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BizNews RadioBizNews RadioAlec Hogg Unfiltered: Media Mavericks, SA Politics & The Truth About BizNewsIn this rare role reversal hosted by Morning Shot, BizNews founder Alec Hogg opens up about the wild beginnings of Moneyweb and BizNews, the evolution of digital journalism, and his take on South Africa’s future. Original content by Morning Shot, republished with permission.2025-06-161h 00BizNews RadioBizNews RadioBizNews Rugby: Juan de Jongh and Rudy Paige ruck and roll through URC insights and career reflectionsIn this week’s BizNews Rugby Show, former Springboks Juan de Jongh and Rudy Paige join insider Rory Steyn and co-host Patrick Kidd for a lively, wide-ranging conversation on the upcoming URC quarterfinals and their remarkable rugby journeys - from small-town beginnings to the world stage. They unpack the strengths and struggles of the Bulls, Stormers, Sharks and Leinster, offering sharp predictions and inside perspective on players, matchups, and playoff pressure. The duo also pay heartfelt tribute to the late Cornal Hendricks, a teammate and friend remembered with deep affection.2025-05-3029 minBizNews RadioBizNews RadioBizNews Rugby: Nick Mallett on Madiba; iconic Bok moments; European cup finals; and moreIn this episode of the BizNews Rugby Show, Springbok icon Nick Mallett joins Rory Steyn to relive iconic rugby moments, from a Mandela-hosted lunch celebrating 17 straight Bok wins to brilliant tries dreamt up by Henry Honiball and Rassie Erasmus. Mallett also shares unmatched insight into this weekend’s European finals, backing Bath’s power game and Bordeaux’s backline magic to light up Cardiff. With passionate praise for rising stars like Fin Smith and Louis Bielle-Biarrey, it’s a rugby lover’s dream conversation with a man who’s seen - and done - it all.2025-05-2336 minBizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourTransnet disaster grows; launching SA's 'active publishing model' overseas; part 2 of State Capture and the banksThis is the penultimate episode of the BizNews Power Hour. Friday (11 March 2022) will be the BPH Digest edition featuring no local news or markets, just a complication of the most downloaded interviews of the week. In this episode, editor Alec Hogg speaks to Francois Nortje, the man behind the development of the Port of Gauteng. Nortje says Transnet needs to be broken into smaller pieces and urgently privatised. Then, our London correspondent Linda van Tilburg interviews Jeremy Boraine, one of South Africa’s leading publishers from Jonathan Ball Publishers (JBP). Boraine will be taking up a post at Icon Bo...2022-03-101h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourGetting SA's ambassador to Ukraine on the line; weekly summary of BizNews' top content; weekly harvest reportIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, our London correspondent Linda van Tilburg speaks to South Africa's ambassador to Ukraine Andre Groenewald about doing all he could to get South Africans out of the war-torn country; Justin Rowe-Roberts gives the weekly update to our partners across the border in Namibia on the Nova Business Report; BizNews' Carrie Adams catches up with Gary Jordan for the weekly harvest report; all the international business news you need to know from our partner the FT.2022-03-031h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourIn-depth with Tim Noakes; 1600km cycle journey gets Andrew Goodhead to BNC#3; energy prices soaringIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, editor Alec Hogg has a rare and extended treat for Tim Noakes's legion of fans, millions of whom credit their improved health to his research into and promotion of the Low Carb High Fat diet, or Banting; Michael Appel has a quick catch up with BizNews tribe member Andrew Goodhead who's finally arrived at the BizNews Conference or BNC#3 in Drakensberg after a 1600km cycling journey from the Cape; our partner the FT has all the international business news you need to know. 2022-03-011h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourBPH Digest: David Shapiro on Sasol & Amplats; Stafford Masie on crypto; Budget 101 with Heystek; BNC#3 cyclist updateIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour Digest edition, we bring you the most downloaded interviews of the week back to back. There's no local news or market update, but in this edition, our partner the Financial Times provides the latest on the worsening Russia/Ukraine situation. More interviews to look out include veteran investor David Shapiro discussing Sasol and Amplest' bumper financials; former Google SA executive Stafford Masie talks cryptocurrency; Magnus Heystek brings you the highlights of Budget 2022; an update on BizNews tribe member Andrew Goodhead's progress as his cycle journey from Cape Town to Drakensberg, for...2022-02-251h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourHeystek on Budget 2022; Discovery's Adrian Gore; Treasury's Eskom debt plan; BNC#3 cyclist updateIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, it's Brenthurst Wealth Management founder Magnus Heystek sharing his thoughts on what came out of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's maiden Budget address on Wednesday; Discovery's Adrian Gore in conversation with Justin Rowe-Roberts on the continued expansion of their business; Godongwana on Treasury's plans to deal with Eskom's debt; Nadya Swart catches up with BizNews loyalist Andrew Goodhead who's cycling from Cape Town to the Drakensberg for the upcoming BizNews Conference; all the international business news you need to know from our partner the FT.2022-02-241h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourWHO's tech-transfer hub in 6 African nations; former Google exec on crypto pt 2; cross-border investment considerationsIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, the MD of Afrigen Biologics and Vaccines, Prof Petro Terblanche, explains what being appointed as a World Health Organisation tech-transfer hub means for the future of vaccine manufacturing on the continent; part 2 of Stafford Masie giving a snippet of what BizNews community members can expect from his talk at the upcoming BizNews Conference in March; an update on BizNews tribe member Andrew Goodhead's cycling journey from Cape Town to the Drakensberg for #BNC3; Andrew Rissik, the International Director for Sable International warns that South Africans should ensure that their decisions about...2022-02-221h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourFormer Google SA