Superbru founder and CEO Andy Wood joins the BizNews Rugby Show to share the fascinating origin story of the sports prediction platform that has taken South Africa by storm. What started as a friendly Super 12 prediction game in a shared house in London evolved into a global community of sports enthusiasts.…

At BNC#7 in Hermanus, Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi delivered a keynote speech that underscored the company’s deep-rooted history, corporate resilience, and strategic vision for the future. Baloyi highlighted Sasol’s role in South Africa’s economic landscape, its commitment to innovation, and the pragmatic approach required for a sustainable energy transi…

Half of the world's population cannot enjoy the night sky due to light pollution. Fortunately, South Africa has a significant geographic advantage, allowing us to experience our stunning night skies. The country aims to leverage this with its substantial investment in the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), a multi-billion-dollar initiative to construct …

In an insightful interview, former South African ambassador Tony Leon critiques the country's handling of its tense relationship with the United States. He highlights the weak response to the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool, the potential economic fallout from escalating tensions, and the risks of provoking a global superpower. Leon emphasises the dang…

At the seventh BizNews Conference BNC#7 in Hermanus, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer shared his unfiltered insights with BizNews journalist and Sunday Show host Chris Steyn. From the inner workings of the Government of National Unity (GNU) and the DA-ANC relationship to Jacob Zuma’s MK party and the state of South Africa’s …

In this BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen delves into the debate over renaming Sandton Drive to Leila Khalid Drive. Former DA leader Tony Leon and political scientist Dr. Frans Cronje warn of serious consequences for South Africa’s ties with the US if tensions persist. Hudson Institute’s Josh Meservey offers a Washington perspective, while Deputy P…

A leading opinion former in Washington, the 64-year-old Hudson Institute, is calling for personal sanctions. One of the US’s leading Think Tanks, it argues that decades long attacks by the ANC justifies the Global Magnitsky Act to be used against the party’s current and former leaders, including those exposed by the Zondo Commission. Hudson senior …

UIM president Neil de Beer’s hugely popular Sunday Show with Chris Steyn has catapulted the former intelligence operative into the public limelight - skyrocketing demand for a five-year-old book. In this interview, De Beer’s ‘brother’ Bradley Steyn (no relation to Chris), who wrote ‘Undercover With Mandela’s Spies', shares stories of their adventur…

Global entrepreneur and capitalist activist Rob Hersov delivered a striking keynote at BNC#7 in Hermanus, declaring that the ANC’s ideological model has failed as it has run out of money. He emphasised that South Africa is at a turning point and called for an ideological battle against socialism, advocating for free markets, deregulation, and econo…

With his typically no-nonsense approach to important national issues, political scientist Dr Frans Cronjé explains why the Democratic Alliance is right to risk sacrificing the Government of National Unity by steadfastly rejecting the ANC’s proposed VAT increase. He says there are many other ways of addressing the matter - but for the DA to go along…

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Dr Frans Cronjé explains why those urging the DA to swallow the ANC-driven VAT increase are wrong; Conversely, Gayton McKenzie argues why it would be wrong to sacrifice the GNU over a half percent VAT increase; Discovery founder Adrian Gore believes middle ground will be found on NHI; Neil de Beer’s ‘brother…

In his keynote address at BNC#7 in Hermanus, South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile unpacked the ongoing efforts of the nation's Government of National Unity (GNU). Reflecting on the nation’s economic journey, he outlined the Government of National Unity’s (GNU) ambitious plans to tackle poverty, inequality, and unemployment through structu…

In his keynote at BNC#7 in Hermanus, Discovery Group CEO Adrian Gore made a compelling case for a leadership approach that "holds the middle" in South Africa’s complex socio-economic landscape. Backed by data, Gore highlighted the country’s significant assets, from a resilient economy to declining crime trends, while acknowledging its critical need…

In his latest interview with BizNews, United States intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt, calls the City of Johannesburg’s decision to rename Sandton Drive - where the US consulate is - in honour of Palestinian activist Leila Khaled “an own goal of epic proportions”. He says: “It's being done now intentionally to insult the United Stat…

In a bold keynote address at BNC#7 in Hermanus, South Africa's Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, delivered eye-opening predictions about the political landscape leading up to the next elections - providing detailed analyses on the EFF, DA and ANC. McKenzie highlighted the importance of the Government of National Unity to South …

In this episode of BizNews Briefing, the US ambassador-in-waiting’s comments on Sandton Drive renaming picked up internationally; Helen Zille explains why Budget sparked SA’s new ‘coalition era’; CEO Dan Marokane addresses misinformation about Eskom being “overstaffed”; Jack Ma, AliBaba rehabilitated by Beijing; BYD; and SpaceX’s astronaut rescue.…

Speaking at BNC#7 in Hermanus, Eskom CEO Dan Marokane outlined a bold vision for South Africa’s power utility, emphasizing operational recovery, industry reform, and financial independence. He detailed Eskom’s progress in reducing load shedding, the need for pragmatic energy transition strategies, and efforts to strengthen accountability within the…

