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BNC#8: Armed raid, broken systems and bold bets – Rob Hoatson’s unfiltered take on SA business
From police with rifles storming a rural sawmill to building a fast-growing water empire, Rob Hoatson pulls back the curtain on doing business in South Africa. In this Nightcap, he exposes state overreach, shares lessons from scaling Thirsti, and explains why failure in government often creates opportunity for entrepreneurs willing…
Electoral Road Show - Wayne Sussman: IFP on the march & PA in another show of force…
The results for last night’s six by-elections are dissected on that latest stop of the Electoral Roadshow with Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman and Chris Steyn. He describes the Inkatha Freedom Party’s (IFP’s) “very big night” in KwaZulu-Natal where it won its third consecutive ward off the National Freedom Party (NFP)…
BN Daybreak Thurs 19 Mar: More market mayhem; Cy Jacobs, Rob Hersov; Prince Mashele; Saudi fretting
The Middle East is a powder keg. Following Israel’s latest airstrikes on Iranian targets, global stability appears to hang by a thread. Does this spell World War III? Or an opportunity for massive gains in commodities? In this episode of BizNews Daybreak, hedge fund heavyweight Cy Jacobs shares his contrarian…
BNC#8: Cy Jacobs shoots from the hip – war, markets, and the bold bets shaping your money next
BNC#8 keynote speaker Cy Jacobs delivered a no-notes, high-conviction masterclass on navigating chaos – from geopolitical shocks to shifting market cycles. Backing South African commodities, questioning Europe, and eyeing fresh opportunity in beaten-down US tech, Jacobs reveals how smart money reads fear, predicts turning points, and positions ahead of the…
BN Briefing: Oil outlook; BHP’s SA pick; Mashele’s reset plan; Cy Jacobs on navigating volatility
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Cy Jacobs explains why easing Middle East tensions could calm oil markets and lift investor sentiment. We also cover BHP’s appointment of South African veteran Brandon Craig as CEO, strong updates from Vukile, Astral and PPC, Prince Mashele’s call for a new black-white political compact, and…
Prince Mashele BNC#8: South Africa has one last political option - and everything depends on it
Political scientist Prince Mashele delivers a provocative take on South Africa’s political past, present, and future. He argues the country has exhausted “white,” “black,” and fragmented coalition politics - and now faces a final choice: true joint governance. With bold, controversial proposals, he outlines a ten-point plan to rebuild institutions,…
BN Daybreak Wed 18 Mar - Oil spikes on Iran's strikes; Mulder on coalitions; US missile defences falling fast
Welcome to BizNews Daybreak with Alec Hogg for Wednesday, March 18, 2026. In today’s episode, we dive into the shifting tectonic plates of global geopolitics, escalating tensions in the Middle East, and the hard realities of coalition governance in South Africa. Today's Top Stories: Middle East Tensions & Market Impact:…
Andy Mashaile: Assassin’s arrest - accountability awaits officials & politicians
With the arrest of the first suspect in the murder of Witness D, Security Strategist Andy Mashaile talks to Chris Steyn about the likely consequences facing both officials and politicians when the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee hearings conclude with reccommendations. “..there will be prosecutions -…
BNC#8: Hersov on Trump resets the world order, China and the ANC’s “strategic blunder”
At BNC#8, Rob Hersov delivers a fiery keynote, arguing that South Africa is drifting dangerously off course as the global balance of power shifts back toward the West. From America’s renewed dominance to China’s cracks and Russia’s weakness, Hersov warns that the ANC has aligned with the wrong players at…
Corné Mulder at BNC#8: Ballots, not bullets - The urgent fight to fix SA’s broken municipalities
A fiery critique of South Africa’s failing municipalities, this speech exposes collapsing service delivery, poor governance, and entrenched political dysfunction. It argues that meaningful reform hinges on voter action and coalition politics, urging citizens to reject apathy and drive peaceful regime change through the ballot. The message is clear: accountability,…
