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In this regular Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), delves into the “deeper plan” of former President Jacob Zuma’s MKP that have hit the campaign trail “like it is three months before elections”, and says: “…this party is undoubtedly hungry, obsessive…very well funded and without a doubt filled with strategy.” He warns that a “strategic takeover” of government “is becoming more and more of a reality and I fear our opposition is not geared…” De Beer talks about South Africa’s own Watergate: Ramagate - the ongoing Phala Phala saga of President Cyril’s Ramaphosa’s dollar-stuffed couch. He expresses concern that undeclared foreign funding of political parties makes South Africa “the badminton ball between all foreign states”. De Beer also describes how Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa’s push for renewable energy projects mirrors the strategies advocated by former ESKOM CEO André de Ruyter. Furthermore, he gives his take on the Vodacom-Remgro merger controversy and the DTIC minister's unusual appeal against the Competition Tribunal’s rejection of it. In another bit of good news, he outlines how the Government of National Unity (GNU) is forcing African National Congress (ANC) Ministers to become more responsive to the needs of their constituents.

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, capitalist activist Rob Hersov unpacks the impressive one year track record of Argentina’s president (and fellow libertarian) Javier Millei; Top money manager Chris Logan reports back from Johann Rupert’s annual public appearance at the Remgro AGM; plus the Boxer listing and today’s markets.

The South African Government’s latest moves to shut down the commercial lion industry have sparked outrage. In this interview with BizNews, Richard York, the CEO of Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA), slams the government's handling of the issue, and expresses concern that Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Dr. Dion George is being “ill-advised”. He says: “I feel sorry for Dr. George…I think he's been handed a hospital pass…” York also asks: “…is the Minister more concerned about climate change and about bringing funds over from overseas than actually addressing the challenges taking place in his own backyard.” York warns that should the lion industry be closed down, it would have a huge ripple effect. “We'll talk about disinvestment from other forms of game-ranching, where farmers will just convert to other forms of commercial agriculture because their right and their right to private property is being placed in jeopardy.” Meanwhile, WRSA is set to challenge the two Government gazettes containing a call for the “voluntary surrender” of African lion bones and the announcement of a draft notice to prohibit new captive lion breeding facilities.

In a conversation on this morning's BizNews Briefing, outspoken entrepreneur and “capitalist activist” Rob Hersov doubled down on his call for South Africans to embrace capitalism as a path to growth, jobs, and innovation. Sharing his thoughts on how socialism and its ideals have gained surprising traction, Hersov expressed concern over the influence of leftist ideology on young minds, educational institutions, and policymakers in South Africa. Hersov’s call to action? For advocates of capitalism to step up, support the system that, in his view, has historically proven successful and fuelled prosperity.

A war of words is raging between political economist Phumlani M. Majozi and ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba. In this interview with BizNews, Majozi responds to yesterday’s interview with Mashaba in which he revealed that he had consulted lawyers over social media posts made by Majozi. In our interview, we ask Majozi whether he really believes that there is “not a single black politician” in the country “who stands for basic traditional values of hard work, personal responsibility, stronger business productivity, stronger families, law and order”. We also also ask him why he labelled us at BizNews “clowns” after the Mashaba interview aired.

Speaking to Alec Hogg on this morning's BizNews Briefing podcast, STANLIB's chief economist Kevin Lings urged swift government action following South Africa’s medium-term budget update, citing low growth projections, high debt, and the need to capitalise on recent optimism. While supportive of public-private partnerships for infrastructure, Lings warns that delayed efforts could waste the nation’s current window of opportunity for economic improvement.

In a conversation with Alec Hogg, Marius Roodt from the Institute for Race Relations discusses surprising shifts in South Africa’s local by-elections. With record-breaking voter support for the DA in Stellenbosch and Emalahleni, and an unexpected win for the Patriotic Alliance in George, these results reveal changing voter loyalties. Roodt delves into the role of proportional representation and its impact on both national and local politics.

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg is joined by global entrepreneur and self-described ‘capitalist activist’ Rob Hersov; the IRR’s Marius Roodt; Stanlib chief economist Kevin Lings; and with insight into the Microsoft results, our partners at Bloomberg.

