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BN Debrief: Shifting SA politics; Old Stithians keep Warriner in their ranks; Middle East war fallout; BNC#8 highlights
This week on BizNews Debrief, we revisit standout moments from BNC#8, unpack shifting by-election trends, look at the fallout from the Craig Warriner vote at St Stithians, and examine how the Middle East war could affect everything from regional security to South Africa’s fuel bill.
Sha’p Left steps up expansion of nurse-led clinics to close South Africa’s primary healthcare gap
While the debate continues around the affordability of the National Health Insurance legislation introduced by the government, an initiative of the Cipla Foundation is helping to address critical shortages in primary healthcare. Sha’p Left nurse surgeries places affordable, nurse - led clinics directly inside community hubs, often at taxi ranks…
BNC#8: “We must rebuild policing” — Mandela's ex-bodyguard Rory Steyn on SA’s fight against crime
Drawing on decades in policing and private security, Rory Steyn delivers a sobering assessment of South Africa’s crime crisis - warning that a hollowed-out, politicised police service is failing those on the front lines. From broken crime intelligence to bloated leadership and under-equipped officers, he argues the system is no…
BNC#8 - Curro founder Chris vd Merwe: From teaching 40 kids out of his home to a 72,000-student empire
From a modest start teaching 40 children at home to building a 72,000-student education powerhouse, this is a story of grit, vision, and bold decisions. Discover how one entrepreneur scaled schools across South Africa, partnered with visionary investors, and ultimately helped take the company private to unlock greater impact. Packed…
BN Daybreak: Fri 27 Mar - Middle East troop surge; ANC support slips in by-elections; Record Wall Street payouts
In today’s episode: We lead with the shifting timeline for US strikes on Iranian energy sites as President Trump extends the deadline to April 6th, while the Pentagon prepares options for 10,000 additional troops. We also look at the home front where the ANC is losing ground in key by-elections…
BN Briefing: DA's petrol relief plan; Meta, Google found liable in Social Media addiction case; hearX's good hope story
As fuel prices surge, DA finance spokesperson Dr Mark Burke argues government should cushion the shock by cutting the general fuel levy and Road Accident Fund levy. We then track a busy corporate update: Standard Bank sets ambitious growth targets built around AI, payments and fintech, while Woolworths ties its…
ANC losing votes in strongholds “in all directions”: The Electoral Roadshow with Wayne Sussman
In the latest edition of the Electoral Roadshow with Chris Steyn, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman dissects last night’s by-election results. It was another good night for the Patriotic Alliance (PA). It took the ward in Oudtshoorn with 44 percent of the vote - up from 12 percent. “Now that's a…
BNC#8 Ian Cameron: Police services were weakened deliberately — an insight into SA’s crime crisis
In a hard-hitting keynote at BNC#8 Parlianentary Committe on Police chairperson, Ian Cameron, warns that South Africa’s crime crisis is not a failure of people - but a system deliberately weakened by political interference and corruption. From a hollowed-out police service to organised crime thriving within state structures, he argues…
BNC#8: South Africa is breaking — Cilliers Brink on the collapse no one wants to talk about
Speaking at BNC#8 in Hermanus, Cilliers Brink - DA mayoral candidate for Tshwane - delivered a sharp warning on the growing threat of collapsing municipalities in South Africa. He argues that failing local governments undermine personal liberty by wasting taxpayer money and neglecting critical infrastructure. Drawing on his experience in…
BN Daybreak Thur 26 Mar - Plan to halve next week's petrol hike; Saints embrace Warriner; Zim abuse escalates
In this edition of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg explores the DA's radical proposal to cut the fuel levy by 50%. Finance spokesperson Dr. Mark Burke details how to cover the resulting R6.5 billion shortfall without raising taxes or increasing debt. Plus, we cover the surprising developments surrounding the Craig Warriner…
Dr Mark Burke: Scrap the fuel tax before SA pays the price
As fuel prices surge, the Democratic Alliance's Spokesperson on Finance Dr Mark Burke warns that taxes are worsening the crisis - and reveals a bold proposal to cut levies and ease pressure on motorists.
BN Briefing: Veness says back small business, market movers, SA's "trickle-up economics", Hormuz toll
In tonight's BizNews Briefing, Melanie Veness argues practical mentorship and support can rapidly scale small businesses, create jobs and break down exclusion. A market update follows, led by Remgro’s interim surge, progress at Kore Potash and pressure at Choppies. Donald MacKay then warns localisation policies—like solar panel tariffs—can end up…
St Stithians old boys vote to keep BHI Ponzi mastermind Craig Warriner in alumni ranks
St Stithians Old Boy Ian Macleod says a small but vocal bloc blocked efforts to expel convicted fraudster Craig Warriner from the Old Stithians Association. In this interview, he argues for a re-vote, possible legal scrutiny and broader governance reform to restore trust in the alumni body.
David Coltart - ZANU-PF silences “Constitutional Coup” opponent with harsh bail conditions…
Zimbabwe opposition leader Tendai Biti has been handed harsh bail conditions after spending the past weekend in custody. In this interview,. David Coltart, the Mayor of Bulawayo and a former Cabinet Minister, tells Chris Steyn that Biti’s arrest was contrived to punish him for opposing proposed constitutional amendments that would…
BNC#8: OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage warns SA is being looted — corruption, collapse and fightback
In a fiery keynote, Wayne Duvenage lays bare what he calls South Africa’s “extractive economy” - where corruption has seeped from national government into every layer of the state. From failing municipalities to billion-rand schemes, he argues the country is not short of money, but of accountability.
BNC#8 Donald Mackay: South Africa’s economy is playing a risky game — and the stakes are huge
Speaking at BNC#8, trade expert Donald Mackay delivered a hard-hitting analysis of South Africa’s economic landscape, exposing flawed industrial policies, rising tariffs, and the hidden costs of localisation. He reveals how the country’s dependence on trade and subsidies creates an unstable environment for manufacturers and consumers alike. From energy crises…
BN Daybreak Wed 25 Mar - Fuel price hike quantified; Trump's 'gift' from Iran; Mashaba Fires Back at Zille, Hersov
In today's edition of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg brings you the freshest overnight news and exclusive, fiery highlights directly from the BizNews Conference in Hermanus. In This Episode: BNC Drama Unfolds: ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba pulled no punches on the BNC#8 stage, firing back at Rob Hersov and DA federal…
(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt: Trump’s War might “defang” Iran only “temporarily”
If US President Donald Trump ends the war at the 60-day mark when he loses the legal ability to continue without the approval from Congress, Iran will have been defanged only temporarily. That is the view expressed by US intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt in his latest interview with…
BN Briefing: Jo'burg a “ticking time bomb”, SA's nuclear questions, Coleman says Africa hit hard by Mideast conflict
Helen Zille warns Johannesburg’s infrastructure is nearing systemic collapse, with budgets skewed towards operating costs instead of maintenance. The market update then tracks a tough year for Hulamin, political pressure on Palantir in the US, a large Glencore share award for CEO Gary Nagle, and ASP Isotopes’ faster-than-expected progress at…
BNC#8: Melanie Veness on SA’s crisis - corruption, broken systems & a path forward
In a brutally honest keynote, Melanie Veness takes listeners to the frontline of South Africa’s economic crisis - where broken municipalities, failing infrastructure and political interference are no longer abstract problems, but daily battles. From chambers stepping in to fix water leaks and fight tariff abuse in court, to the…