CEO talks crypto; DA slams Road Accident Fund; TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers; David ShapiroIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, South African tech investor, entrepreneur, and former Google SA CEO, Stafford Masie, popped into our Johannesburg studio to give a snippet of what the BizNews tribe can expect at the upcoming BizNews Investment Conference where he's a guest speaker; the DA has slammed the Road Accident Fund's court action to stop the Auditor General from publishing its audited financials; investment doubleheader with TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers and veteran investor David Shapiro; all your international business news from our partner the Financial Times.2022-02-211h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourBPH: Bain's shady meeting plans exposed; Andrew Goodhead's epic 1500km cycle to BNC#3; Mulling a 4-day workweekIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Michael Appel sits down with Adv. Erin Richards to discuss what informed her latest op-ed piece detailing tainted consultancy firm Bain's mingling in potential arms procurement matters; BizNews loyalist Andrew Goodhead chats to Alec Hogg about his remarkable decision to arrive at the upcoming BizNews Conference via a 1500km cycling journey from Cape Town; our partner's the FT have a fascinating discussion about exploring the possibility of a 4-day workweek.2022-02-0941 minBizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourBPH: David Bacher talks valuations; BizNews-inspired education innovation; CR's 2nd-term looming; Zondo's Part IIIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour our partners at the FT bring you up to date on a 20 for 1 stock split by Google's parent company Alphabet; Michael Appel unpacks some of Zondo's second report hot off the press; Linda van Tilburg talks to a BizNews-inspired Mossel Bay resident about his ambitions to fix SA's education system; Shri Pillay from the Eurasia Group ponders the certainty of a December victory for Ramaphosa at the ANC's elective conference. 2022-02-0259 minBizNewsBizNewsBPH: David Bacher talks valuations; BizNews-inspired education innovation; CR's 2nd-term looming; Zondo's Part IIIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour our partners at the FT bring you up to date on a 20 for 1 stock split by Google's parent company Alphabet; Michael Appel unpacks some of Zondo's second report hot off the press; Linda van Tilburg talks to a BizNews-inspired Mossel Bay resident about his ambitions to fix SA's education system; Shri Pillay from the Eurasia Group ponders the certainty of a December victory for Ramaphosa at the ANC's elective conference.2022-02-0259 minBizNewsBizNewsBPH - David Bacher talks valuations; BizNews-inspired education innovation; CR's 2nd-term looming; Zondo's Part IIIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour our partners at the FT bring you up to date on a 20 for 1 stock split by Google's parent company Alphabet; Michael Appel unpacks some of Zondo's second report hot off the press; Linda van Tilburg talks to a BizNews-inspired Mossel Bay resident about his ambitions to fix SA's education system; Shri Pillay from the Eurasia Group ponders the certainty of a December victory for Ramaphosa at the ANC's elective conference.2022-02-0259 minBizNewsBizNewsInspired by BizNews to fix education with a low-cost ‘granny model' – Pieter SteenekampA few years ago, BizNews challenged its readers to submit stories about their dream for South Africa. There was one resident from Mossel Bay who responded with his dream of fixing South Africa’s education system. He is Pieter Steenekamp who soon realised that you can’t fix tertiary education without doing something about primary and secondary education, so he shifted his focus to that, and opened a school called the Novel Academy for all ages in Mossel Bay. Steenekamp told Linda Van Tilburg that his school is based on the principles of an Indian education scientist, Sugar Mitra known for...2022-01-3112 minBizNewsBizNewsClive Eksteen and I chat about the Biznews Shop and its new wine offeringClive Eksteen and I chat about the Biznews Shop and its new wine offering2022-01-2732 minBizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourBizNews Power Hour: Calls for Boris's head; Activists attack PR firms; Half hour with Helen ZilleThis episode of the BizNews Power Hour features a powerful interview with the DA's federal chair Helen Zille who looks back on the aftermath of November's Local Elections; discusses the dynamite expose of ANC cadre deployment into the judiciary; looks ahead to a probable change in SA's national government in 2024 - and shares how her party has managed to attract so much young talent. Also in this programme, our partners at the Financial Times of London explain why both allies and enemies are now calling for UK PM Boris Johnson’s head and explains why activists are targeting global public re...2022-01-131h 00BizNewsBizNewsBizNews Power Hour: Calls for Boris's head; Activists attack PR firms; Half hour with Helen ZilleThis episode of the BizNews Power Hour features a powerful interview with the DA's federal chair Helen Zille who looks back on the aftermath of November's Local Elections; discusses the dynamite expose of ANC cadre deployment into the judiciary; looks ahead to a probable change in SA's national government in 2024 - and shares how her party has managed to attract so much young talent. Also in this programme, our partners at the Financial Times of London explain why both allies and enemies are now calling for UK PM Boris Johnson’s head and explains why activists are targeting global public re...2022-01-1359 minBizNewsBizNewsBizNews Power Hour: Calls for Boris's head; Activists attack PR firms; Half hour with Helen ZilleThis episode of the BizNews Power Hour features a powerful interview with the DA's federal chair Helen Zille who looks back on the aftermath of November's Local Elections; discusses the dynamite expose of ANC cadre deployment into the judiciary; looks ahead to a probable change in SA's national government in 2024 - and shares how her party has managed to attract so much young talent. Also in this programme, our partners at the Financial Times of London explain why both allies and enemies are now calling for UK PM Boris Johnson’s head and explains why activists are targeting global public re...2022-01-1359 minBizNewsBizNewsMichael Appel joins BizNews - and a two year assignment at Zondo now bearing fruitFor much of the Zondo Commission's three