Jason Welz, head of crypto at Jaltech, provided insights into Bitcoin’s recent surge, cautioning investors about its volatility.

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Anthony Ginsberg, tech investment specialist at GinsGlobal Index Funds, shared his perspective on Alphabet and other Big Tech giants

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Evan Walker, portfolio manager at 36ONE Asset Management, weighed in on the current challenges facing the retail sector.

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Value investor Piet Viljoen discussed the South African Competition Commission’s impact on the country’s market dynamics.

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Join us for today's BizNews Newswrap as we delve into the Financial Sector Conduct Authority's crackdown on fraud, spotlight Shoprite's impressive sales growth, and analyze the implications of the Competition Commission's recent decisions. We also unpack Google's strong earnings report and explore the latest trends in Bitcoin and gold prices. Stay informed with expert insights and key updates from the world of business!

In today’s BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg shares highlights from an in-depth look into SA’s investing democratiser Easy Equities with its CEO, Purple Group’s Charles Savage. Plus FNB’s Chantal Marx on the big retail stocks; and Trump appointee RFK Junior has the leaders of Big Pharma in a spin.

The FSCA is investigating alleged financial scams by Banxso and AfriMarkets, accused of using deep-fake ads to lure vulnerable investors. With around 90 million rand frozen and licenses provisionally withdrawn, FSCA’s Gerhard van Deventer emphasizes public education and ethical sales practices, stressing accountability for deceptive financial schemes.

ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba is ready to take legal action over social media posts by political economist Phumlani M Majozi and some other commentators. In this interview with BizNews, he says: “…we will honestly get some of the best lawyers to put them in front of the nation to really give us evidence of the nonsense they are promoting of us as black people to really be corrupt, that we don't have values of hard work.” Mashaba’s party is is also getting ready to bring a motion to get rid of former Johannesburg Mayor turned MMC Kabelo Gwamanda who is currently on special leave following his arrest over allegations of fraud. “I fail to understand why the ANC is actually failing to deal with this Gwamanda, the former mayor. Now they put him as the MMC, someone who actually cheated the poor black people in Soweto.” Furthermore, he says ActionSA is putting pressure on the ANC government to help turn around Johannesburg. He also gives an update on the governance issues in Tshwane where his party now holds the mayoral position. And he hails the return to ActionSA of dozens of formerly disgruntled activists in preparation for the 2026 municipal elections.

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg is joined by Piet Viljoen of Re:CM; Evan Walker of 36ONE; Anthony Ginsberg of Ginsglobal (from California); Gerhard van Deventer, Enforcement director at the FSCA; and Jason Welz, head of crypto at Jaltech.

An anonymous whistleblower has come forward with troubling details about Banxso, an online investment platform accused of deceptive practices and linked to deepfake ads featuring well-known personalities like Johann Rupert and Hashim Amla. The whistleblower, a senior figure in the financial sector, described a suspicious encounter with Afrimarket, a platform with striking similarities to Banxso, including an alleged shared chief operating officer. After responding to a Facebook ad, he was pressured to invest without transparency around risk profiling or the expertise of his assigned "advisor." His findings raise concerns that Afrimarket could be a rebranded clone of Banxso, targeting South Africans with aggressive sales tactics to exploit unsuspecting investors.

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In today’s BizNews Newswrap, DA's Ian Cameron delves into the SAPS's leadership issues and the need for a skills audit to address crime at its roots. Bloomberg provides insights on Pick n Pay's upcoming Boxer IPO, potentially Africa’s largest for the year, while a whistleblower shares claims of a clone mimicking Banxso to scam investors. Alec Hogg and Magnus Heystek discuss the booming US tech sector, where Nvidia's stock value may be affected by the big spenders' earnings reports. We also hear from Willie Aucamp and Jaco Rabie on the Stellenbosch University scandal that’s sparked calls for leadership accountability. Find all these in-depth discussions and more on BizNews.com.

In a recent BizNews interview, Magnus Heystek, founder and chief investment officer of Brenthurst Wealth, shared insights on the impact of the American stock market on South African investments, especially in light of a strong year for global equities. Highlighting the influence of U.S. tech giants like Nvidia and Alphabet, Heystek noted that South African investors are increasingly exposed to international markets, benefiting from global growth and diversification. He also discussed challenges in the local property market, specifically for companies like Balwin Properties, which are struggling due to high interest rates and reduced mortgage approvals. In a shifting economic landscape, Heystek emphasizes the importance of adapting portfolios and encourages engagement in financial literacy to help young investors understand and benefit from these trends.

