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In this conversation, Sean Summers, CEO of Pick and Pay, discusses the significant turnaround the company has experienced over the past two years. He highlights the improved energy within the stores, the financial performance, and the importance of community engagement through sponsorships. Summers emphasises the strategic vision for Pick and Pay, focusing on quality over quantity, and outlines future plans for sustainability and growth.

Helen Zille, former Cape Town mayor and Western Cape premier, has entered the Johannesburg mayoral race, pledging to restore service delivery, tackle corruption, and stabilise fragile coalitions. In an interview with Alec Hogg, she outlined her plan to boost voter turnout, strengthen governance, and rescue South Africa's economic hub - calling it her “last big political challenge.”

On this edition of the NdB Sunday Show Rory Steyn, the former Chief of Security for the late President Nelson Mandela, calls for special legislation that denies any police officer a political affiliation. Steyn is speaking in the wake of another week of increasingly jaw-dropping evidence heard at the Madlanga Commission and Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee. Steyn outlines why the political ambitions of former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and suspended Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya have been dashed. “I'm not sure I have the words to express the revulsion that I feel towards the leadership of the police, certain of…we need more Mkhwanazis”. He hails “brave witnesses, A, B, and C, investigating this, who are strong and courageous enough and have sufficient integrity to say, not on our watch”. He also gives his take on the Nine Lives of “Cat” Matlala and other players in the triad of cartel bosses, crooked cops, and captured politicians. Meanwhile, Steyn calls for NPA resources to be bolstered to ensure consequences for those implicated. “Put it in the hands of the private sector. There's enough legal expertise out there. Put it in the hands, even possibly of private investigators…”

A first-of-its-kind operation targeting terrorism financing has led to 83 arrests across six African countries and the identification of 160 persons of interest. In this interview with BizNews, Willem Els of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) shares details of the two-month Operation Catalyst, jointly coordinated by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL, during which authorities screened more than 15,000 persons of interest and entities, uncovering around USD 260 million potentially linked to terrorism-related activities. “ it was a very, really big event…it made a huge impact on Africa”. Els explains why tackling terrorist financing is particularly complex for law enforcement, as it often cuts across diverse criminal activities, including fraud, kidnapping for ransom, illicit trade, online scams, Ponzi schemes and the misuse of virtual assets. Els also recalls how he and the late President Nelson Mandela were on the Blue Train - along with scores of foreign dignitaries and premiers and heads of state - when their train was targeted by local terrorists. “…just think what would have happened…”

A rural school in Mpumalanga, Mpumelelo Secondary, has repeatedly performed in the JSE Investment Challenge, a national competition where young people engage in simulated trading using virtual portfolios valued at R1 million. The challenge runs from March to September and attracts more than 66,000 participants from 859 schools and universities. Behind Mpumelelo's success is Sizwe Mtsweni, a teacher at the school who teaches business studies and tourism. In an interview with BizNews, Mtsweni spoke about his investment strategies and how he mentors his students. He explained that beyond the usual challenge of balancing academics and the competition, many of his learners live far from school and don't have devices, and even if they do, they often don't have data. As for the mindset he tries to instil. Mtsweni, who returned to teach at his alma mater, says he's not interested in wearing expensive brands, he's more interested in owning one.

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As gold prices tumble and China cements its rare-earth dominance, veteran mining analyst Peter Major joins Alec Hogg to cut through the noise. In this hard-hitting episode, Major explains why gold's fall could spark opportunity, how America and China's minerals war is reshaping the world, and why South Africa's leaders still don't get it. From Orion's quiet copper comeback to Kinetiko's gas promise, Miningweb Weekly dives into the deals, the drama, and the danger of being left behind.

There are those in the South African Police Force who are prepared to kill to hide the truth. And then there are those who are prepared to die to expose the truth. And one of those is Witness A, who delivered chilling evidence to the Madlanga Commission this week. In this conversation with Chris Steyn, Action Society's Juanita du Preez discusses the damning testimony of Witness A: including underworld kingpin and alleged murder mastermind TK Molefe allegedly paying R2,5 million to ensure he got bail - after being implicated in at least 18 murders; how certain police bosses were unhappy about his last arrest - and tried to prevent it; and Economic Freedom Fighters Commander-in-Chief Julius Malema's alleged close friendship with suspended Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya, something that has added fuel to speculation about Malema's absence from the Ad Hoc Committee when MP's questioned Sibiya. Du Preez expresses concerns about the criminal conspiracies that could be continuing during these enquiries. “Will we see the end of all the corruption and all the things that happened, the capturing? ...I think there are already new plans made and getting into action… Are we going to have to wait for another commission to investigate the stuff that's happening while there is a commission going on now? It's frightening.”