JSE Investment Challenge aims to educate 100,000 future investors annually – Ralph Speirs
After drawing more than 65,000 pupils and students last year, the JSE Investment Challenge has set its sights on 100,000 as it looks to build a new generation that’s money and investment savvy. In an interview with BizNews, senior JSE CSI officer Ralph Speirs said the impact is clear, with…
BN Daybreak Tues 17 Mar: Trump puts Xi on hold; Backlash against Bozell attacks; Eskom Chair slams SA sham Non-Alignment
In today’s episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg unpacks the escalating geopolitical tensions and local crises shaping global markets. In this episode, we cover: Global Conflict: US President Donald Trump has postponed his scheduled trip to Beijing due to the escalating war in Iran. Geopolitics: The US is appealing to…
Mteto Nyati at BNC#8: Eskom turnaround proves SA can grow - but 1% is “survival, not success”
In a frank BNC#8 keynote, Eskom chairman Mteto Nyati says the end of loadshedding and Eskom’s return to profit show what capable leadership can achieve. But he warns South Africa’s modest growth remains far below its potential. Nyati argues the country must unlock its vast mineral wealth, make it easier…
(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt - Bozell & the ANC, Trump & Iran; SA celebrity grocery “thieves” in the US & Dubai’s future…
In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, US intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt reacts to the new US Ambassador to SA, Brent Bozell 111, being demarched by DIRCO following his first public address at last week’s BizNews conference. He comments on the tit-for-tat ultimatums issued by US President Donald…
BN Daybreak Mon 16 Mar: Trump's Iran Ultimatum, Zille Roasts Kunene & Tech as a "Safe Haven"?
Welcome to BizNews Daybreak with Alec Hogg. In today's jam-packed Monday episode, we cover the latest overnight market movements, including gold soaring past $5,000 an ounce and Sasol's massive 17% jump in the past week (12% on Friday). In this episode, we unpack: Global Conflict: US President Donald Trump wants…
BNC#8 Keynote: Dr Iraj Abedian explains Iran’s crisis, the fall of a regime and what comes next
In a powerful and deeply personal keynote at BizNews Conference #8, economist Iraj Abedian unpacks the historical roots of the crisis unfolding in Iran, arguing that the conflict is not merely geopolitical but the culmination of decades of repression by the Islamic regime. Drawing on his own experience of Iran…
BNC#8: Dawie Roodt warns SA’s “parasitic state” is choking growth and bankrupting taxpayers
At BizNews Conference BNC#8 in Hermanus, Efficient Group chief economist Dawie Roodt delivers a blunt assessment of South Africa’s economy - warning that a bloated state, runaway debt, and failing institutions like Eskom are suffocating growth. While financial markets briefly showed optimism after policy shifts such as a lower inflation…
The NdB Sunday Show: Helen Zille - Debating the shadow of Kenny Kunene
For today’s NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn invited the Democratic Alliance's Helen Zille and the Patriotic Alliance's Kenny Kunene to debate. Only Zille made the show. She outlined her five commitments over five years should she be elected Joburg’s next Mayor. She also responded to previously reported attacks on her…
BN Daybreak: Abedian on US-Iran conflict; Mashele’s SA reset plan; Endres warns growth still weak
The Trump administration has launched a second 301 tariff investigation. The probe will look to determine whether certain acts, policies and practices are unreasonable or discriminatory, and burden or restrict US commerce. From BNC#8, Prince Mashele calls for a new black–white political pact to rebuild South Africa, Iraj Abedian argues…
BN Briefing: Roodt on SA's bloated public wages; MacKay on motor industry; Mideast crisis deepens
Tonight’s BizNews Briefing starts with Dawie Roodt’s warning that South Africa’s public-sector wage bill is crowding out growth. We then track a market update led by Standard Bank’s strong full-year result, softer numbers from Montauk Renewables and progress funding at Southern Palladium. Donald MacKay argues motorists are effectively paying for…