BizNews Radio

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 attracted those with agendas far removed from the purist's approach to publishing the truth. He also suggests practical ways to become part of the solution to the Fake News scourge.

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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 without having their money tied up for long periods - or being forced into risky paper. They spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews.

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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 to a fearful Emperor with no clothes: a man who has disappointed citizens and investors alike; “who is afraid of his party, who's enthralled to his party” - and who has filled his Cabinet “with people he favours and some people he has to have there for the sake for political expediency”. Brink says Ramaphosa has “failed dismally” to deliver on his promises - but is “sadly” still the best the ANC has to offer right now.

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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 since its expiration. The Leader of the Freedom Front Plus, who sits on the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police, highlights corruption and alarmingly low conviction rates as the primary stumbling blocks impeding South Africa’s resolve to combat the rampant copper theft problem. Groenewald says the disheartening truth is that criminals in South Africa currently enjoy an 80% chance of evading punishment for their crimes. Groenewald also reflects on the recent passing of Tina Joemat-Petersson, the chairperson of the police portfolio committee who was being investigated for extortion.

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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 Cape Town, which is already 65% subscribed with 15 days to go. The previous development in the Mother City delivered a net yield of 12% a year for Easy Property investors - with zero entry barriers to a market previously restricted to institutional investors. They spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews.

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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 scrutiny as it’s still the most held stock in the game; 1 in 5 do so. We also opened up a questions section, which you can write in by going to our Twitter handle @Fantasy_Fund, email [email protected] or visit www.speakpipe.com/ffm and voice a question. Don’t forget to make your picks each week by the market open on Monday to have a chance to win any of the prizes up for grabs. And invite your friends. Register at www.fantasyfundmanager.co.za—thanks to our platinum sponsors Sharenet, Terebinth Capital, ClucasGray Asset Management, and Money Better. Remember to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss an episode.

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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 implemented it at a national level, obviously using companies and individuals, including the Gupta brothers. But they started their empire in the Free State,” Jankielsohn says. Don't miss this eye-opening account of corruption, mismanagement, and its lasting consequences in the Free State.

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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 potential sanctions and detrimental effects on South Africa’s reputation and economy. Moreover, Johnson dissects the ANC’s puzzling move to grant immunity to Russian President Vladimir Putin, inviting criticism and muddying the fate of the upcoming BRICS summit. With sharp insights into South Africa’s National Health Insurance and public dissatisfaction, this thought-provoking conversation unveils a nation teetering on the brink. He spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews.

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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 flashes” of dissatisfaction across the country. He also stresses the importance of a strong security governance platform to maintain stability. However, he does not believe that there will be a deep revolution that topples the government.

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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 22 months He told Biznews that the recent problems are not unprecedented, and there remains a lack of effective legislation to address the prohibition of copper exports. In an interview with Linda van Tilburg of Biznews, Nortjé estimated that Transnet's losses due to these issues amounted to R30-35 billion, surpassing the impact of state capture.

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