In this conversation with Chris Steyn, BizNews Founder and Editor Alec Hogg addresses rumours on social media and in Parliament that forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan has undue influence over BizNews - as well speculation that he might be funding the news outlet. He also sets out the reasons for BizNews accepting a banner advertisement from the controversial billionaire Zunaid Moti. Describing how BizNews strives to retain independence in the media landscape and avoid bias in coverage, Hogg says: "We don't take sides. We don't play favourites..we serve our community, we serve the BizNews tribe, we do not serve any other interests. And that's because we are driven by a higher purpose."

In his latest interview with BizNews, veteran Crime Activist Yusuf Abramjee gives his take on testimony of staggering corruption and deep rot being led at two high profile enquiries. “What we are seeing playing out, both at the Madlanga Commission and at the Ad Hoc Committee, is something that we as South Africans, each and every South African, should be very, very scared about…The kingpins are making money. They are bribing their way right to the top. They are manipulating the criminal justice system.” Abramjee calls it a “sad indictment” that it shows the government and the authorities “cannot get to grips with lawlessness” in the country. “And I think we as ordinary South Africans, each and every one of us… should be worried and we should be very, very worried.” Abramjee comments on the testimony of former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, the role of whistleblowing Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the moves by “operator” Brown Mogotsi, and the bail granted to alleged Murder Mastermind KT Molefe. “I hope the minute the findings are made, the President will act with speed.”

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From flipping a coin that landed him in Botswana's Okavango Delta to co-founding two of Africa's most successful conservation-driven tourism empires, Colin Bell has built a business model that proves saving nature can also create jobs. In this episode, he tells Alec Hogg how Natural Selection is redefining eco-tourism - empowering communities, restoring wildlife, and showing why the “business of conservation” might be South Africa's greatest untapped goldmine.

In this conversation, Alec Hogg interviews Mat Cuthbert, the DA's head of policy, discussing the contentious issue of Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) in South Africa. Cuthbert critiques the current BEE policies, arguing they have failed to uplift the majority of Black South Africans and instead benefited a small elite. He proposes an alternative approach focused on economic inclusion for all, emphasising the need for structural changes to the economy to foster growth and reduce unemployment. The discussion also touches on public sentiment towards BEE and the DA's vision for a more prosperous South Africa.

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As South Africa grapples with the National Health Insurance (NHI) proposal, one doctor is pioneering a private-sector alternative aimed at the millions who find medical aid too expensive. Dr. Reinder Nauta, founder of the National Healthcare Group , is building a new low-cost model targeting a price point of around R200 per month. Nauta reveals how the system works, using technology like WhatsApp and a nurse panel to triage patients before referring them to a network of 3,000 GPs.

The new Integrated Resource Plan, IRP 2025, released by Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa yesterday (Sunday) means the quantum of electricity sold in 2040 will be R250 billion more to the consumer than if it was done differently. So says Energy expert Clyde Mallinson. “I did an analysis about six months ago where I put an alternate plan together that by 2040 would cost the country 250 billion Rand per year less than the plan that's just been gazetted. So the electricity price will be around 60 to 70 percent more expensive than it could be if we had an alternate plan.” Mallinson says that not only is this the cheapest plan, but that it would produce so much excess electricity that it could lift 12 million households out of energy poverty. "My vision for the country is turn renewable energy into renewable energy dividends for 12 million South African households and take them off SASSA grants and swap them out for renewable energy dividends.” Mallinson points out that South Africa is going through the biggest disruption in the energy sector ever. "And if you imagine trying to plan in the midst of a disruption…It's not an easy thing to do. And that's why the plan should be flexible. And that's why it shouldn't be a straight jacket….And I just don't think our planners have planned for the fact that we need to overproduce. And it's that very overproduction that holds the capacity to drive our economy.”

