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Helen Zille at BNC#8: “Johannesburg is collapsing like Rome” — a do-or-die warning for South Africa
Helen Zille delivered a hard-hitting BNC#8 address, drawing stark parallels between ancient Rome’s collapse and Johannesburg’s deepening crisis. She warns of failing infrastructure, entrenched corruption, and political fragmentation, arguing that only decisive governance and voter action can reverse decline. Her message is clear: Johannesburg stands at a do-or-die moment, and…
BN Daybreak 23 March - Trump's Iran Ultimatum, Massive Fuel Price Hikes, & SA's 'Mafia State' Reality
Join Alec Hogg for today's edition of BizNews Daybreak to cut through the noise and get the essential global and local business news you need to start your week. In this episode, we cover: Global Tensions & Oil Shocks: US President Trump issues a strict ultimatum to Iran regarding the…
BNC#8 Investment Panel: Jacobs, Viljoen, Peche, Major on finding value in an uncertain world
In a wide-ranging BNC#8 panel discussion, Piet Viljoen, Cy Jacobs, Peter Major and Sean Peche unpack where they still see opportunity after a strong run in South African assets, with ideas ranging from small- and mid-caps to copper and selected offshore shares. The quartet also debated crypto, AI’s role in…
BNC#8 - Piet le Roux on SA’s Transformationism: How ideology is threatening business, society and the future
Piet le Roux delivers a fiery critique of South Africa’s transformation agenda, warning it is fueling economic decline, state failure, and social division. Drawing on legal victories and frontline experience, he urges businesses to resist harmful policies and “state-proof” themselves. His message is stark: without decisive action, South Africa risks…
The NdB Sunday Show — Jonathan Deal: Mkhwanazi, Masemola, The Big 5 - and the silence of the GNU…
Now that Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee into police and political capture has concluded its hearings, Safe Citizen Founder Jonathan Deal tells Chris Steyn why South Africans should pay close attention to the final testimonies of Generals Fannie Masemola and Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. “When specialised units are allegedly dismantled under questionable circumstances,…
From Pretoria to the world: How hearX’s De Wet Swanepoel took hearing care global
With one in five people in the world suffering from hearing loss, hearing care remains one of the least accessible areas of healthcare globally. A South African innovation led by University of Pretoria professor De Wet Swanepoel has helped to change that reality, using smartphones to take hearing screening, diagnostics…
BNC#8: “You’ve been sold a lie” – Nick Hudson on socialism, power and who really runs the system
Nick Hudson delivers a controversial keynote linking state expansion, global finance and political power, arguing that the true drivers of today’s system operate far beyond public view.
BNC#8 Piet Viljoen - Survive first, profit later: Why history beats prediction in investing
Piet dismantles the myth of market prediction, arguing that success comes from judgment, discipline, and respect for history. Drawing on timeless lessons, he reveals why human behaviour drives cycles, why diversification and liquidity matter, and why survival beats brilliance. In a world obsessed with forecasts, this approach focuses on resilience,…
BN Daybreak Fri 20 Mar: R12 diesel, R8 petrol hike warning; IFP resurgent in KZN; US's $200bn Iran War bill
Buckle up, South Africa—a historic economic shock is heading straight for the petrol pumps. In today’s episode of BizNews Daybreak with Alec Hogg, we break down the perfect storm of geopolitical tensions and local pressures threatening your wallet, alongside the latest market and political shifts shaping the nation and the…
BNC#8 truth over hype: Magnus on investing, independence, and winning in a tough economy
Magnus built his career on questioning narratives and pursuing truth - first in journalism, then in financial advice. From navigating market volatility to championing global investing, his journey reflects resilience and independence. In a challenging South African economy, his message is clear: think critically, stay global, and never compromise on…
BN Briefing: SA’s R1.2trn water crisis; JSE reshuffle; and why China is winning the energy race
In tonight's BizNews Briefing, South Africa’s deepening water infrastructure failure is exposing both state decay and private-sector opportunity. Meanwhile, the JSE sees a notable reshuffle as earnings updates from Investec, Exxaro and Momentum move markets. Globally, rising oil prices and geopolitical tension are sharpening the case for China as a…
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…