Best BizNews Podcasts (2024)

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Rainbow Chicken's JSE debut: CEO Stander and financial expert Shapiro on navigating growth 21:11

16m ago21:11

21:11

Explore the fascinating world of poultry production with Marthinus Stander, CEO of Rainbow Chicken, alongside financial expert David Shapiro and seasoned interviewer Bronwyn Nielsen. Discover insights into industry challenges, innovation, and the path to success as Rainbow Chicken prepares for its listing on the JSE. Join this dynamic conversation …

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By-elections provide early verdict on Election’24 and aftermath - DA, IFP surge; MK, PA, EFF plunge 17:55

2h ago17:55

17:55

In 18 by-elections held yesterday, voters in KZN, Cape Town and Beaufort West, delivered a clear verdict on political developments of the past three weeks - giving fresh momentum to the DA and IFP; and a handing a thrashing to the MK, PA and EFF. The DA’s Ashor Sarupen, a member of Parliament and the party’s deputy campaign manager for Election’24 …

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Piet Viljoen: Re-rating of SA’s stocks, bonds and other assets has only just begun. 20:33

3h ago20:33

20:33

Veteran money manager Piet Viljoen of Merchant West has been bullish on SA assets for some months, primarily because he believes they had been too heavily discounted by a sceptical global investment community. Despite this relative optimism, he warned ahead of May 29 that were the post-election ANC to partner with the EFF “all bets are off”. In thi…

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Helen Zille: Down to the wire getting GNU done - now we must exercise patience for it to work 27:42

24h ago27:42

27:42

At BNC#2 in September 2021, DA Federal Chair Helen Zille predicted the ANC would lose its majority in 2024. At the time, most observers thought it was wishful thinking. But Zille was deadly serious, and her party has done a lot of work over the past three years preparing for SA’s new Government of National Unity, which brings the promise of a new b…

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Kokkie Kooyman: SA dodged an 80% Zimbabwe-headed bullet; hasn’t quite sunk in for investors 22:53

1d ago22:53

22:53

Veteran investment manager Kokkie Kooyman of Denker Capital explains why the Rand and share prices of SA financial companies have risen so strongly over the past few days: the election results and ANC’s choice of GNU partners has avoided “an 80% chance” of the country replicating a Zimbabwe-type disaster. He cautions that there is still a risk of “…

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MK’s court bid for election redo is “weak” but CR’s vulnerability could imperil the GNU 14:59

1d ago14:59

14:59

In more post-election drama, former President Jacob Zuma is turning to the courts to try and have the election set aside because 9,366,000 votes are allegedly unaccounted for - and it wasn’t “fair and free”. But in this interview with BizNews, Dr. Michael Louis of the Independent Candidates Association says he has looked at the court papers, and th…

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How world sees SA: FT’s Gideon Rachman on meeting with Ramaphosa, SA’s GNU and more 24:03

2d ago24:03

24:03

Last weekend, South African president Cyril Ramaphosa broke his ‘no journalist’ norm and opened his home to the Financial Times’s chief foreign affairs commentator Gideon Rachman. The London-based columnist was surprised at how relaxed the CEO of SA Inc. was at a very tricky time for the country. Rachman shares insights gained from engaging with Ra…

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SA: Peace or Revolution? 31:23

3d ago31:23

31:23

The pros and the cons of South Africa’s new Government of National Unity (GNU) are examined in this interview with Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM). One of his concerns is that there are people in the African National Congress (ANC) that are “actually not on board and that they're going to do everything that they…

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IFP leader Hlabisa’s message of rational hope to nervous South Africans 24:01

5d ago24:01

24:01

Inkatha Freedom Party president Velenkosini Hlabisa, widely tipped for a key cabinet post in SA’s new Government of National Unity, addresses the key questions of the moment with BizNews editor Alec Hogg. These include the stability of the GNU, Zuma’s MK and how it will act in Parliament and the KZN Province, the goals of IFP-led KZN, and the exten…

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SA’s “centre” unites in historic pact 11:29

6d ago11:29

11:29

After two weeks of tense negotiations, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen announced today (Friday) that an agreement has been signed by his party, the African National Congress (ANC) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) to enter into national government, as well as provincial government in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. In this interview w…

