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Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Monday, 29th September 2025
Alec Hogg's daily update which is embedded in the BizNews Premium newsletter - covering the day's news you need to know.
Meet Brett Levy: Life tempered by fire - from JSE’s youngest CEO to major player in SA mobile market
In this interview, BizNews editor Alec Hogg takes a deep dive into lessons learned during the incredible journey of Blue Label co-founder and co-CEO Brett Levy. At 28, he was once the youngest CEO of any JSE-listed company when he and brother Mark too the company public. Now worth R11…
Mulder, de Jager and Papenfus lift the lid on their diplomatic mission to Washington - BNIC#2
At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, the “three amigos"—VF Plus leader Corné Mulder, NEASA CEO Gerhard Papenfus and SAAI executive director Theo de Jager—unpacked their recent Washington swing and what it means for South Africa. Framing a "leadership vacuum" at home, they delivered a positive but unsparing brief to US officials on…
Sasol boss Simon Baloyi on his Baptism of Fire and the relentless battle to reignite South Africa’s economy
In this in-depth BizNews interview, Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi reflects on South Africa’s energy turnaround, why business must partner with government to fix power, logistics and crime, and how Sasol is balancing coal-based production with renewables in its decarbonisation journey. From cutting debt to tackling Joburg’s visible infrastructure collapse, Baloyi…
AI Scam Alert! Paul O'Sullivan busts Deepfake using BizNews brand
Cybercriminals are using sophisticated AI deepfakes and cloned websites to scam unsuspecting South Africans out of their savings. In this revealing interview, forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan joins Alec Hogg to unpack a recent scam, explain how these syndicates operate, and share practical tips to protect yourself. If it sounds too…
BN Briefing: SA crime crisis, DA’s eThekwini pick and Epstein’s 18K emails rock global elites
South Africa’s crime crisis deepens as explosive testimony at the Madlanga Commission and sharp warnings from policing experts put the ANC under pressure. The DA reveals its mayoral candidate for eThekwini, promising a clean-up of Durban’s embattled metro. And on the global front, 18,000 newly unearthed Epstein emails expose fresh…
The NdB Sunday Show: The gloves come off after “damning” evidence before Madlanga….
Fraudsters using AI to scam investors with a fake BizNews interview featuring Helen Zille and Chris Steyn. The inside story of almost two weeks of testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry from former police officer Willem Els who is now with the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). And Renaldo…
Blockbuster Malema book - exposing how EFF criminal enterprise flourishes in broken justice system
Investigative journalists Pauli van Wyk and Micah Reddy join Alec Hogg to unpack their explosive new book Malema, Money, Power, Patronage. From VBS to dodgy metros and shell companies, the authors reveal how Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambu built a patronage empire — and why South Africa’s broken justice system…
Graeme Smith on SA20: Record bids, rising Stars & Cricket’s revival
Betway SA20 commissioner Graeme Smith tells BizNews how the latest auction broke records with Brevis and Markram fetching millions, while more than R22m was spent on under-23 talent. With sold-out stadiums, global broadcast deals, and 700 schools now in the pipeline, Smith says SA20 is more than a tournament —…
Neal Froneman on stepping down: Leadership lessons, Mining’s future and SA’s urgent crossroads
Neal Froneman reflects on his upcoming retirement as CEO of Sibanye-Stillwater, sharing insights on leadership, value creation, and the future of South Africa’s mining sector. In a candid conversation with Bronwyn Nielsen, he discusses personal passions, stakeholder capitalism, and the urgent need for political and policy reform to unlock South…
Piet Viljoen: Patience, scepticism and resilience key to investing in SA - BNIC#2 Q&A
At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, RECM founder Piet Viljoen delivered a candid Q&A covering everything from South Africa’s political risks to global investing lessons. While acknowledging the country’s troubling politics, he insisted South Africa is not Zimbabwe, citing strong civil society as a protective force. Viljoen warned against local companies’ “stupid”…
Miningweb Weekly: De Beers in play, Angola’s surprise bid, Glencore exits Congo, and silver’s comeback
From the wilds of Idaho, mining analyst Peter Major joins Alec Hogg to unpack the week’s big mining stories. With Botswana and Angola eyeing stakes in De Beers, Anglo American suddenly has options it never expected. Glencore is pulling back from the Congo as cobalt prices tumble, while silver edges…
Alec Hogg's update to BizNews Premium members - Thursday, 25th September 2025
Alec Hogg's daily update which is embedded in the BizNews Premium newsletter - covering the day's news you need to know.
Dr Doom no more: Magnus Heystek defends his track record and warns of SA’s wealth destruction - BNIC#2 Q&A
At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, Brenthurst Wealth founder Magnus Heystek rejected the “Dr Doom” label, describing himself as “realistically honest” about South Africa’s economic trajectory. He warned that trillions have been wiped out through municipal collapse in the country’s northern regions, even as the Western Cape attracts wealth through governance and…
Piet Viljoen’s cockroach investment strategy: Protect your wealth in an uncertain world - BNIC#2
At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, legendary value investor Piet Viljoen shared his “Cockroach Portfolio” philosophy—a strategy built not on forecasts, but on survival. Viljoen argued that true wisdom in investing begins with admitting “we don’t know anything” about the future. Risk metrics, he warned, are “cargo cult science,” extrapolating the past…
Jonathan Katzenellenbogen: The “Patronage Machine” Zille will have to fight in Jo'burg...
If the Democratic Alliance (DA) icon Helen Zille is elected Mayor of Jo’burg, she will have to overcome huge obstacles to achieve the turn-around promised. In this interivew with BizNews, independent commentator Jonathan Katzenellenbogen says if the DA gets the projected 35% in the local elections, it would have to…
BN Briefing: Zille’s mayoral fight, Remgro cautions, offshore investing wins, UNGA, Intel-Apple news
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Helen Zille’s mayoral bid stirs debate as coalition politics shift. Remgro CEO Jannie Durand shares survival strategies while warning against expropriation without compensation. Magnus Heystek explains offshore investing’s success, Trump at the UN assembly, Apple eyes Intel, Barloworld struggles, and Sun International wins approval for a…
The Business Show: Remgro - Margin of Safety at 40c in Rand offsets blindingly obvious risks for SA Inc
Remgro CEO Jannie Durand tells BizNews why the group’s five-year strategy is finally paying off, with earnings and dividends up more than 30% and a special payout for shareholders. From taking Distell private with Heineken, to navigating Vodacom’s massive deal, to sitting on a cash pile while SA Inc struggles,…
Moonshine reflective spray: Rural road safety game changer ready to shift a gear – Memphis Kaotsane
Many South Africans have stories of driving into a cow or hitting a kudu driving at night in rural areas causing extensive damages to vehicles and it can turn into personal tragedy. Motivated by personal loss, a young South African, Memphis Kaotsane started working on a solution to make animals…
Magnus Heystek: Offshore freedom, wealth creation, and why old investment debates are over - BNIC#2
At BNIC#2 in Hermanus, Brenthurst Wealth founder and director Magnus Heystek opened the conference with a provocative keynote titled "You've Never Had It So Good." Tracing South Africa's journey from strict exchange controls and clunky trading systems to today's global investment opportunities, Heystek argued that offshore investing has not only…