clean up corruption? Helen Zille’s comeback 14:27

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In this exclusive BizNews interview, Helen Zille opens up about her return to frontline politics as the DA's Johannesburg mayoral candidate. She discusses the city's critical challenges, coalition complexities, and her vision for restoring effective governance. Drawing on her leadership experience, Zille outlines her 100-day plan and makes a compel…

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BN Briefing: Zille eyes JHB Mayor, Trump warns shutdown, Sakeliga fights R60m Expropriation 18:03

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In this BizNews Briefing, Helen Zille is announced as the DA’s candidate for Johannesburg mayor, sharing her bold vision for the city. Political analyst Frans Cronje calls it the “most consequential political job in the country,” while Zille tackles tough questions about the DA’s strategy and government unity. Sakeliga has entered a seven-year batt…

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The NdB Sunday Show - Alec Hogg Onwards to the Neil de Beer Freedom Charter 13:26

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One week after the iconic Neil de Beer was laid to rest, BizNews Founder Alec Hogg joins Chris Steyn on the aptly named NdB Sunday Show to announce that Neil’s dream of a Liberty Conference will come true on 9 March 2026. The conference that Neil and Alec had already been planning will coincide with the big BNC Eight Conference. On the agenda will …

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US shows same risk signs that made China uninvestable and AI bubble inflates – Sean Peche at BNIC#2 22:55

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, one of the top-performing global fund managers, Sean Peche from Ranmore Fund Management, delivered a sobering analysis of markets, warning that the same factors that once made China “uninvestable” are now surfacing in the United States, from excessive executive compensation to government intervention and broken trust with all…

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Prince Mashele: ANC below 20% by 2029 - SA’s realignment needs elites to step up - BNIC#2" 37:49

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, political commentator Prince Mashele delivered a hard-hitting Q&A session warning that South Africa stands at a historic “realignment moment.” He predicted the ANC will fall below 20% by 2029, with voters eager to punish the party. Mashele urged South Africa’s elites to step into politics to replace what he called “scoundrels…

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BNIC#2 Prince Mashele: Leadership, education, unity key to rescuing SA from ‘gangster paradise’ 23:06

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, author and political commentator Prince Mashele delivered a hard-hitting keynote declaring the ANC’s era of dominance over. He argued the party is in its final, chaotic stage—marked by individual looting rather than governance—and predicted at least 15 years of unstable coalition governments. Yet, Mashele was optimistic: Sout…

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BNIC#2 Frans Cronje Q&A: ANC “immunised against reform” while Cape builds future as global winner 35:43

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, political scientist Frans Cronje warned that the ANC’s collapse is both inevitable and avoidable—simple reforms could revive growth and even secure the party’s future, yet internal paralysis and structural resistance to change make this unlikely. He described Ramaphosa as a consensus-seeker unsuited to crisis leadership, pred…

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Miningweb Weekly: Gold goes ballistic, China’s mining surge, and SA’s missed opportunities 44:13

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Fresh from China, veteran mining analyst Peter Major joins Alec Hogg to unpack what he saw on the ground - from jaw-dropping infrastructure to a mining industry firing on all cylinders. He warns that while gold rockets to record highs, South Africa’s own mining sector is shackled by policy failure and a broken cadastral system. Plus, we look at Ang…

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Ex-Eskom CEO Maroga calls out De Ruyter’s “engineering gibberish” about private sector’s rescue act 26:07

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In this interview with BizNews, one former ESKOM CEO, Jacob Maroga, responds to the interview last week with another former CEO, André de Ruyter. He discusses the use - and cost - of coal, solar, gas, and nuclear - and shares outcomes elsewhere in the world. “…the reality that we're going to have to deal with: we’re going to have to keep our coal m…

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The Electoral Roadshow with Wayne Sussman 19:18

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In his latest appearance on BizNews, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman dissects the results from the last two rounds of hard by-elections. In Soweto (Emdeni Naledi) the ANC fell sharply from 56% in 2021 to only 34%. “This is an astonishing result, and one which would really worry the ANC greatly,” Sussman says. Over in Durban, the DA won all three of…

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The Business Show: Renergen 2.0 - Marani argues why 45 000 shareholders should also stay invested 27:09

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Renergen CEO Stefano Marani joins Alec Hogg to unpack the company's acquisition by ASP Isotopes. He explains why the deal makes strategic sense, addresses helium project delays, outlines future plans in critical materials, and reassures investors about long-term value. The conversation highlights South Africa's untapped gas potential and Renergen's…

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BN Briefing: KZN’s top cop warns of collapse as ANC scrambles to fix municipalities—Biz & global news 16:47

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Explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission as KZN’s police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi warns that politicians are shielding criminal networks and South Africa’s justice system risks collapse. The ANC’s NEC scrambles to fix failing municipalities, with Ramaphosa defending lessons from DA-run metros. In business, Renergen secures a Nasdaq buy…

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BNIC#2 Dawie Roodt Q&A: “Privatisation by default” - Eskom, Transnet and the rise of the parallel economy 30:03

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In a brisk, plain-spoken BNIC#2 Q&A, economist Dawie Roodt argues that South Africa's future prosperity won't be engineered by bureaucracy but built outside it—through skills, private capital, and technology that decouples work from place. He frames Bitcoin as an idea (money as a social construct), pours cold water on gold's fundamentals despite re…

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BNIC#2 Frans Cronje: Easy fixes, huge stakes - reform now or face a balkanised South Africa 25:12

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At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, political scientist Frans Cronje delivered a stark but data-driven forecast for South Africa’s future. He argued that investor confidence is the critical driver of growth, jobs, and political stability – and warned that unless South Africa lifts fixed investment to emerging-market levels, the country risks fragmenting into se…

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Piet Viljoen on latest JSE’s takeover: “SA shares not undervalued, they’re in bargain basement bin” 20:06

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Piet Viljoen, fund manager of the Merchant West Value Fund, shares his insights into the trend illustrated by today’s takeover offer for Metrofile, whose 30-year JSE listing looks to be coming to an end. Viljoen says many JSE-listed companies, especially those worth under R20bn, are “not undervalued….…….in the bargain basement bin” and explains why…

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Mkhwanazi sues for libel, wants R5m - unrepentant O’Sullivan says “he’s part of the broken system.” 26:37

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Police General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has filed a R5 million defamation suit against forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan, demanding damages and an apology. But O’Sullivan remains defiant, calling the case a silencing tactic and insisting his claims are rooted in fact. He accuses Mkhwanazi of being “part of the broken criminal justice system” and vows…

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BN Briefing: O’Sullivan faces R5m libel suit, US Senate targets ANC, JSE delistings accelerate 29:01

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In today’s BizNews Briefing, Paul O’Sullivan responds to a R5m defamation claim, Washington sharpens anti-ANC pressure, Fort Hare leadership faces mounting scrutiny, and Metrofile’s takeover highlights a wave of JSE delistings. Plus: Trump takes aim at shareholders, ATTACQ sees opportunity in SA property gloom, and Ramaphosa praises the DA’s Cape T…

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Jonathan Deal: ANC “agenda” to disarm private citizens could ignite SA 10:37

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“The ANC wants your guns, but not for public safety.” So says Jonathan Deal, the leader of the Safe Citizen Campaign. He warns that if proposed amendments to legislation became law, the effect would be to turn millions of law-abiding South Africans into criminals overnight. “I don't believe that South Africans will hand their firearms in.” Deal poi…