Best Let S Argue Podcasts (2024)

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Angus and Malcolm, We Salute You 43:07

1h ago43:07

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There is no more solid, more rockin’ guitar duo than AC/DC’s Angus and Malcolm Young. Whether they make you want to brawl or crank up your amp, if you’re listening to this podcast, you know what we’re talking about. The band’s catalog is so famously consistent, do they have a best song? A worst song? (No.) And what’s the real secret to the brothers…

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Glynnis Breytenbach: On Simelane, Hlophe, Corruption & the GNU 11:32

3h ago11:32

11:32

In her first chat with BizNews since the election, Democratic Alliance (DA) Justice spokesperson Glynnis Breytenbach comments on Justice Minister Thembi Simelane’s alleged links to the VBS Bank scandal, saying: “…the issue is that it's untenable for her to continue as the Minister of Justice if there is in fact a matter being investigated against h…

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Mashaba: I will not let the DA eliminate me! 11:31

4h ago11:31

11:31

ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba has the country talking as the residents of the capital Tshwane are anxiously awaiting his call on a possible coalition with the African National Congress (ANC) - after it entered into a working relationship with the ANC in Joburg, and is eyeing a similar deal in Ekurhuleni next. Speaking to BizNews from New York, Mas…

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Hersov: GNU longevity; McKenzie sparkling; DA in China; party mergers; and Tshwane 20:48

4h ago20:48

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It’s been three months since entrepreneur and political activist Rob Hersov shared his perspectives with the BizNews tribe. He does so here with trademark frankness in a thoughtful interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg. The straight-shooting canary in SA’s political coal mine shares insights gleaned from his own experience and wide range of conta…

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Webinar: Discovering Mauritius' residency-by-investment program: Flexibility and lifestyle insights 48:09

4h ago48:09

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Catch the recording of our recent discussion with Richard Haller from Sable International about Mauritius' residency-by-investment program as an alternative to Portugal's Golden Visa. Unlike Portugal, Mauritius requires a $375,000 property investment for residency, including the investor's spouse, children, and, recently, parents. The program offer…

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5 Getting Past No: Don't Escalate: Use Power to Educate 23:22

2h ago23:22

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I would love to hear from you ~ Lynne In the final episode of "Let's Talk About Conflict," 5 part series, we explore the power of education in difficult conversations, drawing from the wisdom of William Ury's book Getting Past No. This episode is packed with practical advice on how to turn potential conflict into an opportunity for mutual understan…

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The Justice Minister & VBS: All the “Red Flags”… 21:16

44m ago21:16

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South Africa's Justice Minister Thembi Simelane is expected to appear before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional development on Friday to be questioned over an alleged link to the VBS Bank scandal. In this interview with BizNews, ActionSA’s Parliamentary caucus leader Athol Trollip lists all the “red flags” in her case - …

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Netcare CEO argues NHI ‘Middle Way’ - affordable solution that was ANC policy 20:16

3h ago20:16

20:16

Netcare CEO Richard Friedland, a medical doctor himself, is urging the ANC to dust off its original Healthcare policy which was a workable alternative to a polarising and unaffordable NHI - which will cost the country an extra R500bn a year (21% VAT anyone?). In an address yesterday to the Hospitals Association of SA, Friedland reminded the nation …

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Meet RiseMzansi’s Songezo Zibi: Why media insiders (and Rebecca) love him - and rest of SA should too 32:54

1h ago32:54

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The one-time editor turned corporate executive and now political player has been a welcome addition to SA’s body politic. Through circumstances which were unimaginable just three months ago, Songezo Zibi chairs one of Parliament’s most important Committees - responsible for monitoring the trillions spent annually by the State. He spoke to BizNews e…

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Bacher: Springbok mood spreads to SA asset prices - August’s rush the proof 22:30

