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In the latest Sunday Show with Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), speaks about Budget negotiations threatening the Government of National Unity (GNU) as Deputy President Paul “Slimy” Mashatile is rumoured to be leading talks with the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) for support that would see the Democratic Alliance (DA) left out in the cold. De Beer laments everything in South South Africa that is “moer toe", including SOEs, municipalities and the SANDF. He talks about the US’ latest strike against South Africa, and reveals how he would fix the SANDF; but says SOEs, ‘which there is no more saving of”, should be sold off to the private sector. Meanwhile, he counts on next year’s municipal elections to produce new leadership to save bankrupt, non-performing municipalities as the ANC appears incapable of self-correcting. “They have shown themselves not capable and they have had 30 years of trying to be capable and they have absolutely not performed… if the saving of the ANC in the short term has now been the destruction of the country in the long term…That is another debate to be had.” He also gives his take on the Constitutional Court’s decision not to hear AfriForum’s appeal that chanting “Kill the Boer” is not hate speech - and calls on South Africans to be more sensitive on what is socially acceptable.…

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BNC#7: Peter Major - Macro maestro on gold price trends; mining industry evolution; and US earnings risks 1:02:33

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Peter Major, Director of Mining at Modern Corporate Solutions, captivated the audience at the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7) with a whirlwind tale of his career sparked by Chris Barnard’s 1967 heart transplant and ignited by South Africa’s gold rush. From navigating inflation and gold price slumps to outsmarting market cycles at Harmony Goldmine and Alan Gray, Major shared an insider’s view of the mining industry’s highs and lows. With wit and wisdom, he dissected global fund flows, championed South Africa’s undervalued market, and warned of the US’s risky earnings bubble—proving why he’s a macro maestro in a volatile world. In a lively Q&A with Bronwyn Nielsen following his keynote at the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7), Peter Major tackled gold’s soaring prices, his shorting misadventures, and savvy diversification into a British Columbia logging camp, Canyon Silver, and Idaho’s Lone Pine Gold mine. With candid insights, he weighed South Africa’s undervalued market against the S&P 500, dissected mining stock risks from Mali to Merafi, and mused on political wildcards like Trump and Xi. Major’s top-down wisdom and humor shone as he navigated audience questions on everything from copper bids to platinum prospects.…

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BNC#7: uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas - Lessons in good governance, leadership and service delivery 59:53

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In a stirring keynote at the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7), uMngeni Executive Mayor Chris Pappas passionately defends the Democratic Alliance’s legacy while confronting South Africa’s stark realities—poverty, inequality, and failing governance. Blending optimism with realism, he highlights KwaZulu-Natal’s untapped potential, showcases tangible progress in his municipality, and calls for bold action to rewrite the nation’s future through accountability, competence, and collective resolve. In a dynamic Q&A with Alec Hogg after his keynote, Pappas delved into the gritty realities of local governance, reflecting on the murder of his colleague Nhlalayenza Ndlovu and the stalled justice process, while defending the Democratic Alliance’s impact. He shares his choice to prioritize tangible change at the municipal level over provincial politics, highlights growing voter support, and addresses challenges like property prices, red tape, and personal safety with a blend of pragmatism and humour, underscoring his commitment to public service.…

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BizNews 2025 Q1 share portfolio update: Shyft opens JSE investment doors 1:02:29

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In this exclusive BizNews webinar, Alec Hogg and Shyft’s Glynn Allen reveal a game-changing update: Shyft now offers access to JSE-listed shares. With years of rigorous testing behind it, this move prompts a significant portfolio overhaul, repatriating 40% of the Exponential Portfolio into Rand-based stocks like Sasol, Pick n Pay, Sabvest, and Afrimat. Discover the strategy, investment cases, and how Shyft’s low-cost platform is set to empower investors—all live from March 28, 2025.…

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BizNews Rugby: Pick n Pay joins the Bokke - CEO Sean Summers on sponsorship, leadership, and rugby’s winning formula 20:16

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With Pick n Pay stepping up as the newest Springbok sponsor, CEO Sean Summers shares why the move is more than just branding—it’s about backing South African excellence. Joining the BizNews Rugby Show, Summers discusses the synergy between rugby and business, the lessons leadership can draw from the sport, and his thoughts on the upcoming URC fixtures. Plus, check out his and Rory’s predictions for the weekend’s clashes!…

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Witsand leads the way as more Garden Route towns adopt Bitcoin 15:48

