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SA Filmmaker Julia Jansch is making waves globally with stories of transformation
Julia Jansch’s filmmaking journey began in London and Los Angeles, where she worked on major reality television productions including Idol and The X Factor. Seeking to tell more personal and socially grounded stories, she returned to South Africa and founded her own production company, Southern Point Pictures. Her documentary My…
Wandile Sihlobo: SA - and the world - in last-minute tariff race with the US
The future of many South African farmers hangs in the balance today with 30% export tariffs to the US set to take effect tomorrow. Wandile Sihlobo, the Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) - who has been involved in some of the trade deal preparations…
Dawie Roodt warns of economic shock as US tariffs loom and political strains deepen
Economist Dawie Roodt warns that looming US tariffs on South African exports are politically driven and could significantly damage the country's fragile economy. In a BizNews interview, he criticises government inaction, highlights geopolitical risks, and calls for urgent reform. With economic growth stagnating, Roodt stresses the need for a new…
BN Briefing: Trump snubs SA G20; Roodt on SA’s 30% Tariffs expected to hit tomorrow; R800m tender scandal
Trump throws diplomatic cold water on SA ahead of November’s G20, confirms India tariffs start Friday, and Fed Chair Powell resists rate cut demands. Back home, a forensic probe exposes rot in a multimillion-rand oxygen plant tender - while Microsoft hits AI cloud highs.
Ryan Smith: Tariff Talks, ANC arrogance & Emma’s exit
Following the resignation of Emma Powell, Ryan Smith has been announced as the Democratic Alliance's spokesperson on International Relations and Cooperation. In his first interview since his appointment, Smith speaks to BizNews about the chances of South Africa cutting a last-minute deal with the United States to avert the 30%…
Miles van der Molen: Skewed aviation market, regulatory failures behind FlySafair saga
CemAir CEO Miles van der Molen tells Alec Hogg that the FlySafair pilot strike is the result of long-standing regulatory neglect and a broken aviation market. He warns that FlySafair’s foreign ownership advantage has distorted competition and left South African pilots with fewer options.
DA's Dos Santos: Political vendetta behind ANC’s witch hunt at Pretoria Girls High
A political storm brews at Pretoria High School for Girls as headmistress Philippa Erasmus faces questionable misconduct charges after being cleared of racism allegations. DA MPL Sergio Dos Santos claims the school is being unfairly targeted by Gauteng's education department, raising concerns of political vendettas, lack of transparency, and the…
BN Briefing: Pretoria Girls scandal deepens; Safair strike; Gupta mansion; Bitcoin goes corporate
In today’s BizNews Briefing, South Africa braces for looming US tariffs as diplomatic efforts intensify in Washington. Meanwhile, Safair faces scrutiny amid a historic pilot strike linked to regulatory double standards. In education, the Pretoria Girls’ High saga deepens with new suspensions, raising fresh concerns about political interference. Plus, the…
Viljoen’s local bet clings to lead as Heystek’s offshore picks surge in Million Rand showdown
BizNews founder Alec Hogg checks in with Piet Viljoen and Magnus Heystek as their four-year Million Rand investment face-off nears its conclusion. Viljoen’s local-value strategy holds a narrow lead, but Heystek’s offshore picks are closing fast. With 16 months to go, the race reveals hard truths about markets, fund managers…
BN Briefing: Bain bows out of SA, Trump turns up the heat, and Trollip vs O’Sullivan escalates
In today’s BizNews Briefing: Bain & Co exits South Africa after Zondo fallout; Athol Trollip lays charges against Paul O’Sullivan amid a feud over whistleblower General Mkwanazi. Magnus Heystek and Piet Viljoen go head-to-head in a R1 million investment duel. Sarah Burger clears her name. And Donald Trump strikes a…
Sarah Burger: Corruption-busting attorney vindicated after 17-month-long fight
After 17 traumatic months, forensics attorney Sarah Burger has been vindicated - and is free from prosecution and persecution. She was arrested after uncovering massive corruption at Fort Hare University and ended up in the dock alongside some of those she had investigated. Now that all the charges against her…
Trollip vs O’Sullivan: ActionSA leader lays criminal charges over threats
ActionSA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip has laid criminal charges against forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan after a barrage of threats and accusations. Trollip says he was simply calling for urgent investigation into police corruption, but won’t be intimidated from doing his job as an MP. Trollip spoke to BizNews' Alec Hogg.
BN Briefing: Trump-EU tariff deal, Ramaphosa unfazed by US sanctions; PA advances in Western Cape
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Trump secures a last-minute tariff deal with the EU, while President Ramaphosa downplays the Jackson Bill’s threat of ANC sanctions. Security expert Brad Steyn says Ramaphosa is trapped by the ANC’s secrets. Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux critiques Cyril’s BEE stance, and Wayne Sussman analyses the…
The Sunday Show: Brad Steyn - ANC skeletons & spygames: Cyril, Mashatile, Mchunu, Mkhwanazi
President Cyril Ramaphosa is “a prisoner of his own party secrets”. So says former double agent and Mandela spy, Brad Steyn, who was Neil de Beer’s brother-in-arms. Steyn - who is now an independent security expert - gives the backstory to Ramaphosa’s rise and reveals the role played by Police…
From Pretoria to Pixar and an Oscar, one frame at a time - Ferdi Scheepers
Behind successful films is an army of people creating the magic we see on screen. In the case of animated films, that means 24 painstaking frames per second to bring characters to life — ones our kids and we have come to love. One of those creators is a South…
Shyft by Standard Bank brings JSE shares onboard, paving the way for smarter local investing
Shyft by Standard Bank has added JSE shares to its platform, allowing South Africans to invest locally with ease. In an interview with BizNews’ Alec Hogg, Shyft head Glynn Allen discusses the platform’s rapid growth, upcoming features like fractional shares, and the renewed focus on empowering investors through education and…
Wayne Sussman: PA shocks DA - despite Kunene scandal
The Patriotic Alliance (PA) scored a shock win last night over the Democratic Alliance (DA) in a Paarl in a ward where it got 43% of the vote after getting only 1% there in 2021. Elections analyst Wayne Sussman tells BizNews: “…this means that Gayton McKenzie and the Patriotic Alliance…
BN Briefing: Sanctions on the table for ANC leaders; Mashatile’s moves further annoy the US
In today’s BizNews Briefing, tensions rise as the US House Foreign Affairs Committee advances sanctions legislation against ANC leaders over ties with Russia and China. The Hudson Institute’s Joshua Meservey warns South Africa’s stance on Taiwan further strains US relations. Former SAPS General Johann Beukes reacts to the long-delayed suspension…
Punitive Jackson Bill moves ahead in Washington as US lawmakers determined to “make an example” of SA
The US’s punitive Jackson Bill, which threatens harsh punishment for South Africa including personal financial sanctions on leading ANC members, has taken another big step towards becoming law. Its sponsor, former White House medical chief Ronny Jackson, celebrated its passing through the committee stage by tweeting that it will give…
Former SAPS General Johan Booysen on Zuma’s NPA henchman Chauke’s suspension and Mkhwanazi bombshell
Former SAPS General Johan Booysen, the honest cop who was publicly harassed and then suspended for doing his job too well, shares his insights into the long-overdue suspension of political-appointment Adv Andrew Chauke. He also provides context on fellow KZN top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s bombshell disclosures of abuses by criminals…