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In South Africa, more than 8 million of our 12.5 million school pupils walk to school as their families cannot afford private transportation. The danger some of them face has been highlighted by a recent story of the pupils of a remote village of eNkovukeni in far northern KwaZulu-Natal who have to cross a lake with hippos to get to the Nhlange Secondary School in Manguzi. A non-profit organisation, The Love Trust, which runs the Nokuphila School in Tembisa, has devised a plan to provide safe and dependable transport to its pupils. They invite businesses to sponsor a seat through the Nokuphila Transport Programme. Mmatsie Motimele, a fundraiser for The Love Trust, told BizNews in an interview that a key contributor to the school's high attendance record is their commitment to providing safe and dependable transport to their pupils. Seats can be sponsored on the GivenGain website. The annual cost per child is R8,941.

Ian Cameron, DA spokesperson on police, addressed the need for a SAPS leadership audit to tackle inefficiency and political appointments, which he sees as root issues behind South Africa’s crime challenges. He also criticised the controversial BELA Bill, which allows schools to facilitate abortions for minors without parental consent.

Jaco Rabie and DA MP Willie Aucamp discuss allegations that Stellenbosch University’s Vice-Chancellor and Council Chair altered an independent panel’s report on the Wilgenhof residence closure, withholding alternatives from the council. They demand an independent investigation and accountability to restore transparency and trust.

In this episode of BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg is joined by Magnus Heystek for context on the freshest business and investment news; we meet an anonymous whistleblower who has uncovered a clone of the suspended Banxso; Jaco Rabie and Willie Aucamp, MP call for strong action after bombshell developments on the Stellenbosch University’s Wilgenhof saga; and Ian Cameron MP celebrates the SAPS leadership skills audit - and shares the likely consequences. Plus Gayton McKenzie on the GNU and Zuma; overnight business news and a new opponent of the BELA Bill.

From a bold startup to a billion-rand giant, Easy Equities celebrates a decade of democratizing investing. With over a million active clients and R60 billion in assets, Charles Savage, CEO of Purple Group, reflects on triumphs, challenges, and the vision to reshape wealth creation.

In today’s Newswrap, we break down top stories in South African politics, finance, and international news. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie addresses the Springbok equity deal; campaign strategist Makone Maja weighs in on ANC dynamics and Ramaphosa's potential successors; and legal expert Christopher Cordeiro critiques the BELA Bill’s impact on education reform. Plus, financial analyst David Shapiro offers a perspective on the US elections, and Bloomberg reports on an optimistic tech earnings forecast. Join us for an in-depth look at today’s headlines!

The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture - and Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader - Gayton McKenzie has made an impassioned plea for an end to the bickering and infighting in the Government of National Unity (GNU). In this interview with BizNews he describes the current discord in the GNU as a “gift” to former President Jacob Zuma and his MKP. “If they are not careful, Zuma is going to become the biggest party - and the GNU is the only thing that can stop Zuma, not the ANC, the GNU…” The Minister also takes BizNews viewers behind the scenes of the rugby equity deal talks; gives an update on the challenges and triumphs in his ministry; reveals details of his plans to put South Africa back on the world stage; and talks about his desire for social cohesion. “My biggest job as Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture is to make sure that we are one nation under God. We don't have this black, white, Indian, Coloured…We need to move away from that. We are South Africans…And if we can all think along the lines to say: put the country first before you put the party first.”

The Pestalozzi Trust - a civil rights organisation dedicated to protecting homeschooling and civil education - has warned President Cyril Ramaphosa in a letter that it will launch a legal challenge to the BELA Act. In this interview with BizNews, the trust’s Christopher Cordeiro says: “…once the President says what the date of its coming into force, the trust will, I think, be one of the first, if not the first, to serve its papers. And people can go and read those papers because I think they'll have an element of tragic comedy when you start going through and seeing really how poorly the process was conducted.” Cordeiro lists the principle and practical objections from homeschoolers, and outlines the procedural and substantive grounds for the legal challenge. “And…it would be a travesty of our constitutional processes if a court upheld the bill.” Meanwhile, he urges radical reform in the Education Sector.