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Breadline Africa eradicated pit toilet exposure for 11,000 South African Children - Marion Wagner 12:40

6d ago12:40

12:40

Breadline Africa has been a key player in providing educational opportunities for children since 1993. The organisation’s approach involves converting shipping containers into functional educational spaces. A critical aspect of their work is addressing the safety hazards associated with pit latrines in rural schools. Marion Wagner, the CEO of Bread…

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Dr Anthony Turton - Zuma-inspired 2021 Looter’s War mere ‘taster’ of MK’s plans 30:11

7d ago30:11

30:11

Dr Anthony Turton, a 12th generation South African polymath with experience inside SA’s Security Forces, Academia, Water and business, shares lessons from the July 2021 Looter’s War in KZN. The way he sees it, that may have been a mere curtain raiser for what is planned by Jacob Zuma and his MK party. Turton reckons the proposed ANC/DA/IFP governme…

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New era in SA retirement: Two-Pot system launches September 2024 13:29

8d ago13:29

13:29

Starting September 1, 2024, South Africa's retirement landscape will undergo a dramatic transformation with the introduction of the two-pot retirement system. This groundbreaking reform promises to revolutionize how South Africans access their retirement savings, balancing immediate financial needs with long-term security. With a mix of emergency a…

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Webinar: Futureneers Section 12BA Wheeling Partnership 58:39

8d ago58:39

58:39

In this exclusive webinar presented by Futureneers, featuring James Rothman and Deon Lewis, with BizNews' Alec Hogg as the host, they unveiled South Africa's first Section 12BA Wheeling Partnership. Discover how this groundbreaking investment opportunity can transform your tax payments into solar energy and a powerful wealth-building tool. With sub…

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Election’24: Brilliant insights from SA’s pollster extraordinaire Gareth v Onselen 29:22

9d ago29:22

29:22

South Africa’s political pollsters surpassed all expectations with their accurate calling of Election’24 - the watershed vote which was a shock for many and a surprise for most. In this fascinating review of the campaign, Victory Research CEO Gareth van Onselen takes us through the data, sharing his inside track on how and why polls fluctuated and …

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Zuma’s chess strategy explained… 23:58

9d ago23:58

23:58

The outcome of the historic 2024 elections has its roots in the rift between the camps of former President Jacob Zuma and current President Cyril Ramaphosa that formed after the NASCREC conference in 2017. In this interview with BizNews, macroeconomic and political analyst Phumlani M. Majozi, who is also the author of “Lessons from Past Heroes”, ex…

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Private loans yielding 9% in Pounds - gap in the market delivers a winner for SA investors 21:41

10d ago21:41

21:41

In our changing world, opportunities emerge all the time - but taking advantage requires research and understanding. Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management specialises in seeking out these anomalies with its UK private loan offering among the most popular with its South African investors. In this interview, Westbrooke’s Dino Zuccollo explains to B…

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DE BEER on the power-hungry scramble for SA & the ports of KZN 23:36

10d ago23:36

23:36

United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer has slammed the ongoing power-hungry coalition talks in which the ruling African National Congress (ANC) is “not negotiating to stay in power”, but “negotiating to survive”. He also decries outrageous demands from possible coalition partners, and warns: “When you are sitting at a table, you s…

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Alec Hogg: SA’s 12 new twenty-something MPs; and how world sees ANC’s binary choice 17:50

13d ago17:50

17:50

BizNews editor Alec Hogg shares the name (and pic) of South Africa’s youngest ever member of the National Assembly, a 20-year-old who soon joins the tiny percentage of her nation earning over R100 000 a month. He shares what the FT’s Africa editor David Pilling is telling the world about the reason the ANC is battling to decide between a road to pr…

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Best Pathway to Australia: Get an Employer Sponsor or Become a Diesel Mechanic/Soldier - Sam Hopwood 19:08

13d ago19:08

19:08

Governments all over the world are starting to close the door to emigrants, particularly in a year when many countries are holding elections and politicians have singled out migration as an election issue. In Australia, the current government is planning to revolutionise the immigration system. Australian immigration specialist at Sable Internation…