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Witsand, known for its fynbos, whale watching, and flatwater kiting spots, has become one of the first towns to adopt Bitcoin for everyday transactions. In this town, residents and visitors can buy petrol, groceries, surf lessons, and more using Bitcoin. This trend is growing along the Garden Route, particularly in Plettenberg Bay. In an interview with Biznews, Witsand resident Eldry Hill explained that this shift is a response to the significant depreciation of the rand against the dollar, providing a hedge against South Africa's monetary policy. Hill noted that Bitcoin is particularly suited for individuals in South Africa who are considered unbankable, as it does not require a traditional bank account and allows people to earn Bitcoin through work. Early adopters in Africa, she said, can benefit from Bitcoin's scarcity and it is an attraction for tourists from the Bitcoin community.…

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BNC#7: Piet Viljoen and Kokkie Kooyman - Lessons from Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger, The Oracles of Omaha 52:12

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At BNC#7 in Hermanus, seasoned investors Piet Viljoen and Kokkie Kooyman shared personal journeys inspired by Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s Berkshire Hathaway. Viljoen traced his path from a junior analyst in Cape Town to embracing life-changing wisdom at the “Woodstock of Capitalism,” focusing on trust, common-sense investing, and sidestepping institutional pitfalls. Kooyman recounted how a 1999 nudge from a colleague led him to Buffett and Munger’s rational business thinking during the tech bubble, spotlighting their disciplined simplicity and knack for seizing opportunities. Together, they revealed timeless principles that built Berkshire into a titan—and shaped their own success. Following their keynote speeches, Viljoen and Kooyman joined BizNews founder Alec Hogg for a lively Q&A session, diving into Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger’s enduring lessons. From Buffett’s reading obsession to his bold Apple investment, the trio explored practical investing wisdom, recommended must-read books, and debated asset allocation in China. They wrapped up with reflections on Berkshire Hathaway’s cash hoard and Buffett’s S&P 500 advice, blending humour with sharp insights.…

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BNC#7: Moeletsi Mbeki - Reject nationalism, scrap "parasitic" BEE, cut bloated public service in half to rescue SA 1:03:29

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At the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7) in Hermanus, political scientist Moeletsi Mbeki delivered a searing critique of South Africa’s century-long nationalist rule, blaming Afrikaner and African nationalism for the country’s economic and social woes. He argued that policies like Black Economic Empowerment, rooted in entitlement and corruption, have deepened the nation’s "hole." Mbeki urged the Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party, to seize the moment, reject nationalism, and outline a bold plan to secure 51% of the vote and rescue South Africa from decline. In his post-keynote Q&A with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, Mbeki tackled questions on South Africa’s rejection of nationalism, the ANC’s decline, and the DA’s potential to lead. He dismissed fears of ANC coalitions with EFF and MK as unrealistic, emphasized the need for a constituency-based electoral system, and criticized the bloated public service draining the economy. Mbeki urged the DA to leverage its influence and called for stronger ties with the US, separating South Africa’s interests from ANC failures.…

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Corruption-busting lawyers watch their lives implode as they head to the dock 32:13

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In this interview with BizNews, two top lawyers - who cracked open the Corruption Mafia at Fort Hare University - but are in the dock themselves on Monday, describe the implosion of their careers and their lives over the past year. Sarah Burger of Horizon Forensics says: “We do believe that it's politically charged…When you've done nothing wrong…and you're completely innocent and there's not a shred of evidence against you, and you know that the work is completely above board and that the system is being used against you…Well, you're completely powerless.” Meanwhile, those responsible for the corruption they uncovered are escaping justice. “Not a single person - barring one - has been arrested….Those people are scot-free. And I've got no doubt that the university is once again overrun by the very syndicates that we put our lives on the line to dismantle.” Bradley Conradie - who used to serve as judge in the Labour Court for over 12 years - says: “We are ordinary people who were doing the right thing for six years and we never in our wildest dreams believed that we would ever spend a day of our lives in jail, let alone be pulled through a long case because it just couldn't happen to us in South Africa…let me tell you, if it can happen to us, it can happen to anyone.”…

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Anthea Jeffery: EED must replace BEE. Vouchers will transform SA via new deal for truly needy 23:02

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The IRR’s Head of Policy, Anthea Jeffery, puts the final nail into the BEE coffin, sharing research into how more than 80% of Black South Africans are sick of the ANC’s elite enrichment programme and would support a voucher-based alternative like the one successfully applied in India and elsewhere. She explains that even the SACP admits BEE is the primary cause for SA’s disastrous economic performance for the past decade and a half. In this powerful interview, Dr Jeffery explains how a fairer, globally-tested alternative is preferred by the majority and spark a transition that would inject energy into SA’s moribund economy. She spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.…

