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BizNews Radio

Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.

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16:15

Juanita du Preez: Cyril’s first Madlanga move &...

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/29

President Cyril Ramaphosa has accepted the Interim Report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and its recommendations, and he has ordered Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola to form a special task team to investigate those identified thus far by the Commission for Investigation. His move is hailed by Juanita Du Preez of Action Society in her latest BizNews interview with Chris Steyn. However, she slams former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu

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26:57

Webinar: Section 12B Investment

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/29

This webinar introduces Jalech’s Section 12B solar investment opportunity, outlining how investors can leverage tax incentives while earning stable returns from a diversified residential solar portfolio. The session covers the structure of the investment, use of debt to enhance deductions, projected yields, and key risks. With over 3,700 residential systems, strong payment performance, and in-house operational expertise, the opportunity is positioned as a tax-efficient, asset-backed investment for

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14:54

BN Briefing: The Economist bullish on SA reforms,...

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2026/01/29

The Economist magazine and international investors are shifting their narrative on South Africa as critical shifts in the energy and logistics sectors signal a potential economic turnaround. While the nation has faced decades of decline, recent reforms—including the end of Eskom’s power monopoly and private sector concessions at Durban Port—are sparking hope. However, analysts warn that significant hurdles remain, including a staggering 32% unemployment rate and the looming threat of "mafia state"

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19:54

The Editor's Desk - Thurs 29 Jan 2026: Gold’s record...

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2026/01/29

I’m joining the dots today between a gold price "running like a scalded cat" and the arrival of Trump’s beautiful armada in the Middle East. It’s a sobering look at why markets are terrified, yet I’m finding a silver lining in a rare, bullish case for South Africa that we simply cannot afford to blow.

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19:53

BN Daybreak Thurs 29 Jan: Meta, Tesla, ASML shine;...

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2026/01/29

On this morning’s BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg unpacks a massive overnight shift in global markets:The "Fear & Greed" Trade: Gold has surged $300 to a record $5,566/oz, pulling JSE miners like Harmony Gold (+10%) and Gold Fields (+8%) skyward. The FT’s Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong argue this isn't just a safety play—it’s a "heady cocktail" of fear, greed, and naked speculation. The "Permabear" Warning: Legendary investor Jeremy Grantham reveals a "dirty trick" he played at a 1990s conference,

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31:39

Miningweb Weekly: Gold at $5,000 – Major on the boom,...

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2026/01/28

Gold has smashed through $5,000, ETFs are fuelling momentum, and global capital is hunting for supply. Veteran mining analyst Peter Major explains why this rally feels different, why junior miners are lagging, and how South Africa is once again squandering a historic opportunity. A wide-ranging conversation with Alec Hogg on policy paralysis, mining capitalism and what could still turn the tide.

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15:38

BN Briefing: Gold & Silver surge, SA fiscal gains,...

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2026/01/28

In this episode, we analyze the "uncomfortable questions" raised by a 145% two-year surge in gold and the "froth" appearing in silver markets. UBS strategist Bhanu Baweja discusses South Africa’s economic pivot, noting that its move toward a primary budget surplus and high real yields stands in stark contrast to Japan’s current struggles. Finally, Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen reveals a massive public-private partnership aimed at vaccinating 14 million cattle to break the "raging fire" of

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19:55

The Editor's Desk - Wed 28 Jan 2026: Gold’s...

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2026/01/28

Gold is enjoying its finest hour since 1980, and today I’m looking at why this "barbarous relic" is defying all the rules. I also dive into the latest surge from our portfolio favourite, ASML, and share the latest on Paul O’Sullivan’s explosive allegations as he prepares for his "last rodeo" from offshore.

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17:34

BN Daybreak Wed 28 Jan: Dollar crashes, ZAR hits...

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2026/01/28

In this episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg covers a historic morning for South African markets as the Rand strengthens well below the R16/$ mark, trading at R15.88, while Gold surges to a fresh peak of $5,232/oz.Key highlights include: Dollar weakness or Rand strength? Analysts leave little doubt what's really behind the SA currency's recent surge. Market Movers: Ahead of its results later today, ASML jumps 3%, but Tesla falls 1%. Overnight General Motors hits a new peak, but US health

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15:05

BN Briefing: Farmers v foot-and-mouth fallout; Musk's...

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/27

In tonight’s BizNews Briefing, a dairy farmer describes the escalating foot-and-mouth crisis and the rising costs hitting rural producers. From Davos, Elon Musk says AI’s real constraint is electricity—and makes the case for solar. Plus Rusty Labuschagne recounts a politically charged wrongful conviction, and Piet Viljoen explains why investors shouldn’t let Trump dominate their thinking.