In the opening address of the seventh BizNews Conference BNC#7, Chairperson of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, Helen Zille, delivered a hard-hitting speech, dissecting the shifting global order and South Africa’s precarious position within it. From the rise of geopolitical oligarchs—Trump, Putin, and Xi—to the ANC’s foreign policy m…

In an unprecedented diplomatic move, the US has expelled South Africa’s Ambassador Ibrahim Rasool following his inflammatory remarks about US President Donald Trump. This shocking development signals a deepening crisis in SA-US relations, with potential economic and political repercussions. Will Pretoria shift its foreign policy to mend ties, or ar…

With the latest VAT increase, South Africa is set to lose R29 billion in excise tax revenue a year. In this interview, Johnny Moloto, the Sub-Saharan Head of Corporate and Regulatory Affairs of British American Tobacco (BAT), describes how the illicit cigarette trade exploded during the 2020 COVID-19 tobacco sales ban - and now accounts for 75 perc…

South Africa’s diplomatic tensions escalate as Ebrahim Rasool is expelled from the US. Bronwyn Nielsen speaks with Breitbart’s Joel Pollak for insights. Meanwhile, Neil de Beer weighs in on the situation during the Sunday Show with Chris Steyn. In economic news, opposition parties reject the latest budget, sparking debate. Highlights from Alec Hogg…

In the latest Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), rages about “the ultimate embarrassment and shame” of South Africa’s Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool getting expelled from the United States for race-baiting. “… this is while he's sitting in the USA, where he is, no doubt, one of the few people …

Closing out the seventh BizNews Conference BNC#7 in Hermanus, BizNews founder Alec Hogg sat down with the DA's finance spokesperson Mark Burke; Centre for Development and Enterprise CEO Ann Bernstein; political scientist Prince Mashele; and Magnus Heystek from Brenthurst Wealth. The panel unpacked Treasury's recently announced budget - which the DA…

Tune into this week's BizNews Rugby Show with rugby insider Rory Steyn and co-host Patrick Kidd as they unpack the final round of the Six Nations. With France leading the charge after a dominant win over Ireland last weekend, three teams remain in mathematical contention for the title. Rory shares his insights and predictions for the crucial weeken…

The BizNews Conference 7 in Hermanus is in full swing, featuring top speakers like Deputy President Paul Mashatile, Discovery CEO Adrian Gore, and UK entrepreneur Arron Banks. Highlights include sharp insights from political analyst Moeletsi Mbeki on BEE and Eskom CEO Dan Marokane on tackling load shedding. Stay tuned for full interviews and exclus…

ActionSA’s parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip, has criticized South Africa’s foreign policy in a recent National Assembly speech. Meanwhile, at the BNC#7 in Hermanus, Helen Zille addressed the shifting global order, with her speech soon available on BizNewsTv. The event also featured Neil De Beer discussing DA leader John Steenhuisen’s relationshi…

In this BizNews Briefing: South Africa’s budget takes center stage as Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA, and Kevin Lings, Chief economist at Stanlib, share their expectations ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s address. Meanwhile, global markets react as US President Trump calls for crypto as a strategic reserve, and Bitcoin hovers around $80,00…

Dr Ian Player was a globally recognised wildlife pioneer credited with saving the Southern African white rhino. Often riding bareback, he pioneered techniques to dart and immobilise rhinos, helping their numbers recover from just 437 individuals in the 1950s. In a fireside chat, eco-conservationist Paul Gardiner pays tribute to Player's legendary w…

In this BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen covers key political and economic developments. Chris Steyn speaks with Neil de Beer about presidential hopefuls in the ANC. Nitsana Darshan-Leitner on allegations that ANC leaders were bribed to take Israel to the ICJ, with possible U.S. sanctions looming. Internationally, Trump sees Putin nearing peace ta…

In the latest edition of the Sunday Show, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer warns that many people could still face arrest in terms of the The General Intelligence Laws Amendment Bill of 2023 as it covers any person or institution that engages in activities that are defined as a threat to the national security of South Africa…

Every 20 hours, a rhino is poached in South Africa for its horn, with 35 rhinos lost in the Kruger National Park since the beginning of the year. The fight to protect these majestic animals is increasingly difficult, as rhino horn commands prices higher than gold, platinum, diamonds, and cocaine, according to Professor James Larkin from the Univers…

This week's BizNews Rugby Show is all about the titanic clash between Ireland and France in the Six Nations. Guest analyst Tim Cocker, host of the popular Eggchasers Rugby YouTube channel, breaks down why this fixture is "box office" rugby, with Ireland chasing a rare Grand Slam and France seeking redemption. Plus, analysis on the URC’s Sharks vs L…

The Trump administration is investigation the allegations that African National Congress (ANC) leaders were bribed to take Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for “genocide”. That was confirmed in this interview with BizNews by Nitsana Darshan-Leitner, founder and president of Shurad HaDin Israel Law Centre that led a group of 160 la…

