In this edition of the Sunday Show, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM) Neil de Beer talks about the future of the Government of National Unity (GNU) being reset by President Cyril Ramaphosa and Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen over a private lunch; the apparent disunity between Freedom Front Plus Leader Pieter Gr…

The prevalence of Parkinson’s disease (PD) is rising, with 1 in 37 people expected to receive a diagnosis according to Parkinson’s UK. This increase is largely due to growing and ageing populations. In Africa, the relatively younger demographic leads to a lower prevalence, but the continent faces unique challenges in diagnosing and treating PD. Neu…

Tensions are escalating in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where Rwandan-backed M23 rebels are battling government forces for control of the strategic city of Goma. Reports indicate thousands of Rwandan troops may have entered the region, heightening fears of a broader regional conflict. With South Africa playing a key role in African pea…

Few names in South African asset management are as highly regarded as Tony Bell. In this insightful interview, the ThinkCell CIO explores how market-driven strategies and price signals shape effective investment decisions. He delves into stock valuation, market efficiency, and the critical role of economic signals in guiding investors. By understan…

Former President Jacob Zuma's daughter Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla appeared in court today for allegedly inciting violence during the July 2021 riots. In this interview, forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan, who laid a charge against her in 2021 - and provided the police and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) with forensic downloads of her Twitte…

In today's BizNews Briefing: ISS Executive Director Dr Jakkie Cilliers and BizNews Journalist Linda van Tilburg weigh in on the doomed SANDF mission to DRC. Forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan unpacks the why Jacob Zuma's daughter Duduzile appeared in court today. Capitalist activist Rob Hersov has his "Milei moment", delivering a fiery speech on…

Capitalist activist Rob Hersov was inspired to produce a local version after watching the recording of Javier Milei’s powerful WEF address. Mirroring the Argentinian president’s take-no-prisoners approach, Hersov speaks truth to South African power in a way sure to (again) raise hackles of fellow members the nation’s business elite. But he believes…

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing: Editor in Chief of the Bhekisisa Health Centre for Journalism, Mia Malan, details the severe impact of Donald Trump's freezing of global HIV programmes, with John Matisonn also weighing in on the situation. DA Chairperson of the Federal Council, Helen Zille, comments on the JP Smith saga. European nation Cze…

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing highlights from the DA’s top team telling us why the 20% party won’t be leaving the Government of National Unity - yet. Capitalist activist Rob Hersov explains why this is a smart move. Still, another flashpoint looms as the DA’s spokesman on finance Mark Burke draws a line in the sand over the ANC’s proposed…

In this interview, capitalist activist Rob Hersov shares insights of South African thought leaders about the critical issues of the moment - including US president Donald Trump’s “Colombia moment” that’s in gestation for Ramaphosa’s Iran-linked regime; and why it is critical for the Government of National Unity to hold. He spoke to BizNews editor A…

After narrowly averting an implosion of South Africa’s Government of National Unity over the president’s signing of the EWC Act, another major issue looms with the ANC’s demand SOE Transnet gets an Eskom-type bailout. DA spokesman on finance Mark Burke explains why this is “inconceivable”. If so, a crisis looms for next month’s National Budget, whi…

The South African government “loves to view things based on revenge policies” against minorities whilst “forgetting that the same bills…are actually creating more hurdles” for the majority. So says Free SA’s Noluthando Hlophoyi. In this interview with BizNews, she describes the National State Enterprises Bill as “State Capture 2.0” and the Land Exp…

Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara says recent actions by President Cyril Ramaphosa expose the folly of opposition parties joining a ‘Government of National Unity’, which was a ploy by the ANC to continue ruling as before. He points to Argentinian president Javier Millei’s success as evidence that tinkering with reforms is a waste of time when…

In this episode, BizNews editor Alec Hogg updates us on why SA’s Government of National Unity is teetering; explains why tech stocks have been hammered by China’s new IT Champion DeepSeek; and unpacks why President Donald Trump’s urgings to ‘Drill Baby Drill’ are unlikely to have any practical impact on energy production.…

The Cape is “at the precipice of descent into an effective Narco State” - and the executive leadership of the provincial or national government is not “anywhere near suitably cognizant as to how few minutes or seconds remain before reaching the proverbial midnight”. This is the warning from counter-crime activist Andrew Charter, who is also the Cha…

In this edition of the Sunday Show, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), comments on the crisis in the Government of National Unity (GNU) following President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing of the Land Expropriation Bill and says Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen “can't just now throw toys out of the cot; h…

Mines Rescue Services (MRS), under the leadership of Mannas Fourie, recently saved 246 illegal miners (zama-zamas) who were trapped in an abandoned mineshaft in Stilfontein, South Africa. The rescue operation was preceded by a tense standoff with authorities before MRS received the go-ahead. In an interview with Biznews, Fourie detailed the operati…