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BN Briefing: EED beats BEE; More abuse for Fort Hare duo; Bitcoin breakthrough; SA’s US Ambassador 26:53

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In this episode of the BizNews Briefing we dig into the potential R24bn implication for SA of latest Trump Tariffs; hear from the IRR’s Dr Anthea Jeffery how a voucher-based system (EED) which works elsewhere, including in India, is preferred by 81% of Black South Africans over the ANC’s destructive BEE policies; get an update on the Captured State campaign against two lawyers commissioned to investigate Fort Hare corruption who refused to doctor their report as the cadres demanded; listen to examples from Stafford Masie on how Bitcoin is becoming part of the KasiEconomy; plus Col Chris Wyatt on the US’s views on SA’s next Ambassador to Washington and The Economist’s investigation into progress by an entire industry that intends overcoming ageing - and death.…

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BNC#7: Magnus Heystek – Building Brenthurst Wealth; offshore investing; and financial media bias 1:03:33

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At the seventh BizNews Conference (BNC#7), Brenthurst Wealth Founder Magnus Heystek delivered a compelling keynote highlighting how the ANC’s economic policies unintentionally enabled South Africans to grow their wealth offshore. Heystek traced the shift from a booming local market to the stark underperformance of the JSE, explaining why offshore investing has become the dominant strategy for preserving and growing wealth. He also shared insights into asset migration, global investment opportunities, and the defensive stance of the local asset management industry. Following his keynote at BNC#7, Magnus Heystek engaged in a dynamic Q&A session with Bronwyn Nielsen, tackling pressing investment concerns from global asset allocation, to the future of South Africa’s financial markets. He addressed the growing role of Bitcoin, the shift in local wealth management strategies, and the impact of potential sanctions on the South African economy. Heystek also weighed in on China's investment potential, the risk of a U.S. market downturn, and the best safe-haven currencies for uncertain times. With sharp insights and candid opinions, he provided a roadmap for investors navigating turbulent economic waters.…

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(RET.) COL. CHRIS WYATT Ambassadorial Chess as the Groot Trek to America loads… 14:18

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In his latest interview with BizNews, US intelligence analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt comments on US President Donald Trump’s pick of his former “big opponent” Brent Bozell III as Ambassador to South Africa. “…around in 2016, he called him (Trump) the greatest charlatan of them all, a huckster and shameless self-promoter.” However, “he’s probably the right guy to be honest for this position… someone who's not quite as antagonistic regarding issues related to South Africa.” As for why Joel Pollak missed out on the posting, Wyatt says: “…maybe he knocked himself out with his reporting on South Africa.” Wyatt also gives his take on some of the possible candidates for SA Ambassador to the US, including Tony Leon, Lindiwe Sisulu, Bantu Holomisa, and Velenkosini Tlabisa. Meanwhile, he warns of a huge exodus from South Africa. “…I can tell you at least 120,000 people we've got information on have submitted a request to the American government to find out if they can participate in this programme. If you take that for an average family of four, we're talking half a million people - and there are a lot more people who expressed interest in it…if they're allowed to come here, it will be devastating to South Africa's economy.”…

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BNC#7: Cancer warrior Oscar Chalupsky – "Seize every day": Lessons on resilience, mindset, and living with purpose 57:37

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At BNC#7 in Hermanus, legendary waterman Oscar Chalupsky captivated the audience with his remarkable journey—one of resilience, reinvention, and relentless determination. The 12-time World Surfski Champion shared how he defied the odds, battling an incurable cancer diagnosis with the same mindset that propelled him to sporting greatness. With humour and hard-hitting truths, Chalupsky’s story is a masterclass in perseverance, proving that passion and mental strength can overcome even the toughest obstacles. Following his powerful keynote, Chalupsky engaged in an inspiring and insightful Q&A session with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, diving deeper into his philosophy on resilience, mindset, and overcoming adversity. From his unconventional approach to cancer treatment—including fasting and mental toughness—to the importance of authentic friendships and continuous learning, Chalupsky shared hard-earned wisdom with humour and candour. Whether discussing the value of positivity, his views on nutrition, or his refusal to let illness define him, his message was clear: take control, stay strong, and always "seize every day."…

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BN Briefing: Trump picks MAGA activist for Pretoria; RWJ on ANC's continued decline; Prince Mashele warns GNU 28:04

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