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After quietly absorbing verbal abuse from Gayton McKenzie during a torrid first morning at BNC#5; DA Federal Chair Helen Zille had her opportunity to respond during the Nightcap session. In this, Part 1 of that discussion with BizNews founder Alec Hogg, Zille exacts her revenge. Brilliantly. We witness a master of her craft at her very best displaying trademark courage, superb storytelling skills and political nous. Zille also shared the back story of what is happening within SA’s newfound political coalitions; and unpacked the DA’s way ahead as the country approaches the watershed 2024 National Elections. Compelling, captivating and enlightening. A must-listen.

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Herman Mashaba is at his best when cruising off-piste, fielding difficult questions. He had quite a few to navigate during the interview and audience engagement section of his keynote at the 5th BizNews Conference in the Drakensberg, held in March 2023. Mashaba began with a glowing endorsement of political rival Gayton McKenzie's 'true and riveting' keynote address before on to a wide range of topics including how his creation, Action SA, intends playing a significant role in South Africa's future - as either its biggest or #2 political party.

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The Herman Mashaba who returned to the Drakensberg to address the fifth BizNews Conference came from a different place to the one whose opening keynote thrilled delegates to the first such event. Mashaba was then planning the creation of a new political entity. Now he heads the country's fastest-growing political party - one that has come from nowhere to poll double figures wherever it contests by-elections. Mashaba explained to BNC#5 attendees why, by size and seats in Parliament, ActionSA is set to be the biggest or a close second of all political parties after the 2024 National Election.

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Patriotic Alliance leader, the 'uncancellable' Gayton McKenzie, answers questions in the Drakensberg in conversation with Alec Hogg and the BizNews community. He takes us into the back rooms of coalition negotiations and why his 'kingmaking' Patriotic Alliance will vote with the ANC for as long as Helen Zille remains chair of the DA. The conversation also covers topics ranging from McKenzie's relationship with global entrepreneur Rob Hersov; the popularity of former president Jacob Zuma; the need for a Rwanda-style benevolent dictatorship in SA; and how personal experiences shape his argument to re-introduce the Death Penalty. Fascinating.

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In his powerful keynote to the 5th BizNews conference earlier this month, Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie provided a filter-free delivery. He shared his ambition to become South Africa's 'benevolent dictator' before ranting against Democratic Alliance chair Helen Zille, illegal foreigners, and anyone who opposes the Death Penalty. The former gangster who was sentenced to 12 years in jail, shared his story and provided details of the populist policies of the political party which started as a focal point for the Coloured voters, but now has ambitions to attract supporters from all racial groups. Love him or hate him, McKenzie is a colourful addition to SA's political landscape.

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Peter Hain has joined a growing list of struggle icons to urge South Africans to 'Rise Up' against the culture of corruption and misgovernance. The SA-born British Peer, a career politician who served in a Labour Party cabinet, made the call during his his memorial lecture at Kingswood School for its old boy Neil Aggett, murdered by the Apartheid police in 1982. Hain says South Africans must realise the only way to stop the country's slide to disaster is by saying 'No' to everyday corruption, exercising the hard-fought right to vote, and calling 'enough'. He spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews.

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Kayamundi in the Western Cape is set to become the country’s first smart township. Ultimately, it is hoped that Kayamundi would be an innovation lab for townships and rural areas across South Africa and the rest of the continent. Closer to Cape Town lies Philippi, one of the country’s neglected townships where technology has been rolled out to create a community and business hub to empower the local residents. CEO, Bushra Razack told Biznews that a multi-purpose business hub like Philippi Village allowed the smart township concept to be accelerated. But, what she had learnt in the process was that technology was not a silver bullet to create a successful smart township, it needs engagement with the broader community.

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Low-cost, low-entry barrier stockbroker Easy Equities is trying to democratise financial services in South Africa. Including retirement funding, a space dominated by massive institutions whose cost base makes it expensive for retail investors to participate. Easy's subsidiary RISE (Retirement Investment and Savings for Everyone) has been building a presence through offering ultra-low-costs and market-leading transparency - and in this interview, chief investment officer Duane Gilbert explains how it works and why Easy's young client base (average: early 30s) is joining in growing numbers. He spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews.

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Westbrooke, an SA/UK financial services company part-owned by the Enthoven family (of Nando's and Hollard fame), is extending its high-yield, low-risk private debt offering into the retail market. In this interview, Westbrooke's UK MD Richard Asherson and SA-based Jonti Osher explain how the product works - and how it delivers a consistent 9% in Sterling for UK investors; and 14% for those investing in Rand. They spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews.

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In this summary of the latest Corion Report, the company's co-founder David Bacher explains why resources shares took such a paddling in February - and warns that the worst may not yet be over. He also guides the savvy investor toward areas with exciting prospects and offers some insights into the new Fantasy Fund Manager game that will launch next month. He spoke to Alec Hogg of BizNews.

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