In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Advocate Mark Oppenheimer of the Johannesburg Bar tells Chris Steyn “there may very well be an argument that the South African government itself has been either complicit or silent in the face of genocidal speech”. He was speaking after President Cyril Ramaphosa and former Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor made it clear that South Africa would press ahead with its ICJ genocide case against Israel - despite the Middle East Peace Pact. “…it would be interesting if the Israelis were to...take South Africa to court in a parallel piece of litigation." Oppenheimer commends the visit to Israel by two granddaughters of the late President Nelson Mandela, and their balanced view in contrast with their cousin Mandla who was detained and deported after the flotilla intercept. As for the Madlanga Commission, Oppenheimer fears that South African are suffering from “commission fatigue” - and warns: “…the ANC government might want to bear in mind that there's only so much you can do to the poor and the oppressed before they rise up against you and... slit your throats or do other terrible things to you as we've seen in other countries abroad.” Oppenheimer, who also specialises in municipal law, shares his thoughts on the Jo'burg Mayoral race - and shares his “unusual way of solving” the crisis in the City. He also gives the backstory to the case of Professor Adam Mendelsohn at UCT which stands to lose as much a billion rand in funding because of its anti-Israel stance.

African countries lag significantly behind G20 nations in digital infrastructure, a gap that threatens to deepen economic inequalities across the continent. Bruce Owen, the South African-born EMEA President of Equinix, one of the world's largest digital infrastructure companies, is determined to change that. In an interview with BizNews, Owen reflects on his journey from backpacking through Europe to leading one of the UK's most secure data centres. Now based in London, he oversees Equinix's operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and is spearheading efforts to expand the company's footprint on the continent. Equinix opened its first International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Germiston, South Africa, in October 2024, a strategic move to strengthen local connectivity and support digital transformation. “As a proud South African, there's nothing I want more than to bring robust digital infrastructure to the continent,” Owen said. He also expressed renewed optimism about South Africa's energy future, citing improved governance and a more stable outlook for the national grid.

In a hard-hitting interview with Alec Hogg, legal scholar Dr Jean Redpath exposes the deep dysfunction inside South Africa's crime intelligence division, from secret Treasury-funded slush budgets to the political protection of unaccountable task teams. She argues that General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's public heroism masks entrenched corruption and resistance to reform. Redpath links the crisis to post-state-capture patronage networks, KZN's violent political history, and the ongoing battle between constitutional democracy and authoritarian control, warning that the “cult” around powerful police figures poses real danger to South Africa's future.

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National Coloured Congress leader and MP Fadiel Adams joins Alec Hogg in a fiery interview that takes aim at SAPS General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi - the man Paul O'Sullivan calls “South Africa's new hero.” Adams says Mkhwanazi's clean image hides dangerous politics, secret funds, and an internal police war that could shake the country's justice system. From leaked documents to explosive allegations, Adams lays out why he believes “the cult of Mkhwanazi” is headed for exposure - and what it means for South Africa's fight against corruption.

Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie is today celebrating two historic by-election wins. In this edition of the Electoral Roadshow, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman tells Chris Steyn: “It is absolutely historic that the Patriotic Alliance have won a ward in Soweto and they did it by totally eviscerating the Democratic Alliance and the ANC and all other parties." The PA is also celebrating a historic win in the Overberg. “So you continue to see the PA make inroads in different parts of the Western Cape.” Commenting on McKenzie's leadership style, Sussens says: ….similar to Donald Trump, Gayton McKenzie knows where the camera is and he knows how to be the centre of attention. It is a great political skill….This is a person who isn't politically correct. He calls a spade a spade and he uses leverage against the ANC in the GNU…This is a politician whose party stock is clearly continuing to rise..” Another party celebrating this morning is ActionSA. “ActionSA made history by winning their first ever ward in the Northwest and their first ever by-election…Unbelievable result.” As for the possible impact of the merger between both BOSA, GOOD, and Rise Mzansi, Sussman says if they run good mayoral campaigns, "maybe they can be kingmakers in some metros".

From Joburg to Washington, mining is being reshaped by politics and power. Peter Major joins Alec Hogg to unpack how Donald Trump's “drill, baby, drill” revival is fuelling a new U.S. mining boom while South Africa keeps digging itself into decline. They dissect Gwede Mantashe's missed opportunity at the Joburg Indaba, the syndicates gaming the JSE, and why China's dominance of rare earths could rewrite the global balance of power.

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Some of the dirtiest secrets of South African politics and policing are being laid before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc committee. In this interview, Action Society's Juanita du Preez tells Chris Steyn "It's almost sickening that people can have so much against another person that they can actually ruin a whole country because of those secrets...and we will only see how much ruin actually happened and is still going to happen after everything comes out, after the secrets come out - if all of them come out.” Du Preez comments on the safety fears for Witness X, the health fears for CI Chief General Dumisani Khumalo, suspended Deputy Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya's muted performance at the Ad Hoc Committee, the way President Cyril Ramaphosa's has framed his link by former marriage to Tembisa Hospital looting kingpin Hangwani Maumela, the WhatsApp messages between tender tycoon “Cat” Matlala and some very prominent people, as well as the erratic behaviour of former Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, now on special leave.