1h ago22:30

22:30

Legendary British manager Bill Shankly famously told the world: “Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it’s much more serious than that.” For the South African nation, rugby plays an identical role. David Bacher proves the point in Corion’s analysis of investment markets in August - sharing a Bokke-based presentati…

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De Beer: Silence is treason 26:20

1h ago26:20

26:20

In his weekly Sunday show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), gives his analysis of a wide range of controversies: the VBS Bank scandal that has spread from the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) - and by extension MK - to the African National Congress (ANC) Minister of Justice; the “Walking Dead” like S…

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Rhodes University Management march for water… 6:35

2h ago6:35

6:35

Rhodes University Management and the SRC today (Friday) marched on the Makana Municipality - as the university was forced to temporarily suspend part of its academic programme, including formal undergraduate lectures, tutorials, and practicals, amid severe disruptions to its municipal water supply. The campus has been without municipal water since …

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NewsWrap Ep5 - By-elections, Tshwane, Free speech, Mashatile, Sasol, AI and more 35:32

2h ago35:32

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A bumper episode features a spread of news on the political economy and business, seeded with developments on AI and the free speech debate - plus a cameo with a windswept mayor of the best municipality in the Western Cape. This weekly show is produced by the BizNews team, and hosted by editor Alec Hogg.…

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Let's Argue About the Grateful Dead 48:22

8h ago48:22

48:22

We can agree that Jerry Garcia’s playing pulled from all directions of the American musical experience to create an unparalleled playing vocabulary that persisted not only at the forefront of the Grateful Dead’s music, where he was most prominent, but also in his solo work with Jerry Garcia Band and in his bluegrass collaborations. Throughout the D…

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Dr Corné Mulder: Making sense of SA’s coalition chaos and a path to stability 23:57

2h ago23:57

23:57

Among the 14 by-elections held on Wednesday, the DA won a critical vote in Tshwane’s Ward 92 thanks to support from partners in the Metro’s ruling coalition, which did not field vote-splitting candidates. But there was also a sharp warning for the Constitutionalists as the MK Party gave the ANC in Rustenberg Ward 45 - hundreds of kilometres away fr…

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Profile of South African migrants to the UK evolving as more businesses seek opportunities and expansion – JP Breytenbac 16:18

2d ago16:18

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The United Kingdom has long been a favoured destination for South Africans seeking work or residency, thanks to shared language, time zones, and historical ties. However, according to JP Breytenbach from Breytenbach Immigration Consultants, the profile of South African migrants is evolving. “There is a significant increase in business migration, wi…

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FSU’s Sara Gon on how to cool SA’s heat generated by freedom of speech (especially on social media) 27:14

2h ago27:14

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In this fascinating interview, the director of SA’s Free Speech Union Sara Gon examines examples of where applying that freedom landed protagonists in hot water - referencing Elon Musk and Pavel Durov and local examples Tim Noakes, Roman Cabanac, Chris Hart, Renaldo Gouws and Pretoria Girls High. Her suggestions are to identify yourself, take respo…

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4 Getting Past No: Don’t Push: Build Them a Golden Bridge 27:10

1d ago27:10

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I would love to hear from you ~ Lynne In this episode of "Let's Talk About Conflict," we explore why people say "no" and how to help them move toward "yes." Drawing on William Ury's wisdom, we uncover the underlying reasons for resistance—whether it's the fear of looking foolish, protecting their ego, or unmet interests. Conflict often arises from …

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Exposed: The modus operandi of SA’s cyber crime cartels… 30:22

5h ago30:22

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The chilling methods of South Africa’s cyber crime cartels and cyber criminals are laid bare by Tiaan Lombard, a cybersecurity and intelligence expert. Speaking to BizNews, he says: “If I want to gain access to, let's call it a banking system or a judicial system, whatever the case may be, it's a matter of entering into the bank, leaving a flash dr…

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CEO Baloyi: New broom sprucing up Sasol for huge local opportunities 23:51