In this week's episode of the BizNews Sports Show, co-hosts Rory Steyn and Patrick Kidd welcome Tim Cocker, the man behind the popular YouTube channel and podcast, Eggchasers Rugby. Cocker shares his unique journey in rugby media, discussing the universal values of the sport that resonate with fans, especially in South Africa. Cocker also reflects …

Ukrainian President Zelensky emphasizes the need for US troops in peacekeeping efforts with Russia, potentially involving Chinese President Xi Jinping. Meanwhile, Argentine President Melei seeks stronger trade ties with China.BizNews

British Lord Peter Hain has vowed to continue to “haunt” and pursue State Capture-implicated company Bain. Speaking to BizNews from the House of Lords after the British government decided not to re-suspend Bain from getting government contracts, Lord Hain says: “I would like every government in the world, because they do a lot of work for governmen…

David Shapiro from Sasfin offers his perspective on the current market landscape, touching on global trends, political shifts, and local performance. He highlights key sectors and shares a cautious outlook on future developments, as uncertainty continues to influence both local and international markets.…

Trump’s tariffs and energy policies reshape global markets, posing challenges and opportunities for South Africa's economy and industries.BizNews

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Bronwyn Nielsen unpacks the biggest stories of the day. US President Trump proposes a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, fuelling trade tensions. Tech giants dominate discussions at the US inauguration, sparking ethical debates. In South Africa, turmoil in crime intelligence and controversy over a R100 bill…

The South African Police Service’s Crime Intelligence Division has been hit by one scandal after another. In this interview with BizNews, Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police, talks about the second sacking of the former Head of Crime Intelligence in the Western Cape; the luxury hotel bought for almost 23 milli…

With Sakeliga’s launch of a critical legal challenge to reverse harmful state overreach and BEE in the property sector, its CEO Piet Le Roux warns that the business interest group will have “more and more concurrent cases on these critical matters, not only on BEE in the property sector, but BEE in competition law, BEE in health products” - and is …

The “Build KZN Better” summit will be held in Durban next week to bring key stakeholders under one roof to find solutions to issues around the built environment. In this interview with BizNews, KZN Public Works and Infrastructure MEC Martin Meyer gives an update on what has already been achieved. Meyer also shares the story behind the dismissal of …

Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th US president sparks crypto euphoria and bold trade promises, while Cape Town claims the title of “Best City in the World.” Also in focus: the KZN construction mafia, local market movers like MTN and Gold Fields, and insights from Davos on SA Reserve Bank Governor's session on crypto.…

Bronwyn Nielsen interviews James Caw of SimplB to explore the forces driving Bitcoin's recent rally. From Melania Trump's rumoured crypto ventures to Donald Trump's potential strategic reserve, the conversation dives into the euphoria, pullbacks, and the ongoing Bitcoin vs. altcoin debate. Is this the beginning of an exponential rise or just anothe…

Each year, Time Out surveys thousands of city dwellers across the globe to compile their annual ranking of the world’s best cities. For 2025, Cape Town, South Africa, has been crowned the world’s best city. While many might assume this accolade is due solely to its natural beauty and the attractions nestled in the shadow of Table Mountain, Andrew H…

Trump's bold policies spark global shifts, with economic opportunities and risks for South Africa amid trade tensions and alliances. Bronwyn Nielsen spoke to Stanlib's Kevin Lings. Main topics: Trump's executive orders prioritize deregulation and US economic growth. Global trade tensions risk disrupting South Africa's vulnerable economy. Political …

Today’s focus is on Donald Trump’s inauguration as he takes over from Biden. With dozens of executive orders expected, trade and tech deregulation are key themes. Experts weigh in on potential U.S. tax reforms, global market impacts, and South Africa’s strategic positioning. Catch insights from Bloomberg, Kevin Lings, and Alec Hogg reporting live f…

Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), turned up to the latest recording of the Sunday Show to deny a viral voice note announcing that he had died at 10pm last night. He goes on, in his customary irrepressible fashion, to lambast top African National Congress (ANC) politicians like Mineral and Petroleum Resources Mini…

In a lively discussion on the Investec Champions Cup, Alec Hogg and Rory Steyn analyze the crucial weekend ahead for South African teams. The Sharks have a solid chance of advancing, while the Stormers face a tough away game against Racing 92. The Bulls, however, are largely out of contention.BizNews

David Coltart, a former minister in Robert Mugabe's Government of National Unity (GNU), shares some of the hard lessons learned in Zimbabwe where Zanu-PF used the GNU to hollow out the opposition and become stronger than ever. “.. applying that to South Africa, the DA, the IFP, they need to demonstrate some savvy. It's a balance. Obviously, they've…

