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Latest podcast episodes about alec hogg

BizNews Radio
Miles van der Molen: Skewed aviation market, regulatory failures behind FlySafair saga

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 18:24


CemAir CEO Miles van der Molen tells Alec Hogg that the FlySafair pilot strike is the result of long-standing regulatory neglect and a broken aviation market. He warns that FlySafair's foreign ownership advantage has distorted competition and left South African pilots with fewer options.

BizNews Radio
Viljoen's local bet clings to lead as Heystek's offshore picks surge in Million Rand showdown

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 27:18


BizNews founder Alec Hogg checks in with Piet Viljoen and Magnus Heystek as their four-year Million Rand investment face-off nears its conclusion. Viljoen's local-value strategy holds a narrow lead, but Heystek's offshore picks are closing fast. With 16 months to go, the race reveals hard truths about markets, fund managers and the surprising resilience of SA equities.

BizNews Radio
Trollip vs O'Sullivan: ActionSA leader lays criminal charges over threats

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 23:19


ActionSA parliamentary leader Athol Trollip has laid criminal charges against forensic investigator Paul O'Sullivan after a barrage of threats and accusations. Trollip says he was simply calling for urgent investigation into police corruption, but won't be intimidated from doing his job as an MP. Trollip spoke to BizNews' Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Former SAPS General Johan Booysen on Zuma's NPA henchman Chauke's suspension and Mkhwanazi bombshell

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 25:23


Former SAPS General Johan Booysen, the honest cop who was publicly harassed and then suspended for doing his job too well, shares his insights into the long-overdue suspension of political-appointment Adv Andrew Chauke. He also provides context on fellow KZN top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's bombshell disclosures of abuses by criminals and their puppet politicians that have numerous parallels to Booysen's own experiences. Gen Booysen spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Punitive Jackson Bill moves ahead in Washington as US lawmakers determined to “make an example” of SA

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 29:52


The US's punitive Jackson Bill, which threatens harsh punishment for South Africa including personal financial sanctions on leading ANC members, has taken another big step towards becoming law. Its sponsor, former White House medical chief Ronny Jackson, celebrated its passing through the committee stage by tweeting that it will give President Trump “the tools necessary to hold their corrupt government accountable.” Joshua Meservey, a senior fellow at Washington's prestigious Hudson Institute, provides context in this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
WSM: Pretoria is oblivious to widespread public anger, many potential sparks that could inflame SA

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 27:35


Veteran columnist William Saunderson-Meyer joins Alec Hogg to discuss South Africa's mounting political crisis, faltering leadership under Cyril Ramaphosa, and the crumbling promise of the GNU. With 32 years of insight from his "Jaundiced Eye" column, Saunderson-Meyer explores rising public discontent, institutional decay, and the urgent need for political change.

BizNews Radio
BN Briefing - Mashele: Cyril most useless SA president since 1994; ANC: DA is trying to embarrass SA

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 16:06


In today's BizNews Briefing, Prince Mashele slams Cyril Ramaphosa in a fiery SMWX interview; the ANC accuses the DA of undermining national interests amid tensions with the US. Alec Hogg hears from KZN exporters facing 40% tariffs and Dr Frans Cronje on why Helen Zille as Joburg mayor could be a political masterstroke. Minister Solly Malatse discusses Starlink's South African prospects, and Trump denies plotting to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

BizNews Radio
Ex-WTO exec warns Pretoria to urgently address ‘non-tariff barriers' or exporters will pay 40% price

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 25:15


In the most recent annual assessment of trade relationships, the US listed three pages of ‘non-tariff barriers' imposed by South Africa, whose exports currently enter America duty-free. From August 1, Trump Tariffs will make SA goods 40% more expensive for Americans. Trade expert, former WTO senior official Johann Human rates the chances of SA avoiding Trump Tariffs at ‘zero' and in this powerful interview, says unless Pretoria starts to take US objections, SA goods will soon be priced out of the world's biggest marketplace, with a devastating impact on employment. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Frans Cronjé: Zille for Joburg - best in decades move with potential to flip SA politics on its head

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 34:31


Political scientist Dr Frans Cronjé unpacks South Africa's rapid transformation, Helen Zille's potential mayoral bid, ANC factionalism, and looming US tariffs. In conversation with Alec Hogg, he highlights both crisis and opportunity, urging bold leadership and investment reforms to steer the nation towards recovery and sustainable growth.

