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Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
Rob Hersov unpacks DiData judgement and the abuse of BEE
South African entrepreneur and 'capitalist activist' Rob Hersov discusses Judge Denise Fisher's judgment against former Dimension Data executives. The case reveals alleged fraud involving a rigged R1.4 billion campus sale, exploiting the BEE framework. Hersov criticises the behaviour as harmful to capitalism, foreign investment, and governance while emphasising the judgment’s…
Cy Jacobs: Navigating the investment maze in a volatile world
In an exclusive BizNews interview, 36One Asset Management co-founder Cy Jacobs unpacks his investment strategies amidst global uncertainty. From Tesla’s cult-like status to Bitcoin’s volatile allure, and the opportunities still hidden in South Africa's market, Jacobs provides a masterclass in balancing risk and opportunity.
Navigating global markets: Rashaad Tayob on inflation, China, and investment strategy for 2025
In this insightful interview, Rashaad Tayob, Portfolio Manager at Foord Asset Management, offers his outlook for 2025, highlighting key global economic trends and investment opportunities. He discusses the potential for inflation to return, driven by factors such as fiscal and monetary stimulus, supply chain disruptions, and labor market changes. Tayob…
The Lions Roar: A Minister’s “hospital pass” and the fight-back from wildlife farmers
The South African Government’s latest moves to shut down the commercial lion industry have sparked outrage. In this interview with BizNews, Richard York, the CEO of Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA), slams the government's handling of the issue, and expresses concern that Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Dr. Dion George…
BizNews Briefing - CEO on next decade for booming Easy Equities; RFK’s new job scares Big Pharma
In today’s BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg shares highlights from an in-depth look into SA’s investing democratiser Easy Equities with its CEO, Purple Group’s Charles Savage. Plus FNB’s Chantal Marx on the big retail stocks; and Trump appointee RFK Junior has the leaders of Big Pharma in a spin.
10 years of Easy Equities: Purple Group CEO Charles Savage on revolutionising retail investing in South Africa
From a bold startup to a billion-rand giant, Easy Equities celebrates a decade of democratizing investing. With over a million active clients and R60 billion in assets, Charles Savage, CEO of Purple Group, reflects on triumphs, challenges, and the vision to reshape wealth creation.
Visiting US Congressman on his “favourite” South African Elon Musk & his “rocky relationship” with Trump…
US Congressman Thomas Massie took time out to speak to BizNews during a brief visit to South Africa. He describes billionaire Elon Musk as his favourite South African. “I do believe that he changed the course of history by buying Twitter, which is now renamed X, and allowing conservatives to…
Investment trends: Retail buzz around Boxer IPO, crypto hype, and U.S. tech strategies
Chantal Marx - Head of Investment and research at FNB Wealth - discusses investment trends, highlighting the oversubscribed Boxer IPO, We Buy Cars’ strong growth, and cautious optimism around crypto. She advises trimming U.S. tech exposure while exploring value in diversified miners and small to mid-cap stocks. With December’s slowdown,…
Netcare's CEO Friedland on resilience, NHI challenges, and future strategy
Netcare CEO Dr. Richard Friedland reflects on the group's strong financial performance despite a tough economic year, paying R1.6 billion in shareholder returns. He discusses collaboration with government on the contentious NHI Act, emphasizing that its current form is unsustainable. Friedland shares optimism about healthcare's recovery, self-medication trends, and the…
BizNews Briefing - Bitcoin flirts with $100k; current NHI plan will break South Africa
U.S. markets surged as President-elect Trump named hedge fund manager Scott Besant for Treasury Secretary, with the Dow hitting record highs and Bitcoin nearing $100,000. Locally, gold stocks tumbled, dragging the JSE Top 40 down 1%, while Netcare posted resilient results despite market backlash. Catch CEO insights from VALR, Netcare,…
How parkrun became ‘stamp collecting on steroids’ for 1 million SA runners – Bruce Fordyce
parkrun, which started as a small, informal 5K run with just 13 participants in Bushy Park, London, in 2004, has grown into a global phenomenon with over 10 million runners and 2600 parkruns. Its founder, South African born, Paul Sinton-Hewitt grew up in Potchefstroom. From only 26 runners and 3…
Bitcoin: A milestone, not a destination, says VALR CEO Farzam Ehsani
As Bitcoin nears $100,000, the crypto market faces both excitement and skepticism. VALR CEO Farzam Ehsani shares insights into Bitcoin's trajectory, its potential to outpace traditional assets, and the implications of global regulatory shifts. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to…
Kevin Lings on markets, monetary policy, and geopolitical risks
Economist Kevin Lings discusses the market impact of Trump’s policies, South Africa's conservative monetary approach despite low inflation, and the resilience of global markets amid geopolitical tensions. He advocates for bolder interest rate cuts in South Africa to foster growth and capitalize on rare moments of positive economic sentiment.
De Beer: Zuma holds the “dirty secret” Aces; Mashatile fires a warning shot; Shivambu in MK power move
In this latest Sunday Show with Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM) identifies former President Jacob Zuma as the politician who holds the most aces in the “dirty tricks department” of hidden scandals involving other politicians. “…he always uses the security conclave and the intelligence…
Masterclass II: Andrew Lapping tackles the Big Six issues investors must assess now
In the second of the “three wise men” interviews ahead of the BizNews monthly portfolio update on Tuesday, Ranmore Chief Investment Officer Andrew Lapping shares his thoughts. Lapping, like his Ranmore colleague Sean Peche, is a graduate of the Dr Simon Marais ‘school of investing’, having worked at Allan Gray…
BizNews Briefing - Insiders on Boxer IPO; Hersov on New World Order
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg is joined by Sean Summers of Pick n Pay and Marek Masojada CEO of Boxer which lists next week, worth north of R20bn. Also Rob Hersov on how the New World Order will affect SA; C5 Capital’s Andre Pienaar’s big…
Rob Hersov on the global shift: America’s rise, South Africa’s struggles, and the future of media
In an exclusive interview with BizNews, global entrepreneur Rob Hersov shares his bold predictions about the world’s political and economic trajectory, America’s tech-driven ascendancy, South Africa’s challenges, and the transformative power of media. Unfiltered and incisive, Hersov’s vision offers much to consider in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Sign up…
André Pienaar: Sibanye Stillwater, the future of nuclear energy, space investments, and cybersecurity
Andre Pienaar, CEO of C5 Capital, shares insights into small modular reactors, the potential of nuclear energy for South Africa, and space exploration. He also highlights C5’s investments in cybersecurity, including Starlink and IronNet, emphasizing the importance of innovative founders and global technological advancements in shaping the future.
Tackling the Zuma-era Construction Mafia
R63 billion rands worth of projects have been affected by the Construction Mafia, and in this interview with BizNews, Deputy Finance Minister Ashor Sarupen states that the biggest obstacle in dealing with it has been how it was created. “And that was when former President Jacob Zuma said in Parliament…
Pick n Pay and Boxer CEOs unpack JSE listing and what the future holds
Pick 'n Pay CEO Sean Summers shares his strategy to rejuvenate Pick n Pay by fostering a supportive culture, reuniting skilled talent, and empowering its 92,000 employees. With a focus on vision, pride, and resilience, Summers and Boxer CEO Marek Masojada convey optimism for sustainable growth, success, and delivering value…