Former MP Haniff Hoosen has swapped Parliament for Durban's frontlines - vowing to “do a Chris Pappas” by cleaning up eThekwini's corruption, fixing crumbling infrastructure, and restoring trust in a city on its knees. Speaking to Alec Hogg, he outlines his plan to take back KZN's biggest metro from decay and dysfunction.

An estimated half a billion rands worth of damages have been caused to the historic Fort Hare University following violent protests and arson. In his latest BizNews interview, Grant Abbott, the General Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union, tells Chris Steyn why Fort Hare cannot be rebuilt with VC Professor Sakhela Buhlungu still in place. “It is clear not just from right now, but for five, six, seven years of this VC's tenure that there is gross irregularities and corruption going on. As in very recent, right in the middle of all of the corruption, he appoints someone who is implicated in the SIU report as being possibly corrupt…He has a history of surrounding himself, unfortunately, with dodgy characters. And we know that by the fact that all of the 24, 25 people who stand accused at the moment were all appointed while he was the Vice Chancellor…" Abbott adds that the VC's management style is to "hold all stakeholders at arm's length and not to engage..He runs the university like it's his own private company. He thinks it's his own spaza shop, whatever it is, and he can do what he wants.”

South Africa's trade future with the US hangs in the balance. Speaking to Alec Hogg from California, Anthony Ginsberg, founder of GinsGlobal Index Funds, says Washington's dealmakers are eager to cut tariffs and revive AGOA — but Pretoria's lack of representation and lingering ideology are stalling progress. With 600 American companies already in SA and billions in investment waiting, Ginsberg warns that without a business-minded ambassador and pragmatic leadership, the window of opportunity could close fast.

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Mantengu CEO Michael Miller fires back at Paul O'Sullivan, calling him a “sellout” to a criminal enterprise linked to controversial businessman Zunaid Moti. In this explosive interview with Alec Hogg, Miller claims O'Sullivan took money and shares to withdraw sworn affidavits — and accuses the Johannesburg Stock Exchange of covering up share manipulation. With death threats, legal battles, and accusations flying, this is one of the most explosive BizNews interviews yet. Zunaid Moti has requested a Right of Reply to allegations made in this interview. We will conduct the interview with him next week.

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Ukraine's first Military Ombudsman, Olha Reshetylova, has been hosted by South Africa - along with Military Ombuds from across the world. In this interview with BizNews, she speaks about President Cyril Ramaphosa's role as mediator - and says: “…this war won't end without South Africa. We need your participation. We need your understanding…” As for US President Donald Trump, she says: “his role is crucial, not only for Ukraine, [but] for the whole world”. In a message to NATO, she reversed the membership invitation by saying: “…it is not a joke, my invitation to the NATO countries to join Ukraine. This is absolutely what I mean. We can share our experience, we can prepare you for a new war…This is something that I'm not sure that different armed forces all over the world understand. This is about understanding the new way of war. This is something that Ukraine can provide to our partners, because nobody except Ukraine and Russia has experience now.”

In this conversation, Alec Hogg interviews Forensic Investigator Paul O'Sullivan, a prominent figure in South Africa's fight against corruption, particularly within the police force. The discussion revolves around the controversial figure of Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KZN police chief, who has made significant allegations against various officials, including O'Sullivan himself. O'Sullivan defends his integrity and outlines the systemic issues within crime intelligence, including the misuse of a substantial slush fund. The conversation highlights the complexities of public perception, the legal battles at play, and the urgent need for accountability and reform in South Africa's law enforcement agencies.

On today's NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn speaks to the only police officer ever awarded the Silver Star for bravery twice. Colonel Tollie Vreugenburg, formerly of the Hawks, where he worked on Crimes Against the State and commanded Anti-Terrorism investigations, comes out strongly in support of generals Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Fannie Mademola. “Both of them are persons of high integrity and what they say and what they said in the commission as well as in front of Parliament is not new to me. I've experienced it myself…especially the latter parts of my career. And I take my hat off for them to come forward and come to the open. They are the only two currently that have enough courage to do that.” The Colonel reveals how, in 2015, political interference prevented him from arresting President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan. He shares his personal experience of the “hostile takeover” of the DPCI by a crony of former President Jacob Zuma. Meanwhile, amid fears for the life of General Mkhwanazi,” he warns: “…well, the guy that wants to take him out, good luck to you. That is a…highly highly trained combatant…he is…very capable of protecting himself.” The Colonel also talks about the raids on the homes of suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya and President Cyril Ramaphosa's nephew from a previous marriage. As for the African National Congress (ANC) trying to distance itself from Brian Mogotsi, one of the central characters in the saga, he says: “It's much too late. There will be a big footprint leading back for many years between the party as well as the individual.”