BizNews Radio
KZN Business CEO Melanie Veness: Mkhwanazi has 100% support - because he deserves it

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 21:36


National Business Chamber chair Melanie Veness, whose day job is CEO of the PMB & Midlands Chamber, says whistleblowing Gen Nhalnha Mkhwanazi is fully supported on the ground in KZN. She says efforts by the provincial head of SAPS have been successful in turning the tide against crime and corruption - and that his disclosures of corrupt MPs being in cahoots with criminals is no surprise in a province wracked by the consequences of endemic corruption. She also shares suggestions for exporters struggling to see a future with 40% export tariffs looming. Veness spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Alec Hogg: Musk-inspired First Principle Thinking on SA for thoughtful patriots

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 23:32


In a wide-ranging and provocative address to the Rotary Club of Hermanus, BizNews founder Alec Hogg unpacks why 'First Principle Thinking', championed by Elon Musk, is the key to solving South Africa's biggest challenges in governance, media, and the economy.

BizNews Radio
Lamberti on Sakeliga/Neasa interdicting employee race quotas: An attempt to head off more ANC lunacy

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 31:29


The pot-boiling strategy of destructive ANC economic policies is typified in its approach to employment equity, a quota-based employment system that SA businesses are obliged to implement from September. Sakeliga executive director Russell Lamberti explains why his organisation and Neasa are approaching the courts to block the ANC's most granular racial policy yet attempted. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Bheki Mahlobo: SA is an ‘own goal specialist' losing 10-0 - can win just by copying India, not Iran.

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 21:46


Evidence-based insights into the latest Trump Tariffs from California-based Bheki Mahlobo, economist and partner at Frans Cronjé Private Clients. His conclusion: South Africa is a mountain of missed opportunities, the result of own goals scored through poor decisions. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Emerging sector champions Gerrie Fourie, GG Alcock answer the hand-wringing “30% unemployment” question

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 28:49


Derangement describes the detached armchair observers who judge those in the arena. Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie and Kasinomics author GG Alcock have had their fill of these critics - and explain why to BizNews editor Alec Hogg in this forthright interview about the unappreciated slug of South Africa's economy. The two champions of SA's Emerging Sector explain why the official data is badly wrong - and how the country's unemployment rate is closer to 10% than the widely quoted 30%. Hitting back at the hand-wringers with a message of hope - and reality.

BizNews Radio
BN Briefing: SA's White House flop - 30% tariff set, Mkhwanazi opens Pandora's box, Musk vs Trump

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 19:33


In today's BizNews Briefing, South Africa faces a 30% US tariff, among 14 countries, despite President Ramaphosa's claims of a successful White House meeting. Plus a potential BRICS surcharge. Joel Pollak told BizNews' Alec Hogg that tensions stem from South Africa's land reform policies and its ICJ case against Israel, fueling US perceptions of anti-Americanism. A proposed US bill threatens aid freezes and Global Magnitsky Act sanctions to pressure Pretoria's foreign policy. The DA's Ian Cameron demands that Ramaphosa address Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi's allegations, highlighting a national security crisis. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's “America Party” proposal raises questions about his rift with Trump, potentially impacting Tesla shareholders further. This, as US markets continue to breach record levels.

BizNews Radio
Pollak after last night's focus on SA in updated Trump Tariffs: 30% + 10% BRICS surcharge from 1 Aug

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 31:17


South Africa was singled out for special mention by US President Donald Trump in the White House last night when he announced an extension of its ‘reciprocal' tariffs deadline by three weeks. Trump said SA goods would be hit by a 30% tariff from 1 August. Breitbart senior editor Joel Pollak, whose knowledge of both countries saw him widely tipped to be Trump's SA ambassador, provides context. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Spotlight returns to Molefe, Singh's ‘apprenticeship in thievery' at Transnet before Eskom's looting

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 26:13


A dozen years after their accelerating exercise in State plunder began, former Transnet and Eskom bosses Brian Molefe and Anoj Singh are back in the spotlight after this week's court appearance. Civic society body OUTA played a major role in accumulating evidence that put them in the dock. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage reminds us how the Gupta family used willing puppets like Molefe and Singh to fleece tens of billions from South African taxpayers through inflated contracts with Chinese suppliers. Duvenage spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Jaltech's solar investment opportunity: 235% tax break, 17% returns and robust risk protection