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Author who in 2017 projected Election’24 outcome, warns against ANC dithering, esp. on KZN 22:44

13d ago22:44

22:44

In his 2017 classic Fate of the Nation, scenario planner Jakkie Cilliers outlined SA’s three possible paths after projecting an ANC drop below 50% of the national vote in Election’24. But even the founder of the Institute of Security Studies was surprised by the extent of the former ruling party’s decline. He reckons it accelerates key decisions th…

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Mashaba doubles down on ‘Rainbow Nation’ dream of SA overcoming race-based politics 23:27

14d ago23:27

23:27

ActionSA founder Herman Mashaba, was shocked at the way South Africans voted on May 29, but will not leave the political arena. Instead, the successful entrepreneur and former Joburg Mayor will be doubling down on a dream his nation will abandon race-driven political choices that shaped Election’24. However, the Black Like Me mogul admits to being …

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Ubuntu Football Academy kicks off success for talented Cape Town soccer players - Casey Prince 16:36

14d ago16:36

16:36

Boys and now more and more girls all over the world dream of becoming professional footballers, or soccer players as we call it in South Africa. However, for those in the poorer areas of South Africa, this dream can be particularly challenging to achieve. The Ubuntu Football Academy in Cape Town acts as a launch pad for these young talents, offerin…

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Why MK can’t sabotage Parliament & Why CR has made a “credibility comeback” 22:25

14d ago22:25

22:25

Electoral system expert Dr. Michael Louis, who is also the founder of The Independent Candidates Association, tells BizNews viewers why a constitutional provision will prevent former President Jacob Zuma’s MK party from sabotaging Parliament. “I think that any boycott plans and things definitely won't work.” He also describes how President Cyril Ra…

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Bacher: SA’s high-stakes political game unnerves investors - big moves coming 21:29

15d ago21:29

21:29

In his regular monthly review, Corion’s David Bacher explains how markets were on edge in May during the run-up to Election Day - and how investors remain nervous as politicians consider the binary choice that will determine the country’s future. He also highlights the awful share price performance of SA’s cell phone giants over the past ten years …

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The United States fears unstable coalition rule in SA… 12:05

15d ago12:05

12:05

The United States fears that “any coalition government” in South Africa would be unstable and might not hold. This is the concern shared by a former diplomat to both South African governments, Dr. Edward Mienie, who is the Executive Director and Professor of Strategic & Security Studies & External Relations at the University of North Georgia in the…

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Gayton McKenzie argues business-driven ANC/DA forced marriage will sow SA’s seeds of disaster 23:04

16d ago23:04

23:04

Patriotic Alliance president Gayton McKenzie believes the business community and global markets are disrespecting the will of SA’s people by pushing the ANC into a partnership with the DA. He argues that this is driven by financial motives and a “Save Ramaphosa” agenda - but it is the wrong path for a country that has sent a clear message that it w…

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Endres: How ANC jumps in this pivotal moment will determine SA’s future 21:07

16d ago21:07

21:07

Since 1929, the Institute of Race Relations has delivered the facts and provided evidence-based guidance, serving SA as the ultimate ’truth to power” voice. In this interview, CEO John Endres explains why we are at a pivotal moment, and how it happened that the country’s future has been entrusted to a few dozen people - members of the ANC’s ‘collec…

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Hersov: Zuma’s MK is much more scary than EFF; cut it and KZN loose from SA 22:57

17d ago22:57

22:57

In typically outspoken style, business activist Rob Hersov airs uncomfortable truths in this interview - warning that the Kremlin-funded MK party poses a massive threat to the rest of South Africa. His forthright advice to the ANC leadership and their still-to-be-confirmed coalition partners is to support KZN’s secession from SA and let the MK-domi…

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RW Johnson: Why an ANC deal with the DA now makes the most sense 24:39

17d ago24:39

24:39

Popular BizNews Premium columnist RW Johnson has been deeply involved in this year’s Election, working behind the scenes at broadcaster eNCA. Now the dust has settled, he outlines the key consequences - explaining why the ANC will partner with the DA; and an MK/IFP coalition work together to run an increasingly independent KZN. He spoke to BizNews …

