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Retief Odendaal: The big battle for the Bay has begun
A big battle has begun to overcome the “coalition chaos and instability that has allowed Nelson Mandela Bay to be hijacked by criminal networks”. In this interview, Retief Odendaal, the Democratic Alliance’s mayoral candidate, tells Chris Steyn that the City has the dubious record of having the most irregular expenditure…
The Editor's Desk - Tuesday 25 November 2025
I unpack Prosus’s pivotal interim results, the changes I’m making to our portfolios today, and why HCI has quietly become a compelling SA opportunity.
Director’s Cut: Sean Peche - “US markets are in a Wile E. Coyote free-fall”
Global fund manager Sean Peche says Wall Street isn’t defying gravity — it’s already off the cliff. The AI boom, Nvidia hype, Trump trade, and Bitcoin “hope” have pushed markets into a cartoon-style moment where investors are still running… but there’s nothing under their feet. Peche unpacks why value is…
BN Briefing: Sean Peche - SA smart on Trump, US fragile; BHP quits Anglo chase; Naspers/Prosus soar
Global money manager Sean Peche warns of US market fragility while unusually endorsing Pretoria’s diplomatic approach toward Donald Trump. Locally, investors received welcome news as Naspers and Prosus posted robust half-year results, bolstering retirement portfolios. Anglo American gains ground after BHP’s retreat, Netcare shows profit resilience despite high interest costs…
The Editor's Desk - Monday 24 November 2025
Prosus' dynamism stood out today, Anglo got long-awaited clarity, and I'm eyeing a rare buying opportunity in our Ricardo portfolio.
NdB Sunday Show - Andy Mashaile: “Hurricane” Mkhwanazi: heralding a new era of law and order in SA
In the latest edition of the NDB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn is joined by Security Strategist and retired Interpol Ambassador Andy Mashaile. He reveals how General Nhlanhla “Hurricane” Mkhwanazi had warned politicians in a speech at a Parliamentary dinner in 2011 already that he was coming for the corrupt. “And…
The Editor's Desk - Friday 21 November 2025
I unpack next week’s pivotal by-elections, Chris Steyn’s must-watch interviews, and why political missteps are piling up as SA heads into a crucial year.
Inzalo Agave Spirits: The Klein Karoo’s answer to tequila – Sebastian O’Keefe
After living overseas for 25 years, Sebastian O’Keefe returned home with the dream of creating a world‑class agave spirit, using plants introduced in colonial times that are now used as cattle feed. O’Keefe told Biznews in an interview that he and his partner criss‑crossed the country testing plants and discovered…
Miningweb Weekly: Peter Major - "SA holds the minerals the world is fighting for"
Global powers are scrambling for critical minerals, and their first stop is South Africa. Mining expert Peter Major tells Alec Hogg why SA could become the world’s one-stop minerals shop - if government learns to play its cards right, cut the red tape, and “sell to anyone at the best…
BN Briefing: EU begs SA for minerals; Nvidia now worth 12× SA GDP; Investec; JSE vs Mantengu
Tonight’s BizNews Briefing spotlights South Africa’s rising strategic importance, with the EU naming the country its first stop in a new critical minerals supply push. Locally, Investec’s latest results show SA delivering stronger returns than the UK, while an urgent court showdown looms as the JSE challenges allegedly fake emails…
Electoral Roadshow: Wayne Sussman - Lifestyle audits for ANC councillors ahead of 2026 elections
With a critical round of by-elections coming up next week, the African National Congress (ANC) has announced that all candidates for 2026 Local Government Elections will have to undergo criminal record and qualifications vetting, submit interest declarations, and consent to lifestyle audits. This is lauded by Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman…
The Editor's Desk - Thursday 20 November 2025
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Connie Mulder: The Real Traitors: Transforming tax money into Maseratis for cadres…
The African National Congress’ (ANC’s) idea of transformation is transforming tax money into Maseratis for cadres. “It's not transforming anything else”. So says Connie Mulder, the Head of Solidarity's Research Institute, in this interview with Chris Steyn. “When you're talking about treasonous behaviour and unpatriotic behavior, I would much rather…
BN Briefing: Southern Sun's big bet, Mining job cuts and Viljoen vs Heystek
Southern Sun’s October occupancy jumps to 73.3% – the highest since the 2010 World Cup – signalling a major recovery for South African tourism, with the group committing R500m to a 50-year Durban hotel lease. Pick n Pay stabilises as the Ackerman family backs the turnaround, while rising power tariffs…
Director’s Cut: Piet Viljoen vs Magnus Heystek – offshore or SA? The million-rand showdown
Alec Hogg hosts investing heavyweights Piet Viljoen and Magnus Heystek in a high-stakes Director’s Cut on their R1-million challenge — offshore vs South Africa. With one year to go, Viljoen’s SA-only portfolio still leads, while Heystek fights back after currency swings and market shocks. They clash on the rand, politics,…
Kallie Kriel: Rumours of an Afrikaner Armed Struggle are “ludicrous”!
“An armed struggle is not something that we would embark on - ever.” That was the assurance given by AfriForum’s Kallie Kriel when Chris Steyn asked him to comment on a screenshot of a post making the rounds on Social Media with claims from an unnamed intelligence officer that AfriForum…
The Editor's Desk - Wednesday 19 November 2025
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The Editor's Desk - Tuesday 18 November 2025
Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
Director’s Cut: Kevin Brady – How A2X forced the JSE to face real competition
A2X CEO Kevin Brady joins Alec Hogg for a director’s cut deep dive into the explosive Competition Commission ruling that threatens the JSE’s century-old dominance. Brady reveals how his team spent three years proving that the JSE was blocking competition by weaponising its outdated BDA system, and explains why regulators…
Director’s Cut: Dr Theo de Jager – How foot-and-mouth disease exposed South Africa’s broken state
In this Director’s Cut, Dr Theo de Jager, chair of the Southern African Agri Initiative (SAAI), tells Alec Hogg how the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease has laid bare the collapse of South Africa’s agricultural command systems. Once tightly managed through roadblocks, military coordination, and traceability controls, the state has now…