2d ago23:51

23:51

Chemical engineer Simon Baloyi has made the ultimate Sasol journey - from bursary student to CEO. In recent years, Baloyi was part of the executive team faced with a plunging share price (R300 to under R20 in first three months of 2020) and the subsequent forced sale of assets to slash its excessive debt. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec …

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SA’s Political Players - Mashatile’s strategic brilliance; Shivambu’s missing hatred for Zuma 25:15

2d ago25:15

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With the Government of National Unity having been in power for over two months already, BizNews asked Dr. Ina Gouws of the Department of Political Studies and Governance at Free State University for her impressions. She dissects the early achievements of the GNU as well as the coalition chaos at provincial and municipal level. She doesn’t think the…

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Maximising returns with Westbrooke: A deep dive into the Yield Plus fund 22:25

4d ago22:25

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Alec Hogg speaks with Dino Zuccollo, Director at Westbrook Alternative Asset Management, about their innovative Yield Plus fund. Discover how this fund offers attractive returns of 9% annually and the underlying mechanics that make it appealing, particularly for South African investors dealing with exchange control and currency fluctuations. Dino e…

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DE BEER: SA - The Good, the Bad & the Ugly… 28:39

3d ago28:39

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In his latest weekly Sunday show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), talks about the looting that is being exposed by ministers in the Government of National Unity (GNU); and dissects the coalition battles on provincial and local level where, in some places, old foes of the African National Congress (…

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Last chance to get tax breaks with a 12BA investment 1:00:21

5d ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Catch the recording of our recent discussion on the latest 12B investment in the market—Decentral Green Energy 12B. If you're in the 45% tax bracket, this opportunity could be particularly beneficial, as Decentral can save 100% tax on contributed capital. This translates to R100 returned via tax savings for every R100 invested, supported by the Nat…

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DiData to global fame: Meet David Frankel, tech luminary, investor extraordinaire 22:01

12d ago22:01

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In this insightful interview, David Frankel, a renowned tech entrepreneur and managing partner of Founder Collective, delves into his journey from the early days of his career to his pivotal role in propelling companies like Uber to global fame. Frankel shares valuable lessons on entrepreneurship, the importance of timing, and the challenges of nav…

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Chaos returns to Comrades, CMA veterans want Gayton’s intervention 20:27

6d ago20:27

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The battle for the soul of the Comrades Marathon is not over - despite the crushing victory which runners achieved at the recent Special General Meeting in Pietermaritzburg. Pressure from those resisting demands for a clean administration has resulted in four resignations from the CMA board, including its respected chair and vice chair. Veteran com…

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NewsWrap Ep4 - Khumalo, Johnson, De Beer on MK chaos, Shivambu; SA’s swimming superstar; McPherson; US tipping turmoil. 24:15

6d ago24:15

24:15

In this episode escalating chaos at the MK Party after its founder exposes the fraudulent actions of the Zuma family; questions over the motives behind EFF co-founder Floyd Shivambu’s resignation from the party; teaser from the in-depth interview with swimming superstar Tatjana Smith; and why Americans are tiring of having to pay brazenly demands f…

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Mike Campbell Is the King of Cool 38:42

12d ago38:42

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Tom Petty’s righthand man proved time and again that he could get to the heart of the matter and find the perfect guitar part for a song. But he’s also cooked up plenty of hits as a player and writer for artists such as Don Henley—with whom he co-wrote two of his biggest hits—Stevie Nicks, Roy Orbison, Matthew Sweet, Brian Setzer, and so many other…

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Meet Tatjana Smith, SA’s home-grown superstar athlete 1:02:20

6d ago1:02:20

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SA’s home-grown global swimming champion Tatjana Smith was personally responsible for bringing home almost half the nation’s total medals won at the last two Olympic games, including both the golds. In this riveting interview, the just-retired 27-year-old reflects on a two-decade journey of commitment and focus, reflecting on what it takes to compe…