The United Kingdom has long been a preferred destination for South Africans eager to expand their horizons by living and working abroad. In many areas, such as Wimbledon, it's common to hear Afrikaans spoken. However, under pressure to reduce migration numbers, the UK government has recently tightened its immigration rules. Mishal Patel, Director of Citizenship and Immigration at Sable International, identifies the escalating costs as the most significant change impacting South Africans. In an interview with BizNews, Patel said increases in the  Immigration Health Surcharge, stricter family visa requirements, and limitations on students bringing dependents to the UK have resulted in a 5-6% decrease in immigration interest. He says there has been a noticeable shift in the demographic profile of South Africans looking to emigrate, moving away from retirees towards younger professionals. Despite these changes, the UK continues to demand healthcare, hospitality, and construction professionals. To support individuals considering relocation, Sable International will host a series of Expos across South Africa in November. The immigration specialists have also introduced a new Refusal Review Service to assist people whose passport applications have been refused.

In an interview on this morning's BizNews Briefing podcast, Sasfin Wealth's chief investment strategist David Shapiro and BizNews editor Alec Hogg discussed the U.S. political climate, specifically concerns over a potential Republican "clean sweep" under Trump, Musk's alignment with Trump for business gains, and market volatility driven by tech short squeezes and inflationary pressures from U.S. tariffs.

In an enlightening discussion, political analyst Makone Maja from the Centre for Risk Analysis shares insights on the evolving political landscape in Southern Africa, particularly focusing on Mozambique's precarious situation and its implications for regional stability. As she addresses the challenges facing South Africa’s leadership amid shifting alliances and election controversies, Maja explores youth perspectives on democracy and the ANC's complicated relationship with historical allies like Russia. This interview delves into the dynamics of the current political coalition and what it means for the future.

A recent study by CGA by NIQ reveals that South Africans enjoy dining out, with 87% of those surveyed visiting bars or restaurants at least once a month. The study also highlights a growing preference for cocktails, with 60% of drinkers choosing them, and an increasing demand for premium beverages. Lifa Bakana, the senior brand manager of William Grant & Sons, says South Africans have developed a taste for premium brands like their Glenfiddich single malt whiskey. These customers, referred to as the “greatest showman” or “greatest show woman,” are the target market for Glenfiddich, according to Bakana. It is typically a 35-year-old and older consumer who enjoys premium whiskey. To tap into this market, Glenfiddich has released its 31-year-old Grand Chateau in South Africa, which has been aged in Bordeaux red wine casks. There are only 474 bottles available priced at R40,000 and Bakana says they are selling fast if you want to get your hands on something rare.

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg speaks to David Shapiro, Makone Maja and Rob Futter to provide context on major developments in the investment field, politics and energy. The conversations range from Trump v Harris through to Mozambique’s contested election; Ramaphosa’s bromance with Putin and FirstRand’s inherited problems in the UK. The BizNews Briefing is broadcast live at 7am weekdays.

Controversy is raging over the credibility of the national election results in neighbouring Mozambique where Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo won by over 70% of the vote.   In this in-depth interview with BizNews, Tertius Jacobs, the Mozambique analyst for the private risk management company Focus Group takes viewers through the results; the claims of election manipulation; and the apparent assassinations of two opposition figures documenting electoral fraud and leading the team working on an appeal to the elections commission. He describes the ensuing nationwide unrest and the police response. Jacobs also gives a comprehensive update on the insurgency in Cabo Delgado. Meanwhile, the country is on a knife edge as it awaits the validation of the results by the Constitutional Council.

In this week’s episode of the Sunday Show, United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer talks about the possibility of the African National Congress (ANC) regaining a majority in 2028 by taking credit for the good work being done in the Government of National Unity (GNU) by ministers, mostly of other parties. However, he also warns the ANC that it risks a “palace revolution” unless it deals with the corruption in its ranks. He referees the latest spat between Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen and President Cyril Ramaphosa who now has Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie jumping to his defence. De Beer talks about the high profile defections of people with “sensitive information” to the MK Party of former President Jacob Zuma, as well as the arrest of his benefactor, the diamond dealer Louis Liebenberg. And he describes the “dismantling” of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) as “the once rising revolutionary replacement of the ANC to something that will just be folding directly into the MK”.

