President Cyril Ramaphosa “just keeps upping the ante” in his dealings with US President Donald Trump, but he “has no advantage”. So says US intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt. “I think that he wants sanctions…I think he wants to be punished so he can play the role of martyr…I don't know who he thinks is going to come rescue South Af…

The frontrunner for US Ambassador to South Africa says yesterday’s anti-US article in Foreign Policy deserves a strong response: targeted financial sanctions against its author Cyril Ramaphosa and wealthy ANC cadres. Johannesburg-born Joel Pollak, the senior editor at Breitbart, says publicly exposing the international financial assets of billionai…

An aggressive attack on Israel and the US by Cyril Ramaphosa in yesterday’s Foreign Policy magazine is a doubling down in the ANC president’s conflict with the Trump Administration. Political scientist Dr Frans Cronjé says continuing to pull the tail feathers of the American Eagle is going to end very badly well for SA. Ramaphosa appears to have tr…

Top news story of the moment is Cyril Ramaphosa’s aggressive anti-Israel/US/Trump article published yesterday in the influential Washington publication Foreign Policy. Highlights in this Briefing of our interviews on the probable fallout from SRF board chair Frans Cronjé; and Joel Pollak, front-runner to be the next US Ambassador to South Africa. A…

In a recent Foreign Policy article, President Cyril Ramaphosa and co-authors condemned Israel’s military actions in Gaza, citing the estimated deaths of 61,000 Palestinians as violations of international law and calling for collective action to end impunity. However, André Pienaar, founder and CEO of C5 Capital and former founding member of South A…

In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, we provide context on breaking news of the day involving a looming split in the MK Party because of distress over its SG Floyd Shivambu; and the real story behind headlines of the Claremont farm invasion by 700 would-be new land owners in East London. Plus, Prof Irina Filatova has some canny advice for vocal…

“There's a real possibility that there will be a breakaway party soon from the MK party.” That is the warning from Isaac Leshona, former President Jacob Zuma’s private secretary. Leshona says Secretary General Floyd Shivambu is facing “a lot” of animosity. “He came in as a celebrity, unfortunately, and it's proving to be detrimental in the party as…

Chairman of Afri Eastern Cape, Peter Cloete, explains the truth of the well publicised farm invasion near East London in the Eastern Cape. It’s serious but not catastrophic. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.द्वारा BizNews

To suggest confusion reigns in Pretoria is an understatement. Donald Trump’s whirlwind start to his second presidency has hit few countries as hard as South Africa - with the shock illustrated by SA’s unprecedented UN vote this week FOR Ukraine in a resolution introduced by the US supporting Russia. In this facsinating discussion with BizNews found…

With intense scrutiny being focused on SA’s bloated, cadre-stuffed public service, the country’s leading public administration academic warns against the danger of over-reacting. While agreeing with critics Rob Hersov and RW Johnson there are public servants appointed for ideological reasons, Prof Erwin Schwella says it is critical that SA does not…

This episode of the BizNews Briefing focuses on the urgent need for South Africa to cut State Spending with inputs from Oxford Don RW Johnson and capitalist activist Rob Hersov. Also - Ian Cameron shares some good news on the battle to turn SAPS around; Macron charms Trump; and Elon Musk’s Starlink poised to replace Verizon to avoid another Washing…

Political scientist and long-time Oxford University scholar RW Johnson applies his mind to the key factors influencing South Africa’s immediate economic and political future. Cutting State spending is the obvious and urgent fix but enacting it will require backbone thus far absent from the ANC. Johnson also explains the European “toddler management…

In this wide-ranging interview with BizNews, Ian Cameron, the Chairperson of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, takes viewers behind the scenes in the fight for a better police force. He covers the latest crime statistics; upcoming skills audits; the “carnage and chaos” and “dirty political fight” at Crime Intelligence; the “pushback” Poli…

In the Tuesday Show, capitalist activist Rob Hersov uses his experience at the tip of global business to outline a way that will save South Africa from its continued drift into penury. He also explains why there is a far better way to help SA than well-intentioned donations to charity. Hersov spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.…

Saturday’s closely watched FF+ leadership election ended up as a no-contest with SA’s longest serving Parliamentarian Dr Corné Mulder appointed its new leader. In this wide-ranging interview Mulder explains how the party which champions minority rights will play its hand in future. While he insists on being responsible, the prospect of a fresh disr…

The Social Research Foundation’s latest polling results should send shockwaves through the former ruling political party which has been gambling on populist ideas to get its vote share back above 50%. South African voters have swung the other way, dropping the ANC’s guaranteed support by 13 percentage points from 45% six months ago. A clear majorit…

In this BizNews Briefing: the latest SRF poll shows a steep drop in ANC support after Budget debacle and load shedding re-introduction. Freedom Front Plus elects Corné Mulder as its new leader. Gayton McKenzie’s warns of a Jacob Zuma resurgence. Germany shifts to the right after elections. Neil de Beer provides insights on strained US-SA relations.…

In this latest edition of the Sunday Show, Neil de Beer slams ESKOM’s farcical explanation for how the country was plunged into Stage 6 Loadshedding overnight. He says the much-maligned former CEO André de Ruyter was right - and warns that the “litany of absolute destruction” continues. De Beer also gives the background to how South Africa narrowly…

BizNews Rugby insider Rory Steyn unpacks the historic significance of the Calcutta Cup and previews a thrilling weekend of rugby action. From Scotland’s bid for a fifth consecutive win over England to Ireland’s dominance and France’s need for redemption, Steyn provides expert insights and bold predictions. Plus, a look at the Bulls vs Lions URC cla…

In this wide-ranging interview with BizNews, Gayton McKenzie, the Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, gives behind-the-scenes insights into the stance of political parties on VAT and the postponement of the Budget speech. “We had our biggest test for me since joining the GNU this week…I say we passed that test with flying colours.” However, he ca…

For those searching for a golden visa opportunity in Europe, you may have noticed that options are becoming increasingly limited. However, Greece remains a viable choice. In an interview with BizNews, Richard Haller from immigration specialists Sable International stated that Greece offers a residency programme, allowing investors to live in Greece…

South Africa’s budget—or rather, the one that didn’t happen—is the highlight in today’s BizNews Briefing. Bronwyn Nielsen speaks with economist Dawie Roodt, who has covered SA budgets for 40 years, and DA leader John Steenhuisen for their insights. Meanwhile, Alec Hogg reports from the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship in London, featuring inter…

In a heated showdown over South Africa’s budget, DA leader John Steenhuisen takes a firm stance against a proposed VAT hike, arguing for a pro-growth, pro-jobs approach. Is this a turning point in coalition politics?द्वारा BizNews

The process of rapid economic and social renewal is underway, reflected in the worldwide abandoning of a raft of destructive narratives. John Endres, IRR CEO, shares his major takeaways from the ARC conference in London where over 4 000 delegates got a strong dose of this reality. Endres urges Pretoria to urgently smell the coffee. He spoke to BizN…

In a heated discussion on South Africa’s nuclear energy future, expert Andrew Kenny dismisses claims that the country is strengthening nuclear ties with Iran, calling the notion baseless. He argues that South Africa, having renounced nuclear weapons and maintained transparency, has no nuclear agreements with Iran and is far more advanced in nuclear…

In today’s BizNews Briefing, we discuss the letter from US Congress members urging President Trump to cut diplomatic ties with South Africa and remove it from AGOA. SA Chamber of Commerce (USA) President Neil Diamond weighs in on the implications. We also explore SA’s nuclear energy outlook, the rise of small modular reactors, and key expectations …

As tensions between South Africa and the United States reach boiling point, the prospect of losing AGOA benefits and even diplomatic ties looms large. With billions of dollars in trade and thousands of jobs on the line, Neil Diamond, President of the South African Chamber of Commerce in the U.S., breaks down the economic and political stakes in an …

Capitalist activist Rob Hersov has been soaking up messages of faith, renewal and conservativism trumpeted at this week’s ARC conference in London. Hersov has also been sharing his perspectives on the ‘real’ SA to many powerful voices at this gathering. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.द्वारा BizNews

In today's BizNews Briefing with Bronwyn Nielsen: South Africa's potential shift to Iran or Russia for nuclear energy stirs US tensions. We hear from political analyst Prince Mashele on South Africa's future, Magnus Heystek sees a rush to move assets offshore from, and our partners at the FT note Tesla's trade war woes with China. XAI's Grok 3 is r…

South Africa's new Expropriation Without Compensation law has been making headlines for the past three weeks. Investment strategist Magnus Heystek of Brenthurst Wealth Management has been polling reaction to statements made by capitalist billionaire Rob Hersov and others. “I'm more inclined to agree with what Rob is saying. If the ANC doesn't chang…

South Africa’s foreign policy takes center stage in today’s BizNews Briefing. Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein warns of SA’s ties with Iran, while U.S. ambassador frontrunner Joel Pollak cautions on strained SA-U.S. relations. Neil de Beer discusses the GNU’s power to shift policy, and Eskom faces a billion-rand fraud scandal. Plus, Duduzile Zuma’s lat…

Former President Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile, has been stirring up controversy again by swearing at MKP SG Floyd Shivambu on social media and then apologising publicly in response to a sternly-worded letter from her father. But in this interview with BizNews, MKP’s real founder Jabulani Khumalo - who was ousted by the Zumas - says the hidden ha…

United Independent Movement (UIM) President Neil de Beer defies death threats to be back on the Sunday Show with BizNews - and says: “You are not going to silence us. In actual fact, tomorrow I will buy a bigger megaphone.” He goes on to speak about the return of racism to South Africa; the charge of incitement to violence he has laid against Econo…

An expert on Donald Trump, Joburg-born Harvard Law School graduate Joel Pollak, explains why US President could (and should) be SA’s dream Oval Office friend. The frontrunner to become the new US Ambassador to SA, Pollak knows Trump well, having written two books on him and thousands of words about the famously ‘transactional’ leader. In this inter…

The Expropriation Act, recently enacted by President Cyril Ramaphosa, has spark retaliatory measures by the United States. Domestically, the Institute for Race Relations (IRR) warns of disruptions in the banking sector's practice of using property as collateral for home loans. Anlu Keeve told Biznews in an interview that the loss of stable property…

Wildly incorrect figures on land ownership are being bandied about on social media in South Africa, where expropriation without compensation is a trending topic. We get some perspective from Institute of Race Relations (IRR) fellow Gabriel Crouse who says: “…if you want to know what could the government confirm in terms of racial ownership…it could…

A race war of words has been raging for days over US President Donald Trump's refugee offer to Afrikaners. ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has also been drawn into that. In this interview with BizNews, he says: “what I think I find strange is that these people who are criticizing me, insulting me actually of racism, are people who are happy when I c…

The emergence of public intellectual Prince Mashele as a voice of reason continues gathering momentum. A voracious reader and writer his assessment on political developments are prized both locally and abroad. He spent an hour with BizNews editor Alec Hogg unpacking matters of a personal and professional nature. The result is a moment of clarity fo…

In this BizNews Briefing: Aaron Banks discusses Nigel Farage’s rising influence in UK politics, Donald Trump claims he’ll bring peace to Ukraine “within weeks,” and Athol Trollip slams Cyril Ramaphosa’s SONA as “delusional.” Rob Hersov weighs in on big business backing ANC policies, and Elon Musk teases the launch of Grok 3, his “scary smart” AI. J…

In this week's episode of the BizNews Sports Show, Springbok legend and 1995 Rugby World Cup matchwinner Joel Stransky shares insights on rugby, from his iconic 1995 World Cup drop goal to the current state of the game. He discusses Wales’ struggles, Ireland’s rise, and his URC predictions. Plus, he talks about his charity, Lumo Hawk, and his upcom…

South Africa’s foreign policy is under intense scrutiny as it forges ahead with its genocide case against Israel while maintaining ties with Iran—one of the world’s most oppressive regimes. With mounting economic pressure from the United States and shifting global alliances, is the country risking economic ruin for ideological consistency? Dr. Iraj…

UK-based Ranmore funds founder Sean Peche takes a contrarian approach to the ‘Black Swan’ event threatening the South African economy, applauding the country for holding the line against US President Donald Trump. Likening Trump to former SA President Jacob Zuma, he predicts nothing but misery for Americans as a result of the US’s aggressive action…

Entrepreneur Arron Banks shot to prominence during and after the UK’s 2016 Brexit Referendum, where financial support for ‘Leave’ made him the country’s largest-ever political donor. Later that year, Banks and political ally Nigel Farage were Donald Trump’s first foreign visitors after the returned US President’s first shock victory. In this fascin…

In today's episode of the BizNews Briefing: the FT reports that South Africa will not stand down on it's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ - this after pressure from US President Donald Trump. BizNews speaks to the FT's David Pilling, as well as Iraj Abedian. In other news, tensions between Elon Musk and OpenAI founder and CEO Sam Altman heat…

35 years ago, anti-Apartheid activist advocate Anton Lubowski was assassinated outside his home in Windhoek. His killers have still not been brought to book, but his widow Gabriele is still fighting for justice. In this interview with BizNews, she describes a walk Anton took with Hage Geingop, the now late President of Namibia, on the morning of hi…

Kallie Kriel, CEO of Afriforum, SA’s most powerful civic society organisation, shares uncomfortable truths in this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg. The former schoolteacher, whose 18-year-old organisation boasts a vast network and over 300 000 contributing members, says the ANC and other supporters of EWC are spinning a false tune. He says …

The Democratic Alliance has taken legal action to challenge the Expropriation Act, seeking to have it declared unconstitutional. BizNews interviewed DA Federal Chair Helen Zille, AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel, and political analyst Dr. Frans Cronje for insights. Also in focus: the 35-year-old unsolved assassination of Anton Lubowski, Trump’s aid suspe…

Capitalist activist Rob Hersov paints a bleak picture of the consequences of current antagonism between the US and South Africa. His conclusion is that SA is headed for at least a repeat of the 1985 economic crisis, possibly worse, so batten down the hatches as those careless individuals manning the tiller will consciously drive the economy onto th…

In an exclusive BizNews interview with Bronwyn Nielsen, Helen Zille discusses the DA’s legal bid to have the Expropriation Act nullified, citing constitutional and procedural concerns. She warns that the Act could open the door to state overreach and economic instability, arguing that land restitution should remain within existing laws. Zille also …

In this robust assessment of the ANC’s reaction to US President Donald Trump’s recent pronouncements, political scientist Dr Frans Cronje points out parallels with what led to SA’s economic crash that followed PW Botha’s Rubicon speech in 1985. Cronje explains that unless the ANC leaders stop finger-wagging and actually listen to what the SuperPowe…