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BizNews Radio

BizNews
South Africa
Johannesburg
Democratic Alliance
Spacex
United States
Artificial Intelligence
Cape Town
Iran
African National Congress
Openai
Swimming South Africa
Sasol
AGOA
Jacob Zuma
Strait Of Hormuz
Madlanga Commission
Bitcoin
ANC
South African Police Service
Cyril Ramaphosa

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

She said she hadn't exchanged a single word with the ANC about a post-election deal. Helen Zille then told Alec Hogg who she thought was talking to them. The DA's Johannesburg mayoral candidate took on Corné Mulder's claim of a backdoor ANC pact and ... more

At a time when news headlines across Africa highlight political friction, economic distress and security concerns, a guarantee of better times ahead may sound almost provocatively optimistic. Yet Dr Jakkie Cilliers, founder of the Institute for Secur... more

He was on the shortlist to run Eskom and lost out to André de Ruyter. Years later, Andy Calitz, who ran South Africa's transmission grid before a career that took him from Shell to Gazprom's control room and the helm of LNG Canada, still thinks about... more

US Ambassador Brent Bozell tells Alec Hogg he now looks back fondly on "strained" relations: given a 15-day deadline, Pretoria sent an eloquent six-page letter that answered none of Washington's five asks. BizNews unpacks the second seizure of suspen... more

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Recent Guests

Wayne Sussman
Elections analyst
NDB Sunday show guest on BizNews Daybreak
Episode: BN Daybreak: ANC ballot 'car crash'; Swimming SA sponsors; Rubio visa blunder; Buffett exits
Brad Ross
Sponsor spokesperson
Bank of America (speaks in personal capacity)
Episode: BN Daybreak: ANC ballot 'car crash'; Swimming SA sponsors; Rubio visa blunder; Buffett exits
Christo van der Rheede
Speaker on visa policy
FW de Glac Foundation
Episode: BN Daybreak: ANC ballot 'car crash'; Swimming SA sponsors; Rubio visa blunder; Buffett exits
Alec Hogg
Interviewer/Host
BizNews
Episode: BN Daybreak: ANC ballot 'car crash'; Swimming SA sponsors; Rubio visa blunder; Buffett exits
Ernst von Seel
Guest/interviewee
Episode: BN Daybreak: ANC ballot 'car crash'; Swimming SA sponsors; Rubio visa blunder; Buffett exits
GG Alcock
Kasinomics author
Kasinomics
Episode: BN Daybreak: ANC 'could collapse'; US visa ban; trillion-rand spaza economy; Fed hikes, Wall St up
Salim Wang
Political commentator
Independent
Episode: BN Daybreak: ANC 'could collapse'; US visa ban; trillion-rand spaza economy; Fed hikes, Wall St up
Andries van Heerden
AfriMet representative discussed real economy and aggregates
AfriMet
Episode: BNC#9 | Wrap-up panel: Joburg, Zuma, AI, JSE v S&P, gold, small caps, and conference highlights
Johnny Copeland
Speaker discussed market outlook and interviews at the conference
Unspecified
Episode: BNC#9 | Wrap-up panel: Joburg, Zuma, AI, JSE v S&P, gold, small caps, and conference highlights

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 Africa6 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 Africa8 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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GG Alcock says SA's R1-trillion "informal" economy is anything but
Q: What makes the township economy so resilient and fast-growing compared to the formal sector?
Gigi Alcock explains that circular economies, low debt, and dense local networks keep money circulating within townships, while a diversified use of distribution channels and the embedding of small firms into bigger value chains sustain growth despite macro headwinds.
Jacques Broodryk: Trump hits SA officials with “bombshell” visa restrictions
Q: What is the potential impact of U.S. visa restrictions on South African officials involved in these policies?
The discussion highlights potential travel and political consequences for implicated officials, possible influence on domestic policy decisions, and the broader aim of pressing accountability, while acknowledging uncertainty about the specific list and the practical effects on Ramaphosa and other leaders.
Jacques Broodryk: Trump hits SA officials with “bombshell” visa restrictions
Q: Jacques, how will AfriForum take this forward now? What are your next steps to protect farmers?
AfriForum plans practical safety improvements like expanding neighborhood and farm watch structures, lobbying for international and local pressure, and pushing for farm attacks to be classified as a priority crime to ensure better investigation and resources, while continuing to build safety networks and advocate for targeted sanctions.
Swimming SA saga: Officials suspended, champions unpaid, and sponsors watching closely
Q: How can brands manage pivoting funding and governance in sponsorships?
The approach involves auditing and possibly pivoting funding directly to athletes or through properly governed channels, establishing third‑party audits, and using contracts with clear morality clauses and governance covenants to prevent future misallocation of funds.
SA joins Colombia, South Sudan on short list hit by this US visa tool. Meservey unpacks why
Q: Do these targeted sanctions against individuals actually work or do they marginalize moderates?
Sanctions can be a supplementary tool that should be part of a broader policy; their effectiveness depends on how they are targeted and what follows, with emphasis on concrete actions and signals rather than broad punitive measures.

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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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2. Brad Ross
3. Christo van der Rheede
4. Alec Hogg
5. Ernst von Seel
6. GG Alcock
7. Salim Wang
8. Andries van Heerden

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