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 52:08


In this webinar, Alec Hogg hosts Jonty Sacks of Jaltech and Vincent Maposa of solar subscription firm Wetility to unpack a rare investment opportunity that blends attractive yields with powerful Section 12B tax incentives. Discover how investors can offset up to 235% of their investment against taxable income - potentially recovering more than their full capital outlay in year one - while funding thousands of solar installations across South Africa. With low default rates, a robust partner in Wetility, and unmatched diversification through a residential-focused model, this structure offers more than just returns: it's a stake in solving SA's energy crisis. For more information, visit - https://bit.ly/3Td3PTB.

BizNews Radio
Cabanac: Cautionary tale about becoming roadkill in SA's cabal of Big Politics, Big Media, Big Lies

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 58:20


After 10 months of silence following Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen's instruction to make a “dignified exit”, Roman Cabanac has finally started to tell his side of the story. In a fascinating hour of unique insights, the DA Leader's former Chief of Staff shares first-hand experience of being on the sharp end of the unholy alliance between power mongers in politics and media. Cabanac spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Rob Hersov's ‘swansong' - His US podcast roadshow; Liam joining PA; Abedian's world-class assessment

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 35:12


South Africa's famous Capitalist Activist Rob Hersov is determined to go out with a bang. In his fortnightly chat with BizNews editor Alec Hogg before announcing his retirement from the public spotlight, Hersov sheds light on the reasons for last month's roadshow on the US mega-podcast circuit; and throws bouquets and brickbats with some abandon.

BizNews Radio
Dr Iraj Abedian: Israel v Iran's Regime - A half century in the making, this is a fight to the death

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 39:31


Iranian-born and bred polymath Dr Iraj Abedian shares unique insights into the existential battle in the Middle East - and South Africa's place in it. The entrepreneur, academic and leading economist spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Alec Hogg Unfiltered: Media Mavericks, SA Politics & The Truth About BizNews

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 60:23


In this rare role reversal hosted by Morning Shot, BizNews founder Alec Hogg opens up about the wild beginnings of Moneyweb and BizNews, the evolution of digital journalism, and his take on South Africa's future. Original content by Morning Shot, republished with permission.

BizNews Radio
Sean Peche meets Howard Marks - one of world's top money managers shares key takeaways from his guru

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 30:30


Morningstar's latest performance data puts Sean Peche's Ranmore Fund in the top one percentile for virtually every performance period in the last five years. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, the ace money manager shares insights from a lunchtime meeting last week with the investing guru who inspires him. The result is a treat for beginners and professionals alike.

BizNews Radio
BN Briefing: ANC unyielding on race quotas; Fort Hare corruption; SA's flora wins big at RHS Chelsea

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 29:24


Alec Hogg unpacks the ANC's push for strict race quotas in the workplace, with insights from Solidarity's Connie Mulder and DA's Toby Chance. The Fort Hare scandal escalates as whistleblowers are jailed for exposing corruption. Plus: South Africa claims gold at the Chelsea Flower Show, New Zealand attracts record immigration, nuclear power gets an AI boost, and investor David Booth shares timeless financial wisdom.

BizNews Radio
Connie Mulder: Workplace quotas and economic chaos - ANC's risky employment equity push

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 21:23


In this in-depth interview, Alec Hogg speaks with Connie Mulder, head of the Solidarity Research Institute, about the ANC's latest employment equity regulations. Mulder explains how the government's racial targets for workplace demographics are not only impractical but potentially damaging to South Africa's economy. He reveals the hidden costs of compliance, including forced staff replacements and looming fines, and questions the long-term viability of such policies. With data-driven insights and legal context, Mulder warns of the unintended consequences and urges a national conversation on meaningful economic redress and sustainable growth. A critical discussion on policy, ideology, and South Africa's future.

