Best HCI Podcasts (2025)

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AHs 2025 GazeLLM: Multimodal LLMs incorporating Human Visual Attention 12:21

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Processing high-resolution video with AI requires massive computational resources. GazeLLM offers an elegant solution inspired by human vision: use eye-tracking to focus only on what matters. By cropping first-person video to a small region around the user's gaze point, the system reduces pixel input to just one-tenth while achieving task comprehen…

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BN Daybreak Wed 17 Dec - HCI v Activ; Mozam Govt move to cut 3% of GDP; Warner backs Netflix; Hedgies into commodities 16:22

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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 eruption of anger between Actov Asset Managers and HCI's CEO Johnny Copelyn; a 'foot shooting' decision by the socialist Mozambican Government which will lose an economic engi…

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HR-Led Co-Design for Neuroinclusion: Transforming Neuronormative Organizations Through Critical Pragmatism and Sociotechnical Systems, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 39:20

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Abstract: Despite increased awareness of neurodiversity in contemporary workplaces, organisational responses remain fragmented, compliance-driven, and disconnected from neurodivergent lived experiences. This article examines how human resource management can catalyse systemic transformation toward neuroinclusion through co-design approaches grounde…

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When Strategy Shifts, Culture Must Follow: Understanding Apple's Leadership Transition as Organizational Redesign, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 33:38

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Abstract: Recent executive departures at Apple have been characterized in media discourse as a talent retention challenge. This analysis reframes the narrative: simultaneous exits across AI, design, legal, environmental strategy, and operations functions represent a deliberate cultural inflection point rather than isolated personnel decisions. Draw…

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The End of DEI? The Evolution from Demographic Metrics to Potential, Synergy, and Inclusion, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 14:33

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Abstract: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become one of the most polarizing issues in contemporary organizational practice. While advocates argue that DEI enhances both fairness and performance, critics contend that current approaches undermine meritocracy and create new forms of discrimination. This analysis examines how the practice of…

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Career Minimalism: Strategic Work Design for Sustainable Professional Lives 18:17

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Abstract: Career minimalism represents a fundamental shift in how professionals—particularly Generation Z and millennials—conceptualize work's role in their lives. Rather than pursuing traditional upward mobility at all costs, career minimalists prioritize stability, boundaries, and fulfillment through secure employment, clear work-life separation,…

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Private Equity Operating Partners as Value Creation Translators with Mike Magliochetti 42:38

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Mike Magliochetti, Operating Partner at Riverside Partners and former multi-time PE-backed CEO, explains how operating partners create real value by bridging deal teams and portfolio company leadership. Drawing from three decades as an operator and his book Dancing Between the Toes of Elephants, Mike shares how trust, pattern recognition, and execu…

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Quantifying and Optimizing Human-AI Synergy: Evidence-Based Strategies for Adaptive Collaboration, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 40:09

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Abstract: The emergence of large language models (LLMs) has transformed human-machine interaction, yet evaluation frameworks remain predominantly model-centric, focusing on standalone AI performance rather than emergent collaborative outcomes. This article introduces a novel Bayesian Item Response Theory framework that quantifies human–AI synergy b…

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The Frederick Winslow Taylor Moment: Why HR Must Lead the AI Reorganization of Work, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 21:07

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping white-collar work at an unprecedented pace, yet many human resources functions remain on the sidelines of this transformation. Drawing on insights from workforce transformation leaders and emerging organizational research, this article examines the urgent imperative for HR to design AI-integrated work systems be…

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Best of 2025: BNC#7 (part 1) - Zille, Hersov, Mashele and more... 24:45

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Relive the standout moments of BNC#7 with powerful insights from Helen Zille, hard-hitting commentary from Rob Hersov, and Prince Mashele’s unfiltered analysis of South Africa’s political crossroads.By BizNews

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Best of 2025: The Director's Cut (part 2) - de Jager; Chancey; Koen and more... 24:50

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Relive the best 2025 moments from the BizNewsTV Director's Cut interviews, including highlights from SAAI chair Dr Theo de Jager, American political analyst Matt Chancey and Amazon SA boss Robert Koen.By BizNews

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Best of 2025: The Director's Cut (part 1) - Roodt; Breytenbach; Heystek and more... 23:58

