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Stellenbosch PhD student, Steve Chingwaru discovers potential 460 tonnes of gold in Witwatersrand mine dumps
It is known that there is invisible gold, which consists of minuscule particles locked inside other minerals in the mine dumps found all over the Johannesburg and Witwatersrand area. What makes Chingwaru’s research noteworthy is that, as a Master’s degree student whose research was upgraded to a PhD, he is…
ANC slumps to 37% in SRF poll, Cronje outlines what may lie after May 29
Polling results released today by the Social Research Foundation show a continued slide in support for SA’s ruling political party. SRF chairman Dr Frans Cronje says the poll’s conclusions on the impact of Jacob Zuma’s MKP are consistent with what has been reported in other recent polls. The newcomer’s current…
BNC#6: McKenzie Q&A – Ambitions for WC premier, Knysna crisis, PA expectations and more
In a Q&A session at BNC#6 in Hermanus, PA President Gayton McKenzie asserted his leadership ambitions and vision for South Africa in a dynamic exchange. McKenzie emphasised his ambitions to be premier in the Western Cape, highlighting the region's diverse demographics and his commitment to breaking traditional voting patterns. Amid…
R9-billion nuclear reactor for SA…
A landmark agreement has been signed for a R9 billion innovative nuclear reactor in South Africa. In this conversation with BizNews, the partners to that agreement Stephen Edkins and Warren La Fleur of Koya Capital and Dr. Kelvin Kemm of Stratek Global, share the details and provide a timeline. The…
BNC#6: Hersov Q&A – Gayton McKenzie, coalition governments, SA investment climate and more
In a dynamic dialogue with entrepreneur and [retired] political activist Rob Hersov at BNC#6 in Hermanus, the BizNews favourite delved into the intricacies of South Africa's political landscape and the impending 29 May elections. Hersov emphasised the potential formation of coalitions, foreseeing a delicate balance between the ANC, DA, and…
Judges in MK Party/Zuma case against IEC, ‘took the soft option’ – Prof Theo Venter
Judges in MK Party/Zuma case against IEC, ‘took the soft option’ – Prof Theo Venter Former President Jacob Zuma can contest the election as one of the candidates for the uMkhonto weSizwe Party. It follows after the Electoral Court dismissed the Independent Electoral’s (IEC) objection to Zuma’s inclusion because he…
BNC#6: Maimane Q&A – Returning to parliament, inspiration from Macron, his vision for SA's future and more
Mmusi Maimane, the leader of Build One South Africa (BOSA), discussed his political inspiration and strategy at the BizNews Conference BNC#6 in Hermanus. Drawing parallels with Macron's centrist approach, Maimane emphasised pragmatic solutions over ideological divides. He highlighted BOSA's focus on citizen empowerment, transparency in candidate selection, and grassroots engagement…
Pioneering Hub for Gender-Based Violence Care and Training launched in Stellenbosch - Adv Bonnie Currie-Gamwo.
South Africa grapples with a crisis of gender-based violence, recording some of the world’s highest rates of violence against women and girls. To address the urgent need of sexual assault victims in the Cape, Professor Wolfgang Schöneberg and Dr Edwin Herzog spearheaded a collaboration with a group of stakeholders including…
BNC#6: Frans Cronje Q&A - Embracing SA's inevitable coalition future
During his Q&A session at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Frans Cronje discussed the shifting landscape of South African politics, emphasising the inevitability of coalition governance. He highlighted the decline of ANC dominance, suggesting a future where no single party holds executive control. Cronje underscored the importance of private actors navigating this…
BNC#6 RW Johnson Q&A - Explosive political insights: ANC's future hangs in the balance
Political scientist RW Johnson shook up the BNC#6 conference in Hermanus with his explosive insights on the ANC's uncertain future. Revealing unprecedented polling data, Johnson highlighted the meteoric rise of MK and its potential to disrupt the political landscape, leaving the ANC scrambling for coalition partners. From KwaZulu-Natal's seismic shifts…
BNC#6: Mashaba Q&A – What to expect at the polls, ActionSA policy, merit-based governance and more
In the question and answer session after his keynote address at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Herman Mashaba, president of ActionSA, defied pollster predictions, highlighting his party's growth and anti-corruption stance. He championed tough measures against crime and emphasised merit-based governance. Mashaba's entrepreneurial background informs his pragmatic approach to politics, focusing on…
BNC#6 Jan Oberholzer - In-depth Eskom insights from the former COO
Former Eskom COO Jan Oberholzer delved into the intricacies of Eskom's challenges and potential solutions during a dynamic Q&A session at the BNC#6 conference in Hermanus. From regional energy strategies to financial hurdles and personal reflections on leadership, Oberholzer's insights shed light on the complex landscape of South Africa's energy…
Bad blood between CR, Julius & Zuma should keep RET bloc out of power-share…
A lot of bad blood” between President Cyril Ramaphosa on the one hand and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema and Floyd Shivambo as well as MK leader Jacob Zuma is likely to prevent a coalition between the Radical Economic Transformation (RET) parties and the ruling African National Congress (ANC)…
BNC#6 David Fraser - Investor insights from a 25-year-old startup
Renowned investor and Peregrine Capital's Executive Chairman David Fraser delivered an electrifying keynote at the BNC#6 conference in Hermanus providing profound insights and strategies. Unveiling Peregrine Capital's 25-year journey and investment philosophy, Fraser emphasized disciplined research, flat structures, and equity alignment as cornerstones for consistent returns. His candid revelations on…
Schreiber on Court ruling: ANC’s koki pen can’t keep deployed cadre names secret
The DA’s four year court battle to expose details on its rival’s destructive Cadre Deployment policy will reach bursting point at the worst possible time for the ANC. With service delivery collapsing as a direct result of State Capture, the court-enforced disclosures are set to come just one month from…
Songezo Zibi: Don’t be a cry baby, John!
Songezo Zibi of Rise Mzansi is telling John Steenhuisen, the leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA), not to be a “cry baby” over his decision to challenge the DA in the Western Cape. “This is not personal,” he says. Zibi has also assured the business sector that there is no…
Golden March sees SA share market top global performance tables - still cheap says Bacher
In our regular recap on the past month’s investment market performance, Corion’s David Bacher puts the SA share market run in perspective. Like the China v India story for Emerging Market investors, to have won you needed to be on the right horse - resources - and avoided supporting the…
BNC#6 Tech guru Stafford Masie - A visionary peek into the future of work and money
Stafford Masie's electrifying keynote at the BNC#6 conference in Hermanus delved deep into the transformative power of Bitcoin and the impending AI revolution. With bold insights, Masie challenged conventional notions of money and work, urging listeners to grasp the significance of these paradigms in the digital age. Masie's compelling narrative…
Over 2000 Corruption Watch complaints in 2023…
Over 2000 complaints of corruption were received by Corruption Watch last year (2023). In this interview with BizNews, Executive Director Karam Singh speaks about the large number of complaints received in the policing- and the private sectors, as well as basic education, and state-owned enterprises. He warns that “it's not…
BNC#6: David Ansara - State-proofing your assets from a failing government
David Ansara's keynote speech at BNC#6 in Hermanus highlighted the failing South African state and the need for state-proofing strategies. He emphasized the root causes like state capture and ideological perpetuation by the African National Congress. Advocating for federalism and decentralised governance, he encouraged active resistance against the status quo…