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		<description><![CDATA[As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) faces bipartisan scrutiny in Washington ahead of its December 2026 deadline, South African business group Sakeliga has submitted a radical new proposal for "subnational differentiation". Russell Lamberti explains how the plan would allow individual companies, municipalities, and provinces—like the Western Cape—to bypass looming punitive US trade tariffs. By directly verifying compliance with free-market principles and formally dissenting from the ANC's race-based BEE and expropriation policies, businesses could protect their access to crucial US export markets regardless of national government action. ]]></description>
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		<title>The NdB Sunday Show: Lauren Evanthia - Tender tycoons, political treachery &amp; human tragedy…</title>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Fri 5 June 2026: US Ukraine aid; DRC Ebola outbreak; Athol Trollip on FMD; Cuba sanctions</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today on BizNews Daybreak, global updates reveal the US passing a key Ukraine aid bill, leveling strict new sanctions against Cuba, and racing to contain a Texas screw worm outbreak. <br />
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Locally, Athol Trollip warns that slow cattle vaccinations are worsening South Africa's foot and mouth disease crisis. <br />
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		<description><![CDATA[John McDermott explores the unfolding Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, unpacking how transmission occurs, why the crisis is spreading, and what makes this strain particularly dangerous. He examines strained health systems, limited aid funding, and the challenge of vaccine development. The discussion situates the outbreak within broader regional conflict and mistrust, highlighting how geopolitics, poverty, and weak infrastructure complicate containment efforts while international partners race to respond. ]]></description>
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		<title>Athol Trollip: Government’s FMD response is a “national disaster”</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Athol Trollip delivers a blistering critique of South Africa’s handling of the foot-and-mouth disease crisis, arguing that government bureaucracy and a state-controlled vaccination strategy are failing farmers and allowing the outbreak to spread. Drawing on decades of farming experience, the ActionSA parliamentary leader says commercial farmers should be empowered to vaccinate their own herds, while state resources focus on vulnerable rural communities. He warns that delays, poor execution and political stubbornness are deepening economic damage and could carry serious political consequences. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Athol Trollip: Government’s FMD response is a “national disaster”</itunes:title>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Thu 4 June 2026: Amazon Prime SA launch; US-Iran war vote; Illegal Number plates; UK leaders clash</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amazon has officially disrupted the local market by launching its full Prime offering in South Africa. <br />
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Globally, SpaceX plans a historic $75 billion IPO, Broadcom's AI chip revenue forecasts disappoint, and a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is renewed. <br />
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Additionally, experts call for urgent action against South Africa’s rampant illegal number plate trade, while UK political leaders clash heavily in Parliament. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Thu 4 June 2026: Amazon Prime SA launch; US-Iran war vote; Illegal Number plates; UK leaders clash</itunes:title>
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Globally, SpaceX plans a historic $75 billion IPO, Broadcom's AI chip revenue forecasts disappoint, and a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is renewed. 