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Relive the best 2025 moments from the BizNewsTV Director's Cut interviews, including highlights from tribe-favourite economist Dawie Roodt, Bretnhurst Wealth's Magnus Heystek, DA MP Glynnis Breytenbach, and RECM's Piet Viljoen.By BizNews

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Best of 2025: Papenfus, De Jager and Mulder - The 3 Amigos 18:03

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Recap the best moments from VF Plus leader Corné Mulder, NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus and SAAI executive director Theo de Jager - The 3 Amigos - from 2025.By BizNews

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The Road Ahead for 2026: What 1,200 HR Leaders Told Us About Leave and Accommodations 35:28

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After surveying over 1,000 HR leaders, AbsenceSoft's 2026 State of Leave and Accommodations report revealed that the nature of leave and accommodations requests has fundamentally shifted in ways most compliance professionals aren't prepared for. For the third year running, caseloads continue climbing, but it's not just the volume that's changed. Th…

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Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Systems Thinking and Many More: Implications for Organizational Practice and Performance, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 14:29

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Abstract: This article examines the organizational implications of prevalent "ways of thinking"—cognitive frameworks that shape how individuals and teams perceive problems, generate solutions, and execute strategies. Drawing on Crilly's (2025) comprehensive bibliometric analysis of 78 ways of thinking across research literatures, this article trans…

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To Unlock the Full Value of AI, Invest in Your People: Building Capability Systems That Translate Adoption into Business Impact, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 37:03

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Abstract: Organizations face a persistent value gap in artificial intelligence adoption: while most have deployed AI tools, fewer than 5% generate value at scale. This article examines why traditional training approaches fail to bridge the adoption-to-impact divide and proposes an integrated capability-building framework grounded in organizational …

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The UP student who turned Excel into a world title – Pieter Pienaar 19:22

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When you’re filling in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, the idea of an international competition testing those skills is probably far from your mind. Yet Excel has become an esport, with competitors from around the world solving high‑pressure challenges on a major stage in Las Vegas. This year, University of Pretoria student Pieter Pienaar became the…

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BN Daybreak Friday 19 Dec: SA's top stocks for 2025; Tech stocks rebound; Trump boosts cannabis; Novo v Eli Lilly 19:49

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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 a rundown of the best (and worst) performing SA stocks for 2025; an overnight rebound in tech stocks on Wall Street; Donald Trump's downgrading of cannabis laws didn't go far enou…

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The Leadership Aspiration Crisis: Why High-Performers Are Declining Advancement and What Organizations Must Do, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 37:58

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Abstract: A troubling pattern is emerging across organizations: high-performing employees increasingly decline leadership opportunities not from lack of capability, but from calculated assessment of unsustainable role demands. This phenomenon represents a structural failure in how organizations design, support, and incentivize leadership positions.…

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The Hidden Costs of Open-Plan Offices: What Research Reveals About Employee Well-Being and Performance, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 13:51

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Abstract: Organizations worldwide continue to adopt open-plan office designs, primarily motivated by cost savings, purported collaboration benefits, and space efficiency. This evidence-based review synthesizes findings from a comprehensive 2021 systematic review comparing open-plan and cellular office environments across health, satisfaction, produ…

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The Editor's Desk - Thur 18 Dec 2025: Behind the noise: What Tshwane’s audit really reveals — and my 2025 sign-off 27:42

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Tshwane's numbers tell a very different story — and I share one from my past I've never told before.By BizNews

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BN Daybreak Thursday 18 Dec: Tshwane releases shocking financials; US Tech stocks hit hard; ChatGPT worth $750bn? 18:24

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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 an analysis of the Tshwane 2025 financial report released on the JSE Stock Exchange News Service yesterday. Donald Trump takes to the US national airwaves to praise Donald Trump; …

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From Resilience to Thriving: Rebuilding Workplace Culture Through Agency and Connection, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 38:20

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Abstract: Corporate America's long-standing emphasis on resilience has inadvertently normalized a "survival mode" workplace culture characterized by chronic stress, reactive decision-making, and burnout. This article examines how organizations can shift from demanding resilience to fostering genuine thriving by cultivating employee agency—the capac…

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Willem Els: Another high-profile hit in Assassination Nation 19:52

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South Africa has been rocked by the second assassination of a private security company owner. In his latest interview with BizNews, Willem Els of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) speaks to Chris Steyn about the assassination of DJ Warras who was gunned down brazenly yesterday (Saturday) in the Johannesburg CBD under a CCTV camera in front o…

