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Anthony Ginsberg on Alphabet and the dominance of big tech
Anthony Ginsberg, tech investment specialist at GinsGlobal Index Funds, shared his perspective on Alphabet and other Big Tech giants Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am…
Investor Insights: Evan Walker on the struggles of the retail sector
Evan Walker, portfolio manager at 36ONE Asset Management, weighed in on the current challenges facing the retail sector. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays…
Investor Insights: Piet Viljoen on the competition commission and Its impact on SA markets
Value investor Piet Viljoen discussed the South African Competition Commission’s impact on the country’s market dynamics. Sign up for your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider to keep you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here.
NewsWrap: FSCA takes action; CompCom hinders; Shoprite shines; Google excels; Bitcoin surges; and gold looks good
Join us for today's BizNews Newswrap as we delve into the Financial Sector Conduct Authority's crackdown on fraud, spotlight Shoprite's impressive sales growth, and analyze the implications of the Competition Commission's recent decisions. We also unpack Google's strong earnings report and explore the latest trends in Bitcoin and gold prices…
FSCA investigates alleged financial scams involving Banxso and AfriMarkets
The FSCA is investigating alleged financial scams by Banxso and AfriMarkets, accused of using deep-fake ads to lure vulnerable investors. With around 90 million rand frozen and licenses provisionally withdrawn, FSCA’s Gerhard van Deventer emphasizes public education and ethical sales practices, stressing accountability for deceptive financial schemes.
Mashaba goes after Majozi and Gwamanda
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba is ready to take legal action over social media posts by political economist Phumlani M Majozi and some other commentators. In this interview with BizNews, he says: “…we will honestly get some of the best lawyers to put them in front of the nation to really…
BizNews Briefing - Competition Commission; Shoprite, Boxer, PnP; Alphabet; Banxso; Bitcoin
In this episode of the BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg is joined by Piet Viljoen of Re:CM; Evan Walker of 36ONE; Anthony Ginsberg of Ginsglobal (from California); Gerhard van Deventer, Enforcement director at the FSCA; and Jason Welz, head of crypto at Jaltech.
Anonymous whistleblower exposes Banxso clone scam preying on SA investors
An anonymous whistleblower has come forward with troubling details about Banxso, an online investment platform accused of deceptive practices and linked to deepfake ads featuring well-known personalities like Johann Rupert and Hashim Amla. The whistleblower, a senior figure in the financial sector, described a suspicious encounter with Afrimarket, a platform…
NewsWrap: Cameron on SAPS audit; Banxso whistleblower, Wilgenhof saga; PnP IPO buzz; Heystek on US tech giants' boom
In today’s BizNews Newswrap, DA's Ian Cameron delves into the SAPS's leadership issues and the need for a skills audit to address crime at its roots. Bloomberg provides insights on Pick n Pay's upcoming Boxer IPO, potentially Africa’s largest for the year, while a whistleblower shares claims of a clone…
Magnus Heystek: Magnificent returns amid global market surge
In a recent BizNews interview, Magnus Heystek, founder and chief investment officer of Brenthurst Wealth, shared insights on the impact of the American stock market on South African investments, especially in light of a strong year for global equities. Highlighting the influence of U.S. tech giants like Nvidia and Alphabet,…
Tembisa school boosts safety and attendance by providing free transport for pupils – Mmatsie Motimele
In South Africa, more than 8 million of our 12.5 million school pupils walk to school as their families cannot afford private transportation. The danger some of them face has been highlighted by a recent story of the pupils of a remote village of eNkovukeni in far northern KwaZulu-Natal who…
Ian Cameron addresses SAPS audit and controversial BELA Bill
Ian Cameron, DA spokesperson on police, addressed the need for a SAPS leadership audit to tackle inefficiency and political appointments, which he sees as root issues behind South Africa’s crime challenges. He also criticised the controversial BELA Bill, which allows schools to facilitate abortions for minors without parental consent.
Wilgenhof Scandal: Calls for accountability amidst allegations of report tampering
Jaco Rabie and DA MP Willie Aucamp discuss allegations that Stellenbosch University’s Vice-Chancellor and Council Chair altered an independent panel’s report on the Wilgenhof residence closure, withholding alternatives from the council. They demand an independent investigation and accountability to restore transparency and trust.
BizNews Briefing - Heystek; Banxso back; Wilgenhof; Police leadership
In this episode of BizNews Briefing, host Alec Hogg is joined by Magnus Heystek for context on the freshest business and investment news; we meet an anonymous whistleblower who has uncovered a clone of the suspended Banxso; Jaco Rabie and Willie Aucamp, MP call for strong action after bombshell developments…
Newswrap: McKenzie on rugby controversy, ANC presidential successors, BELA Bill, Shapiro on US election and SA
In today’s Newswrap, we break down top stories in South African politics, finance, and international news. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie addresses the Springbok equity deal; campaign strategist Makone Maja weighs in on ANC dynamics and Ramaphosa's potential successors; and legal expert Christopher Cordeiro critiques the BELA Bill’s impact on education…
Gayton McKenzie: Only a united GNU can stop a Zuma tsunami
The Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture - and Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader - Gayton McKenzie has made an impassioned plea for an end to the bickering and infighting in the Government of National Unity (GNU). In this interview with BizNews he describes the current discord in the GNU as…
BELA faces legal challenge from homeschoolers…
The Pestalozzi Trust - a civil rights organisation dedicated to protecting homeschooling and civil education - has warned President Cyril Ramaphosa in a letter that it will launch a legal challenge to the BELA Act. In this interview with BizNews, the trust’s Christopher Cordeiro says: “…once the President says what…
Rising costs and stricter rules in UK immigration lead to shift from retirees to young professionals – Mishal Patel
The United Kingdom has long been a preferred destination for South Africans eager to expand their horizons by living and working abroad. In many areas, such as Wimbledon, it's common to hear Afrikaans spoken. However, under pressure to reduce migration numbers, the UK government has recently tightened its immigration rules…
Shapiro: Global financial markets wary of political shifts as U.S. elections approach
In an interview on this morning's BizNews Briefing podcast, Sasfin Wealth's chief investment strategist David Shapiro and BizNews editor Alec Hogg discussed the U.S. political climate, specifically concerns over a potential Republican "clean sweep" under Trump, Musk's alignment with Trump for business gains, and market volatility driven by tech short…
Navigating political turbulence: Makone Maja on Mozambique and South Africa's challenges
In an enlightening discussion, political analyst Makone Maja from the Centre for Risk Analysis shares insights on the evolving political landscape in Southern Africa, particularly focusing on Mozambique's precarious situation and its implications for regional stability. As she addresses the challenges facing South Africa’s leadership amid shifting alliances and election…