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A Workplace shift: Office redesign, mental wellness and the growing preference for office return - Anne Rutledge
Many South African companies are re-evaluating their remote work policies, favouring a return-to-office approach. However, Anne Rutledge, Executive Director-Talent Solutions from Resourgenix says the concept of hybrid work, which allows for a blend of office and home-based work, is a lasting trend. In this interview with Biznews, Rutledge maps out…
BNC#6 Cy Jacobs - Huge investment opportunities in South Africa and China
In an impromptu keynote speech at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Cy Jacobs highlighted challenges in beating passive indices and his optimism for investing in South Africa's political climate. He emphasised the need for active management to outperform indices consistently. Jacobs also expressed positivity regarding the US election outcome and bullishness on…
BNC#6: Phil Craig - Cape Independence is an essential survival strategy
During his keynote address at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Phil Craig asserted the viability and necessity of Cape Independence. The Referendum Party leader highlighted the threat of African nationalists and the Western Cape's economic struggles under national governance. Craig urged action, emphasising the need for a referendum, contending that the DA's…
BNC#6 Mavuso Msimang - A call for unity, progress in post-Apartheid SA
ANC Veteran Mavuso Msimang's keynote address at BNC#6 in Hermanus highlighted the ongoing challenges and opportunities in post-apartheid South Africa. From discussing the legacy of Nelson Mandela's compromises to advocating for inclusive education and vocational training, Msimang emphasized the need for unity and progress across racial divides. He pointed out…
Chief Rabbi Goldstein: Removing ANC is moral issue for all people of faith
In this powerful interview, SA’s Chief Rabbi, Dr Warren Goldstein, calls out the ANC on the hypocrisy of its leadership and many other failures, sharing why he believes South Africans must vote the party out of power on May 29. In a break with the timid silence of SA spiritual…
BNC#6: Anthea Jeffery - Revealing the history behind SA's socialist trajectory
During her nightcap session with BizNews founder Alec Hogg at BNC#6 in Hermanus, author Anthea Jeffery, a prominent member of the Institute of Race Relations, discussed her book "Countdown to Socialism" and the implications of socialist policies in South Africa. She delved into the history of the ANC's involvement in…
BNC#6: Sean Peche - Unlocking the power of AI, transforming industries and investing wisely
In his keynote speech at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Ranmore's Sean Peche discussed the significance of AI in various industries, emphasising its role in data-driven decision-making. He highlighted how AI benefits food retailers by optimising inventory management and reducing wastage. Peche also examined AI's impact on banks, noting its role in…
Outrage at MultiChoice broken promise spells end for WildEarth on DStv - Andre Crawford-Brunt
WildEarth, a beloved channel on MultiChoice renowned for its captivating African stories and wildlife content, faces imminent removal from DStv. Having been a staple on MultiChoice for over three years, WildEarth has become a household name, entertaining and educating a global audience. Despite prior assurances from MultiChoice, the company has…
RW Johnson: Seismic changes ahead as ANC drops, voter cynicism and MK surge ahead of May 29
Political scientist and former Oxford University Don RW Johnson shares key insights from SA’s most authoritative pre-election survey - the only one conducting face-to-face nationwide interviews rather than phone surveys. He says the results support the view SA’s politics has changed more in the past two months than in the…
BNC#6: Velenkosini Hlabisa - SA needs the integrity, principle of the Multi-Party Charter
In his keynote address at the BNC#6 conference in Hermanus, Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) president Velenkosini Hlabisa delivered a powerful message, advocating for integrity and principled leadership in South Africa's government. Hlabisa emphasized the IFP's track record of effective governance, highlighting their commitment to transparency, accountability, and serving the nation's…
BNC#6: Ian Cameron - Hope, service, action: A blueprint for crime prevention, community empowerment
In his keynote address at BNC#6 in Hermanus, crime-fighter and DA MP candidate Ian Cameron emphasised the importance of choosing hope over hopelessness and service over self-interest in tackling crime. Urging action, he highlighted civil society's role and shared the inspiring story of Liezel de Jager, who exemplified hope and…
BNC#6 Magnus Heystek - Investment masterclass, navigating the maze of the financial world
In his riveting address at BNC#6 in Hermanus, renowned fund manager and wealth advisor Magnus Heystek delved into the intricacies of the financial world. With a keen focus on distinguishing independent advisory services from traditional fund management, the Brenthurst Wealth director and investment strategist emphasised the importance of navigating the…
BNC#6: Corné Mulder - Only coalitions, inter-party collaboration can unseat the ANC
In his keynote address at BNC#6 in Hermanus, FF-Plus chief whip Corné Mulder emphasised the need for coalition unity in challenging the ANC's power grip in South Africa. Mulder, a veteran opposition figure, highlighted the failures of the ANC and the importance of embracing diversity while advocating for decentralised decision-making…
BNC#6: Rob Hersov goes off script, announces retirement from politics
In a surprising turn at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Entrepreneur, activist and keynote speaker Rob Hersov ditched his meticulously crafted speech, opting for authenticity over rhetoric. Reflecting on advice from peers and family, he abandoned the scripted narrative to speak from the heart. Revealing hard truths about South Africa's political landscape,…
BNC#6: Gayton McKenzie slams DA, calls for national unity - "Time to rise as South Africans"
In his candid keynote speech at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Patriotic Alliance (PA) president Gayton McKenzie rejected aligning with the Democratic Alliance (DA), criticising their constant self-comparisons with the African National Congress (ANC) and asserting the need for a different political approach. McKenzie emphasised the need for accountability, highlighting successes in…
Retracing Markus Jooste’s final footsteps to find answers on why now, why there?
Had he been able to see it, the perpetrator of South Africa’s biggest-ever corporate fraud would have enjoyed delivering his usual scathing criticism of the media. Initial reports on Markus Jooste’s death were wide of the mark - as often happens in cases like this as those delivering the news…
Shaking Up Student Housing: The DigsConnect Founder Alexandria Procter's Trailblazing Journey
When UCT student Alexandria Procter was seeking accommodation or "digs" in student parlance in 2018, she encountered significant challenges. Procter shared with Biznews in an interview that as a member of the university’s Student Representative Council, she discovered she was not alone; in fact, three-quarters of the university's students were…
Fix IRP 2023 - or face court—Wayne Duvenage
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has slammed The Draft Integrated Resource Plan 2023 (IRP 2023) as “sloppy, inaccurate, out of date”. OUTA’s CEO Wayne Duvenage says it is so “inadequate that it makes a mockery of the public engagement process”. He warns that if it is not torn up…
BNC#6: Mmusi Maimane champions visionary leadership in post-ANC South Africa
In his keynote address at BNC#6 in Hermanus, Mmusi Maimane delivered a powerful message to delegates. He emphasised unity, vision, and values for a prosperous future beyond the ANC era. Drawing parallels from history and biblical narratives, Maimane urged leaders to transcend racial divides and focus on long-term solutions. Maimane…
South African Farmers Embrace Nuclear Solution Amid Blackout Crisis - Francois Rossouw (SAAI)
The saying ‘’n Boer Maak ‘n Plan’ is well-known in South Africa symbolising our inherent ability to improvise to solve problems. Currently, one of the most pressing issues confronting our farming community is the scourge of blackouts, which has had devastating consequences, particularly for poultry farms. The onset of record-breaking…