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

  1. BNC#8 Q&A: Nick Hudson on Epstein, the ‘deep state’ and who really pulls the strings

    3D AGO

    BNC#8 Q&A: Nick Hudson on Epstein, the ‘deep state’ and who really pulls the strings

    In a wide-ranging and controversial Q&A, Nick Hudson connects the dots between the Epstein files, global power networks and what he calls a “permanent bureaucracy” shaping decisions behind the scenes. From South Africa’s policy direction to global finance and war, Hudson argues the real story lies beneath the surface — and it’s not what most people think.

    37 min
  2. BNC#8 Dawie Roodt Q&A: SA is falling behind - The hard truth about growth, taxes and the economy

    3D AGO

    BNC#8 Dawie Roodt Q&A: SA is falling behind - The hard truth about growth, taxes and the economy

    South Africa stands at a crossroads: lagging growth, rising pressure on taxpayers, and a state stretched to its limits. This sharp discussion contrasts the US, Europe, and emerging markets, arguing that real progress lies in empowering the private sector, cutting red tape, and restoring confidence. From unemployment realities to global risks and policy failures, it’s a candid look at what’s holding the country back - and the bold, practical shifts needed to unlock growth and secure a more resilient economic future.

    32 min
  3. BN Daybreak - Thu 2 Apr: Hersov on ANC; Mashele’s new politics; SpaceX IPO; $29bn Natie Kirsh sale

    3D AGO

    BN Daybreak - Thu 2 Apr: Hersov on ANC; Mashele’s new politics; SpaceX IPO; $29bn Natie Kirsh sale

    In today's BizNews Daybreak, SpaceX’s confidential IPO filing and Alec Hogg’s analysis of Natie Kirsh’s historic $29 billion Jetro sale. Outspoken entrepreneur Rob Hersov warns of national bankruptcy under the ANC’s current trajectory, while political analyst Prince Mashele calls for a new political project led by competent, ethical leaders to replace the current system. Plus the "icy conclusion" of the legendary Warren Buffett and Bill Gates partnership.

    18 min
  4. Boardroom Talk: Natie Kirsh’s remarkable comeback story ends in a multibillion-dollar payday

    4D AGO

    Boardroom Talk: Natie Kirsh’s remarkable comeback story ends in a multibillion-dollar payday

    In this Boardroom Talk, Alec Hogg unpacks the extraordinary rise of Natie Kirsh — from Potchefstroom entrepreneur to global business titan — as his Jetro empire is sold in a multibillion-dollar deal. It is a story of resilience, second chances and world-class value creation, showing how a South African businessman rebuilt from setback to create one of the biggest offshore success stories in the country’s history.

    20 min
  5. BN Briefing: Natie Kirsh's 'deal of the decade'; Burke's fuel levy maths; Trump's Iran dilemma; Piet le Roux

    4D AGO

    BN Briefing: Natie Kirsh's 'deal of the decade'; Burke's fuel levy maths; Trump's Iran dilemma; Piet le Roux

    DA finance spokesperson Dr Mark Burke explains why partial fuel-levy relief creates a major funding gap — and argues government should plug it by cutting waste and tapping underused state “pots of money” like the Compensation Fund. Alec Hogg’s Bottom Line then covers Natie Kirsh’s $29bn sale of Jetro to Sysco, Absa’s strategy reset under Kenny Fihla and René van Wyk, and Sasol’s successful $750m bond refinancing. Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux urges South Africans to stay optimistic but warns a “bad wave” of policy risk is coming, requiring business and civil society to act beyond voting. Bloomberg closes with analyst Jessica Genauer saying President Trump is at a crossroads in Iran, with no good options while Tehran retains Hormuz leverage.

    12 min
  6. BNC#8: Prince Mashele Q&A - Why it's time for South Africa's best minds to take power

    4D AGO

    BNC#8: Prince Mashele Q&A - Why it's time for South Africa's best minds to take power

    A bold call to action: South Africa needs more than talk - it needs execution. Educated citizens must step into politics, fund change, and build a credible, merit-driven alternative to failing systems. This vision demands courage, sacrifice, and unity across races and classes to restore hope, drive growth, and reclaim the country’s future through competent, ethical leadership.

    41 min
  7. Grant Abbott: Hope for Fort Hare after VC’s suspension

    4D AGO

    Grant Abbott: Hope for Fort Hare after VC’s suspension

    The suspension of Fort Hare Vice Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been hailed by Grant Abbott, the General Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union. “He came in as a corruption buster, saying he's going to renew the institution and root out corruption. If anything, he's allowed the corruption to continue. He's allowed it to be further entrenched. He's not rooted out anything,” Abbott charges.” He points out that the 20 odd people under arrest currently in the Fort Hare saga, were appointed as employees or service providers during the VC’s tenure. “So while this suspension right now might look like it's an isolated incident, it is not. It is what I would describe as the last straw that broke the camel's back.” Abbott also urges the investigation of other people that have also been implicated in financial irregularities, but are still there. “Don't cover for them. Let them clean out the thing, but let's do that thing properly, not how Buhlungu allegedly said he was going to do.”

    14 min
  8. Boardroom Talk: Why Warren Buffett has finally pulled the plug on his friendship with Bill Gates

    4D AGO

    Boardroom Talk: Why Warren Buffett has finally pulled the plug on his friendship with Bill Gates

    A friendship that defined modern capitalism is quietly unravelling. In this episode of Boardroom Talk, Alec Hogg explores the growing rift between Warren Buffett and Bill Gates - and what it reveals about power, reputation, and the consequences of association in the highest circles of global business.

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

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  • Creator
    BizNews
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    150
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