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A Conversation about "How Public Service Motivation, Red Tape, and Job Satisfaction Shape Innovation in the Public Sector," by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 17:55

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Abstract: Public sector organizations face persistent pressure to innovate while navigating bureaucratic constraints that often inhibit creativity and experimentation. This article examines the interplay between public service motivation (PSM), organizational red tape, and job satisfaction in shaping innovation outcomes within government and nonpro…

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A Conversation about "Managing Emotional Uncertainty: Five Leadership Traits That Drive Decisive Action," by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 16:58

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Abstract: Leaders today confront unprecedented levels of uncertainty that trigger simultaneous approach and avoidance emotions, creating decision paralysis that undermines organizational performance. Drawing on neuroscience research and a global study of 17,555 individuals across 12 markets, this article examines five evidence-based traits that dis…

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The Future of HR: Trends, Skills, and Strategy 2026 15:37

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This segment provides a discussion of the major forces transforming human resources. They discuss the confluence of technology, talent, and organizational shifts—specifically the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence and automation, evolving workforce demographics, and the shift toward globally distributed, fluid work arrangements. They examine…

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Francois Rodgers - Violence erupts after Zuma’s MKP fails in KZN power grab 9:49

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In a day of violence and high drama, former President Jacob Zuma's MKP failed to gain control of KZN. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Democratic Alliance (DA) Provincial Leader Francois Rodgers describes the scene after a Motion of No Confidence against Premier Thami Ntuli was defeated. “I think the people of KwaZulu-Natal and the broader publi…

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Why AI Demands a New Breed of Leaders: The Case for Chief Innovation and Transformation Officers 37:57

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping organizational operations in ways that extend far beyond technical implementation. While 85% of IT leaders report that CIOs are becoming organizational changemakers, most continue to focus primarily on operational functions rather than the cultural and organizational transformations AI demands. This gap creates …

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Nicholas Gotsell: SAPS Rape-kit scandal exposé 20:57

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In this interview with Chris Steyn, Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Nicholas Gotsell relates how he and colleagues uncovered a critical shortage of rape kits with many police stations having none or ones that have expired. He slams SAPS Western Cape management for providing grossly inflated, factually incorrect and completely misleading numbers. “And u…

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The Editor's Desk - Mon 15 Dec 2025: Why incentives matter — From MRP’s NKD bid to SA’s digital future 23:54

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Today I unpack the growing shareholder backlash against Mr Price’s German deal — and how misaligned incentives echo across SA’s politics and investment landscape.By BizNews

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BizNews Daybreak Monday 15th December - Aussie Hannukkah attack; Rand awaits CPI data; Chile goes right; Oracle; Warner 12:24

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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 a terrorist attack on Sydney's storied Bondi Beach, where 16 Jewish celebrants of Hannukkah were killed; Hopes for Ukraine peace after Zelensky's marathon session with American ne…

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Leveraging Trait Activation Theory for Strategic Talent Management: Evidence-Based Approaches to Person-Environment Fit 9:21

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Abstract: Trait Activation Theory (TAT) provides a powerful framework for understanding how personality traits manifest as workplace behaviors in response to situational cues. This systematic review synthesizes recent empirical evidence on TAT's applications in organizational settings, examining its predictive validity for job performance, innovati…

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The NdB Sunday Show: (Ret.) Col. Chris Wyatt - SA’s Horror Stories of 2025 34:08

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In the last NdB Sunday Show of 2025, United States Intelligence Analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt gives Chris Steyn his take on major political developments involving South Africa over the past year: from internal upheaval to military disaster on the Continent and diplomatic warfare on the international front. Commenting on evidence led at the M…

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Emotional Dynamics and Work Performance: How Affective States Shape Daily Productivity Through Attentional Resources, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 6:03

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Abstract: Individual work performance fluctuates considerably within persons across days and even hours, yet traditional performance models focus primarily on stable between-person differences. This article synthesizes recent research demonstrating that momentary affective states substantially influence episodic work performance through their impac…

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AHS 2025 Cuddle-Fish: Flying Robots That Are Safe, Huggable Companions 13:31

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Traditional quadrotor drones pose safety concerns with their spinning blades. Cuddle-Fish takes a different approach: a helium-filled soft robot with bio-inspired flapping wings that's safe enough to touch, hug, and interact with physically. In testing with 24 participants, people spontaneously engaged in affective behaviors like patting, stroking,…

