Category: Syndication
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John Matisonn: Hill-Lewis’ first big test – he hasn’t passed it yet
Newly-minted DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis’ painful decision to fire – well, demote – his close friend and immediate predecessor, John Steenhuisen, puts him at the centre of his first real political crisis as leader. By John Matisonn To say there is a lot at stake is an understatement. The country is looking for a new…
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Cy Jacobs: SpaceX at $2 trillion — The biggest market trick ever or Elon Musk’s masterstroke?
SpaceX has become the hottest story in global investing, soaring to a valuation above $2 trillion and captivating markets worldwide. But is it a revolutionary business success or a masterclass in financial engineering? In this candid interview, Cy Jacobs argues that Elon Musk has cracked the code of modern market structure, using limited share supply,…
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The Daily Edge: Steenhuisen out, SA squanders its gold opportunity, Premier Group’s 30% profit surge
Listen here BizNews editor Alec Hogg leads with a political signal investors shouldn’t miss: the DA is moving to replace John Steenhuisen as Agriculture Minister after three High Court cost orders — and his proposed successor is an actual farmer. Then Dr. Duarte da Silva’s third paper on South Africa’s gold lands with force: the…
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Boardroom Talk: Steenhuisen’s fall and what it tells us about Geordin Hill-Lewis
In this Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg unpacks the political and practical unravelling of John Steenhuisen’s tenure as South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture. From the foot-and-mouth disease crisis that exposed a fatal mismatch between parliamentary skill and executive capability, to three damning High Court cost orders, Hogg traces how one of the DA’s most…
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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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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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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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Mayor first, party leader second: Geordin Hill-Lewis on why Cape Town beats a cabinet seat
Listen here Geordin Hill-Lewis says he has the best job in South African politics – and he’s not giving it up. The DA leader explains why he’s staying on as Cape Town mayor, tackles criticism of DA ministers, outlines bold plans to build a city detective branch, and shares his vision for expanding the party…
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Old School SA’s Stellenbosch brothers riding Bafana Bafana fever sweeping the country
Listen here Stef and Daneel Steinmann couldn’t buy the vintage Springbok jerseys they kept seeing around Stellenbosch in 2019, a Rugby World Cup year when green and gold were everywhere, so after roughly 100 emails they found a supplier and started their own brand, Old School SA. Six years on, Old School holds official partnerships…
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BN Daybreak – Fri 12 June 2026: Trump halts Iran strikes; SA’s overlooked gold fortune; PA surge; World Cup fees
Listen here In today’s BizNews Daybreak: Global markets rallied after President Trump halted planned military strikes against Iran. In South Africa, the Patriotic Alliance clinched a major by-election victory in Malmesbury, weakening established parties. Meanwhile, Alec Hogg unpacked South Africa’s overlooked multi-billion rand gold mining fortune. Finally, we highlight Adobe’s executive shakeup amid strong AI…
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Wayne Sussman – Gayton’s PA continues “weakening” the DA and the ANC (and all the mayoral dramas)
Listen here In the latest Electoral Road Show with Chris Steyn, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman describes how Gayton MacKenzie’s Patriotic Alliance (PA) is continuing to march onwards and upwards “weakening” both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the African National Congress (ANC) in the Western Cape. In the latest by-election, the PA won 53% of the…
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BN Daybreak – Thu 11 June 2026: US-Iran clashes spurn inflation; SA Cops threatened; Spar rallies
Listen here In today’s BizNews Daybreak: Oil spikes after the US military launched retaliatory strikes on Iran, pushing May US inflation to a three-year high of 4.2%. Meanwhile, Oracle shares dipped 6% over cloud capex fears, Bill Gates testified on Capitol Hill regarding Jeffrey Epstein, and SpaceX’s historic IPO drew $250 billion in institutional demand.…
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Jonathan Deal – Fight against “disarmament” of citizens as another top cop falls…
Listen here Fears of an agenda to disarm private citizens are growing along with jaw-dropping allegations of criminal activity by top cops. In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, Jonathan Deal, the founder of Safe Citizen, warns that the public is not properly and fully informed on public safety, and takes viewers through the implications…
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Yusuf Abramjee – How police general and kingpin plotted to “f… up” anti-crime activist
Listen here A top South African cop, Major General Feroz Khan of Crime Intelligence, and a tobacco kingpin, Mohamed Sayed, plotted to “f….up well known anti-crime activist and Tax Justice SA Founder, Yusuf Abramjee. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Abramjee details a litany of shocking revelations in a 750-page bundle released by the Madlanga…
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Boardroom Talk: Joburg in freefall — who has the will — and the skill — to fix it?
Johannesburg is facing a fiscal reckoning. With a R220 billion infrastructure backlog, soaring debt impairment costs, and local elections on the horizon, BizNews editor Alec Hogg digs into the city’s own budget documents to ask the question no one wants to answer: can any incoming administration actually fix this? By Alec Hogg There’s a document…
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The Daily Edge: Gold at $4,100 and SA is sitting on a fortune it can’t see
Listen here BizNews editor Alec Hogg opens with a thesis from Merrill Lynch veteran Dr. Duarte de Silva: South Africa’s abandoned gold mines and tailings dumps — written off at $300–$800/oz — are generating margins above $3,000 per ounce at today’s prices. The Witwatersrand Basin still holds as much gold as has ever been extracted…