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3 Getting Past No: Don't Reject: Reframe. 21:23

4h ago21:23

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I would love to hear from you ~ Lynne In this installment of "Let's Talk About Conflict," we explore how to transform difficult conversations by changing the frame. Drawing from William Ury's principles, we discuss how to reframe the problem at hand, allowing for a more productive dialogue. The goal is to be firm on the issue but gentle with the pe…

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McPherson on Construction Mafia - “siege raising starts with thugs in KZN 20:03

8d ago20:03

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In this interview, Dean Macpherson, chairperson of the Democratic Alliance in KwaZulu-Natal and a minister in South Africa's government of national unity, discussed the significant challenges facing his department, particularly concerning ongoing corruption and organized crime, often referred to as the "construction mafia." This syndicate, which ha…

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Making your Worrier a Warrior: Becoming a Warrior with a Heart 44:41

3h ago44:41

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Dr. Jim Bramson interviews Dr. Dan Peters Dr. Dan Peters is known to his clients and followers as Dr. Dan. He is a podcaster, author, therapist, and Executive Director at the Summit Center. In this episode he opines about how to “Make Your Worrier a Warrior” based on his seminal book by that same title. This shift from worrier to warrior benefits c…

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RW Johnson: Nats on Apartheid mirrored by ANC on economic policy. Race-based idiocy 19:30

17d ago19:30

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Political scientist RW Johnson exposes obvious parallels between the National Party’s Apartheid project and the ANC’s obsession with racially-based economic policies. Both had disastrous consequences - and required a radical re-think, fuelled by social unrest, before abandonment. The big question is whether Cyril Ramaphosa is able to adopt the radi…

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Changes to double taxation agreement, residency presence test could be on the horizon - William Louw Sable International 16:29

9d ago16:29

16:29

If you live overseas, earn income from South Africa, or reside locally while receiving funds from abroad, navigating taxation can be incredibly complex. William Louw, a tax specialist at Sable International, shared with BizNews that the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is changing its approach—now requiring submissions of returns that were prev…

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111 Gaza hostages await the outcome of ceasefire talks… 23:29

9d ago23:29

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After 10 months of war, ceasefire talks are on a knife edge in the Middle East, particularly with the heightened possibility of a regional war following the assassination of Hamas’ political leader in Iran. In this interview with BizNews, Israeli diplomat and international lawyer Daniel Taub says there are still 111 hostages in captivity in the Gaz…

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De Beer: The “Most Wanted Poster” Politicians in SA 25:58

10d ago25:58

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In his weekly take on political developments, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer slams the “cabal of people now cohorting into a public political party (MK) in Parliament”. He describes Jacob Zuma, Brian Molefe, Andile Mngxitama, Siyabonga Gama, Floyd Shivambu, Dr. John Hlope, Lucky Montana, and Mzwanele Manyi as among “the mo…

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MK founder spills the beans, unmasks Zuma’s real agenda… 26:07

12d ago26:07

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The real founder of the MK Party, Jabulani Khumalo, is laying criminal charges against former President Jacob Zuma. In this interview with BizNews, he describes how a discovery during the past week has left him no choice. “So this will be the second case of fraud against President Jacob Zuma and his family because he is doing this because he thinks…

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Episode 165: Not Your Typical Ground Covers 56:43

11d ago56:43

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The best ground covers are multi-purpose workhorses, suppressing weeds, preventing soil erosion, and adding another level of interest to garden beds. Naturally, we’d prefer them not to be invasive, and to look good over a long season. But why do so many gardeners seem to fall back on the same few choices? In this episode, Danielle, Carol, and exper…

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“Wake up call” for Comrades Marathon members as SGM succeeds, new era dawns 19:20

12d ago19:20

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Last night, the Comrades Marathon Association held an emotion-charged special general meeting in Pietermaritzburg to address widespread concerns among runners. Green number holder Rory Steyn invested R8 000 to attend in person. He reports on what went down at the three-and-a-half-hour SGM with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.…