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De Beer: SA - a new radical, separatist State 25:56

18d ago25:56

25:56

The South African political era has now moved into a radical and separatist State. That is the warning from Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM). In this interview with BizNews, De Beer says: “MK, ANC, EFF, PA are no doubt radical parties. They are a radical entity with a radical philosophy of national, Socialistic, …

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Cronje on Election’24: SA’s historic opportunity - if ANC avoids Chernobyl option 30:25

20d ago30:25

30:25

With results of South Africa’s watershed election now baked in, political scientist Dr Frans Cronje says the country faces a one-off, historic opportunity to catapult ahead. Whether or not it happens depends entirely on which way a badly bruised ANC jumps. The High Road lies in an ANC which opts to embrace a working partnership with the DA, IFP and…

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SA enters phase of “necessary uncertainty”… 18:41

20d ago18:41

18:41

South Africa is entering a phase of “necessary uncertainty” following the ruling African National Congress’ (ANC) poor performance in the elections and the surge of former President Jacob Zuma’s new MK party. So says Dr Ina Gouws of the Department of Political Studies and Governance at the University of the Free State. “I understand that South Afri…

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Dr Corne’ Mulder outlines options for lawmakers during SA’s critical next two weeks 21:35

21d ago21:35

21:35

The Election’24 collapse of a once-impregnable ANC has thrown up numerous options for South Africa - and politicians entrusted by the electorate to turn around a country that has been sliding for over a decade. The longest serving Member of South Africa’s Parliament, Dr Corne’ Mulder of FF+, explains the options being presented to the newly elected…

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PA’s Cilliers on party’s big breakthrough, assesses Election’24 as “triumph for democracy” 23:12

21d ago23:12

23:12

Among the major stories of Election’24 is a surging Patriotic Alliance, the ten year old political party which will now be sending its first MPs to the National Assembly - and also filling a significant number of seats in provincial parliaments. The PA’s strategist Charles Cilliers speaks to us from the Results Operating Centre in Gauteng, sharing …

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MK hurts ANC’s chances of national majority… 10:08

21d ago10:08

10:08

An “astonishing” performance by former President Jacob Zuma’s MK party means the ruling African National Congress (ANC) might lose its majority in KZN - and fail to reach a national majority. In this interview with BizNews, Ray Hartley of the Brenthurst Foundation says that - with about 13% of votes counted - the ANC is probably going to come in be…

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Ansara on Election’24 early results: ANC slide, MK boom - coalitions, Stateproofing in SA’s future 21:06

22d ago21:06

21:06

With around a fifth of the votes counted, Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara offers some early conclusions on South Africa’s historic Election’24. With the ANC set to lose 60 of its 230 seats (of 400 in total), Jacob Zuma’s well funded MK and to a lesser extent the breakout Patriotic Alliance parties disrupting the status quo, the country well…

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NHI law drives health workers and retirees to consider immigration 16:09

22d ago16:09

16:09

President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted the NHI law during the election campaign, representing the biggest shake-up in South Africa’s healthcare system since the dawn of democracy. Critics have warned that the scheme is hugely expensive and could fuel corruption, with opposition parties describing it as a "death warrant" for healthcare in South Africa. G…

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Alec Hogg: A rational perspective of Election’24 - and what to watch for 21:28

23d ago21:28

21:28

A 21% jump in Special Votes and near trebling of the out-of-country votes provides clear evidence of a surge in interest around Election’24. In this special broadcast, we hear from two Smart Alecs - the Financial Times’s foreign editor Alec Russell and his namesake, BizNews editor Alec Hogg. The FT looks at the global relevance while BizNews looks …

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NHI law drives health workers and retirees to consider immigration - Andrew Rissik, Sable International 17:21

24d ago17:21

17:21

President Cyril Ramaphosa enacted the NHI law during the election campaign, representing the biggest shake-up in South Africa’s healthcare system since the dawn of democracy. Critics have warned that the scheme is hugely expensive and could fuel corruption, with opposition parties describing it as a "death warrant" for healthcare in South Africa. G…