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Reclaiming Human Leadership in the Age of AI: Evidence-Based Strategies for Navigating Disruption and Rediscovering Purpose, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 45:29

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Abstract: Artificial intelligence is fundamentally disrupting traditional leadership paradigms, forcing organizations to reconsider what leadership means when machines can process information faster, generate competent outputs, and automate decisions at scale. This disruption manifests across four interconnected domains: meaning-making, identity, o…

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Citizenship Reinstatement Portal helps SA expats, but embassies still failing – Mary Paccard (DA Aboad) 9:57

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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 manager, says th…

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Payroll tech company Allwage tackles wage pain points: Ghost workers, fraud – loan sharks next 14:26

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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…

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The Editor's Desk - Fri 12 Dec 2025: Reform UK upends the polls – and why the establishment can’t see it 18:22

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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.By BizNews

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BizNews Daybreak Friday 12th December - Fresh market records; Eli Lilly; Mr Price; Gold's "bubble" 22:52

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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 obesity drug from Eli Lilly, and in SA we take a closer lo…

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MiningWeb Weekly: Eskom’s “last-chance deal” for SA smelters - Peter Major on what comes next 23:13

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Eskom has given ferrochrome smelters a three-month stay of execution, but Peter Major warns that the real battle is only beginning. In this explosive MiningWeb Weekly, Major breaks down why SA industry is collapsing under electricity costs, what China is doing right, and why government must choose competitiveness over ideology if it wants mining, P…

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BizNews Briefing: Mr Price plunge, Eskom–smelter clash, gold bubble fears, Allan Gray ETF shake-up 13:45

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Retail giant Mr Price tanks 13% after its surprise Germany deal. Eskom’s showdown with Glencore, Merafe and smelters raises fresh questions despite government cheerleading. The Bank for International Settlements warns gold may be entering bubble territory, and Allan Gray shakes up the market with new global ETFs on the JSE. Alec Hogg unpacks it all…

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The Editor's Desk - Thur 11 Dec 2025: Mr Price’s R10bn bet, broken incentives and your money 16:00

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I unpack Mr Price’s R10bn German gamble, misaligned executive incentives, and why OUTsurance and Famous Brands stay on his watchlist – not yet in the BizNews portfolio.By BizNews

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Voters punish the ANC in the wake of Madlanga testimony and assassination: The Electoral Road Show with Wayne Sussman 19:40

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In the latest edition of the Electoral Road Show with Chris Steyn, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman dissects the results of last night’s by-elections. The African National Congress (ANC) was hit by a significant loss of voter support in its traditional stronghold of Ekurhuleni, the home of the looted Tembisa Hospital and the focus of damning allegat…

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The Myth of the Workless Future: Why AI Will Reshape—Not Replace—Human Labor, by Jonathan H. Westover PhD 1:01:17

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Predictions of a fully automated, workless society within two decades have captured public imagination and policy attention. This article examines the empirical evidence and theoretical frameworks surrounding large-scale technological displacement, arguing that rather than eliminating work entirely, AI and automation are more likely to hollow out m…

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BizNews Daybreak Thursday 11th December - Fed rate cut; Oracle, Uber slump; Mr Price smashed; Eskom on smelter deal 24:56

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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 the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third successive FOMC meeting, buoying the stock market - but that won't help the mood of Oracle and U…

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Director’s Cut: Piet Viljoen - Why Mr Price’s R10bn Germany gamble could blow up 29:36

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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 a brutally hones…

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Roving Reporter Rory Steyn in Brisbane on reaction to Aus social media ban for under-16s 9:29

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Security expert Rory Steyn reacts to Australia’s groundbreaking move to ban under-16s from social media, explains why tech firms must be held responsible, and argues that protecting teenagers now is as essential as seatbelts once were for road safety.By BizNews

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Director’s Cut: Eskom’s smelter lifeline – Agnes Mlambo on saving 15,000 SA jobs 15:13

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Eskom Distribution boss Agnes Mlambo joins Alec Hogg to explain the emergency power deal with Glencore, Samancor and Merafe that halted mass retrenchments, the brutal economics behind smelter shutdowns, the tense negotiations with Nersa, and why this high-stakes rescue could become a new template for keeping heavy industry alive in South Africa.…