Bernard Swanepoel tells Alec Hogg why mining remains SA's most transformed sector - and how rebuilding trust, fixing Eskom and Transnet, and embracing bold leadership could spark the next boom.

In a historic leap for biotech in Africa, Pretoria-based Altera Biosciences has secured R29 million in pre-seed funding to develop a universal donor cell platform aimed at revolutionising transplant medicine. The technology could enable off-the-shelf cell therapies to overcome one of medicine's greatest challenges: donor–recipient matching - a problem particularly acute in Africa given its unmatched genetic diversity. While this makes Africa a natural proving ground, Altera's ambitions are global, with the platform designed to expand access to advanced cell therapies worldwide. Led by biotech entrepreneur Alexandra Miszewski and Professor Michael Pepper, director of the Institute for Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Pretoria, Altera is positioning South Africa at the forefront of global medical innovation. In an interview with BizNews, the founders shared their vision to tackle one of medicine's toughest challenges and elevate South Africa's role in international biotech. Professor Pepper noted, “If Altera develops the technology to solve this problem here, it could be solved for the rest of the world.” Miszewski added that the funding signals growing confidence in South Africa's biotech sector and the depth of expertise within the country.

The battle to reclaim MKP from former President Jacob Zuma is far from over. In this interview, the real founder of MKP, Jabulani Khumalo, gives Chris Steyn an update on his long legal battle to reclaim the party and rescue it from “thuggery” . “People are trying to steal this country through fraud. We have so many cartels, but MK has got a cartel also now. Because this cartel that is taking over MK is a cartel.” He charges that South Africa “is in this mess because our leaders are being run by these cartels. They are led by the dogs. People who use dark money, black money to use our leaders. We can't allow that.” Khumalo hails generals Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Fannie Masemola and Dumisani Khumalo “for helping us to open our eyes even more… I remember General Mkhwanazi was saying, I can't sit with a thug in the office. I understand what he was saying because really, even myself, I wouldn't want to sit with a thug.”

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A series of adverse legal findings has put both Julius Malema's seat in Parliament and his position on the Judicial Services Commission (JSC) in jeopardy. Should he be served a severe sentence for his firearm offences, he will be disqualified from being a member of the National Assembly. Meanwhile, Chris Oxtoby of Freedom Under Law, tells Chris Steyn why the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader's position on the JSC has become “untenable”. He stresses that Parliament now has enough grounds to act. He further gives the inside story of two days of JSC hearings - from which Malema was absent in order to attend the Ad Hoc Committee hearings. Oxtoby says despite there being some “credible” candidates to fill a Supreme Court of Appeal vacancy, none were able to get enough votes. He describes Freedom Under Law's ongoing litigation with the JSC over its voting process, and questions “whether the process that we don't see after the interviews, the deliberations and the voting behind closed doors, whether that is properly fit for purpose if it's not being able to deliver us candidates…”

In today's briefing, Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi faces parliament, naming two of the alleged 'Big Five' behind the country's drug cartels and revealing the other three are well-known 'tenderpreneurs'. From the Joburg Indaba, Sibanye-Stillwater's new CEO, Richard Stewart, discusses the mining industry's challenges and the vast opportunities awaiting South Africa if it can provide regulatory certainty. Globally, tech giant Nvidia is reportedly set to invest up to $2 billion in Elon Musk's AI venture, xAI, which is now seeking to raise $20 billion. Plus, Cristiano Ronaldo makes history as the first footballer to become a billionaire, with his net worth climbing to $1.4 billion.

