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How ‘one act of kindness’ changed many SA lives for the better - Professor John Volmink
Stellenbosch University will soon give honorary doctorates to six outstanding individuals. One of them is Professor John Volmink, a transformation educationist, who has been asked by every post-apartheid education minister to play a role in transforming the country’s education curriculum. Originally from Athlone, Cape Town, Professor Volmink lived overseas for…
Naspers discussion with CFO Basil Sgourdos
The Noontime webinar is the only weekly webinar hosted by BizNews founder Alec Hogg, with SA's favourite market commentator David Shapiro from Sasfin, as the regular guest. This week our CFO in focus was Basil Sgourdos of Naspers. The money manager supporting David and Alec with the questions was Adrian…
BizBriefing: Eskom summoned to court, Beitbridge Investment and Zimbabwe holds onto its dollar
Eskom summoned to court for hiding emissions, Beitbridge border gets an investment boost and Zimbabwe says it will rebuild on the Zimbabwean dollar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Top energy expert Chris Yelland lifts lid on Eskom pollution crime charges
Energy expert Chris Yelland has been investigating staggeringly high pollution levels at power stations in SA, with his work leading to a criminal court case in connection with shenanigans at Mpumalanga’s Kendal plant. He shares the details of why Eskom employees must be held accountable for poisonous emissions linked to…
Investment insights - at home and offshore
Dawn Ridler of Kerenga Wealth Ecology and Wynand Gouws, wealth manager at Gradidge Mahura Investments, answered your questions about global assets as well as your domestic savings, with a special focus on how to pay less tax when you retire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BizBriefing: Tito gets set to fight public servants on pay; SA's new booze police; reviving clothing sector
* South Africa can’t implement a pay deal with public servants because it would precipitate a fiscal crisis, Finance Minister Tito Mboweni said. * Mboweni said Zambia’s financial woes provided a cautionary tale and South Africa can ill afford to go down the same path as Zambia - which this…
BizNews week in review: Zondo commission update; travel on taxpayers' dime, Sygnia on ASISA; no confidence vote
The business week in review: Taxpayers foot massive travel bill, Sygnia speaks on ASISA lobbyists,vote of no confidence in Cyril Ramaphosa approved and the Zondo Commission hears shocking testimony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Making hay while the Rand shines - OrbVest's latest US investment opportunity
An unexpected weak dollar presents a unique opportunity for South-Africans looking to move funds offshore. As most of us have been unable to travel abroad, we have not touched our R1m discretionary allowance that amounts to $64,850.84 (R15.42 per $1 at today's exchange rate) to invest offshore. By putting that…
Trucks, petrol bombs and the inability to respond
‘The trucking business appears to be under co-ordinated attacks with more than 20 trucks petrol bombed in the past week alone. Two truckers were reported killed earlier this week. We ask ‘Why is the trucking business under attack and why are the authorities incapable of responding to this ‘economic sabotage’?…
Inside Covid-19: vaccine roll-out in SA, beyond - experts, pharmacy bosses
With billions of dollars a day disappearing as much of the northern hemisphere is shutdown to contain the spread of Covid-19, it is critical for vaccines to be rolled out as soon as possible. In this episode of Inside Covid-19, we focus on vaccine roll out in Africa and elsewhere…
Editor's Desk: Johannesburg's corrupt mayor, dirty deals at Denel, EOH clean-up - and more. #StateCaptureinquiry
BizNews journalist Bernice Maune summarises some of the big stories at this week's Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture. Hear about how Johannesburg's mayor, Geoff Makhubo, had a prime seat on the EOH gravy train. Also coming up: Stephan Burger, former Denel Land Systems CEO, willingly violated the company’s…
BizBriefing: Motion of no confidence in Ramaphosa, DA questions costs of field hospital, Mr Price takes Covid-19 hit
The speaker of South Africa’s lower house of Parliament has authorised a vote on a motion of no-confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa. DA's Jack Bloom asks Covid-19 field hospitals are kept operational. Mr. Price sales take a Covid-19 hit. SA's PPI is on the rise. Learn more about your ad…
ASISA's Campher: Money managers didn't lobby for suspending retirement excon relief, we just wanted clarity.
A new regulation issued last month by South Africa's financial regulators removed the 30% cap on foreign investment of local retirement funds. On Monday, Pretoria suspended the change. Firebrand Magda Wierzycka, founder of independent asset manager Sygnia, and outspoken independent financial advisor Magnus Heystek are blaming lobbying by large money…
Helping businesses in distress: Tim Modise speaks to experts
Veteran broadcaster Tim Modise caught up with Adam Craker, CEO of IQBusiness and convener of COBRA, a network of businesses and organisations that support companies and entrepreneurs facing closures and other difficulties and Graeme Butchart. The topic: A consortium of companies have come together to promote shared values to support…
Portugal property, golden visa programme warning: don't get caught on wrong side of new rules - expert
Portugal has attracted many South African and Chinese investors who like the appeal of owning a piece of prime Portuguese real estate that gives access to European residency and citizenship. But the rules have changed in some areas, which means you may not get what you want. In this sponsored…
Inside Investing Ep 11: Big company greed-driven lobbying killed RA breakthrough - Wierzycka, Heystek
In episode eleven of the Inside Investing podcast, Sygnia’s Magda Wierzycka and Magnus Heystek take a swing at the country’s large asset managers who they say have put their own pockets ahead of South Africans trying to save for retirement; Cemair’s Miles van der Molen highlights the impact which erratic…
BizBriefing: PIC gives Eskom a helping hand, SA pays to secure access to Covid-19 vaccine, Zondo hears from EOH
The PIC will invest more in Eskom, SA pays for a place in the vaccine queue, SA business confidence surges and Zondo hears about the EOH turnaround from CEO Stephen van Coller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Travel expenses scandal: Inside the investigation - DA's Leon Schreiber
More than 200 individuals have enjoyed free air flights paid for by taxpayers. These include former apartheid government ministers and individuals named in the state capture scandal - including some who are facing criminal charges in connection with graft. Each former minister got a maximum of 88 business class flights…
Farm fresh: How one SA farmer is creating jobs and smashing gender norms
For the past 10 years, young African entrepreneurs have been recognised by the Anzisha Prize, which provides a cash prize, mentoring and training for the winner. This year – out of more than 1,200 applications – a 22-year woman who farms vegetables in Limpopo, Mahlatse Matlakane, has been elected as…
Global portfolio - Strong Rand impact
The BizNews Share portfolio, launched in December 2014, has delivered spectacular returns for South African investors. Every month, BizNews founder Alec Hogg updates the latest developments at the companies whose stocks are held in the portfolio. Although the strategy has been to buy and hold, the portfolio has seen some…