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THE BRICS SUMMIT - GREAT EXPECTATIONS, GREAT CHALLENGES
After months of diplomatic and legal drama over the attendance and then the non-attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the focus is now on the agenda at the BRICS Summit in South Africa next month. There is much hype over speculation that this BRICS Summit could open the door to…
Time to Rein in 'Unthinkable' Lack of Oversight on Presidency's Budget" – FFP Plus Chief Whip Corné Mulder
The Presidency budget, known as Budget Vote 1, stands at R625 million but notably lacks a Parliamentary oversight committee—a matter of ongoing concern for several political parties advocating for increased scrutiny of the Presidency. Judge Zondo's state capture report has also underscored the need for an accountability-focused committee. While the…
Creating collaborative civic coalitions: The Makana Circle of Unity
In this final episode of the Kagiso Trust campaign, we explore the inspiring story of the Makana Circle of Unity, a collaborative civic coalition. In this interview, Paul Smith, the Local Government Support Head for Kagiso Trust, and Sisesakhe Ntlabezo, the Programme Manager at Makana Circle of Unity, share their…
Composition of coalition "pact" government on the agenda at historic national convention
Opposition party leaders gathering at next month's national convention will aim to agree how the coalition would constitute a “pact” government. This emerges from an interview with Dr Leon Schreiber, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) Shadow Minister of Public Service and Administration. Also on the agenda will be a minimum programme…
RW Johnson: Why ANC-SACP persists with disastrous economic policy; Joburg's unfixable water crisis
RW Johnson, the most popular columnist on BizNews Premium, exhibits his trademark ‘take-no-prisoners’ approach in this powerful interview where he explains the ANC-SACP’s seemingly illogical pursuit of long discredited economic policies. He says the ruling party’s policy blueprint, the National Democratic Revolution, has even been disavowed by the Soviet Union bureaucrats…
Frans Cronje: Voters say DA’s W Cape template is shining ever brighter; Great AGOA news
In this in-depth interview, Dr. Frans Cronje of the Social Research Foundation offers detailed insights into political dynamics across South Africa's provinces with particular emphasis on the Western Cape where the SRF has just concluded in-depth research. Cronje examines shifting voter sentiments in the DA-run province, concluding that newcomers Action…
Putin's BRICS dream, Ramaphosa's nuke nightmare, Wagner's new leader and the long war...
Russian President Vladimir Putin “really wanted to show up” at the BRICS Summit in South Africa next month - “and he really wanted to show the world that the rules imposed by the international community, as he perceives it, don't apply to him because that's what he does; he always…
Why the ANC wants spooks to vet churches, security companies and NGOs
There’s alarm about a new intelligence bill that targets religious institutions, private security companies and non-governmental organisations for vetting in a way that could possibly be unconstitutional. If the bill became law, those wishing to establish and operate a new non-governmental or religious organisation, or establish a private security company,…
Anthea Jeffery: ANC’s blind pursuit of the Soviet-era NDR pushes SA into death spiral
In her new book “Countdown to Socialism”, Anthea Jeffery removes scales from the eyes of those who have ignored the ANC’s pursuit of a blueprint for SA economic disaster - the National Democratic Revolution plan devised by Soviet Union bureaucrats in the 1950s. Jeffrey, head of policy research at the…
Decaying Infrastructure and Failing Service Delivery: A Grave Threat to Local Businesses
In this insightful discussion, three business leaders share their perspectives on the critical need for radical collaboration to address the challenges of local government infrastructure in South Africa. Alan Mukoki, CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Richard Gayba, Chair of the Makana Business Forum, and Ken…
How bad cops go after good cops
Crooked South African Police Service (SAPS) members are “filling up” court rooms with malicious prosecutions to silence their competent colleagues who are investigating politically sensitive cases - as well as the honest ones who are trying to expose corruption. Long-time violence- and police monitor Mary De Haas - who has…
SA startup Excel@Uni is solving the problem of alarming student dropout rates
Less than half of South African university students complete their degrees, a stark contrast to the 30% rate seen in OECD countries. However, Excel@Uni, a pioneering South African startup, is determined to change this trend. Focused on keeping students on track throughout their academic journey and preparing them for the…
Downing: Reaping rewards from LSE-listed Investment Trusts - offshore assets at big discounts
Veteran money manager Nick Downing specialises in a highly profitable niche - carefully selected global investment trusts from hundreds whose equity is listed on London Stock Exchange. In this fascinating interview, the co-founder of Overberg Asset Management explains his process, and how he can regularly acquire offshore assets at significant…
When Eskom wobbles, demand for Gosolr surges - and SA’s home-solar leader gets a new convert
BizNews founder Alec Hogg put Gosolr to the ultimate test - and says SA’s leading provider of residential renewable energy solutions passed with distinction. In this interview, Gosolr CEO Andrew Middleton, a qualified actuary, explains how the mushrooming company's business model is built on a discipline of a simply month-by-month…
FFM podcast ep12: SA inc rotation; share buybacks; Watch those insurers
Volatility is still the name of the Fantasy Fund Manager game, as Richemont and Pick n Pay are down more than 10 percent for the week. But what is this signalling? On the Fantasy Fund Manager podcast, BizNews' Stuart Lowman was joined by Corion Capital's Garreth Montano and Dylan Bradfield,…
The Eskom Roots Of The Construction Mafia
The roots of South Africa’s Construction Mafia reach all the way back to the extensive site disruptions around payment issues at the Madupi and Kusile projects for ESKOM. This emerges from an interview with Construction lawyer Euan Massey who says regulations released in 2017 opened up a door for illicit…
Not so fast, Dr Crisp - FMF’s Michael Settas takes on bureaucrat who is driving SA’s proposed NHI project
Michael Settas, chairman of the Free Market Foundation’s Health Policy Unit, sheds more light on the National Health Insurance (NHI) project in South Africa raising widely held concerns. Settas says universal health coverage already exists in the country, emphasizing the need to address issues of cost and quality rather than…
DA celebrates two by-election wins - reports PA’s vote-buying dirty tricks
A two seat gain by the Democratic Alliance in yesterday’s by-elections has given the party an outright majority in the George municipality, which is currently runs in coalition with Moonshot Pact partner, FF+. But there celebrations had a hard edge as the DA Western Cape leader Tertius Simmers explains in…
Anil Govind: Innovate, Opportunity, Outperform - the story of SA’s leading Alternative Investment firm
For six years, a couple of entrepreneurially seasoned CAs trading have been delivering Alternative Investment goods for clients. Their firm, Innovate Alternative Investments and Assets, uses its independence effectively by spreading clients’ funds among the most appealing private equity, venture capital, 12J and other alternative investment classes. In this interview,…
South Africa’s Economic Growth Strategy Needs a U.S. Makeover, not an Asian One – Moeletsi Mbeki
Asia's economic success stories have been extensively documented in numerous books, attracting a steady stream of visitors to countries like China, Singapore, Vietnam, and South Korea who seek to witness their remarkable growth. Naturally, this prompts the question: What lessons can Africa learn from these experiences, and who should serve…