After over a year of by-elections since the national election, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman gives Chris Steyn an update of the latest shifts in the political landscape. “One of the trends we continue to see is that the ANC candidates for council in provinces like the Eastern Cape and Limpopo will know that they are very likely to hold on to their seats come the election next year. The party which should be happiest right now is probably the Patriotic Alliance because they've shown a continued growth of trajectory. But you're also seeing a party like the DA starting to put in good performances.” Previewing the next round of by-elections, Sussman warns that the ANC - that had a “very sharp fall” in a recent Soweto by-election - will face the “Chasing Pack” in the upcoming one; “the bragging rights for second place or even third place, because between MK, EFF, Patriotic Alliance, ActionSA and the DA…only five percentage points separated party two to six. So it's a real scrum in that Chasing Pack. And I think the pecking order is going to be very important.” Sussman also describes how the DA managed to edge out the ANC in Ga-Nala Mpumalanga. “The key municipality of eMahlahleni is now hung because the ANC has lost its outright majority.” He also dissects all the other recent results along with the prospects of the parties in the next round.

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Whistleblowing Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi continues dropping bombs, this time at Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee - following his explosive testimony before the Madlanga Commission. In this BizNews interview, Action Society's Juanita Du Preez tells Chris Steyn that the general comes across as “believable and credible” and is staying “cool and calm”. In contrast, former allies of President Cyril Ramaphosa are turning on another with SG Fikile Mbabula brutally dumping CR17 campaign organiser Brian Mogotsi who retaliated with allegations that caused the SG to threaten to sue him for defamation. More skeletons are also tumbling out of the closet of former Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa who died from a hotel room fall in Paris after being fingered by General Mkhwanazi. “…everybody is running around and covering their backs because...they might not know when what is going to come out…A lot of people are very nervous.” She also slams Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema - fresh from his criminal conviction for firearm offences - for delaying the committee hearing by hours.

In today's BizNews Briefing: We deep-dive into a critical land expropriation test case in Boksburg and its implications for property rights under the new 2024 Act. Stafford Masie argues why Bitcoin is "perfect money" and inevitable. From the Joburg Mining Indaba, Alec Hogg reports on the industry's plea for regulatory certainty amid concerns over a new minerals bill. Also, Tesla plans a cheaper Model Y, and Ray Dalio makes the case for holding gold in your portfolio.

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The African National Congress (ANC) has unveiled its Economic Action Plan in the wake of the Democratic Alliance's (DA's) Plan to Turbocharge the Economy. In this interview with BizNews, the DA's Head of Policy Mat Cuthbert speaks about the similarities and the differences. He further describes how - despite the best efforts of many of his colleagues in their departments as ministers of the DA - they have been unable to contribute towards growth and jobs in the way that they would have wanted to. “And the reason for that is because ANC ministers have acted as handbrakes on growth and failed to implement the kind of reforms that are required…” Thus he remains “highly skeptical” that his colleagues within the ANC and its partners within the GNU “have the ability to be able to implement the required reforms at the necessary speed or depth”. He calls on voters to strengthen the DA's hand in the upcoming elections “so that we are able to do more and we are able to do more quicker”. He adds: “I think that it's only a matter of time, particularly in light of next year's local government election, as well as the 2029 election, before the ANC are a thing of the past.”

Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib, unpacks South Africa's potential exit from the Financial Action Task Force grey list. He outlines the substantial progress made, the economic impact of being greylisted, and a new twist involving corruption revelations that could delay removal. The discussion highlights implications for foreign investment, international reputation, and future economic growth.

In today's BizNews Briefing: Ex-Sibanye CEO Neal Froneman shares his grave concerns about South Africa's crime wave, while the Patriotic Alliance forces President Ramaphosa's hand in a GNU power play. Discover how money manager 36ONE is tearing up the BEE enrichment playbook with a radical deal for education. Plus, as gold screams towards $4,000 an ounce, Peter Major and Bloomberg weigh in on whether the rally can last.

In an unprecedented empowerment deal, 36ONE Asset Management co-founder and director Cy Jacobs has partnered with the Maharishi Invincibility Institute, donating 22% of the firm's equity to fund free tertiary education for thousands of South Africa's most disadvantaged youth. Speaking to Alec Hogg, Jacobs explains why this “pure empowerment initiative"—focusing on education rather than elite enrichment—represents a new model for BEE. Maharishi's Darren Kramer calls the transaction a “game-changer”, with dividends from 36ONE set to sustain the university's mission to turn poverty into opportunity for generations to come.

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In today's BizNews Briefing: ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula responds to questions on the SAPS investigation into Nathi Mthethwa's death in France, while Eskom posts a dramatic R16 billion turnaround profit after years of losses. We also unpack what the expiry of AGOA could mean for South Africa's trade future, hear why Apple just got a rare downgrade, and explore how Taylor Swift's new album is shaping not only pop culture but also global economics.