US Congressman Thomas Massie took time out to speak to BizNews during a brief visit to South Africa. He describes billionaire Elon Musk as his favourite South African. “I do believe that he changed the course of history by buying Twitter, which is now renamed X, and allowing conservatives to have a voice that could go around the mainstream media in the United States.” Massie gives an update on his “rocky relationship” with President-elect Donald Trump and shares details of their recent chats. Furthermore, he discusses the Foreign Relations Committee’s negative view of South Africa. And he outlines the key objectives of the Trump Administration, warning, however: “I think he's got six months to show the American public that he's going to act on the mandate that he's received.” Meanwhile, in South Africa, Massie is talking to some of leading local thought leaders - and "trying to spread and exchange views on liberty and particularly libertarianism”.

Mining expert Peter Major discussed South Africa’s mining sector challenges and strengths, including Afrimat’s growth trajectory, Anglo American’s stability, and Kumba Iron Ore’s strategy for maximizing value despite infrastructure constraints. He also highlighted global economic impacts on commodities and the need for sustainable, well-managed mining operations amid geopolitical uncertainties.

Retail analyst Evan Walker discussed with BizNews host Alec Hogg the challenges facing South African retailer Pick n Pay, Shoprite's market dominance, and the success of Clicks' loyalty program. He also highlighted competition from Chinese e-commerce platforms like Shein and potential impacts of Amazon's arrival in the local market.

In recent years, there have been numerous reports about the degradation of river systems in South Africa, largely linked to municipalities’ inability to effectively treat wastewater, which has far-reaching implications for human and environmental health. These challenges are the driving force behind the research by Professor Patricks Voua Otomo and Sanele Mnkhandla from the University of the Free State’s research into utilising mushrooms and microfiltration techniques to enhance the quality of contaminated water. In an interview with BizNews, Mnkandla said that they had found they could remove up to 94% of iron and 31% of insecticides from contaminated water with common edible mushrooms. Mnkandla says a TED Talk inspired her to investigate the use of mushrooms to purify contaminated water. The next step would involve designing a pilot plant, and if successful, UFS could collaborate with municipal engineers to scale it further. This method could also be used to purify water farmers use to clean equipment, which often contains pesticides and harmful chemicals, for irrigation systems in farming and for filtering rainwater running off roofs for washing.

Deep insights in this episode of the BizNews Briefing as top retail analyst Evan Walker of 36ONE explains what impact the annual financial results will have on the super-charged share price of Clicks and the sector generally in the context of the Takealot v Amazon v Temu; and mining guru Peter Major assesses the latest news from Afrimat; Anglo American; Anglo Platinum and Kumba. Also in this show, Western Cape focused property stock Spear’s CEO Quintin Rossi; Wilgenhof; implications of North Korean troops in the Ukraine front line; and chances of success for Putin-punted BRICS currency.

The Association for the Advancement of Wilgenhof Residents (AWIR) and Stellenbosch University (‘SU’) have settled litigation concerning the SU Council’s decision to close the Wilgenhof residence in 2025. As part of the agreement, in the first semester, the 2025 Wilgenhof students, together with new first year students who will be allocated to the residence, will be entitled to all move to a new residence together and to retain the current House Committee during which time SU will conduct as much of the necessary renovations as possible. The students will be entitled to return in the second semester even if some of the upgrades still need to be completed. However, the Wilgenhof Alumni has not been able to come to an agreement with SU on its separate application to the High Court to review and set aside the June 2024 report and recommendations by an investigative panel, as well as the decision by the SU Rectorate to accept the panel’s conclusion that Wilgenhof was “irremediable” and should be closed. In this interview Jaco Rabie of the Wilgenhof Alumni Association takes BizNews viewers through the whole saga.