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20:09

The Editor's Desk - Tue 27 Jan 2026: Rand strength,...

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2026/01/27

It’s been a milestone morning with the Rand breaking through the R16/$ level, but the real story lies in the contrast between our rocketing portfolio winners and the "dunderheaded" policy hurdles facing our farmers. Join me for today's webinar at noon as we unpick these developments and look at why—despite the bureaucrats—there is still a path to 20% compounded returns.

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22:09

BN Daybreak Tues 27 Jan: Farmers, Sakeliga fight...

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/27

In this episode of BizNews Daybreak for Tuesday, 27 January 2026: Markets Rally: The Rand strengthens overnight below the critical R16/$ level, while Gold opens the day above a record $5,000/oz, driving massive gains for JSE miners. The FMD Crisis: A dairy farmer and Sakeliga CEO, Piet le Roux, expose how the state is allegedly "blocking solutions" to the Foot-and-Mouth epidemic, forcing businesses to intervene in a "systemic failure." Trump’s Trade War: The US President slaps surprise 25%

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14:01

BN Briefing: Sakeliga’s foot-and-mouth court fight;...

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/26

In today's BizNews Briefing, Sakeliga prepares legal action over the Department of Agriculture’s handling of the foot-and-mouth outbreak. We also revisit US President Donald Trump’s Davos warning that drug prices abroad must rise—or face tariffs. Plus gold tops $5,000/oz, and Piet Viljoen explains why writing publicly sharpens investment thinking.

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42:34

Director’s Cut: Piet Le Roux - Why farmers may sue...

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/26

SA’s foot-and-mouth disease crisis is spiralling. Sakeliga CEO Piet Le Roux explains why government control has failed, why farmers are being blocked from acting, and why legal action against the state is now firmly on the table.

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17:12

The Editor's Desk - Mon 26 Jan 2026: Lessons from the...

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/26

Today, I’m looking at a fascinating parallel between Kaiser Wilhelm and Donald Trump, and reflecting on the final disappearance of the industrial colossus, Barlows. With gold breaching $5,000, it’s a sobering moment to consider what happens when entrepreneurial spirit is traded for "professional" management.

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16:13

BN Daybreak Monday 26 Jan: Trump’s Billion-Dollar...

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/26

Alec Hogg brings you Monday’s top business and geopolitical stories: Trump’s Board of Peace: The new US President unveils a controversial rival to the UN with a $1 billion entry fee—and South Africa is not on the guest list. Valterra Platinum: The miner formerly known as Amplats flags a doubling in profits despite floods and cost-cutting, signalling a strong start for the rebranded giant. Farewell, Barloworld: After over 80 years, the industrial titan “Barlows” (BAW) will delist from the JSE

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36:25

The NdB Sunday Show: (Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt - Malema,...

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/25

In the latest edition of the NdB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn and US Intelligence Analyst retired Colonel Chris Wyatt, he says he suspects that there is a sealed warrant in the United States for the arrest of Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Commander-in-Chief Julius Malema over calling for the killing of US President Donald Trump a year ago. Wyatt was reacting to Malema’s latest utterance in which he labelled Trump a devil and a fool for his controversial actions against various countries. Wyatt

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25:41

10 years in a Zimbabwean prison – Rusty Labuschagne’s...

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/23

From representing Zimbabwe in rugby to flying high as a successful safari operator, Rusty Labuschagne’s life came crashing down when he was wrongfully convicted of murdering a poacher in December 2000. In this interview with BizNews, he shares his harrowing journey through a decade in Zimbabwean prisons, where he was crammed into a cell holding 79 men, each allotted barely 33 centimetres of sleeping space. He recounts the unimaginable conditions, watching thousands of inmates die from starvation,

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34:16

The Editor's Desk - Fri 23 Jan 2026: Musk’s Davos...

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/23

In today’s Editor’s Desk, Alec Hogg unpacks Davos’ shifting centre of gravity — from Elon Musk’s surprise debut to Donald Trump’s blunt warning that global pharma pricing is about to change. He then brings it back to home truths: what rising medicine costs could mean for South Africa’s NHI ambitions, and why Uganda’s “election” exposes the ugly reality of power politics in Africa.

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32:31

IN FULL: Elon Musk’s Davos debut: AI, robots, Mars,...

BizNews Radio ·

2026/01/23

From the World Economic Forum, here’s Elon Musk in a wide-ranging Q&A — his first appearance at Davos — in conversation with the chief executive of BlackRock. Musk argues there’s a single thread running through his companies: maximising the odds of a “great future” for civilisation — from making life multi-planetary, to using AI and robotics to drive abundance. He also flags the big constraint in the AI era: power — and points to solar and even space-based infrastructure as possible answers.

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