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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. The Lions Roar: A Minister’s “hospital pass” and the fight-back from wildlife farmers

    4 HR AGO

    The Lions Roar: A Minister’s “hospital pass” and the fight-back from wildlife farmers

    The South African Government’s latest moves to shut down the commercial lion industry have sparked outrage. In this interview with BizNews, Richard York, the CEO of Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA), slams the government's handling of the issue, and expresses concern that Forestry, Fisheries and Environment Minister Dr. Dion George is being “ill-advised”. He says: “I feel sorry for Dr. George…I think he's been handed a hospital pass…” York also asks: “…is the Minister more concerned about climate change and about bringing funds over from overseas than actually addressing the challenges taking place in his own backyard.” York warns that should the lion industry be closed down, it would have a huge ripple effect. “We'll talk about disinvestment from other forms of game-ranching, where farmers will just convert to other forms of commercial agriculture because their right and their right to private property is being placed in jeopardy.” Meanwhile, WRSA is set to challenge the two Government gazettes containing a call for the “voluntary surrender” of African lion bones and the announcement of a draft notice to prohibit new captive lion breeding facilities.

    23 min
  2. BizNews Briefing - CEO on next decade for booming Easy Equities; RFK’s new job scares Big Pharma

    21 HR AGO

    BizNews Briefing - CEO on next decade for booming Easy Equities; RFK’s new job scares Big Pharma

    In today’s BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg shares highlights from an in-depth look into SA’s investing democratiser Easy Equities with its CEO, Purple Group’s Charles Savage. Plus FNB’s Chantal Marx on the big retail stocks; and Trump appointee RFK Junior has the leaders of Big Pharma in a spin.

    30 min
  3. 10 years of Easy Equities: Purple Group CEO Charles Savage on revolutionising retail investing in South Africa

    23 HR AGO

    10 years of Easy Equities: Purple Group CEO Charles Savage on revolutionising retail investing in South Africa

    From a bold startup to a billion-rand giant, Easy Equities celebrates a decade of democratizing investing. With over a million active clients and R60 billion in assets, Charles Savage, CEO of Purple Group, reflects on triumphs, challenges, and the vision to reshape wealth creation.

    59 min
  4. Visiting US Congressman on his “favourite” South African Elon Musk & his “rocky relationship” with Trump…

    1 DAY AGO

    Visiting US Congressman on his “favourite” South African Elon Musk & his “rocky relationship” with Trump…

    US Congressman Thomas Massie took time out to speak to BizNews during a brief visit to South Africa. He describes billionaire Elon Musk as his favourite South African. “I do believe that he changed the course of history by buying Twitter, which is now renamed X, and allowing conservatives to have a voice that could go around the mainstream media in the United States.” Massie gives an update on his “rocky relationship” with President-elect Donald Trump and shares details of their recent chats. Furthermore, he discusses the Foreign Relations Committee’s negative view of South Africa. And he outlines the key objectives of the Trump Administration, warning, however: “I think he's got six months to show the American public that he's going to act on the mandate that he's received.” Meanwhile, in South Africa, Massie is talking to some of leading local thought leaders - and "trying to spread and exchange views on liberty and particularly libertarianism”.

    10 min
  5. Investment trends: Retail buzz around Boxer IPO, crypto hype, and U.S. tech strategies

    1 DAY AGO

    Investment trends: Retail buzz around Boxer IPO, crypto hype, and U.S. tech strategies

    Chantal Marx - Head of Investment and research at FNB Wealth - discusses investment trends, highlighting the oversubscribed Boxer IPO, We Buy Cars’ strong growth, and cautious optimism around crypto. She advises trimming U.S. tech exposure while exploring value in diversified miners and small to mid-cap stocks. With December’s slowdown, she urges seizing overlooked opportunities in quieter markets.

    13 min
  6. Netcare's CEO Friedland on resilience, NHI challenges, and future strategy

    1 DAY AGO

    Netcare's CEO Friedland on resilience, NHI challenges, and future strategy

    Netcare CEO Dr. Richard Friedland reflects on the group's strong financial performance despite a tough economic year, paying R1.6 billion in shareholder returns. He discusses collaboration with government on the contentious NHI Act, emphasizing that its current form is unsustainable. Friedland shares optimism about healthcare's recovery, self-medication trends, and the next phase of Netcare's data-driven strategy, while ensuring a smooth leadership transition.

    7 min
  7. BizNews Briefing - Bitcoin flirts with $100k; current NHI plan will break South Africa

    1 DAY AGO

    BizNews Briefing - Bitcoin flirts with $100k; current NHI plan will break South Africa

    U.S. markets surged as President-elect Trump named hedge fund manager Scott Besant for Treasury Secretary, with the Dow hitting record highs and Bitcoin nearing $100,000. Locally, gold stocks tumbled, dragging the JSE Top 40 down 1%, while Netcare posted resilient results despite market backlash. Catch CEO insights from VALR, Netcare, and more on BizNews TV tonight.

    22 min
  8. How parkrun became ‘stamp collecting on steroids’ for 1 million SA runners – Bruce Fordyce

    1 DAY AGO

    How parkrun became ‘stamp collecting on steroids’ for 1 million SA runners – Bruce Fordyce

    parkrun, which started as a small, informal 5K run with just 13 participants in Bushy Park, London, in 2004, has grown into a global phenomenon with over 10 million runners and 2600 parkruns. Its founder, South African born, Paul Sinton-Hewitt grew up in Potchefstroom. From only 26 runners and 3 volunteers at the first run, parkrun has flourished, particularly in South Africa, where more than a million of its members are based. Bruce Fordyce, the legendary South African ultra-marathon runner, is one of the key figures behind parkrun’s success. In an interview with BizNews, Fordyce shared that he plans to participate in his 549th parkrun this weekend, despite having recently undergone knee replacement surgery. parkrun started he says that South Africans are drawn to the 5-kilometer parkrun due to its safety, the majority of runners are women. Fordyce says participants enjoy adding new runs to their totals, which he describes as “stamp collecting on steroids,” as they try to add more destinations to their list.

    12 min
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    2018 - 2024
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