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Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week

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Bestselling author and broadcast legend Bruce Whitfield returns with a bold new News24 podcast. Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week won’t waste your time. Instead, each episode will focus on the one business news story that will change your world. Listeners will also get investment and personal finance advice from top experts, and the inside track on SA’s most successful hustles. Join us every Thursda... more

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In this episode, Bruce chats with Herotel CEO, Van Zyl Botha, about the partnership bringing Amazon Leo to South Africa, a satellite internet service that could finally connect farms, townships and rural communities where fibre has never reached. Sou... more

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This week, Bruce chats with Ricky Ruthenberg, CEO of Bootlegger Coffee Company, about building one of South Africa’s most recognisable coffee chains from a single Sea Point store in 2013 to 116 locations today – with 15 to 20 more planned before year... more

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In this episode, Bruce chats with Stuart Williams, CEO of Rolux Global, about one of the most unlikely turnaround stories in South African business. In 2023, six weeks from closure, Williams shipped product cold into the United States with no brand a... more

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In this episode: why being unreasonable might be the best leadership trait right now, why food prices could be the world’s next flashpoint, and the El Niño risk building in commodity markets. Andrew Woodburn of Amrop Woodburn Mann discusses why uncom... more

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Stuart Williams
Chief Executive of Rolux
Rolux Global
Episode: The SA lawnmower brand taking on the US market. Plus: GEMS on edge
Deon Gouws
Chief Investment Officer at Credo in London
Credo
Episode: The SA lawnmower brand taking on the US market. Plus: GEMS on edge
Gary Lubner
Former CEO of Bell-Ron
Bell/Ron
Episode: The SA lawnmower brand taking on the US market. Plus: GEMS on edge
Christiaan van der Berg
Co-founder of Jobjack
Jobjack
Episode: The app fixing SA’s hiring crisis. Plus: Why reasonable leaders are losing
Ayasco Man
Co-founder of The Surgical Assistant platform
The Surgical Assistant
Episode: Doctors on demand. Plus: Peace in Iran and what it means for your bond
IDS Schoeman
Co-founder of The Surgical Assistant
The Surgical Assistant
Episode: Doctors on demand. Plus: Peace in Iran and what it means for your bond
Natasha Sideris
Founder of The Tashers Group
The Tashers Group
Episode: Doctors on demand. Plus: Peace in Iran and what it means for your bond
Reeza Isaacs
Chief Executive, Spar South Africa (joined Spar in 2024 as CFO, then CEO)
Spar
Episode: SPAR’s comeback story. Plus: High oil prices linger longer
Andrew Smith
Co-founder of YuppieChef
YuppieChef
Episode: SPAR’s comeback story. Plus: High oil prices linger longer

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Bruce Whitfield
Host of the show; guides discussion and leads interviews with business leaders and experts

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#177
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Apple Podcasts
#21
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The app fixing SA’s hiring crisis. Plus: Why reasonable leaders are losing
Q: What makes leadership so challenging in SA today?
The panel suggests a need for uncompromising values paired with pragmatic delivery, arguing that a hybrid model—strong ethics with adaptable execution—drives sustainable results in emerging markets.
SPAR’s comeback story. Plus: High oil prices linger longer
Q: What does TSMC make?
Microchips, i.e., the world's leading microchips produced by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company.
Boxer’s debut JSE bout. PLUS: Thandana’s garage births 60 jobs
Q: Which JSE listed company began life as KwaZulu Cash and Carry?
Boxer began life as KwaZulu Cash and Carry in KwaZulu-Natal in 1977.
Can Trump find his oil price offramp? Plus: Khayelitsha Cookies clear for takeoff
Q: How does the current oil volatility affect South Africa's economy and inflation outlook?
Volatility translates into higher input costs, pressure on inflation, and potential policy responses like fuel levy relief. The SA government is managing near-term relief while watching global moves to avoid sustained inflationary pressure.
Can Trump find his oil price offramp? Plus: Khayelitsha Cookies clear for takeoff
Q: What is the longer-term consequence of the UAE withdrawing from OPEC?
Experts suggest it could allow more flexibility on exports and potentially exert downward pressure on prices over time, though the impact depends on global demand, other supply dynamics, and OPEC Plus coordination.

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This show blends sharp market analysis with practitioner storytelling, frequently centering on a single high-impact SA business story per episode while weaving in macroeconomic context, leadership decisions, and execution playbooks. Listeners routinely hear interviews with CEOs, founders, and seasoned investors, complemented by journalism that adds regulatory and policy perspectives. Across samples, topics span retail turnarounds, energy and oil dynamics, technology-driven disruption, talent and leadership, and real-world case studies from SA companies expanding internationally or restructuring for growth. A notable strength is the host's ability to couple immediate operational takeaways with wider macro themes, making it valuable for execu... more

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