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Private sector partnership reduced load shedding, next targets: Transnet, logistics, crime, corruption - James McKay 16:22

25d ago16:22

16:22

We have passed 50 days without load shedding in South Africa, even as the cold of winter begins to bite when electricity demand normally increases. The CEO of the Energy Council, James McKay, told BizNews in an interview that the lack of load shedding is due to a partnership that the government formed with the business sector. While business “is no…

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Local v Offshore R1m Challenge: Magnus’s jockey back on, Piet still has handy lead 23:17

25d ago23:17

23:17

At the halfway mark in the Local v Offshore investment challenge, Magnus Heystek’s foreign holdings have recovered from an appalling start to move into positive territory. Piet Viljoen’s SA-focused portfolio, however, still has a handy lead although is enjoying “a breather” ahead of a potential surge on the Election’24 results. They spoke to BizNew…

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Gayton “9/9” McKenzie predicts 25 PA MPs, very bad Election’24 for ANC/DA 28:30

25d ago28:30

28:30

After recording just 6 660 votes in the 2019 National election, Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie forecasts a massive breakthough in Election’24. The PA leader predicts his party will receive around 1m votes and secure 25 Members of Parliament in the National Assembly. McKenzie believes this will be a watershed with South Africans rejecting…

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FF+’s Mulder: DA to lose its W Cape majority in Election’24 - and that’s a good thing 30:15

25d ago30:15

30:15

One of the toughest battles in Election’24 is the Democratic Alliance’s bid to schieve more than 50% of the Western Cape votes - the only province where it currently governs. South Africa’s longest serving member of Paliament, FF+ Chief Whip Dr Corne’ Mulder, believes with his party, the Patriotic Alliance and Action SA poised for good showings on …

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De Beer: The dark & dirty games of Election ’24… 29:57

25d ago29:57

29:57

“…there are people that are rising and there are people that are falling…the dirty games are coming out...It's a nasty campaign, it's a dark campaign, and I predict in the next three days it's going to get worse.” These are the words of Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM). In this interview with BizNews, he dissects…

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Hlabisa: IFP surpassing long-term targets - expects to lead new KZN govt after Election’24 25:27

26d ago25:27

25:27

While Jacob Zuma’s recently launched MK Party has drawn a lot of airtime, at the coalface the IFP is confident of continuing a resurgence reflected in its 15-1 winning record against the ANC in post November 2021 by-elections. Leader Velenkosini Hlabisa says another pointer to a superior performance in Election’24 is comparing crowds drawn in elect…

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ActionSA agric, finmin nominees reflect SA Parly’s 2024 talent upgrade 20:39

28d ago20:39

20:39

Over the past few weeks we’ve highlighted how South Africa is poised for a massive upgrade in the talent occupying its Parliamentary benches. As political competition intensifies with the imminent loss of the ANC’s majority, new faces and new parties are being drawn in. Among them are ActionSA’s Athol Trollip and Pieter Scribante who share insights…

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BNC London: Peche Q&A - Value investing and global diversification amid market volatility 30:40

28d ago30:40

30:40

In a Q&A session at the BizNews London Conference, Alec Hogg and Sean Peche discussed investment strategies, focusing on the potential risks and benefits of current tech stocks and the importance of value investing. Peche emphasised the necessity of evaluating a company's intrinsic worth before investing and highlighted opportunities outside the U.…

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BNC London: Alcock & Wheatley Q&A - Transforming SA's informal sector 29:20

28d ago29:20

29:20

In a discussion led by Alec Hogg, GG Alcock and Warren Wheatley addressed South Africa's economic transformation, comparing it to historical periods of rapid wealth creation. They highlighted the burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit within townships, the shift towards digital transactions, and the resilience of informal economies. Challenges such as l…

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South African flora’s triumphant return to Chelsea flower show 16:07

29d ago16:07

16:07

After a four-year hiatus, South Africa has returned to the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show in London this year. Their exhibition, which showcased the Cape Mountains and South Africa’s biodiversity, featuring proteas and fynbos, won a Gold Medal, ‘Best Exhibit in the Pavilion,’ and ‘Best New Design’ awards. South Africa has participated in the show …

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