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Moeletsi Mbeki’s Rallying Cry for Business to Become Active in Politics to Save SA
Political analyst and Chairperson of the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), Moeletsi Mbeki says it’s evident from high employment, collapsing infrastructure, a deteriorating healthcare system and ailing security apparatus that the ANC government is not coping with its responsibilities and that the global status of South Africa has…
McKenzie: Opposition parties, incl PA, may be giving ANC a "free pass" of 5 more years
In a potentially watershed interview, Patriotic Alliance president Gayton McKenzie acknowledges his own mistakes and says South Africa's opposition parties, including the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the PA, need to mature fast or they'll hand the African National Congress (ANC) another five years after the national election in May 2024…
Exploring Elon Musk’s skinny jab: A potential solution for obesity in South Africa?
Semaglutide, a drug marketed as Wegovy or Ozempic that was initially designed for diabetic patients to control blood sugar levels, has garnered attention for its potential weight loss effects. Notably, technology entrepreneur Elon Musk, hailing from South Africa, attributed his transformed physique, lauded by a fan as “ripped,” to fasting…
Mzansi Youth Choir strikes a melodious chord in American hearts, harmonising for victory
South Africa’s Mzansi Youth Choir has etched their names in history with a groundbreaking performance on America’s Got Talent. Securing the show’s first-ever group golden buzzer in its 18th season, they have set their sights on the next level. With harmonious determination, they aim to advance to the semi-finals and…
‘We can do it - we’ve done it before’: Kevin Lings says path to SA economic rebound lies in using past lessons
Once in a while, somebody produces truly superb work on a complex subject that demands the widest possible audience. Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings delivers one of those rarities in this interview where he takes a look back at the past three decades and correlates foreign purchases on the South…
FFM podcast ep7: Meet the CIO; where macro and micro collide; the oil play
Off the back of the US federal reserve interest rate pause, after ten consecutive hikes, it was fascinating to have Terebinth chief investment officer Erik Nel in the studio. Nel chatting with BizNews' Stuart Lowman and Corion Capital's Garreth Montano, gave insights into everything macro, from interest rate cycles to…
Meet Roelf Meyer - how co-architect of New SA sees things today
Roelf Meyer, known for his role in successfully negotiating South Africa’s Constitution alongside the ANC, joined Biznews for an exclusive interview. Meyer provided insights into his relationship with Cyril Ramaphosa and shed light on the President’s challenges in executing his plans. He highlighted the ANC and DA as the only…
Mashaba on Moonshot Pact’s dealbreaker, “that book” and enlisting new voters for 2024
Action SA leader Herman Mashaba has bounced back after being savaged over paying R12m for the production of a biography - and hits the campaign trail again this week with a mass voter registration drive in the party’s fortress of Soweto. In this interview Mashaba offers his side of the…
Survivor’s Resilience: 101-Year-Old Ella Blumenthal Shares Her Holocaust Journey from Auschwitz to Africa
In a world where encounters with Holocaust survivors are few, and most have surpassed their 90s or 100s, Ella Blumenthal stands out as an extraordinary individual. Her journey that she penned in her book, “I am Ella” with author Joanne Jowell, goes beyond mere survival, for she carries within her a remarkable absence…
Civil society needs to get organised
Civil society plays a crucial role in shaping societies and holding those in power accountable. However, with many municipalities in South Africa facing significant challenges, it is imperative for civil society to actively participate in addressing these issues. By organising themselves, holding those in power accountable, and engaging in collaborative…
BOSA’s Mmusi Maimane - “In 2024, I’ll be one of four options for SA president
Former DA leader Mmusi Maimane's disruptive new political party Build One South Africa (BOSA) now has more than 20 000 members and will be whittling down already identified independent candidates to 200 ahead of the 2024 National Election. Maimane is confident that once the ballot papers have been counted he…
Democratising solar power - Gosolr’s R1740pm solution, no capital upfront
The private sector has jumped into the opportunity presented by load-shedding and the SA government’s belated opening up of electricity supply. Marker-leading Gosolr is installing thousands of no-upfront-capital solar solutions into middle-income and upwards households, currently adding 10MW monthly. CEO Andrew Middleton, a trained actuary and former investment banker, says…
SANSA Lift-off: Collaboration with NASA to Reunite Humans with the Moon - Raoul Hodges
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is going to play an important role in collaborating with NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, in their quest to reintroduce humans to the lunar surface. Construction is about to commence on a communication facility in Matjiesfontein. SANSA’s Managing Director, Raoul Hodges,…
Will SA's 2024 Election be Free and Fair? Far from guaranteed - OUTA's Duvenage
In this compelling interview with OUTA founder and CEO Wayne Duvenage, he raises serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of 2024's national and provincial elections in South Africa - and the ability of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to fulfil its role. OUTA has been scratching in some dark…
Dr Anthony Turton: SA water crisis is "existential threat" to national security and economy
South Africa is in the grip of a serious national security crisis on the water front. This is according to Dr Anthony Turton, who is a specialist in water as a national security risk. He says: “We have a profound, profound problem in water in South Africa. We are deep…
Cry the soiled country: SA swamped by sewage
The growing number of raw sewage spills and cases of contaminated water across South Africa is becoming a critical threat to lives, livelihoods - and even the future of small towns. Sonja Boshoff of the National Council of Provinces has fought an epic - 15-year-long - battle in just one…
FF Plus Leader Pieter Groenewald: IFP Leader is a Good Opposition Candidate for South African President, Rejecting "Baas" Mentality
Recent experiences with coalitions in South African metros indicate that opposition parties are facing challenges in interpreting their mandate, raising concerns for the upcoming national and provincial elections. However, in an interview with Biznews, Freedom Front Plus leader, Dr Pieter Groenewald expresses his belief that both political parties and voters…
SA oil and gas: Prepare to meet thy boom - Mosa Mabuza, State's chief geologist
More than 75 000 people have read last month's BizNews article based on our interview last month with James Lorimer, DA Shadow Mineral Resources Minister, where he likened the country's oil and gas potential to the Diamond and Gold booms that transformed the country. At last count, the recording of…
Alec Hogg at Fynarts: Fake News - how to be part of the solution (and stop being part of the problem)
Here's a recording of the booked-out breakfast talk BizNews founder Alec Hogg gave this morning at the Hermanus Golf Course as part of the town's annual FynArts Festival. In it, Hogg shares how Fake News is nothing new, explaining how, through the ages, the innovations that expanded media access always…
New JSE rules opens way for 9.9% yielding, low risk ETF from CORE shares.
In this interview with Michelle North and Chris Eddy from COREshares by 10X, we learn how a JSE rule change has enabled the introduction of actively managed ETFs into the South African market. Currently delivering 9.9%, the COREshares actively managed Income ETF is a winner for those seeking high yields…