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BizNews Radio

BizNews
South Africa
Democratic Alliance
Johannesburg
United States
Artificial Intelligence
Cape Town
Iran
Swimming South Africa
African National Congress
Spacex
SASOL
ANC
Bitcoin
Openai
Cyril Ramaphosa
Gold
Dimension Data
Jacob Zuma
Madlanga Commission
South African Police Service

Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.

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Latest Episodes

Analyst Wayne Sussman unpacks an eNCA/Markdata survey putting the DA on 35% in Johannesburg and the ANC just under 22%, in a city the ANC has always led, with MK, the EFF and ActionSA all above 10%. Commentator Solly Moeng says Patriotic Alliance sup... more

In this edition of Electoral Roadshow with Chris Steyn, analyst Wayne Sussman unpacks the latest results from the eNCA MarkData Election Survey. In Johannesburg, the Democratic Alliance (DA) is way out in front on 35% of the vote, the African Nationa... more

In today’s NdB Sunday Show with me, Chris Steyn and political commentator Solly Moeng talk about the politicians who have not sold their souls, those who have, those who are fit for office, those who not. Moeng gives his frank appraisal of politician... more

A week before Sygnia shareholders vote on an expanded share incentive scheme, Magda Wierzycka was not playing defence. Responding to a Financial Mail report that cast the plan as an enrichment scheme, she told Alec Hogg it was about holding on to a l... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Hoffman
SC of Accountability Now
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Episode: BN Daybreak: Madlanga's Maumela question; Hoffman on DiData fraud; Afrimat; AI selloff
Paul Smith
Head of Local Government Support, Governance Support, Kagiso Trust
Kagiso Trust
Episode: How to hold local government accountable | Paul Smith
Rali Mampeule
President of Move SA
Move SA
Episode: “Fearless” politics to rid SA of the cadres & the comrades
Coetzee Bester
Director, FW de Klerk Foundation
FW de Klerk Foundation
Episode: FW de Klerk Foundation says it does not attack governments after Van der Rheede exit
David Lupafya
Emerging black farmer; 1,300 hectare farm outside Potchefstroom
Independent farming operation
Episode: David Lupafya: the Land Bank backed black farmers, then pulled the rug
Gayton McKenzie
Leader of the Patriotic Alliance, Minister of Sports (as discussed in the episode)
Patriotic Alliance
Episode: McKenzie: LGEs ‘26, Zille and Jozi, GNU strength test, sports governance crisis, SA's coalition era
Paul Sullivan
Father of Kerry Sullivan
Family of Kerry Sullivan
Episode: Our daughter was stabbed with enough force to kill a wild bear… | Paul and Sue Sullivan
Sue Sullivan
Mother of Kerry Sullivan
Family of Kerry Sullivan
Episode: Our daughter was stabbed with enough force to kill a wild bear… | Paul and Sue Sullivan
Fred van der Vyfer
Executive Head of Product Solutions at Old Mutual Corporate
Old Mutual Corporate
Episode: The retirement system’s unfair bet and how you can improve the outcome – Fred Van der Vyver

Hosts

Christine
Host of BizNews Radio
Sally
Host of BizNews Radio

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 383 ratings
  • 5/5

    Dope and it’s a groove in here Danko Billions 🔥🔥🤘🏾

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Patrick Ngomane
    South Africa7 months ago
  • Facts? Not so sure

    Alec is prone to repeating Trump “alternative facts”, most recently that China has no wind power when they actually have over 600 GW! What kind of financial journalist doesn’t read the Economist - “The idea that China abjures wind power at home is just nonsense—it leads the world in wind capacity. That it sells a lot of turbines elsewhere is good business.” Nov 3, 2025

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    reallydisappinted
    South Africa9 months ago
  • SA’a top platform

    Essential listening for SA business and politics, every side gets a chance to put forward their side perspectives with great journalists

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JPH69
    South Africaa year ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent, maybe one of the only centrist and unbiased new in South Africa

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Werner.......
    South Africaa year ago
  • The news SA needs!

    Excellent, balanced, informative and not the usual government propaganda that characterizes the mainstream media!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a@/c
    South Africa2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate balanced, data-driven discussions with credible experts.
Audience values practical takeaways for business and policy decisions.
The show is seen as a reliable source for serious SA business and governance coverage.
Guests are perceived as well-prepared and knowledgeable, contributing to high-quality insights.
The host team is viewed as transparent and trustworthy, enabling candid conversations.

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Talking Points

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BizNews Edge: Piet Viljoen says smart money is buying South Africa
Q: Is the Omnia offer a fair price, and what would you do in a 10-year view?
The guest thinks the Omnia offer is fair but below the 10-year peak, suggesting a longer horizon would temper the appeal, while acknowledging that local institutions often cannot sustain 10-year views.
BizNews Edge: Piet Viljoen says smart money is buying South Africa
Q: Should shareholders of Santam accept this offer?
The guest believes the price is pretty decent and that, in a 10-year view, the deal undervalues the business, especially given Santam's quality and Sanlam's cash offer, though many managers and institutions may not maintain a long horizon.
How to hold local government accountable | Paul Smith
Q: Why did you settle on a comic strip format to communicate this message?
Because comics are simple, easy to digest, accessible to a wide audience, and can convey the concept of collaborative governance without jargon, helping diverse communities understand and engage with the process.
How to hold local government accountable | Paul Smith
Q: What practical steps do you advise South Africans to take to become active citizens?
Encourage people to get organized, turn up to the polls, vote responsibly, and form apolitical civic coalitions that work with government to advance community interests, not to dominate it; post-election organization is key to sustaining accountability.
Jonathan Deal: Follow the money to the top…
Q: Is he ever going to tell the Madlanga Commission what he knows?
Deal notes that it remains to be seen and emphasizes the importance of testimony and the potential impact on ongoing investigations and prosecutions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About BizNews Radio

What is BizNews Radio about and what kind of topics does it cover?

BizNews Radio presents in-depth conversations with business leaders, policymakers, and analysts focusing on South Africa's economy, governance, and infrastructure. Across recent episodes, listeners hear candid takes on growth reforms, anti-corruption efforts, corporate turnarounds, and macroeconomic trends, often anchored by guest experts from finance, industry, and public policy. The show blends investigative reporting, expert polling insights, and practical governance discussions, making it a go-to for listeners who want a clear view of how policy levers intersect with business outcomes. Noteworthy is the program's penchant for centrist, evidence-based dialogue and a willingness to challenge perspectives with data and on-the-record viewpo... more

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1. Paul Hoffman
2. Paul Smith
3. Rali Mampeule
4. Coetzee Bester
5. David Lupafya
6. Gayton McKenzie
7. Paul Sullivan
8. Sue Sullivan

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