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BizNews Briefing - Mashaba on Gauteng; SARS crack down on Crypto; Investing in SA and more...
This episode of the BizNews Briefing features ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba on the DA and Gauteng; SARS Senior Manager Bernard Kruger on Crypto tax; Equites Property Fund CEO Andrea Taverna-Turisan; Mantengu Mining CEO Mike Miller; plus today's market commentator, Cornelius Zeeman from Fairtree Investment. The BizNews Briefing is hosted by…
Mantengu Mining CEO Miller eyes transformation with Blue Ridge Platinum acquisition
Mantengu Mining, under the leadership of CEO Mike Miller, is poised for transformation with the strategic acquisition of the Blue Ridge Platinum mine. Mantengu Mining, under the leadership of CEO Mike Miller, is poised for transformation with the strategic acquisition of the Blue Ridge Platinum mine. This deal represents a…
Herman Mashaba: The DA negotiates like SA is a one-party state…
ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has slammed the Democratic Alliance for “fear mongering” in its ongoing war of words over his party entering into a working relationship with the African National Congress in Joburg and ousting the DA Mayor from Tshwane with the support of the ANC. “The DA, unfortunately, the…
SARS warns crypto traders: Declare profits or face penalties
SARS is ramping up efforts to track cryptocurrency traders, warning South Africans that undeclared crypto profits will no longer go unnoticed. With around 5.8 million SA citizens holding digital assets, SARS has launched a compliance initiative using third-party data and AI tools. The voluntary disclosure program offers a way for…
Anchor Capital's Peter Armitage: SA investments set for a comeback
In a recent interview, Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital, discussed the potential for recovery in South Africa's investment landscape, emphasizing the resilience of local companies, especially in resources and technology. He noted the urgent need for reforms in education to address the acute shortage of accountants. Armitage also highlighted…
BizNews Briefing: Zille on Tshwane; Bateman on Lesufi; Afrimat; Peter Armitage; BHI Ponzi
This episode of the BizNews Briefing features DA Federal Chair Helen Zille on the mayoral switch in Tshwane; Barry Bateman of the Afriforum Private Prosecution unit on alleged corruption facilitator, ANC Gauteng leader Panyaza Lesufi; Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden on the perfect storm that hammered profits in the half…
Helen Zille on national unity: DA's role in South Africa's political future
In a candid interview with BizNews, DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille discusses the government's progress, challenges, and the role of the DA in the coalition government. She delves into Herman Mashaba's political manoeuvrings, the EFF-DA rivalry, and the pressing issues in Gauteng and Tshwane. Zille highlights the DA’s focus on…
Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden: Tough times, turnarounds, and future growth
Afrimat CEO Andries van Heerden opens up about the company's toughest half-year yet, with earnings down by 75-85%. Despite challenges including a perfect storm of iron ore setbacks and struggling acquisitions, van Heerden remains optimistic. He highlights recovery in key areas, ongoing improvements, and the company's resilience, hinting at brighter…
Unmasking the BHI trust: South Africa's R2.9 billion ponzi scheme
In this BizNews recap we look back at when South Africa’s financial world was shaken by the collapse of the BHI Trust, a Ponzi scheme that defrauded thousands of investors out of R2.9 billion. Promising steady returns, the scheme lured in retirees, pensioners, and high-net-worth individuals, only to leave them…
AfriForum goes after Lesufi for “covering up corruption”
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi is allegedly a central figure in a massive cover-up of rampant corruption, money laundering and fraud that has cost the provincial government hundreds of millions of rand that was allocated to the Department of Social Development (DSD) to support needy NGOs. That is according to a…
Jean Pierre Verster: China’s market moves, global impact, and investment insights
In an insightful interview with Jean Pierre Verster, CEO of Protea Capital Management, he discusses the significant impact of China’s economic developments on global markets, including South Africa. Verster highlights China's $28 billion local government investment and the World Bank's subdued growth forecast, which have led to declines in commodities…
BizNews Briefing - SAPS Whistleblower; JP Verster; Piet Viljoen; Neil de Beer and more
In today's episode of the BizNews Briefing, Bronwyn Nielsen, standing in for BizNews editor Alec Hogg, leads discussions on market impacts driven by China's $28 billion stimulus and global economic concerns. Guests, including JP Verster and Byron Lotter, weigh in on Chinese tech and commodities sectors, while Piet Viljoen highlights…
Global v/s local investing: Why Byron Lotter, Vestact are staying bullish on US stocks despite SA’s rally
In this interview, Byron Lotter of Vestact discusses why the firm remains focused on U.S. stocks despite a strong rally in South Africa. He highlights the U.S. market’s innovation, growth potential, and resilience, while also addressing Nvidia, Tesla, China’s economy, and the impact of political factors like the U.S. election…
Piet Viljoen: Opportunities and risks in SA’s rebounding market
In this interview, Piet Viljoen, portfolio manager at Merchant West Investment Management, discusses the recent surge in South African stocks following the election, highlighting their continued undervaluation and under-ownership. He explores opportunities in local property and second-tier consumer stocks while cautioning against offshore investments. Viljoen emphasizes the importance of a…
I know I am going to be killed by the police - SAPS Whistleblower
Veteran SAPS whistleblower Patricia Morgan-Mashale is once again unable to leave a safe house that she has been using over the past two years. This after she received information that there had been a meeting between former Police Minister Bheki Cele, two Crime Intelligence generals, some people whose corruption she…
BizNews Briefing - Magnus Heystek; Neil de Beer; Don Ncube; Walter Aylett and more...
Magnus Heystek talks all things markets in today’s Biznews Briefing. The impact of Friday’s positive US jobs data, geopolitics, the Rand and he looks at gold as a safe haven amidst rising Middle East tensions. Today's briefing also has Neil de Beer on SA's "wrecking ball" GNU, Don Ncube on…
Heystek: Global markets surge amid US optimism, but Middle East tensions loom
Investment strategist Magnus Heystek discusses the bullish US markets and their global ripple effect, with South Africa benefiting. He cautions that Middle East tensions could derail this growth. Heystek also shares insights on the rand, property investments, and why he’s bullish on Tesla despite valuation concerns. Heystek spoke to Nielsen…
Neil de Beer: “Incompetent” Angie, “competent” John & his “Ché Guevera” advocate…
The “incompetence” of Defence Minister Angie Motshekga and the “competence” of impeached Judge John Hlope are trending topics. In this interview, Neil De Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement, warns: “If you don't listen to what your people say, you are going to fall on your own sword…
De Beer: SA’s “Wrecking ball” politics
In his weekly Sunday Show with BizNews, Neil de Beer, the President of the United Independent Movement (UIM), dissects the “Wrecking Ball” politics that is currently reaching epic levels in South Africa, and talks about some of the politicians who are at the forefront of the political infighting, including Helen…
BNIC#1 Magnus Heystek: Foreign investment in SA and undiscovered opportunities in Japan and India
Magnus Heystek discusses global investment strategies, emphasizing cycles in markets and the need to adapt. Heystek highlights South Africa's potential recovery but notes ongoing political and economic risks. He advocates for diversifying offshore, especially in markets like India and Japan, while tactically investing in local opportunities.