year public hearings, experienced journalist Michael Appel watched from inside the arena, reporting daily for news channel eNCA. Now part of Team BizNews, in this podcast Appel gives us an overview of the 800+ page first volume of Zondo's conclusions. This is an introduction to the coming week's comprehensive coverage of SA's watershed Commission into State Capture.2022-01-0717 minBizNewsBizNewsBest of 2021: ‘We want to build the Lanseria Airport of Cape Town’, says Rob HersovHis outspoken views on the South African government and what needs to change made him a fan favourite with the BizNews community. Rob Hersov – who has worked with Rupert Murdoch and Johann Rupert – joined the BizNews Power Hour to discuss his exciting African Gold SPAC. According to Bloomberg, the SPAC is targeting gold assets on the African continent and ‘raised a more-than-expected $360m ahead of a listing in New York on Friday. The 60-year old businessman joked that his mining magnate father – Basil Hersov – laughed when he was told about his son’s latest business endeavour. ‘He really burst out laug...2021-12-2902 minBizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan sees better '22; Discovery data confirms mild Omicron; SA off Red List; BizNews portfolioA good news episode of the BizNews Power Hour with Discovery's vast database confirming the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is less threatening to humans, especially those who've been vaccinated; SA is being removed from the UK's Red List providing a late Xmas boost for its tourism sector; Steven Nathan unpacks why 2022 is likely to be a better year for SA and global businesses; and we've got a clip from today's BizNews Share portfolio webinar explaining our rationale for investing offshore - and in exponentially growing US companies whose share prices have been hit hard in recent weeks. 2021-12-141h 01BizNewsBizNewsSteven Nathan sees better '22; Discovery data confirms mild Omicron; SA off Red List; BizNews portfolioA good news episode of the BizNews Power Hour with Discovery's vast database confirming the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is less threatening to humans, especially those who've been vaccinated; SA is being removed from the UK's Red List providing a late Xmas boost for its tourism sector; Steven Nathan unpacks why 2022 is likely to be a better year for SA and global businesses; and we've got a clip from today's BizNews Share portfolio webinar explaining our rationale for investing offshore - and in exponentially growing US companies whose share prices have been hit hard in recent weeks.2021-12-141h 00BizNewsBizNewsBPH: Nathan sees better '22; Discovery data confirms mild Omicron; SA off Red List; BizNews portfolioA good news episode of the BizNews Power Hour with Discovery's vast database confirming the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is less threatening to humans, especially those who've been vaccinated; SA is being removed from the UK's Red List providing a late Xmas boost for its tourism sector; Steven Nathan unpacks why 2022 is likely to be a better year for SA and global businesses; and we've got a clip from today's BizNews Share portfolio webinar explaining our rationale for investing offshore - and in exponentially growing US companies whose share prices have been hit hard in recent weeks.2021-12-141h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDavid Shapiro as co-host; Rob Hersov on SA's drain brain; Martin Freeman's emigration journeyIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Stuart Lowman is joined by an optimistic David Shapiro; excerpts from the BizNews spring investment conference as Martin Freeman talks about his business journey and Rob Hersov on SA's brain drain, and the BizNews Team. 2021-09-201h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan discusses Aspen, Discovery and more; BizNews Investment Conference snippets; Cilo Cybin seeks JSE listingIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Steven Nathan joins as our co-host again, discussing the results of Aspen Pharmacare, Discovery, Impala Platinum and more. Two clips from the BizNews Investment Conference gives listeners a taste of the myriad of rational perspectives shared, with snippets from GG Alcock and Mmusi Maimane. BizNews journalist Nadya Swart talks to Gabriel Theron, the CEO of Cilo Cybin - a pharmaceutical company looking to raise funding on the JSE in the next 12-18 months, and more. 2021-09-021h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen co-host; NEASA rep; new spin on rugby; John Dludlu on SMEsIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen talking stocks; NEASA representative - Gerhard Papenfus; putting a new spin on rugby referee decisions with Dugald Macdonald, John Dludlu on SMEs and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-08-191h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourMagnus Heystek co-host; JSE trade delay; Cape state independence; SA's brain drainIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek; Cape Independence Party bid for Independent State - Jack Miller; FNB CEO Jacques Cilliers on brain drain in SA; CEO of the A2X Kevin Brady discusses record volumes on the JSE and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-08-181h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host; DA's John Steenhuisen; Zambia's new president; Transnet goes privateIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; DA's John Steenhuisen and Action SA's Herman Mashaba speak on Zambia's new president and the future of SA in the ruling party's hands; Francois Nortje on Transnet's move to private and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-08-171h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDavid Shapiro co-host; Peter Major on mining; Gates foundation vs farming; randIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; SAFCEI pleads with Gates Foundation; TreasuryOne's Andre Cilliers on the rand; Peter Major on Sasol, Northam and Impala Platinum results and earnings guidance, and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-08-161h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen co-host; Cape Referendum; O'Sullivan on Digital Vibes; Michael Jordaan on Zero; crowdfunding for olympiansIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen; crowdfunding for Olympian medalists with Mike Sharman; Paul O'Sullivan unpacks the Digital Vibes saga; Michael Jordaan on Bank Zero's launch, Phil Craig on Cape Independence and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-08-1259 minBizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourMagnus Heystek co-host; Medupi blast with Blom; cadre deployment; Kokkie on banksIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek; energy expert Ted Blom on Medupi blast; DA's Leon Schreiber on ANC's cadre deployment policy; Denker Capital's Kokkie Kooyman talks Nedbank, Quilter and Bank Zero and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-08-111h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host; Cape secession with Peter Hain and Roelf Meyer; Ivermectin in the mixIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Cape secession views with Lord Peter Hain and ANC stalwart Roelf Meyer; Ivermectin as a covid option is discussed by Dr Mdladla, Dr Ngcakani and prof Colleen Aldous and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-08-101h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDavid Shapiro co-host; China showing who's boss - IRR CEO; Kokkie Kooyman on Nedbank, SasriaIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; IRR's new CEO Dr John Endres on China showing capitalism who the boss is; Denker Capital's Kokkie Kooyman on Nedbank's trading statement and how the week of shame may hit insurance companies; and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-08-0559 minBizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen co-host; vaccination questions answered; EWC; BizNews turns 8In this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen; Family Action South Africa's Bernard Tuffin details why EWC and custodianship is unnecessary; Dr Duncan Carmichael addresses concerns that many have had regarding the Covid-19 vaccine and the BizNews Power Hour team celebrates turning 8 years old. Happy birthday team. 2021-08-041h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourMagnus Heystek co-host; Curro vs ADvTECH; Capitec's loyalty program; Cape Independence pathIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek; Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie expands on the group's loyalty program and how the riots impacted the bank; Curro's earnings with analyst Anthony Clark and why ADvTECH is better; the Western Cape seems to be on the independent track from RSA - Patrick Melly explains; and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-08-031h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host; EFF vs ANC on EWC; fighting tax with Willem Petzer; warming the homelessIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; the ANC and EFF do battle over expropriation of land without compensation, the IRR's Terence Corrigan joins the debate; Willem Petzer, the leader of Taxpayers’ Union of South Africa looks to defeat taxpayer abuse in RSA; David Gemmel visits the homeless with warmth and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-08-021h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen co-host; Chinese dragons with Sean Peche; AltVest launches; Transnet troublesIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen; the AltVest directors Warren Wheatley, Rob Hersov and Koshiek Karan; Ranmore's Sean Peche on Chinese dragons and Russian bears; Transet troubles with Francois Nortje and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-291h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourMagnus Heystek co-host; Ivermectin's Covid role; Open Letter 2.0 to Cyril RamaphosaIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek; Professor Colleen Aldous on why Ivermectin is an important part of the Covid story but not a silver bullet, Niemoller's second Open Letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-281h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host; Mango's despair; UCT online high school; ULA's Hein MarxIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan giving his take on the Chinese influence in the markets; Founder of Valenture Rob Paddock on UCT's new high school; Guy Leitch on Mango's business rescue; leader of the United Liberty Alliance Hein Marx unpacks why they want independence from RSA and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-271h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDavid Shapiro co-host; Peter Major on mining boom; life after 'shame week'; randIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers on the rand; strong mining commodity prices with Mergence's Peter Major; chief executive of the business chamber in Pietermaritzburg Melanie Veness updates us on life after the shame week and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-261h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen co-host; New chapter 9 institution; letter to Ramaphosa; next step for SA; BitcoinIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen; Brenthurst's Magnus Heystek and Eunomix's Claude Baissac tell us where to now for SA; Elon Musk, Cathie Wood and Jack Dorsey talk Bitcoin; an open letter to the president breaks the internet and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-231h 02BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourMagnus Heystek co-host; Inside the divided ANC; Karoooo's 100 million vehicle market.n this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek on investing offshore being the best option; Opptune's Chris Logan on Karoooo's 100 million vehicle market; Dr Jakkie Cilliers weighs in on a divided ANC and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-211h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host; CemAir's heroic act; Mbeki's insights; taxi associations protectionIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Moeletsi Mbheki shares his word of wisdom; James Martin, head of Economic Development at the uMgungundlovu (PMB) District Municipality on roles taxi associations played amid lootings; CEO of CemAir Miles Van Der Molen on flying relief supplies for free and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-201h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDavid Shapiro co-host; Steinhoff 'settlement'; CT 'junk' status; Charles Savage; randIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers on foreign investors shying away from SA; Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson weighs in on Cape Town being placed in 'junk territory' by Moody's; Tekkie Town's Bernard Mostert shares his thoughts on the latest Steinhoff settlement; Charles Savage of Purple Group on offshore investments if anarchy wins in SA and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-191h 02BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen co-host; communities fight back; SA's looting