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BN Briefing: MKP heading for split; E Cape farm invasion; SA digests Russia switching sides
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, we provide context on breaking news of the day involving a looming split in the MK Party because of distress over its SG Floyd Shivambu; and the real story behind headlines of the Claremont farm invasion by 700 would-be new land owners in…
Zuma’s secretary warns of MKP split over Shivambu’s ‘celebrity’ chaos and Zuma-Sambudla’s whispers
“There's a real possibility that there will be a breakaway party soon from the MK party.” That is the warning from Isaac Leshona, former President Jacob Zuma’s private secretary. Leshona says Secretary General Floyd Shivambu is facing “a lot” of animosity. “He came in as a celebrity, unfortunately, and it's…
Behind the headlines: Invasion of Claremont farm in the Eastern Cape
Chairman of Afri Eastern Cape, Peter Cloete, explains the truth of the well publicised farm invasion near East London in the Eastern Cape. It’s serious but not catastrophic. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
Filatova to Pretoria: Drop slogans, hold your tongue, focus on SA economy
To suggest confusion reigns in Pretoria is an understatement. Donald Trump’s whirlwind start to his second presidency has hit few countries as hard as South Africa - with the shock illustrated by SA’s unprecedented UN vote this week FOR Ukraine in a resolution introduced by the US supporting Russia. In…
A very dark side to bureaucrat bashing, especially in SA which cannot afford DOGE - Schwella
With intense scrutiny being focused on SA’s bloated, cadre-stuffed public service, the country’s leading public administration academic warns against the danger of over-reacting. While agreeing with critics Rob Hersov and RW Johnson there are public servants appointed for ideological reasons, Prof Erwin Schwella says it is critical that SA does…
BN Briefing: RW Johnson, Hersov - why SA must cut State spending; Cameron on SAPS skills audit
This episode of the BizNews Briefing focuses on the urgent need for South Africa to cut State Spending with inputs from Oxford Don RW Johnson and capitalist activist Rob Hersov. Also - Ian Cameron shares some good news on the battle to turn SAPS around; Macron charms Trump; and Elon…
RW Johnson - SA’s parlous finances, ANC’s patronage network on collision course
Political scientist and long-time Oxford University scholar RW Johnson applies his mind to the key factors influencing South Africa’s immediate economic and political future. Cutting State spending is the obvious and urgent fix but enacting it will require backbone thus far absent from the ANC. Johnson also explains the European…
Ian Cameron: The inside story of the fight for a better police force…
In this wide-ranging interview with BizNews, Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, takes viewers behind the scenes in the fight for a better police force. He covers the latest crime statistics; upcoming skills audits; the “carnage and chaos” and “dirty political fight” at Crime Intelligence; the…
Rob Hersov - Budget debacle more proof SA needs business-type turnaround. Urgently.
In the Tuesday Show, capitalist activist Rob Hersov uses his experience at the tip of global business to outline a way that will save South Africa from its continued drift into penury. He also explains why there is a far better way to help SA than well-intentioned donations to charity…
New FF+ Leader bides time on GNU, demands ANC starts playing fair or it will defect
Saturday’s closely watched FF+ leadership election ended up as a no-contest with SA’s longest serving Parliamentarian Dr Corné Mulder appointed its new leader. In this wide-ranging interview Mulder explains how the party which champions minority rights will play its hand in future. While he insists on being responsible, the prospect…
SA’s most accurate poll shows ANC down to 32% - its populist gamble has backfired
The Social Research Foundation’s latest polling results should send shockwaves through the former ruling political party which has been gambling on populist ideas to get its vote share back above 50%. South African voters have swung the other way, dropping the ANC’s guaranteed support by 13 percentage points from 45%…
BN Briefing: ANC support plummets in latest SRF poll; Mulder elected FF+ leader; German elections
In this BizNews Briefing: the latest SRF poll shows a steep drop in ANC support after Budget debacle and load shedding re-introduction. Freedom Front Plus elects Corné Mulder as its new leader. Gayton McKenzie’s warns of a Jacob Zuma resurgence. Germany shifts to the right after elections. Neil de Beer…
Neil de Beer: De Ruyter & Eskom, Cyril & Trump, the GNU & VAT, Corné & the DA- and Cele’s crime legacy
In this latest edition of the Sunday Show, Neil de Beer slams ESKOM’s farcical explanation for how the country was plunged into Stage 6 Loadshedding overnight. He says the much-maligned former CEO André de Ruyter was right - and warns that the “litany of absolute destruction” continues. De Beer also…
BizNews Rugby Show: England v Scotland in the historic Calcutta Cup; Six Nations preview; and the Jukskei derby
BizNews Rugby insider Rory Steyn unpacks the historic significance of the Calcutta Cup and previews a thrilling weekend of rugby action. From Scotland’s bid for a fifth consecutive win over England to Ireland’s dominance and France’s need for redemption, Steyn provides expert insights and bold predictions. Plus, a look at…
Gayton McKenzie: The GNU & VAT; AfriForum & America - and the Zuma threat in 2029
In this wide-ranging interview with BizNews, Gayton McKenzie, the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, gives behind-the-scenes insights into the stance of political parties on VAT and the postponement of the Budget speech. “We had our biggest test for me since joining the GNU this week…I say we passed that…
How to unlock the Greek Golden Visa via property investment in Athens – Richard Haller
For those searching for a golden visa opportunity in Europe, you may have noticed that options are becoming increasingly limited. However, Greece remains a viable choice. In an interview with BizNews, Richard Haller from immigration specialists Sable International stated that Greece offers a residency programme, allowing investors to live in…
BN Briefing – Roodt: ANC hits brick wall with SA budget, Trump pushes peace deal without Ukraine
South Africa’s budget—or rather, the one that didn’t happen—is the highlight in today’s BizNews Briefing. Bronwyn Nielsen speaks with economist Dawie Roodt, who has covered SA budgets for 40 years, and DA leader John Steenhuisen for their insights. Meanwhile, Alec Hogg reports from the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship in London,…
Steenhuisen slams ANC’s ‘disastrous’ VAT hike plan—DA fights back
In a heated showdown over South Africa’s budget, DA leader John Steenhuisen takes a firm stance against a proposed VAT hike, arguing for a pro-growth, pro-jobs approach. Is this a turning point in coalition politics?
IRR’s Endres: ARC’s wake up call for SA - embrace changing world or perish
The process of rapid economic and social renewal is underway, reflected in the worldwide abandoning of a raft of destructive narratives. John Endres, IRR CEO, shares his major takeaways from the ARC conference in London where over 4 000 delegates got a strong dose of this reality. Endres urges Pretoria…
The truth behind SA’s energy future: Nuclear hype or political theatre?
In a heated discussion on South Africa’s nuclear energy future, expert Andrew Kenny dismisses claims that the country is strengthening nuclear ties with Iran, calling the notion baseless. He argues that South Africa, having renounced nuclear weapons and maintained transparency, has no nuclear agreements with Iran and is far more…