In today’s BizNews NewsWrap, we cover the most talked-about stories. Rob Hersov shares his unfiltered views on the controversial Springbok private equity deal. Advocate Glynis Breytenbach calls for Justice Minister Tembi Simelane's resignation amid VBS Mutual Bank scrutiny. We dive into Tesla's impressive earnings report, with Bloomberg and Seth Goldstein of Morningstar. Finally, Russian historian Irina Filatova unpacks BRICS' geopolitical shift and its message to the West. Tune in for the latest updates and expert insights!

In a hard-hitting interview with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, DA spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development, Glynnis Breytenbach, exposes the questionable financial dealings of Justice Minister Thembi Simelane during her time as Polokwane mayor. Breytenbach highlights a conflict of interest involving a shady loan connected to the VBS Mutual Bank scandal, where Simelane allegedly benefited from a half-million-rand "loan" while municipal funds were directed into the failing bank. With Simelane now leading the justice ministry and under investigation by the Hawks, Breytenbach argues that her position undermines the integrity of South Africa’s fragile criminal justice system.

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In a revealing interview, Rob Hersov discusses the alarming involvement of North Korean troops in the Ukraine conflict and its potential to galvanize Western support for Ukraine. He critiques the recent Springbok rugby partnership deal with Ackerley Sports Group, calling it poorly constructed and highlighting the incompetence within the South African Rugby Union. Hersov advocates for a transparent process and better partners to elevate the Springbok brand and address its financial needs.

Russian President Vladimir Putin - who is hosting the latest BRICS Summit - has managed to demonstrate to the world that he is not isolated at all - and that - together with China - he leads the Global South. So says Russian historian, Professor Irina Filatova. In this interview with BizNews, she says BRICS sees itself as fighting for a new multipolar world - and that the addition of the new members, particularly Iran, has pushed BRICS away from cooperation with the West. She describes as the biggest take-out from the Summit, “the huge announcement by the Global South. We are here and you have to listen to us.” She adds: “It may be that this summit actually was a point in the international relations and in the global situation that we shall remember as a turning point which will mark the strengthening, final strengthening of the rest at the expense of the West, or it may not. It may be completely different and the world may collapse into a host of different groupings, conflicts and fighting interests both on the battlefield and in the trade relations, the economy, etc.” Professor Filatova also describes the impact a new BRICS financial system could have on the current global financial system. Furthermore, she analyses the implications of North Korea entering the war against Ukraine.

In a startling development, reports suggest that North Korean soldiers are being deployed to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine. Satellite images from South Korea reveal troops being prepped in Russia's Far East, raising concerns about global conflict escalation. This alliance signals a broader internationalization of the war, as experts question how the West will respond to this growing threat.

Chantal Marx - Head of Investment and research at FNB Wealth - discusses investment trends, highlighting the oversubscribed Boxer IPO, We Buy Cars’ strong growth, and cautious optimism around crypto. She advises trimming U.S. tech exposure while exploring value in diversified miners and small to mid-cap stocks. With December’s slowdown, she urges seizing overlooked opportunities in quieter markets.

Major companies like EOH, Tesla, and Famous Brands are all facing unique challenges and opportunities. EOH is restructuring after corruption scandals, Tesla is seeing soaring demand and cost reductions, while Famous Brands recovers post-COVID. Strategic pivots and market resilience are key themes driving these corporate stories forward.

In this episode of BizNews Briefing where host Alec Hogg gets context from those who know on big SA stories of the moment including the incompetent SARU sale of the Springboks; Dodging Justice Minister Thembi Simelane; SA Parliament getting involved in Equitorial Guinea’s jailing of two SA engineers on trumped up charges; and the CEO perspective on financials just reported by EOH and Famous Brands.

In this episode of NewsWrap, Jakkie Cilliers, Chairman of the Institute of Security Studies and globally renowned futurist, says South Africa needs to stop being played by its BRICS counterparts, Russia and China; WeBuyCars co-founder and Chief Executive Faan van der Walt discusses the company's financial results for 2024 and growth outlook, following their listing on the JSE in April this year; Denker Capital Director Kokkie Kooyman shares insights into the crisis-stricken wealth-management firm Sasfin, and the origins of their poor full-year results; and deposed Western Province Rugby Football Union president Zelt Marais on the controversial $75 Million deal between SA Rugby and the Ackerley Sports Group.