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Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
BNIC#1 Magnus Heystek: Foreign investment in SA and undiscovered opportunities in Japan and India
Magnus Heystek discusses global investment strategies, emphasizing cycles in markets and the need to adapt. Heystek highlights South Africa's potential recovery but notes ongoing political and economic risks. He advocates for diversifying offshore, especially in markets like India and Japan, while tactically investing in local opportunities.
Veteran fund manager Walter Aylett - Insights on Capitec, WeBuyCars, Tesla; plus overvalued stocks
In an insightful interview, investment expert Walter Aylett warns against the dangers of inflated tech stock valuations, spotlighting companies like Tesla. With nearly two decades in the industry, Aylett calls for a return to integrity in investing, urging investors to prioritize sustainable growth over fleeting hype. His thought-provoking insights challenge…
Campus politics hot up as DA ousts EFF in landslide SRC election victory
In a dramatic shift in campus politics, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Student Command has lost control of Nelson Mandela University SRC to the Democratic Alliance Students Organisation (DOSA). In this interview with BizNews, Yusuf Cassim, the Democratic Alliance chairperson in the Eastern Cape, says: “We've seen our institutions of…
Cushioning World War 3 rhetoric: Exiled Israel ambassador thinks common sense will prevail
With fears of the war in the Middle East escalating into World War 3, BizNews speaks to Israel’s Ambassador to South Africa, Eli Belotsercovsky. He says: “…we have to fight back. And we will. And particularly after this attack, which endangered the lives of many, many Israelis, we will have…
BizNews Briefing - RW Johnson; Yusuf Cassim; Don Ncube; Walter Aylett; Tesla’s production data
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, we cover the growing discussion around the DA’s leader - and the party’s landslide victory in student elections at the Nelson Mandela University; hear from super entrepreneur Don Ncube how his two-decade obsession with onshore gas in SA is finally starting to show…
BNIC#1 Don Ncube: SA's gas treasure, a game-changer for energy and economy
Don Ncube reflects on South Africa's untapped gas potential, discovered in Mpumalanga, KZN, and Free State. This resource could address load shedding and transform the energy sector. Environmentally conscious extraction methods and strategic partnerships aim to boost jobs, economic growth, and energy security for the nation.
RW Johnson: What’s next for DA leadership; Local government and the Middle East.
Long time Oxford University political science professor RW Johnson shares his insights on what may be next for SA’s official opposition - including naming the likely next leader - local government and the Middle East. Epitomises second-level thinking. Brilliant insights. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews…
BizNews Briefing - Metro coalitions; Geopolitical jitters; Markets in October, and more
This episode of the BizNews Briefing stars former Oxford Don RW Johnson who shares his insights on the ructions in South African local governments and the Middle East. Epitomises second level thinking. Also, latest in the Israel/Iran standoff; what investors can expect in October - and a top money manager…
Mayhem in the Metros
South African ratepayers are in despair as mayoral musical chairs and coalition dramas have led to chaotic governance in many a metro. In this interview with BizNews, Marius Roodt of the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) says it is time for governance in the metros to be taken seriously. He…
Corion's Bacher on September surge: SA investments thrive as global markets recover
In this interview with David Bacher, the Chief Investment Officer of Corion Capital discussed the impressive performance of South African investments in September. Highlighting strong gains in equities and bonds, Bacher attributed much of this success to a recovery in the Chinese market following significant stimulus measures. He expressed concerns…
CEO Fourie on 36% HEPS surge - Capitec secret in a word: ecosystem
Details accompanying the Capitec results released today shows the one-time challenger to what used to be SA’s ‘Big Five’ now banks over half South Africans aged between 20 and 60. And with yet another set of breakout earnings in the half year to end August, Capitec continues vigorous expansion at…
BizNews Briefing - Capitec; BHI; GNU; Chinese business threat; Luxury gyms.
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie shares some of the group’s secret sauce (another stonking set of numbers released today); Magnus Heystek on a 30-year ban for the duo who owned large brokerage Local & Global, facilitators of the BHI ponzi; the FT on how…
Makone Maja: Action SA’s Tshwane miscalculation - Gauteng’s voters are gatvol
In this interview, a rising star among political analysts, IRR campaign manager Makone Maja, unpacks the latest developments in the ‘spectator sport’ that is SA politics. She reckons ActionSA’s leader Herman Mashaba’s approach reflects an inability to appreciate how tired Gauteng voters are of the governance instability wracking their Metros…
Flexible strategies for a changing market: Nick Balkin discusses Foord's investment philosophy
In an engaging interview, Nick Balkin, CIO of Foord Asset Management, shares insights on the firm’s flexible investment philosophy. Emphasising cash flow sustainability and quality companies, he advocates for a long-term approach. Balkin's pragmatic strategies provide valuable guidance for investors navigating today’s complex market landscape.
Magnus Heystek on BHI Ponzi “life sentences” for two financial advisors
In the past year, South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCI) has debarred 156 people from the industry. In this interview with BizNews, investment strategist Magnus Heystek of Brenthurst Wealth comments on these debarment orders, including the 30-year-ones served on Michael Haldane - who is on bail on charges of…
Mmusi Maimane - The real threat to the GNU is how those outside Cyril’s executive understand it
Former Leader of the Opposition Mmusi Maimane says he’s loving getting into the guts of the governing structure though his chairmanship of the Appropriation @ Committee. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg he looks at how much Parliament itself has changed - and while hopeful, warns that politicians…
BizNews Briefing: Maimane, De Beer; Piet Viljoen; Taxi Mafia; Hizbollah; York Timber; Renergen
This episode of the BizNews Briefing provides an update on the two big news stories of the moment; the political manoeuvring in Tshwane, and the assassinations of Hizbollah leadership by Israel. We hear from Mmusi Maimane, Neil de Beer and Piet Viljoen on the implications of the collapse of the…
Piet Viljoen - Chinese stocks up 20% in a fortnight, long overdue rebound, no need to take profits
Piet Viljoen’s “cockroach” fund, where he invests in bombproof opportunities, has enjoyed benefits from buying into Chinese equities ahead of the latest surge. He explains why the rebound is long overdue, and assesses the present value. Also, in this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, Re:CM’s founder talks about the…
Brave bus boss takes on the taxi Mafia, the police - and the government
Intercape CEO Johann Ferreira has fought an eight-year battle against the Taxi Mafia that has tried to extort him, stoned his busses, assaulted passengers - and killed one of his drivers. He has also fought an epic battle in the courts to force the authorities to act - and has…
DE BEER: Rising War in the ANC, the GNU - and Beirut
After another week of political volatility on coalition level, United Independent Movement President Neil de Beer names the main contenders for next President of the African National Congress - and predicts SA will stay in the Government of National Unity if it is current International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola, who…