BizNews Radio
BN Briefing: ANC's BEE double-down; O'Sullivan details deepening Mantengu saga; Musk's xAI win

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 25:37


In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Alec Hogg unpacks the ANC's repeat failures on BEE and mining policy as debt and youth unemployment climb - with insights from DA MP James Lorimer. (Ret.) Colonel Chris Wyatt shares US fallout from Ramaphosa's Oval Office debacle, and Paul O'Sullivan responds to explosive allegations in the Mantengu share price scandal. On the global stage, Elon Musk's XAI rockets to a $113bn valuation - nearly a third of South Africa's GDP.

BizNews Radio
Paul O'Sullivan weighs on Moti, Mantengu and the R250m defamation suit: “all is not as it appears”

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 29:12


Ace corruption buster Paul O'Sullivan has taken a deep dive into the high-profile scrap involving JSE-listed mining group Mantengu - and reaches conclusions that are at odds with messages from the embattled company's CEO Mike Miller. O'Sullivan explained his findings to BizNews editor Alec Hogg, including allegations that high-profile businessman Zunaid Moti is behind alleged share price manipulation.

BizNews Radio
Evil or just thick? ANC doubles down on job-killing policies that earned world mining's wooden spoon

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 24:31


As public consequences of the ANC's destructive economic policies ratchet higher, Cyril Ramaphosa and his lackeys follow its bat-eared playbook - double down. The President's economically incoherent ramblings in Parliament this week are mirrored in his party's Mineral Resources Bill proposal that reinforces the idiocy which has driven the country into the bottom run of global mining destinations. The DA's long-time specialist, Mineral and Petroleum Resources spokesman James Lorimer unpacks the ANC's latest derangement with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Dawie Roodt: ‘Clueless' Ramaphosa's doubling down on BEE policy will accelerate SA economic disaster

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 19:00


One of South Africa's top economists, Efficient Group's Dawie Roodt, tears into what he believes is the sheer economic idiocy expressed by South African president Cyril Ramaphosa in Parliament yesterday. He says the billionaire ANC leader's redoubling of an approach which has boosted his own bank account but made South Africa the world's worst performing economy with the highest unemployment will accelerate the slide. Roodt spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Pollak's damning Oval Office assessment: Trump achieved exactly what he wanted and Cyril got nothing

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 36:50


Trump Administration insider Joel Pollak shares how the US side reviewed last week's Oval Office smackdown - and it doesn't bode well for SA's immediate future on trade or international relations. Pollak, once tipped as a likely US Ambassador to SA, provides perspective on the Ramaphosa camp's clumsy spinning of a “successful” meeting - revealing the unvarnished truth with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Gradually, then suddenly……Afriforum's Ernst van Zyl on ending SA's Republic of No Consequences

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 29:39


Fresh from celebrating his 45 million-viewed documentary on the Afrikaner's struggles, Afriforum's Ernst van Zyl shares his insights on last week's Oval Office smackdown. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Corné Mulder: “Predictable, avoidable catastrophe” - Cyril's GNU partner not invited to Washington

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 30:14


Freedom Front Plus leader Corné Mulder is breathing fire in this interview where he laments the “catastrophe” inflicted on South Africans in the Oval Office this week. Mulder says Trump asked the right questions to which the SA delegation has no answers because of wilful ignorance or outright denial. Attempts to deflect Trump's criticism, he says, portrayed a picture of South Africa being a criminal-infested economic wasteland. Mulder spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
IRR's Endres: Oval Office dustup mainly optics; hard talking behind closed doors what really matters

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 26:39


Although last night's tense White House engagement between Trump and Ramaphosa has the chattering classes in a frenzy, it matters far less than what happened subsequently. In his assessment of the 44 minutes of South Africa's global attention, the chief executive of the country's leading think tank concludes while it has the potential to be another step on the national path to recovery, the ANC may be structurally incapable of reversing its own implosion - and thus SA's destructive slide. The IRR's John Endres spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Hersov from the USA: Team Trump preparing a snotklap for Cyril

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 29:47


Capitalist activist Rob Hersov was on the same Washington-bound plane as some of the SA delegation heading for tomorrow's Oval Office meeting. In this riveting interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg he shares what insiders tell him about the hot reception American leadership is preparing for Cyril Ramaphosa.