As the South African budget looms, DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke lays out the party’s firm stance—no new taxes and a radical plan to slash R30 billion in wasteful spending. But with the ANC’s historical resistance to spending cuts, will these proposals see the light of day?Por BizNews

The visit to the US by four Afrikaner leaders who met with senior members of the Trump Administration evoked mixed reactions at home - including MK’s belief they should be charged with treason. Opportunists have also used it to create a new wave of misinformation designed to stir up antagonism. BizNews editor Alec Hogg interviewed the Head of the S…

In today’s BizNews Briefing: South Africa’s budget battle intensifies ahead of the March 12. The DA insists no more tax hikes, citing R30 billion in potential spending cuts, while rumours swirl of a VAT increase. Economist Dawie Roodt warns of “new territory,” and Gina Schoeman stresses the need to restore fiscal credibility.…

In this interview with BizNews, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman gives BizNews viewers an overview and in-depth analysis of the performances of main political parties in municipal by-elections since last year's national election. Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie’s Patriotic Alliance (PA) emerges as “probably the most consistently im…

In this episode of update from BizNews, Gabriel Crouse of the IRR picks up on the World Bank’s advice on how SA can end 17 years of economic stagnation - address its R150bn a year elite-enriching BEE laws. Also, in the wake of disastrous international policies, GNU members are weighing how to fix the mess; Donald Trump’s first major speech; Zelensk…

Former President Jacob Zuma's MK party knows that they will not succeed with treason charges laid against Afrikaner lobby groups, but did so to “let the flames of racial divides in this country burn higher”. So says Democratic Alliance (DA) MP Willie Aucamp who is also the national spokesperson for the party. In this interview, he speaks about the …

Economic issues only tend to grab attention when their consequences have a direct impact on our pockets. South Africans are in one of those rare moments right now after the ANC was blocked from jacking up VAT from 15% to 17% to fund an increase for public sector employees who already receive the highest share of tax in the world. So a World Bank re…

Despite disastrous mismanagement, a halo effect exists around the ANC in much of the global community. This celebration of their own role in supporting South Africa’s transition to democracy has led to excessive indulgence of the ANC’s subsequent failings. But the new sheriff in Washington is taking a different approach, with SA’s raft of race-base…

This episode of the BizNews Briefing features FMF head of policy Martin v Staden former Afriforum exec Dr Ernst Roets on why there has been so much effort to bring SA’s 142 operative racial laws to the attention of the global community; US President Donald Trump freezes all aid to Ukraine; Bitcoin added to Blackrock Model portfolios; and the hidden…

In a turbulent month for global markets, Corion Capital's David Bacher offers valuable insights on navigating volatility. While global equities saw slight declines, regional disparities created opportunities, with China’s undervaluation standing out. Bacher emphasises the importance of long-term strategy, cautioning against succumbing to short-term…

In this insightful conversation, Dino Zuccollo, Director at Westbrooke, shares his expertise on the growing importance of alternative investments for South African investors. As traditional equity and bond portfolios face increasing volatility, Zuccollo highlights how private debt, hybrid capital, and real estate offer a more stable and diversified…

As South Africa braces for the national budget announcement on March 12, economist and Freedom Foundation director Leon Louw paints a sobering picture of the country's economic outlook. In a candid discussion with BizNews’ Bronwyn Nielsen, Louw delves into the dangers of increasing debt, the impracticality of the National Health Insurance (NHI) pla…

Social activist, author and outspoken protagonist for Afrikaner self-determination, Dr Ernst Roets is set to heap fuel onto the already fiery relationship between the US and South Africa via the imminent release of a hard-hitting interview with US conservative media megastar Tucker Carlson. He goes back to his roots and motivation in this interview…

Ann Bernstein, Executive Director of the Center for Development and Enterprise, critiques South Africa's Small Business Development Department and its lack of measurable impact. She argues that billions of rand are being wasted on ineffective government-run programs, calling for a shift towards private sector involvement in small business support. …

In today’s BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen unpacks President Cyril Ramaphosa’s explosive critique of Israel and the U.S., with insights from economist Leon Louw, political scientist Dr. Frans Cronje, and Breitbart’s Joel Pollak. Plus, retired U.S. intelligence officer Colonel Wyatt weighs in. Also, Anne Bernstein argues for shutting down South Af…

In this latest edition of the Sunday Show. Neil de Beer says Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is licking his lips for the return of AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel from the Afrikaners’ latest mission to the US amid a dispute over farm murder statistics. “…there’s a little bit of a facial expression from Mchunu that this is not just about a discrepancy, but th…

Springbok rugby gets a major boost with the return of Felix Jones to the coaching staff, reinforcing South Africa's ambitions for a historic three-peat at the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Meanwhile, Rory Steyn unpacks the recently announced home test venues for 2025, highlighting a crucial Rugby Championship showdown at Eden Park. In URC action, he provid…