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Survivor’s Resilience: 101-Year-Old Ella Blumenthal Shares Her Holocaust Journey from Auschwitz to Africa
In a world where encounters with Holocaust survivors are few, and most have surpassed their 90s or 100s, Ella Blumenthal stands out as an extraordinary individual. Her journey that she penned in her book, “I am Ella” with author Joanne Jowell, goes beyond mere survival, for she carries within her a remarkable absence…
Civil society needs to get organised
Civil society plays a crucial role in shaping societies and holding those in power accountable. However, with many municipalities in South Africa facing significant challenges, it is imperative for civil society to actively participate in addressing these issues. By organising themselves, holding those in power accountable, and engaging in collaborative…
BOSA’s Mmusi Maimane - “In 2024, I’ll be one of four options for SA president
Former DA leader Mmusi Maimane's disruptive new political party Build One South Africa (BOSA) now has more than 20 000 members and will be whittling down already identified independent candidates to 200 ahead of the 2024 National Election. Maimane is confident that once the ballot papers have been counted he…
Democratising solar power - Gosolr’s R1740pm solution, no capital upfront
The private sector has jumped into the opportunity presented by load-shedding and the SA government’s belated opening up of electricity supply. Marker-leading Gosolr is installing thousands of no-upfront-capital solar solutions into middle-income and upwards households, currently adding 10MW monthly. CEO Andrew Middleton, a trained actuary and former investment banker, says…
SANSA Lift-off: Collaboration with NASA to Reunite Humans with the Moon - Raoul Hodges
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is going to play an important role in collaborating with NASA, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, in their quest to reintroduce humans to the lunar surface. Construction is about to commence on a communication facility in Matjiesfontein. SANSA’s Managing Director, Raoul Hodges,…
Will SA's 2024 Election be Free and Fair? Far from guaranteed - OUTA's Duvenage
In this compelling interview with OUTA founder and CEO Wayne Duvenage, he raises serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of 2024's national and provincial elections in South Africa - and the ability of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to fulfil its role. OUTA has been scratching in some dark…
Dr Anthony Turton: SA water crisis is "existential threat" to national security and economy
South Africa is in the grip of a serious national security crisis on the water front. This is according to Dr Anthony Turton, who is a specialist in water as a national security risk. He says: “We have a profound, profound problem in water in South Africa. We are deep…
Cry the soiled country: SA swamped by sewage
The growing number of raw sewage spills and cases of contaminated water across South Africa is becoming a critical threat to lives, livelihoods - and even the future of small towns. Sonja Boshoff of the National Council of Provinces has fought an epic - 15-year-long - battle in just one…
FF Plus Leader Pieter Groenewald: IFP Leader is a Good Opposition Candidate for South African President, Rejecting "Baas" Mentality
Recent experiences with coalitions in South African metros indicate that opposition parties are facing challenges in interpreting their mandate, raising concerns for the upcoming national and provincial elections. However, in an interview with Biznews, Freedom Front Plus leader, Dr Pieter Groenewald expresses his belief that both political parties and voters…
SA oil and gas: Prepare to meet thy boom - Mosa Mabuza, State's chief geologist
More than 75 000 people have read last month's BizNews article based on our interview last month with James Lorimer, DA Shadow Mineral Resources Minister, where he likened the country's oil and gas potential to the Diamond and Gold booms that transformed the country. At last count, the recording of…
Alec Hogg at Fynarts: Fake News - how to be part of the solution (and stop being part of the problem)
Here's a recording of the booked-out breakfast talk BizNews founder Alec Hogg gave this morning at the Hermanus Golf Course as part of the town's annual FynArts Festival. In it, Hogg shares how Fake News is nothing new, explaining how, through the ages, the innovations that expanded media access always…
New JSE rules opens way for 9.9% yielding, low risk ETF from CORE shares.
In this interview with Michelle North and Chris Eddy from COREshares by 10X, we learn how a JSE rule change has enabled the introduction of actively managed ETFs into the South African market. Currently delivering 9.9%, the COREshares actively managed Income ETF is a winner for those seeking high yields…
Cyril Ramaphosa: The Emperor is naked and afraid
Six months into his second term, Cyril Ramaphosa has been labelled an “awful” president - who accumulated his huge personal wealth like a Russian oligarch on the back of a regime change. This devastating take down on his performance was delivered by independent political analyst Eugene Brink who likened Ramaphosa…
SA’s Copper Theft Crisis Costs the Economy R47 Billion Annually - FF Plus Leader Pieter Groenewald
The illicit trade in copper has unleashed a staggering burden on South Africa’s economy. With global demand for copper reaching new heights, the prospect of criminal gangs relinquishing their activities seems increasingly unlikely. Despite a previous six-month moratorium on copper exports imposed by the government, no new regulations have emerged…
EasyProp, BlackBrick join forces in SA property's commercial-to-home boom
The extraordinary tale of two visionary property entrepreneurs, EasyProperty’s Rupert Finnemore and BlackBrick’s Jonathan Liebman, is covered in this interview, exploring their latest partnership and the profound impact they are having on the real estate industry. Their collaboration is now into its fifth project, the new BlackBrick Gardens development in…
FFM podcast ep6: Insights from May’s top of the pop; Naspers as a banker; send those questions
Fantasy Fund Manager of the month of May Angela Walton joined BizNews’ Stuart Lowman and Corion Capital’s Garreth Montano in studio. She gave away all her secrets that got her to the top of the investment pile, which have held for decades prior. Naspers as a holding also came under…
State Capture's Free State origins: Corruption, devastation & poverty
In this gripping interview, the Democratic Alliance's provincial leader, Roy Jankielsohn, exposes how state capture was “perfected” in the Free State under former premier Ace Magashule. He says the textbook for state capture was written in the province. “And Jacob Zuma was merely a student who read that textbook and…
RW Johnson: Perplexing ANC decisions are threatening economy, SA reputation
Renowned political analyst RW Johnson’s explosive interview delves into two critical topics plaguing South Africa: the controversial arms-to-Russia scandal and perplexing recent African National Congress (ANC) decisions. Johnson uncovers a disturbing lack of transparency as the government conceals the inquiry’s findings, fuelling suspicions of guilt. The consequences loom large, including…
ANC Government risks a “Flash Revolution” - Emeritus Professor Francois Vreÿ
Emeritus Professor Francois Vreÿ of the Faculty of Military Science at Stellenbosch University warns that the African National Congress (ANC) government risks a “flash revolution” if it does not improve the provision of “human security”. He says the failure to effectively deliver quality services is evident in the “little red…
Losses on Joburg-Durban freight corridor bigger than state capture - Francois Nortjé
Transnet has sent an SOS to the government about the freight chaos on the Jo'burg-Durban corridor, urgently calling for action to combat sabotage and cable theft. Francois Nortjé, Director of Distribution Junxion at the Port of Gauteng and a prominent advocate for rail issues, emphasizsd that this chaos has persisted for…