BizNews Radio
Afrimat CEO on earnings collapse, Lafarge turnaround, and rare earths opportunity

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 28:42


Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden joins Alec Hogg to unpack the group's worst results in decades, driven by a perfect storm of collapsing iron ore prices and early Lafarge losses. He remains bullish on the cement acquisition, touts a new ultra-low carbon product, and outlines progress on Transnet's rail recovery and Afrimat's rare earth ambitions. Van Heerden shares cautious optimism on SA's infrastructure outlook under a new political era.

BizNews Radio
Inside market drama where Moti is accused of manipulating a stock for profit - and idle JSE watches

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 28:27


Joburg's rowdy mining camp excesses appear to have returned in the drama surrounding the alleged manipulation of Mantengu shares, whose CEO accused socialite Zunaid Moti and his company insider of manipulating the stock to near destruction. Mantengu's CEO Mike Miller shares the sordid story with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
BN Briefing: Afrikaner refugees centre stage, 'Blue light thugs' free pass; Transactional Trump

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 16:39


In today's episode, Bronwyn Nielsen speaks to Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka on her views about US President Donald Trump and whether South Africa is making the most of its G20 presidency. Alec Hogg interviewed Joel Pollak, the man who nearly became the US ambassador to South Africa, who defends the Afrikaner refugees arriving in Washington. Ian Cameron strongly criticizes the acquittal of VIP protection officers, slamming the disciplinary process as flawed. Plus, international updates today include US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on China tariffs and Hamas's release of the last American hostage in Gaza ahead of Trump's Middle East visit.

BizNews Radio
Feisty Joel Pollak - defending Afrikaner refugees, urging Western Cape to promote its exceptionalism

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 30:44


The man who narrowly lost out on becoming the US's ambassador to South Africa provides a taste of the excitement he would have generated in this feisty interview. Joel Pollak offers an alternative view to the SA government criticism of the first 49 Afrikaner refugees who arrived in Washington yesterday. He also provides insight into how the Trump Administration views the issue in this discussion with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
BN Briefing: SA nuclear innovation goes global; Mashatile's security "thugs"; Afrikaner-ANC tensions

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 32:01


In today's BizNews Briefing, Alec Hogg unpacks a wave of major developments - from ASP Isotopes' remarkable rise from Pelindaba labs to NASDAQ and a pending JSE debut, to the DA's renewed push to oust Johannesburg's mayor. He also covers the uproar over Deputy President Mashatile's bodyguards, Afrikaners seeking asylum in the US, and promising investment insights featuring Pick n Pay, Boxer, Apple and Disney. Plus, signs of a thaw in US-China trade tensions and the local implications.

BizNews Radio
Caucus Leader on DA's new Joburg strategy: Eject mayor now or “won't be much left to govern in 2026”

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 26:03


The accelerating drift of Joburg, whose implosion from a “world class African city” to widespread dysfunction is overseen by an ANC-led coalition, is well documented. After hitting roadblocks, the Democratic Alliance's approach of demanding dissolution of the council to trigger a re-run of the 2021 election was this week replaced by one with greater odds of success. DA Caucus leader Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku explains the new strategy to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
CT Mayor GHL on coping with mass semigration, CT rating upgrade, Trojan horses, working with the US

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 29:35


One of the brightest stars in South Africa's political firmament, 38-year-old Geordin Hill-Lewis opens up here on how his current responsibility - the City of Cape Town - is surprising everyone on the upside. The executive mayor celebrated a huge win this week after getting ratings agencies to differentiate between his city and its South African peers: something the former shadow Minister of Finance has pursued for years because of the massive impact lower borrowing costs bring. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg he also addresses Frans Cronje's warning about embracing possible political Trojan Horses (CT's ANC and EFF leaders recently crossed to the DA); and shares why he'd do whatever necessary to earn Cape Town a ‘free pass' from Washington.

BizNews Radio
BN Briefing: GHL on America; Insider from Washington; Argie copper boom; Palantir; US/China talking

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 30:57


In today's BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg shares highlights from powerful interviews with Cape Town executive mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and California-based Anthony Ginsberg of GinsGlobal; and we hear from BizNews partners Bloomberg and the Financial Times about what is possible if Pretoria gets into step with global changes - a mining boom for rejuvenated Argentina; a successful White House meeting for Canada's new PM; and confirmation that trade talks between the US and China start this week in Switzerland.

