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Cyril Ramaphosa: The Emperor is naked and afraid
Six months into his second term, Cyril Ramaphosa has been labelled an “awful” president - who accumulated his huge personal wealth like a Russian oligarch on the back of a regime change. This devastating take down on his performance was delivered by independent political analyst Eugene Brink who likened Ramaphosa…
SA’s Copper Theft Crisis Costs the Economy R47 Billion Annually - FF Plus Leader Pieter Groenewald
The illicit trade in copper has unleashed a staggering burden on South Africa’s economy. With global demand for copper reaching new heights, the prospect of criminal gangs relinquishing their activities seems increasingly unlikely. Despite a previous six-month moratorium on copper exports imposed by the government, no new regulations have emerged…
EasyProp, BlackBrick join forces in SA property's commercial-to-home boom
The extraordinary tale of two visionary property entrepreneurs, EasyProperty’s Rupert Finnemore and BlackBrick’s Jonathan Liebman, is covered in this interview, exploring their latest partnership and the profound impact they are having on the real estate industry. Their collaboration is now into its fifth project, the new BlackBrick Gardens development in…
FFM podcast ep6: Insights from May’s top of the pop; Naspers as a banker; send those questions
Fantasy Fund Manager of the month of May Angela Walton joined BizNews’ Stuart Lowman and Corion Capital’s Garreth Montano in studio. She gave away all her secrets that got her to the top of the investment pile, which have held for decades prior. Naspers as a holding also came under…
State Capture's Free State origins: Corruption, devastation & poverty
In this gripping interview, the Democratic Alliance's provincial leader, Roy Jankielsohn, exposes how state capture was “perfected” in the Free State under former premier Ace Magashule. He says the textbook for state capture was written in the province. “And Jacob Zuma was merely a student who read that textbook and…
RW Johnson: Perplexing ANC decisions are threatening economy, SA reputation
Renowned political analyst RW Johnson’s explosive interview delves into two critical topics plaguing South Africa: the controversial arms-to-Russia scandal and perplexing recent African National Congress (ANC) decisions. Johnson uncovers a disturbing lack of transparency as the government conceals the inquiry’s findings, fuelling suspicions of guilt. The consequences loom large, including…
ANC Government risks a “Flash Revolution” - Emeritus Professor Francois Vreÿ
Emeritus Professor Francois Vreÿ of the Faculty of Military Science at Stellenbosch University warns that the African National Congress (ANC) government risks a “flash revolution” if it does not improve the provision of “human security”. He says the failure to effectively deliver quality services is evident in the “little red…
Losses on Joburg-Durban freight corridor bigger than state capture - Francois Nortjé
Transnet has sent an SOS to the government about the freight chaos on the Jo'burg-Durban corridor, urgently calling for action to combat sabotage and cable theft. Francois Nortjé, Director of Distribution Junxion at the Port of Gauteng and a prominent advocate for rail issues, emphasizsd that this chaos has persisted for…
South Africans Urged to Rise in Outrage over State Failure - William Gumede
Load shedding, crime, decaying infrastructure, corruption, and now, the concerning ties with Russia have South Africans boiling with anger. However, according to Professor William Gumede from Wits School of Government, our collective fury falls short. In a BizNews interview, Prof. Gumede revealed that acceptance of state failure, weak leadership, and…
The secret war behind enemy lines in Russia - Andrei Kabkalo
There have been an increasing number of daring - and devastating - attacks behind Russian lines in its war with the Ukraine: audacious drone attacks on Moscow and the Kremlin itself; oil- and fuel depots and bridges blown up; air bases attacked; assassinations carried out. No one has publicly claimed…
Local v Offshore Challenge: Gap closes but both Magnus and Piet say SA shares now super cheap
A collapse in the Rand and a sharp fall in local asset prices brought the contestants in the R1m Local v Offshore Challenge much closer together. But 18 months into the five-year competition, Piet Viljoen’s portfolio still has a handy lead (R550 000 v R450 000), and he says the…
Moneybetter’s investment secrets for FFM - and why Naspers is a “banker”
Discover the secrets of successful investing in this captivating interview with Moneybetter, one of the major sponsors of the Fantasy Fund Manager game. Chris Clarke and Charlotte van Tiddens reveal the game’s educational benefits and Moneybetter’s mission to revolutionise savings in South Africa. They uncover the factors behind discounts on investment…
Hanekom: Profitable SAA restarting intercontinental routes, Brazil first
Derek Hanekom, a veteran ANC member known for his vocal criticism of the party, who chairs the interim board of SAA has expressed confidence in concluding the airline’s acquisition by the Takatso consortium by year-end. He said that SAA had returned to profitability and unveiled plans to expand its route…
David Bacher assesses Crash of Rand, SA shares in May - storm warning or great opportunity?
The quiet in March and April proved to be the calm before May's storm with all hell breaking lose on investment markets - and any Rand-related asset taking a hammering. David Bacher of Corion shares the hard numbers and offers insights into whether May's wipeout is a warning of worse…
Paul O'Sullivan: Wolves guarding sheep at new SAPS Kidnapping Unit; and 'it's personal' vendetta against State Capture law firm
Ace forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan says South Africa's new specialist unit to counter a surge in kidnapping has all the signs of an inside job. The founder of Forensics for Justice says the leadership of the SAPS unit is compromised (the operational head is himself on trial on kidnapping charges),…
Cross-border cattle raiders meet their nemesis in Bees van Blerk
After loosing 37 cattle at about R10 000 a head and 178 pregnant sheep, Bees goes sleepless for nights on end to scare off rustlers when motion sensors on his cattle are set off - sometimes three times a night. He also does not hesitate to shoot cattle smuggled across…
FFM podcast ep5: The FA’C up plays itself on markets as the Blue of Telkom tackles the volatile Red
We reflect on the first month of Fantasy Fund Manager this week and hope to entice the winner into the studio next week. The varied insights of players make the game what it is, a hotbed of learning. It also highlights how difficult it can be to manage money. We…
Prof Piet Croukamp: ANC’s illogical Russian obsession - follow the money, honey
The ANC’s stubborn insistence on retaining its close friendship with Russia, which broke promises and the UN agreements by invading its democratic neighbour Ukraine, defies reason.The costs are rising.There has been a spat with the US’s Ambassador to the country; warnings from SA’s business community of doors closing; and a…
CSIR's Monique le Roux: SA's loadshedding solution in abundant gas, renewables - execution required
Monique Le Roux, a senior researcher at the CSIR who specialises in energy and electricity, applies her mind to the challenges and potential solutions for SA’s energy crisis. She also touches on recent revelations of corruption in the country’s public utility, as well as the delays in the renewables program. Le…
How Ukraine views SA's arms-to-Russia scandal, offering Putin immunity, claimed "non aligned" status
Ukraine’s ambassador to South Africa has been waiting six months for an audience with the country’s Defence Minister to hear what happened with the Russian vessel Lady R, the alleged recipient of SA arms to Russia. Ambassador Luibov Abravitova remains hopeful on that, as she does about SA’s ability to…