locusts; Township mall tales; Action SA sues ANCIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen; founder of Gift Of The Givers Dr Imtiaz Sooliman on SA's looting locusts; OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage on SA communities uniting; Action SA leader Herman Mashaba unpacks his reasons for suing the government; township mall owner Jason McCormick on the grave details of violent looters and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-151h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourMagnus Heystek co-host; GG Alcock on community rule; Nedbank goes hybrid; calls for State of EmergencyIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek; GG Alcock on the effects of looting on the informal economy; Nedbank's chief executive Mike Brown on employing a hybrid work model; Melanie Veness of PMCB on the need for a State of Emergency in the area, and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-141h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host; Clem Sunter, Frans Cronje on road to anarchy; Safari FounderIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Futurist Clem Sunter on the low or high roads that SA may follow; Institute of Race Relations outgoing CEO Frans Cronje on where the ANC is heading; a spotlight on the proposed firearm bill with Nicholas Lorimer and Gideon Joubert; founder of Safari Investments Francois Marais on township mall looting, and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-131h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDavid Shapiro co-host; Protest wave; Investor confidence rocked; Vaccine distrustIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; TreasuryOne's Andre Cilliers talls investor confidence as protests spread across South Africa; we get an on the ground protest report from KZN business man Donovan Carter, who is is Mooi River; Connie Mulder of The Solidarity Fund tells us why some citizens don't want to take the vaccine and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-121h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen Co-host; What Nedbank's 'hybrid model' means for business; helicopter view on ZumaIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen; Denker Capital's Kokkie Kooyman on Nedbank's work from home hybrid model; the Financial Times' Gideon Rachman gives a global view on Zuma's arrest and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-081h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourMagnus Heystek co-host; Zimbabwe's troubled economy; Lamberti; Equites AttacqIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek; Russell Lamberti on his appointment as Sakeliga chief economist; John Robertson on the troubled Zimbabwean economy; Andrea Taverna-Turisan on Equites Attacq and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-071h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host; righting EOH's past; Verster favours Naspers share swap; Peter Major on mining boomIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Stephen Van Coller on righting EOH wrongs; Jean-Pierre Verster favours Naspers share swap; mining veteran Peter Major weighs in on the new Anglo Gold CEO and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-061h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDavid Shapiro co-host; Sean Peche on Naspers China problem; EM currencies; Steinhoff's judgementIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; Sean Peche rings the Chinese alarm bells on Prosus and Naspers; TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers with this week's currency focus; Tekkie Town's Bernard Mostert on Steinhoff's judgement day and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-051h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen co-host; Ocean Basket CEO on battered restaurants; Q2 market returns with EasyEquities; IvermectinIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen and his story of owning property being a loss; Ocean Basket's Grace Harding on lockdowns devastating impact on the hospitality sector; the second quarter investment world with EasyEquities' Lesedi Mfolo; William Saunderson-Meyer on Ivermectin as a shield for Covid and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-07-011h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourMagnus Heystek co-host; Paul Hoffman on Zuma and jail; Chuck Stephens on land grabs and covid; most expensive citiesIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek and his story of property's missing trillion; Paul Hoffman of Accountability Now on why Zuma going to jail isn't a certainty yet; Chuck Stephens on land grabs by means of covid endangerment; the most expensive cities with SA towards the bottom and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-06-301h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host; Zuma's 15 months; EOH CEO's corruption fightback; Delphine Govender; SA portsIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Perpetua's Delphine Govender on larger firms now questioning the Naspers/Prosus share swap; Western Cape minister David Maynier on fixing SA ports; Karam Singh on Jacob Zuma's sentencing; EOH CEO Stephen van Coller on corruption fight back and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-06-291h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDavid Shapiro co-host; Glencore goes Colombia coal; Dr Daniel Israel on Covid-19 third wave; RandIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; mining veteran Peter Major on Anglo and BHP sale of Colombian coal mine to Glencore; Dr Daniel Israel on realities of the third Covid-19 wave in SA, TreasuryONE's Andre Cilliers with this week's currency focus and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-06-281h 02BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen co-host; property insights; a bearish Peter Major; Dr Noach on Covid third waveIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Jackie Cameron is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen; mining veteran Peter Major; Dr Ryan Noach on Covid third wave, Pam Golding chief executive Andrew Golding and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-06-241h 03BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourMagnus Heystek co-host; another Bitcoin scam bites; Brait; FMF awards HudsonIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek; another Bitcoin scam with Darren Hanekom; Brait's Peter Hayward-Butt; Prof Robert Vivian on Nick Hudson's FMF award and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-06-231h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host; Labat's