SA’s “expectationless cheerfulness”– deconstructing SONA and the ANC’s newly...
Theuns Eloff discusses the recent State of the Nation Address in South Africa and the skepticism that many have towards the government’s promises due to their track record of incompetence and...
View ArticleBoardroom Talk: When despondency on SA’s corruption hits, see perspective for...
Alec Hogg writes on South Africa's young democracy and maintaining one's perspective amidst despondency from blatant corruption. This article is exclusive to Biznews Premium. Members please login...
View ArticleSouth Africa’s crime epidemic: A nation in crisis
The opinion piece below discusses the issue of rising crime and violence in South Africa following the recent violent murder of famous rapper and DJ, AKA. Author, Tebogo Ramaphoko Ka-Sewapa, questions...
View ArticleThe Godfather Trilogy’s lessons for South Africa: patronage, power, and politics
The legacy of The Godfather trilogy in the context of American audiences being informed about the political protection of the mob in Las Vegas is particularly relevant to South Africa today. The...
View ArticleHow world sees SA: Power monopoly Eskom removes CEO implicating politicians...
In the below article the FT of London reports on Eskom’s removal of CEO, André de Ruyter, with immediate effect after he implicated senior politicians of the ruling African National Congress in...
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Magnus Heystek: Rand at R18.40 to $ may still prove bargain for offshore...
In this wide-ranging interview with Brenthurst Wealth founder Magnus Heystek, he shares some history that shaped his forthright approach – and explains why the near record Rand weakness of R18:50 to...
View ArticleFrom the archives: Late Eskom exec Mark van der Riet – how State Capture...
From the archives: An article on the appalling story of Eskom scientist Mark van der Riet - a scandal and tragedy recalled. This article is exclusive to Biznews Premium. Members please login here. Not...
View ArticleSouth Africa: an irredeemable, ‘unreformable’ land? – Ivo Vegter
Outgoing Eskom CEO, André de Ruyter, claims that the South African power utility continues to be plagued by rampant corruption, estimating that around a billion rand per month is stolen from Eskom. De...
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Criticising de Ruyter’s stance on renewable energy – Andrew Kenny
Andrew Kenny discusses the controversy surrounding the former CEO of Eskom, Andre de Ruyter. De Ruyter was fired following an interview in which he accused Eskom of corruption and crime, and suggested...
View ArticleMust watch: Prof Jonathan Jansen – A journey of passion, opportunity and...
In this series on South Africans who have massively outperformed and done great things, South African Professor Jonathan Jansen delves into his background, passion for his profession and the power of...
View ArticleWSM: SA’s precarious situation after de Ruyter bombshell reveals political...
Veteran columnist, William Saunderson-Meyer, discusses the current situation in South Africa, with a focus on the national power grid and political corruption. Saunderson-Meyer argues that President...
View ArticleSA’s growing isolation from trading partners, international community sparks...
South Africa is at risk of becoming increasingly isolated from its trading partners and the global community due to poor governance, corruption, and a range of other factors. The country’s support of...
View ArticleLord Peter Hain to SA: Find your inner Neil Aggett – Rise Up and say enough...
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...
View ArticleThe dark side of transformation: How revenge politics is harming SA’s economy...
Journalist, Mpiyakhe Dhlamini, explores the negative impact of transformation policies, such as employment equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), on South Africa’s economy and...
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South Africa’s power crisis: Corruption, crime and coal
South Africa’s power utility, Eskom, is in crisis due to the infiltration of corruption and organised crime, intentional malfunction and petty crime, and a lack of political support for a renewal...
View ArticleMailbox: Dismayed at personal animosity holding back SA’s coalitions
From BizNews community member, Beth Tomlinson: We attended the BizNews conference this year for the first time, and really enjoyed it – thank you! I just felt the need to write to you about some of...
View ArticleCathy Buckle: Surviving cyclones, corruption, and power cuts – A letter From...
Cathy Buckle writes a Letter from Zimbabwe – a heartfelt message of solidarity and compassion for the people of Madagascar, Mozambique, and Malawi who have been affected by Cyclone Freddy. While...
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SA’s ‘Perpetual Crisis’ on the world stage: Corruption, theft, and a nation...
This article by Bloomberg Opinion contributor, Richard Cookson, discusses the current state of South Africa, highlighting its ongoing problems with corruption, theft, and power blackouts. Despite...
View ArticleCathy Buckle: The perils of telling Zimbabwe’s story
Cathy Buckle has been writing a Letter From Zimbabwe to her family and friends for the last 23 years. However, this letter writing has become increasingly challenging as it can be dangerous to write...
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OUTA: Kusile corruption case reveals powerful state capture network
The ongoing Kusile power station corruption case has brought to light the intricate web of political connections that corrupt officials use to launder bribe payments. According to the National...
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