BN Briefing: Breytenbach slams SA's ‘republic of no consequences’; Trump rattles film industry; Apple

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Alec Hogg spotlights a riveting interview between Chris Steyn and former prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach, who discusses the absence of consequences for state capture crimes, and her call for a justice-led political reset. Breytenbach also reflects on the country’s “republic of no consequences” and the first Zondo-related prosecution attempt. Internationally, Trump’s proposed tariffs on foreign films send shockwaves through South Africa’s booming movie industry, while his broader economic nationalism stirs political unease from Australia to Canada. Also featured: Apple under pressure and a compelling Economist podcast on the double-edged sword of plastics.
6 May 2025 4AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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