missed deadline; Discovery meets Goldman; Dan ArielyIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Brian van Rooyen, chief executive of Labat after missing their results deadline; Discovery's Craig Sher on a new fund partnership with Goldman Sachs, Dan Ariely and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-06-2258 minBizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDavid Shapiro co-host; Prosus and PPC CEOs; Rand weaknessIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; the chief executive of Naspers and Prosus- Bob Van Dijk; PPC's Ronald van Wijnen on its financial results; TreasuryONE currency strategist - Andre Cilliers and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-06-211h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen co-host; Mashaba on ANC; Sanlam CEO; New World Wealth reportIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Jackie Cameron is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen; Sanlam CEO- Paul Hanratty; former Johannesburg Major Herman Mashaba; Andrew Amoils of the New World Wealth and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-06-1758 minBizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan on markets; Govender on Naspers, shareholders battle; Manuel on SA's lost decadeIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Jackie Cameron is joined by co-host Steven Nathan; Perpetua's Delphine Govender on the war between Naspers and its shareholders; former finance minister Trevor Manuel on a decade lost of SA economy and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-06-151h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDavid Shapiro on electric vehicles; SAA gets Lift; Cape Independence; Magda vs MuskIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro; Sygnia's Magda Wierzycka on her Twitter wars with Elon Musk; Phil Craig of Cape Independence Advocacy Group; Tshepo Mahloele on SAA going private and the BizNews Power Hour Team. 2021-06-141h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSAA gets private wings; Naspers faces activist shareholders; Deloitte CEO on 'role of auditors'In this episode of the Festive Friday BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg spoke to four of the 36 Naspers shareholders questioning the share swap and management alignment; Anthony Sedgwick - Director at Abax Investments, Shane Watkins - CIO of All Weather Capital, Asief Mohammed - CIO Aeon Investment Managers and Delphine Govender - CEO of Perpetua Investment Managers, Carrie Adams with her guests David White and Rob Bastrop, and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-06-1159 minBizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen; Covid 3rd wave; Private power plants victory; WW2 hero recognitionIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen, Neal Froneman on Ramaphosa giving private power plants a go ahead, the chief executive of Discovery Health, Ryann Noach and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-06-101h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourThe Guptas fate; SA gun ban; EOH sale and investing in KrugerrandsIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek, Paul O'Sullivan on the Gupta brothers' fate, Isaac Mophatlane, Crossfin investor on EOH's sale. Kanthan Pillay weighs in on firearm ban in SA and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-06-0959 minBizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourLoad shedding battles with Ted Blom and Eskom; GDP surprises; Burger King sale controversyIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan, Eskom's Sikonathi Mantshantsha, energy expert Ted Blom on SA load shedding, Langa Madonko on the sale of Burger King, Kevin Lings, Mike Shussler and Steven Nathan provide insight into Q1 GDP figures and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-06-081h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourThungela CEO puts up defense; FirstRand points to recovery, Zweli Mkhize's optionsIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro, Denker Capital's Kokkie Kooyman on FNB's booming update, Thungela CEO July Ndlovu on new JSE listing, William Saunderson-Meyer on Zweli Mkhize's options and the BizNews Power Hour team. 2021-06-071h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourFestive Friday 4th June 2021 with Carrie Adams talking wine, Helena Conradie and Grace HardingIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Jackie Cameron is joined by Satrix CEO Helena Conradie who is stepping down after 8 years at the helm, Grace Harding CEO of Ocean Basket, while wine guru Carrie Adams chats to Woolworths specialist wine buyer Rebecca Constable and James Diack who is opening a new wine bar in Parktown North, and the BizNews team. 2021-06-041h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen co-host; Labat CEO Brian van Rooyen; Foord's Mike Townsend; EOH's Stephen van Coller; Jurie ErweeIn this episode of BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen, Labat CEO Brian van Rooyen, Foord Asset management's Mike Townsend on the commodity supercycle, EOH's Stephen van Coller on the DA's plan to lay criminal charges, GIB CEO Jurie Erwee and the BizNews Team. 2021-05-201h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourMagnus Heystek co-host; Gusti Coetzer; Tobie van Zyl CEO of Bettr; Grant Hinds tech expect at Bettr;In this episode of BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Magnus Heystek, Grant Hinds tech expect Bettr, Tobie van Zyl on the merger of gaming worlds, Gusti Coetzer and the BizNews Team. 2021-05-191h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host, Mark Barnes the chairman of Kisby, Solidarity's Anton van der Bijl, Julian KettleIn this episode of BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan, Mark Barnes the chairman of Kisby, Solidarity's Anton van der Bijl, Julian Kettle and the BizNews Team. 2021-05-181h 02BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPeter Major co-host; Redefine CEO Andrew Koning; Steve Brookers CEO of Balwin Properties; Huge GroupIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Peter Major veteran mining engineer, CEO of Redefine - Andrew Koning- Balwin Properties’s Steve Brookers; James Herbst - CEO of Huge Group and the BizNews team. 2021-05-171h 02BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourFestive Friday with Carrie Adams; Marius Reitz; Quintin Rossi; Jeremy Borge and Elunda BassonIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Carrie Adams; Luno's Marius Reitz; CEO of Spear REIT Quintin Rossi; Jeremy Borge; Elunda Basson and the BizNews team. 2021-05-141h 02BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourJean-Pierre Verster co-host; Brian Joffe; Tekkie Town dispute with Steinhoff; PostNet CEOIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Jean-Pierre Verster as co-host, Brian Joffe on Long 4 Life results and prospects going forward, Tekkie Town co-founder Bernard Mostert on their dispute with Steinhoff, PostNet CEO Chris Wheeler on the battle with the SOPO and the courier industry and the BizNews team. 2021-05-131h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourPiet Viljoen co-host; Ascendis CEO Mark Sardi and Activists; Transaction Capital CEO on interims and WeBuyCarsIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Piet Viljoen as co-host, Ascendis CEO Mark Sardi and activist Harry Smit, Transaction Capital CEO David Hurwitz on its interim results and increasing its stake in WeBuyCars to c.75%, Prosus/Naspers corporate action and the BizNews team. 2021-05-121h 00BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host; Sygnia founder Magda Wierzycka on 4IR and taking on ARK Innovation; Adamus Stemmet on the PICIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Steven Nathan, Magda Wierzycka on the 4IR ETF, new emerging market ETF, reducing money market fees and Vaccitech IPO, Adamus Stemmet on the PIC's mishaps and the BizNews team. 2021-05-111h 02BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourShapiro co-host; Anglo American spin-off Thungela Resources CEO; Raubex CEO; Irnest Kaplan on Adapt ITIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro, Anglo American spin-off Tungela Resources CEO July Ndlovu, Raubex CEO Rudolf Fourie on its results and prospects, Irnest Kaplan on Adapt IT and US tech valuations the BizNews team. 2021-05-101h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDr Richard Smith on US markets; Andre Celliers on currencies; Nadya Swart; Jeremy Sampson on Carrie's CornerIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by the Chairman of the Study of Cycles Dr Richard Smith on the US markets and cryptos, Andre Celliers on the Rand/Dollar, Carrie's Corner with her guest Jeremy Sampson on business and wine and the BizNews team. 2021-05-071h 02BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourMagnus Heystek co-host; CemAir CEO on SAA bailouts; Sikonathi Mantshasha on Eskom; Revego listingIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by Magnus Heystek as co-host, CEO of CemAir Miles Van Der Molen on SAA bailouts, Sikonathi Mantshasha on Eskom corruption scandals, Reyburn Hendricks CEO of Revego Africa on its cancelled listing and the BizNews team. 2021-05-051h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourSteven Nathan co-host; Equites Property Fund; Eskom corruption; Berkshire AGM key takeawaysIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by Steven Nathan as co-host, CEO of Equites Property Fund Andrea Taverna-Turisan, Chris Yellend and Paul O'Sullivan on Eskom executives corruption saga, Charles Savage boxing for the retail traders vs Buffet and Munger, Kokkie Kooyman on Greg Abel being Buffet's successor and the BizNews team. 2021-05-041h 02BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourShapiro co-host; Berkshire AGM takeaways; Imps capital raise; powership corruption; Mozam updateIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by David Shapiro as co-host, Warren Buffet and Charlie Munger, Clive Nates on Lincoln City's capital raise, Aldworth Mbalati on the energy corruption saga, Stephen Buchanan-Clarke on Mozambique and the BizNews team. 2021-05-031h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourKokkie Kooyman; Carly Barnes; Anton Ossip; My Octopus Teacher; Drive TimeIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by banking oracle Kokkie Kooyman on Remgro selling 40 million FirstRand shares, Carly Barnes from Easy Equities on JSE and US price action, CEO of Discovery Insure Anton Ossip on fixing potholes, Kyle Stroebel on My Octopus Teacher, Drive Time with Jarryd Neves and the BizNews team. 2021-04-3058 minBizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourDavid Shapiro co-host; Helen Zille; Anthony Butler; Kevin Brady; Gidon NovickIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host David Shapiro, Helen Zille and Anthony Butler on the South African political landscape and its complexities, Kevin Brady CEO of the A2X on stock exchanges, Lift founder Gidon Novick on Mango's demise and the BizNews team. 2021-04-291h 01BizNews Power HourBizNews Power HourChris Logan co-host; Irnest Kaplan on US tech earnings; Paul O'Sullivan on Mike Lomas; Reyburn Hedricks on Revego IPOIn this episode of the BizNews Power Hour, Alec Hogg is joined by co-host Chris Logan, Irnest Kaplan on US tech earnings, Paul O'Sullivan on Mike Lomas arrest, Reyburn Hendricks on Revego IPO, Brad Barrit on life after rugby and the BizNews team. 2021-04-281h 01Rational RadioRational RadioBizNews Finance Friday webinar: Making the most of your money in 2021We kicked off discussions at this week’s BizNews Finance Friday webinar with a look at whether Bitcoin, blockchain and SA’s underperforming funds have a place in your portfolio of assets. Answering your money questions were: independent financial advisors Dawn Ridler of Kerenga Wealth Ecology, Johannesburg, and Jonathan Botha of Netto Invest, Cape Town.2021-01-2958 minRational RadioRational RadioBizNews Finance Friday webinar: Your money after the year of Covid-19Independent advisors Dawn Ridler of Kerenga Wealth Ecology and Candice Paine of PR Financial Services joined us at this week's BizNews Finance Friday. We took a look back at the big money questions this year and how to plan for 2021.2020-12-041h 03Rational RadioRational RadioBizNews Finance Friday webinar: Innovative insurance, your money and your behaviourEvery Friday BizNews editor Jackie Cameron sits down with finance specialists to help smooth your investment journey. This week's attendees were in for a treat, guests included: - Schalk Malan, the qualified actuary who is the main architect behind BrightRock’s unique human-centric life insurance. He’ll be sharing some interesting developments on innovative financial services offerings with us; - Joburg-based financial advisor Dawn Ridler, who is popular among BizNews community members for her fiercely independent approach and incisive views on investing and personal finance; and, - Rob Macdonald, who specialises in training financial advisors, and will s...2020-11-131h 00Rational RadioRational RadioBizNews Finance Friday webinar: Fractional property ownership and long-term investingFractional property and long-term investments were on the agenda at this week’s BizNews Finance Friday webinar. Guests included Easy Properties Rupert Finnemore, independent financial adviser Dawn Ridler and SAIFAA's Derek Smorenburg.2020-10-2353 minRational RadioRational RadioBizNews Finance Friday webinar: Helping you identify ways to build your wealthCraig Gradidge, founder of award-winning financial advice company Gradidge-Mahura in Johannesburg, and global financial markets specialist Fred Razak of CM Trading join BizNews editor Jackie Cameron to discuss prescribed assets and the Robinhood hacking scandal.2020-10-1652 minInside Covid-19Inside Covid-19Inside Covid-19: Could exposure to cold virus explain low SA death rate? Vaccines, child deaths. Ep 84In this episode, we hear about what driving patterns tell us about the impact of Covid-19 on the South African economy. Discovery Insure’s Head of Technical Marketing and Vitality Drive engagement, Precious Nduli, speaks to BizNews founder Alec Hogg about the effects of the national lockdown on behaviour, and how this evolved as the country began to re-open. As South African experts explore why death rates may not be as high in the country as elsewhere, an international expert speaks to BizNews about t-cells, which may account for higher immunity in township communities. Immunologist Dr Daniela Weiskopf of the Jo...2020-09-1427 minInside Covid-19Inside Covid-19Inside Covid-19: Could exposure to cold virus explain low SA death rate? Vaccines, child deaths. Ep 84In this episode, we hear about what driving patterns tell us about the impact of Covid-19 on the South African economy. Discovery Insure’s Head of Technical Marketing and Vitality Drive engagement, Precious Nduli, speaks to BizNews founder Alec Hogg about the effects of the national lockdown on behaviour, and how this evolved as the country began to re-open. As South African experts explore why death rates may not be as high in the country as elsewhere, an international expert speaks to BizNews about t-cells, which may account for higher immunity in township communities. Immunologist Dr Daniela Weiskopf of the Jo...2020-09-1427 minRational RadioRational RadioBizNews Finance Friday webinar: Your SA investments in era of Covid-19Answering money questions at the BizNews Finance Friday webinar this week are award-winning financial planner Craig Gradidge of Gradidge-Mahura Investments and Nilan Morar of online broker Easy Equities.2020-08-2853 minRational RadioRational RadioBizNews Finance Friday webinar: Investing offshoreJackie Cameron, BizNews editor, hosts the Finance Friday webinar. This week’s guests: Lisa Segall, director and certified financial planner at GinsGlobal and independent financial expert Dawn Ridler. The hot topic is still global diversification and the webinar also explores how to get that offshore exposure without investing more money.2020-08-0749 minRational RadioRational RadioRational Radio: SAA uncut, snubbing God of Economics and local banking insights.Biznews founder Alec Hogg hosts the weekly Rational Radio podcast hour, which is now recorded as a webcast to allow interactive engagement with Biznews Premium members. SA's favourite market watcher David Shapiro joined as the regular guest. The other guests June 1 included: * Denker Capital's Kokkie Kooyman, SA's leading financial services investment analyst who revisited his brilliant call of a few weeks ago to buy banking shares (which have surged since). * Retired airline pilot and ex chairman of the SAA Pilot's Association Jimmy Conroy who was instrumental in bringing the court case against former SAA chair Dudu Myeni...2020-06-011h 16Rational RadioRational RadioThe Editor's Desk: Inside the Biznews/Lebashe deal and what’s nextThis week, the Lebashe Investment Group announced the launch of its new media entity, Arena Holdings. More importantly (for us) it has signed a strategic equity partnership with BizNews. In this episode, Alec Hogg and Felicity Duncan talk about Lebashe’s acquisition of Tiso Blackstar’s media assets, the strategic thinking at Arena, and why Biznews signed on the dotted line. They also explore what this deal means for Biznews and our community. And, of course, they couldn’t resist saying a few words about South Africa’s masterful World Cup performance.2019-11-0917 minRational RadioRational RadioThe Editor's Desk: Behind our apology to Minister Fikile MbalulaLast week, Biznews issued an unreserved apology to Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula. In this episode, Alec Hogg explains the background to the story and why Biznews has a policy of full right-of-reply. Alec and Felicity Duncan also discuss the changes Biznews has made to its model portfolio, explaining why we’re rotating into South African stocks. Alec talks about some of the feedback he has received from the community on these changes. They finish up with a discussion on what the struggles of WeWork and Uber mean for the global investment landscape.2019-10-0523 minRational RadioRational RadioSA's ETF scene explodes: What's hot, what's the next big thing in trackers - ETF heavyweight speaks to BizNews RadioSouth Africa's Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are mushrooming as investors snap up exposure to global market indices and assets like gold for as little as R125/month. In 2000, the first EFT was launched. There are now about 105 ETFs and ETNs, issued by about a dozen companies, with more than R90bn invested in these funds. It is the biggest product of its type outside unit trust funds, and is bigger than the private equity and hedge fund sectors. The market capitalisation of the ETF sector jumped by about 20% over the past year. In this interview with BizNews Radio, ETF entrepreneur...2019-07-1512 minRational RadioRational RadioBiznews Global portfolio: After October's 14% wipeout, what now?With the four year old Biznews Global Share portfolio peaking at an annualised return of 41% in September, hindsight suggests a correction was overdue. But when it arrived, the change in Mr Market's manic phase to one of deep depression came ever so quickly. Four of the portfolio's nine names took big hits in the month, led by the share price of its largest holding, Amazon.com, dropping some 22%. Biznews founder and the portfolio's manager Alec Hogg takes a close look at this stock in the wake of its quarterly results. He urges them to apply perspective, reminding us that nothing...2018-10-3047 min