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NewsWrap Ep 3 - Inside track on ructions at Comrades, Joburg, Tongaat; and why Buffett sold Apple. 25:56

14d ago25:56

25:56

Editor Alec Hogg and the BizNews team provide context on the biggest stories of the past week. Covered this week are the governance mess in the Joburg Metro; board level corruption called out at the Comrades Marathon Association; why shareholders rejected an opportunistic takeover bid for bankrupt Tongaat Hulett - and the real reason why Warren Buf…

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Inside Tongaat - banks, BRPs, corporate vultures fight over carcass of KZN’s fallen giant 25:31

14d ago25:31

25:31

It’s five years since massive accounting fraud was exposed at Tongaat Hulett, plunging KZN’s largest industrial group into a death spiral. With little incentive to end their regular income stream, fee-earning “super helpers” have been feasting on the company’s carcass, while bankers delude themselves by charging notional interest on debts that will…

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Mashaba’s ultimatum to the ANC: ActionSA Speaker - or no deal 14:52

15d ago14:52

14:52

ActionSA President Herman Mashaba is ready to walk away from a deal with the African National Congress (ANC) in the City of Johannesburg if his party does not get the Speaker’s position in the council. This after the ANC has so far failed to make an announcement following Sunday’s handshake deal. “…we are not going to be in a marriage of convenienc…

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We Listened to Every Metallica Studio Album 49:32

12d ago49:32

49:32

It’s a long journey from Kill ’Em All to 72 Seasons, but we made the trip and there’s a lot to talk about. We cover our favorite tracks on every studio album, with the band’s best riffs and solos along the way. There’s plenty we can all agree on—Master of Puppets sits high on the hard-rock altar—and just us much that’s up to debate—is it time for a…

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Behind Jozi chaos: Alex Mafia, ANC, EFF - and now ActionSA 14:33

15d ago14:33

14:33

The reckless spending of money and the waste and corruption is not going to stop because ActionSA is getting into bed with the African National Congress (ANC). That is the warning of Democratic Alliance (DA) councillor and former Citizen Editor Martin Williams. “There's absolutely no way ActionSA can put a spoke in that wheel,” he says. In fact, sa…

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Comrades Marathon veterans revolt, call SGM, after board level corruption, incompetence exposed 24:23

15d ago24:23

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The world’s most famous ultra-distance race, KZN’s Comrades Marathon, is hosting an acrimonious battle between runners and the race’s board of directors who are accused of industrial-scale corruption. The catalyst was an allegedly unfair dismissal of admired race manager Ann Ashworth after she exposed blatant skimming by board members of cash meant…

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2 Getting Past No: Don’t Argue, Step to Their Side 30:31

3h ago30:31

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I would love to hear from you ~ Lynne In this episode of "Let's Talk About Conflict," we delve into the art of navigating difficult conversations. Inspired by William Ury's insights, we explore how to move past disagreement without escalating into arguments. The key? Active listening and genuine respect. It's essential to step to the other person's…

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RIP Brett Duncan (50), champion of offshore share investing for ordinary South Africans 14:23

16d ago14:23

14:23

Brett Duncan (50), a pioneer for championing offshore share investing for South African retail investors, has passed away. Duncan was a long-time supporter of the BizNews community, having instigated the successful BizNews Share portfolio as a model for Standard Bank Webtrader clients. In this special podcast, BizNews editor Alec Hogg talks to Dunc…

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Flipping the odds to build a Skateboard Park for Mamelodi - Poelo Mofolo 15:46

16d ago15:46

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Residents of Mamelodi are on the verge of realising a long-held dream: the creation of a skateboard park near the Mamelodi East Police Station. This project owes much to the dedicated efforts of Poelo Mofolo, founder of the Mamelodi Skate Club. Despite hitting a wall in securing a venue for the skate park, Mofolo found a breakthrough when he reache…

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