BizNews Radio
Washington's inside track - what US Government really wants, and how SA can turn defeat into victory

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 23:52


California-based Saffer Anthony Ginsberg, who has been in the US for a quarter century, met with political movers and shakers in Washington to understand what Pretoria must do to avoid the massive job losses that would accompany a proposed 30% Trump Tariff to be implemented in two months. The successful financial services entrepreneur explains it starts with appreciating the radical mindset change in Washington: Capitol Hill is now all about structurally transforming the US's economic path. To do this it has adopted a commercial-first mindset and a determination to reverse China's soft wins which is has enjoyed for decades. He says countries which appreciate deal-making is the US's new diplomacy, have sent A-Teams to Washington, eschewing politicians for business-heavy, highly educated and globally-sussed patriots. He points to the example of Tanzania's Ambassador, former WEF Africa head Elsie Kanza, as one of those “running rings around” her counterparts and wracking up big gains for her country. Ginsberg spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
BN Briefing: Breytenbach slams SA's ‘republic of no consequences'; Trump rattles film industry; Apple

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 29:03


In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, Alec Hogg spotlights a riveting interview between Chris Steyn and former prosecutor Glynnis Breytenbach, who discusses the absence of consequences for state capture crimes, and her call for a justice-led political reset. Breytenbach also reflects on the country's “republic of no consequences” and the first Zondo-related prosecution attempt. Internationally, Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign films send shockwaves through South Africa's booming movie industry, while his broader economic nationalism stirs political unease from Australia to Canada. Also featured: Apple under pressure and a compelling Economist podcast on the double-edged sword of plastics.

BizNews Radio
Frans Cronjé: VAT fracas means politics-of-power in, cupcakes out. SA will move ahead at last

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 35:59


In this powerful assessment of SA's recent political drama, SRF chairman Dr Frans Cronjé suggests we've witnessed a historic watershed where “nice guy” politics finally bit the dust. By succeeding through employing previously absent ruthlessness, he says the Democratic Alliance is sure to enjoy the sensation and likely to adopt a far more aggressive approach in future. That could be exactly what SA needs to reverse destructive economic policy and start turning around a sinking economic ship. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Corne Mulder: GNU must unite or fail — as Trump-era US eyes ANC's foreign blunders

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 28:16


Freedom Front Plus leader Corné Mulder tells BizNews founder Alec Hogg the Government of National Unity has 50 months to save South Africa — but warns time is running out to rebuild trust, stabilize politics, and pivot the economy.

BizNews Radio
BN Briefing - Dawie Roodt; Neil de Beer; Starlink's competitor; Sasol - and RIP Errol Kruger

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 29:44


In this episode of the BizNews Briefing with Alec Hogg, we hear from economist Dawie Roodt and politician Neil de Beer; plus an update on Starlink's low cost broadband competitor, this week's quarterlies from Big Oil and what they'll say about Sasol; and a tribute to national treasure Errol Kruger who has passed away.

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Dawie Roodt - Finmin should resign, election should be called. Instead, SA drifts towards calamity

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 29:04


Chief economist of The Efficient Group Dawie Roodt provides context on the drama South Africans have experienced in the past two months over the on-off Budget. Bottom line: the naked emperor of idiotic economic policies are now exposed to all. There's an obvious solution - but Roodt doubts the ANC would choose it as this requires putting the nation ahead of the party. He spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.

BizNews Radio
Rob Hersov: Trump's first 100-day triumph; USA must back DA-run Western Cape, ignore ANC's SA

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 24:00


In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, capital activist Rob Hersov defends Donald Trump's policy impact, slams South Africa's current leadership as “racist and kleptocratic,” and urges America to back the DA-led Western Cape over the ANC. From geopolitics to personal legacy, Hersov pulls no punches.

BizNews Radio
Frans Cronjé on ANC self-harm that caused yesterday's polling earthquake, disastrous US relationship

BizNews Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 35:09


Freshly returned from a working trip to the US and Europe, Dr Frans Cronjé is not surprised to see IRR polling puts the DA ahead of the ANC. it's a consequence, he says, of Luthuli House's penchant for scoring own goals. In this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg, SA's leading political analyst explains how ANC blunders on the VAT increase and the relationship with the USA are akin to conscious self-harm.