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Offering flights to Mauritius is a big step for us - FlySafair CEO Elmar Conradie
FlySafair, a low-cost South African domestic airline, is spreading its wings and branching out to provide its first international route. From December, the airline will be offering flights to Mauritius, a popular holiday destination for many South Africans. BizNews journalist Jarryd Neves spoke to CEO Elmar Conradie, who notes that…
Flash Briefing: SIU report on Digital Vibes/Mkhize scandal; Zondo inquiry granted final extension; SA climate deal
News headlines: *President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the release of the Special Investigating Unit report into the Digital Vibes corruption scandal that erupted in May this year. *The state capture inquiry has been granted a fifth extension, giving the team three months to complete three years’ work. *Envoys from some…
Commodities counters are a no go - Magnus Heystek
Brenthurst Wealth Management founder Magnus Heystek leads Wednesday's market insights with the veteran investment strategist covering a number of topical investment themes. Magnus outlines that currency fluctuations shouldn't be the only factor when choosing an investment destination, with growth prospects being an important element. Magnus has had his radar on…
'SA must realise a referendum is now inevitable' - Phil Craig on Cape independence
Earlier this week, the Cape Independence Advocacy Group formally handed over a request for a referendum on Cape independence. Phil Craig, the co-founder of the group, joined Alec Hogg to unpack exactly what this new development means for the Cape and the rest of South Africa. "I think we all understand…
BizNews Power Hour - 28 Sep. Steven Nathan; DA Cape Town mayoral candidate; ARMOUR; CEO of Oryx Desert Salt
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Stuart Lowman is joined by Steven Nathan with investment insights; Samantha Skyring, CEO of Oryx Desert Salt on serving salt abroad; the youngest mayoral candidate DA's Geordin Hill-Lewis on holding on to Cape Town; ARMOUR founders Anthony and Helen Duigan on cleaning…
Flash Briefing: SA tourism lost R164bn in 2020; BUSA warns against basic grant; SA's first primary surplus since 2018
News headlines: *South Africa can’t afford to implement a basic income grant, South Africa’s biggest business organisation said, wading into an argument that has divided the ANC. *South Africa recorded its first quarterly primary budget surplus since 2018 in the three months through June, a sign that the National Treasury’s…
Passive investing is the future - Steven Nathan
As is customary for a Tuesday, 10X founder Steven Nathan gives us the inside scoop of what is happening in local and international markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ARMOUR - ‘not just cleaning rivers, but creating relationships across the divides’
ARMOUR - Action for Responsible Management of OUR Rivers - is an organisation that was created in 2015 by a handful of concerned citizens who were alarmed to witness a major sewage spill into the Jukskei River in Johannesburg. Anthony and Helen Duigan - a couple in their late 70s…
'Sasol's management have been excellent' - David Shapiro
As is customary for a Monday, Sasfin Securities David Shapiro talks to the BizNews team about all the action taking place within global markets. The South African Reserve Bank's decision to keep rates unchanged was one of the main talking points, with Shapiro outlining the need for the policy makers…
BizNews Power Hour - 27 Sep. Shapiro co-host; Rob Hersov 2.0; currency focus; Cape Independence's referendum submission
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Stuart Lowman is joined by David Shapiro speaking markets; Rob Hersov – unfettered and unafraid part two; co-founder of the Cape Independence Advocacy Group Phil Craig after formally handing over a request for a referendum today; TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers unpacks local and…
SA interest rate won't increase until the end of Q1 in 2022 - TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers
In this episode of the Currency Focus podcast, Bronwyn Nielsen discusses the local unit's movements with currency expert Andre Cilliers of TreasuryONE. Cilliers says that while the Evergrande situation and electricity issues in the Northern hemisphere could create more volatility for the rand, it is also not quite a 'crisis'…
Flash Briefing: DG Buthelezi suspended over Digital Vibes scandal; another Treasury veteran resigns; SA climate change
News headlines: *Department of Health Director-General Dr Sandile Buthelezi has been suspended over his alleged role in the department’s Digital Vibes scandal. *The South African National Treasury’s succession planning is sufficient to ensure the exit of key personnel doesn’t disrupt plans to return public finances to a sustainable path, its…
Geordin Hill-Lewis, DA mayoral candidate: 'The Cape Independence movement is a huge compliment of the DA's track record'
On 23 August, Democratic Alliance Leader John Steenhuisen announced that Geordin Hill-Lewis would be the DA’s candidate for mayor of Cape Town in the upcoming local government elections. If elected, Hill-Lewis - aged 34 - will be the youngest mayor in Cape Town’s history. Hill-Lewis - who became a member…
Rob Hersov: This is our government. If they're destroying the country, vote them out
After a viral talk given by the outspoken businessman at the BizNews Investment Conference, Rob Hersov rejoins Alec Hogg to discuss the feedback he's received since his speech - which has garnered over 100,000 views on YouTube. "I've got thousands of messages - vast majority positive - and they've come…
Spotting ‘possible in disability’ in double Paralympic gold medalist Ntando Mahlangu – Johan Snyders
Ntando Mahlangu, a double amputee from Pretoria, became an international sensation when he won double gold medals at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Ntando stormed to the finish, clinching gold in the Men’s 200 T61 and then not only managed to win another gold medal for the T63 long jump;…
Rob Hersov - unfettered and unafraid at the BNIC#2 Q&A
Rob Hersov was one of the keynote speakers at the BizNews Investment Conference (BNIC#2) in the Drakensberg earlier this month. After his presentation, the wildly outspoken billionaire sat down with BizNews founder Alec Hogg for a Q&A. The discussion which followed - which included questions posed to Hersov by delegates…
Flash Briefing: Ramaphosa accuses developed nations of 'immorally' hoarding vaccines; Billionaire Soon-Shiong aids SA
News headlines: *South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accused developed countries of acting immorally by hoarding vaccines needed in poorer nations. *South African-born biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong will announce a plan to transfer technology for the manufacture of Covid-19 and cancer vaccines to South Africa. *Mining companies in South Africa are…
"Any investor in China would have seen the signals coming" - Piet Viljoen
Our Thursday market commentator Piet Viljoen joins Bronwyn Nielsen to talk through a host of pressing investment topics. Viljoen touches on China, noting that there's a risk factor that bears watching. "They've been telegraphing that they want to change the way their economy works [and] that they want to change…
BizNews Power Hour - 23 Sep. Piet Viljoen co-host; Covid burnout; Sean Peche goes global; Golden Visa deadline
In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Stuart Lowman is joined by Piet Viljoen as co-host; Sable International's Andrew Rissik outlines the impending changes coming to Portugal’s Golden Visa programme; Ranmore Funds Sean Peche discusses a host of global investment themes; Dr Caroline Lee - an anaesthetist - discusses…
Evergrande, China, Fed meeting, Inflation - Sean Peche on developments in the global markets
Ranmore Fund Management founder Sean Peche discusses a host of topical investment themes playing out in the financial markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices