Category: News
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Solly Moeng – Cyril’s game, Steenhuisen’s scandal and the failing ANC “fat bellies”…
Listen here In this interview with Chris Steyn, Political Commentator Solly Moeng gives his take on the latest developments in the impeachment drama surrounding President Cyril Ramaphosa, noting: “… he is buying time for himself, definitely for other people around him whose interests would not be aided by him leaving now and a certain Paul…
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Seventy-to-one: Australia outspends SA on gold exploration — on geology five times less prospective
South Africa sits above the world’s largest remaining gold geological endowment. In 2025, it spent R738 million exploring it. Australia spent seventy times more — on geology a fraction as prospective. That ratio, argues Dr Duarte da Silva of Northbound Processing, is not a market outcome. It is a policy verdict. In a meticulously sourced…
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FT: How Netanyahu miscalculated Trump — and left Israel dangerously exposed
Donald Trump was celebrating his 80th birthday, his US-Iran deal within reach, when Netanyahu ordered a surprise strike on Beirut. The deal nearly collapsed. Trump was furious — and made no effort to hide it. “He has no fucking judgment,” the president told Axios. The outburst captures something deeper than a diplomatic spat. Netanyahu had…
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Cape Union Mart vs the court of public opinion: When political passion replaces proof
A South African court is being asked a deceptively simple question: can a business and its owner be publicly branded “genocide funders” and “baby killers” without a shred of evidence? Cape Union Mart isn’t asking judges to rule on Gaza, silence Israel critics, or ban protests. It wants one thing — that serious factual allegations…
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Financial tips for university and college students
By Leslie Greyling* Every year Youth Day highlights issues affecting young people. There are many matters to consider, this is a guide to create a better understanding of how to be smart with money. For many young people, attending college or university is their first experience of managing money independently. Unfortunately, many students begin their…
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BN Daybreak – Wed 17 June 2026: US-Iran deal; SpaceX valuation, Anthropic’s restrictions; Eskom rating lift; Fort Hare
Listen here In this episode of Daybreak, we explore the tentative US-Iran deal and G7 skepticism surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. SpaceX’s valuation surges to $2.65 trillion, overtaking Amazon, alongside its $60 billion acquisition of AI startup Cursor. Meanwhile, Washington imposes strict foreign access restrictions on Anthropic’s advanced AI models. In South Africa, the University…
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1932-2026: Hamba Kahle, Ormond Ferraris
Ormond Ferraris spent more than seven decades shaping South African horse racing, but his greatest legacy was the character behind the achievements. From humble beginnings in the Free State to the pinnacle of the sport, he built a reputation for integrity, wisdom, and an uncanny understanding of both horses and people. This moving tribute explores…
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The Daily Edge: $2bn back to Anglo Gold shareholders, what Mideast ceasefire means for gold bulls
Listen here Three JSE stories opened the week, and one theme cut through all of them: cash. Anglo Gold Ashanti confirmed a shareholder vote on a $2 billion share buyback, sending the stock up nearly 9%. Eskom’s credit rating was upgraded by Fitch — not on its own merits, but on the back of South…
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Golden handshakes, protection of allies, targeting of whistleblowers… – Grant Abbott
Listen here In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, Grant Abbott the General Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union (NTEU) shares evidence collected over years for the criminal complaint lodged against Vice-Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu who was recently placed on precautionary suspension by the Council and now faces charges of gross misconduct. Allegations in…
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US and Iran reach ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
After months of conflict that rattled global markets and threatened regional stability, the United States and Iran have announced a breakthrough agreement that could reshape the Middle East. The deal promises to reopen one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints and launches a high-stakes diplomatic process with enormous political and economic consequences. Yet beneath…
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Wall Street turns to catastrophe modelers to price the risk of war
As wars spread across the globe and geopolitical tensions intensify, the financial world is confronting a new reality: traditional risk models can no longer keep pace. From insurers and banks to investors and global corporations, decision-makers are turning to cutting-edge predictive tools designed to forecast conflict before it erupts. Drawing on techniques once reserved for…
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Geordin Hill-Lewis promises affordable housing push as Cape Town reelection campaign kicks off
In Cape Town, a high-stakes political contest is taking shape as residents grapple with rising living costs, housing pressure, and escalating electricity bills. Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis is fighting for a second term, promising bold changes that could reshape how the city grows, develops, and keeps services affordable. Backed by the Democratic Alliance, his campaign unfolds…
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By the numbers: Eskom’s performance under Cyril’s presidency
From blackouts to breakthroughs, Eskom’s journey over the past decade has reshaped South Africa’s power landscape. When President Cyril Ramaphosa took office after Jacob Zuma, the utility was deep in debt, struggling with ageing infrastructure and worsening load-shedding. Years of worsening outages pushed households and businesses to the brink, while policy debates intensified. A major…
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BN Daybreak – Mon 15 June 2026: US-Iran peace deal; Ramaphosa impeachment fight; Cape Town Mayor; Old School SA
Listen here In today’s BizNews Daybreak: Global markets react to a historic US-Iran peace deal halting fighting for 60 days, while the Federal Reserve faces a high-stakes interest rate decision amidst rising inflation. Closer to home, President Cyril Ramaphosa scrambles to block a politically dangerous parliamentary impeachment inquiry over the Phala Phala scandal. Plus, Cape…
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The NdB Sunday Show: Lauren Evanthia – “Scrambling” Cyril, Witness I & a “criminal enterprise” government
Listen here: Edited transcript of the interview Chris Steyn (00:01.196) Welcome to the NdB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn and Lauren Evanthia, the founder of the Organic Humanity Movement. Morning, Lauren. Lauren (00:11.815) Morning Chris. I’m looking forward to discussing what’s on the agenda for today. Another exciting week in South Africa. And you know,…
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David Ansara: Sakeliga’s AGOA Gambit: The Smart Way to Fight BEE Without Fighting the Government
This article was first published by The Common Sense With South Africa’s AGOA eligibility increasingly precarious, business lobby group Sakeliga has put a creative proposal to US trade authorities: move beyond the blunt all-or-nothing framework and allow individual firms and subnational governments — think Western Cape — to access US markets by committing to non-racial hiring…
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Race Is a Human Invention – But That Doesn’t Make It Useless
Race remains one of the most controversial concepts in modern society, often caught between outdated prejudices and claims that it has no scientific basis at all. In this thought-provoking essay, the author challenges both extremes, arguing that the debate has become clouded by politics, ideology and misunderstanding. Drawing on developments in genetics, evolutionary biology and…
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The Impeachment Trap: Ramaphosa Scrambles to Escape
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to halt a parliamentary inquiry that could determine whether he is fit to remain in office, escalating the long-running fallout from the controversial Phala Phala farm scandal. While the president insists the findings that triggered the process were flawed and legally unsound, lawmakers appear determined to press ahead. The latest…
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Cape Town Challenges Joburg’s Grip on South Africa’s Economic Crown
Cape Town is booming. Cranes dominate the skyline, global investors are pouring in, and South Africa’s oldest city is increasingly eclipsing Johannesburg as the country’s economic powerhouse. From Amazon’s new African headquarters to a thriving tech ecosystem and surging property market, confidence in the Mother City appears stronger than ever. But beneath the success story…
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Iran, Hamas and the ANC: How South Africa got played at the ICJ
South Africa launched its genocide case against Israel at the ICJ in late 2023 with all the moral urgency of a government that believed history was watching. Now it has requested an 18-month extension just to file its written submission. Political scientist Kenneth Moeng Mokgatlhe unpacks the contradiction — and it is a damaging one.…