Dive into today’s top stories on the BizNews Briefing: David Coltart warns South Africa about coalition governance pitfalls, FlySafair faces backlash over overbooking claims, US banks report stellar Q4 earnings, and Richemont shines on the JSE. Plus, Action SA’s political alliances, Amazon Alexa’s AI upgrade, and a push to end race-based policies i…

Miles Van Der Molen, CEO of CemAir, discusses the controversy surrounding FlySafair's admission of overbooking flights in South Africa, which he claims violates local laws. He explains that overbooking is a common international practice but illegal here due to consumer protection regulations. The issue raises questions about industry ethics and enf…

A Bill to bring an end to all race-based policy and legislation in South Africa has been launched. But Phil Craig, whose Referendum Party is behind the Bill, says while it is getting strong support from the public, the support from the established political parties has been “disappointing” thus far. The next step is the submission of the Non-Racial…

ActionSA has made the first move to unite the opposition ahead of municipal elections next year. Herman Mashaba’s ActionSA party has merged with The Forum 4 Service Delivery, and he has confirmed that it is also in informal talks with BOSA and Rize Mzansi. “…and we've agreed to let us conclude this one first and then we can then start formal discus…

Life Healthcare’s bold $5 acquisition of a pioneering Alzheimer’s diagnostic company has led to a stunning $750 million payoff. CEO Peter Wharton-Hood reflects on the strategic risks and rewards, highlighting the company’s focused future in Southern Africa’s healthcare sector, while navigating challenges like National Health Insurance.…

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Life Healthcare’s CEO Peter Wharton-Hood shares how the company hit the jackpot with Life Molecular Imaging, a research business with one of the world’s top Alzheimer drugs; We also hear from our partners at The Economist (good news for Prosus); the Financial Times (on Musk and Tik Tok) plus an arrest warran…

In today's BizNews Briefing, Rob Hersov and Gerhard Papenfus discuss the intricacies of the ArcelorMittal tragedy and what it means for South Africa with a focus on Newcastle (KZN); Tertius Jacobs offers insight into the economic impact of the political unrest in Mozambique; Beijing hopes to sell TikTok USA to Elon Musk; and a World Economic Forum …

Mozambique is on a knife edge on the eve of the inauguration of President-elect, Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo. In this interview, Tertius Jacobs, Focus Group’s Head Analyst for Mozambique and East Africa, describes how the local economy has lost billions of meticals due to protests disrupting road networks, especially between Komatipoort, the Lebombo Bor…

In this powerful discourse, two of South African business’s loudest independent voices share root causes for the collapse of Arcellor Mittal’s long steel business - and with it the viability of Newcastle, KZN’s third biggest metro. Capitalist activist Rob Hersov and NEASA’s Gerhard Papenfus pull no punches about malevolent and incompetent political…

In the first BizNews Briefing of 2025, Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen and ActionSA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip go toe to toe on luxury blue light vehicles; GG Alcock unpacks the destructive reaction to the ‘Spaza poisoned food’ fracas; David Bacher looks at the 2025 investment outlook; and our partners at Bloomberg look at the oil …

Informal sector expert GG Alcock is appalled at the ignorance on display from politicians who tried to intervene in the recent poisoned snack food scandal that killed 23 children. He explains how the reaction was driven by a populist political agenda rather than any intention to address the underlying problem. Alcock opens a window to the ugly real…

David Bacher, CIO of Corion Capital, reflects on the wild market swings of 2024, highlighting the importance of strategic bets on South African assets like bonds and property. Looking ahead to 2025, he advises a balanced, diversified approach to navigate potential volatility and uncertain global conditions.…

In the first Sunday Show of 2025, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), comments on the opening moves of 2025 by politicians like President Cyril Ramaphosa, Vice President Paul Mashatile, former Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) MP Dr. Mbuyiseni Ndlozi and US President-Elect Donald Trump. Dissecting President Ramaphosa…

A sensationalistic press release from Action SA referencing Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen’s vehicles was countered by the DA Leader this week. But in this interview, ActionSA parliamentary head Athol Trollip - himself an erstwhile DA Leader - argues that Steenhuisen’s allegations were off-beam and that he avoided the real issue. Trollip als…

This week’s BizNews Sports Show features rugby legend turned corporate CEO John Smit on the hot topics around SA rugby. It includes insights on the Ackerley private equity deal and what SA provinces need to do to be competitive in the ICC - rugby’s equivalent of soccer’s UEFA Champions League. Regular guest Rory Steyn also provides feedback on son …

The leader of South Africa’s Official Opposition has been given an especially rough ride since his party helped form the Government of National Unity. Latest is manufactured outrage about a fictional “multi-million rand blue light luxury SUV fleet”. In this interview, John Steenhuisen, Agriculture Minister in South Africa’s Government of National U…