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		<title>Amazon Prime boss throws down gauntlet to Takealot in SA: &quot;We're just getting started&quot;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Amazon is turning up the heat in South Africa. Two years after launching its local marketplace, the e-commerce giant has officially rolled out Amazon Prime at a dramatically lower price, taking direct aim at Takealot. Global Prime chief Jamil Ghani explains why Amazon believes fast, free delivery, streaming, gaming and exclusive Prime Day deals can win over South African shoppers. He also reveals how Prime works, why it’s profitable, and what could be next for Amazon in the country. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Amazon Prime boss throws down gauntlet to Takealot in SA: &quot;We're just getting started&quot;</itunes:title>
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		<title>Kabelo Khumalo - Inside the Black Market of illegal number plates</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Business Day investigation has pried open South Africa's black market for number plates and found the price of entry close to nothing. In this interview with Irakli, Business Day Deputy Editor Kabelo Khumalo explains how reporters walked out of three Johannesburg establishments with plates after doing just one thing - writing a registration number on a piece of paper, with no ID, licence or vehicle registration required. He warns the trade is above all a security risk: "Number plates is as good as a DNA for an investigative officer… because now we can't even rely on those." It also opens the door to cloning, dragging law-abiding citizens into investigations "for crimes that they have nothing to do with". Khumalo says the body representing legal producers estimates as much as 40% of number plates issued in South Africa might be illegal, and that getting hold of them is now as simple as a trip to the shops "to buy bread and milk". He points to the country's only three manufacturers of blank plates — one of which, Uniplate, "admitted that the system is imperfect" — and to "a syndicate in the middle that is distorting the market in favour of the illicit". Tellingly, the illegal plates cost the same as the legal ones: "people are not driven to buy these plates because of pricing, but because they want to avoid law enforcement." The DA has written to the Ministers of Police, Trade & Industry and Transport to set up an inter-ministerial team, while the Competition Commission pursues the three manufacturers over alleged collusion on pricing. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A Business Day investigation has pried open South Africa's black market for number plates and found the price of entry close to nothing. In this interview with Irakli, Business Day Deputy Editor Kabelo Khumalo explains how reporters walked out of three Johannesburg establishments with plates after doing just one thing - writing a registration number on a piece of paper, with no ID, licence or vehicle registration required. He warns the trade is above all a security risk: "Number plates is as good as a DNA for an investigative officer… because now we can't even rely on those." It also opens the door to cloning, dragging law-abiding citizens into investigations "for crimes that they have nothing to do with". Khumalo says the body representing legal producers estimates as much as 40% of number plates issued in South Africa might be illegal, and that getting hold of them is now as simple as a trip to the shops "to buy bread and milk". He points to the country's only three manufacturers of blank plates — one of which, Uniplate, "admitted that the system is imperfect" — and to "a syndicate in the middle that is distorting the market in favour of the illicit". Tellingly, the illegal plates cost the same as the legal ones: "people are not driven to buy these plates because of pricing, but because they want to avoid law enforcement." The DA has written to the Ministers of Police, Trade & Industry and Transport to set up an inter-ministerial team, while the Competition Commission pursues the three manufacturers over alleged collusion on pricing.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Wed 3 June 2026: US tariffs; SPAR VAT fraud; Illicit number plates; Banking scams</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1682153</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Globally, the US proposes major tariffs, and US-Iran peace talks face friction over the conflict in Lebanon. <br />
<br />
Locally, a Pretoria SPAR store faces severe tax fraud allegations, a Business Day investigation exposes rampant illicit number plate sales in Johannesburg, and an expert shares crucial tips to combat digital banking fraud. <br />
<br />
Finally, economist Mariana Mazzucato argues for purpose-driven corporate contracts. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Wed 3 June 2026: US tariffs; SPAR VAT fraud; Illicit number plates; Banking scams</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>14:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Globally, the US proposes major tariffs, and US-Iran peace talks face friction over the conflict in Lebanon. 

Locally, a Pretoria SPAR store faces severe tax fraud allegations, a Business Day investigation exposes rampant illicit number plate sales in Johannesburg, and an expert shares crucial tips to combat digital banking fraud. 

Finally, economist Mariana Mazzucato argues for purpose-driven corporate contracts.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Spar’s VAT scandal: Unpacking the BDO investigation and corporate fallout</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business Day journalist Nompilo Zulu unpacks allegations of VAT fraud and accounting irregularities at Spar’s Bloed Street Tops store, after a BDO due-diligence report flagged unreliable financials, alleged tax underdeclarations and stock-related concerns. Spar strongly disputes the claims, saying the matter relates to one store and follows a failed bid by businessman Amaan Sayed to rejoin the Spar network. With complaints now before regulators including the JSE, Saica and CIPC, Zulu explains what the report found, how Spar has responded, and what could come next. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Spar’s VAT scandal: Unpacking the BDO investigation and corporate fallout</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>8:03</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Business Day journalist Nompilo Zulu unpacks allegations of VAT fraud and accounting irregularities at Spar’s Bloed Street Tops store, after a BDO due-diligence report flagged unreliable financials, alleged tax underdeclarations and stock-related concerns. Spar strongly disputes the claims, saying the matter relates to one store and follows a failed bid by businessman Amaan Sayed to rejoin the Spar network. With complaints now before regulators including the JSE, Saica and CIPC, Zulu explains what the report found, how Spar has responded, and what could come next.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Bank fraud: Tricks &amp; tips — as SA banks face competition from newcomers… | Deshnee Govender</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1681930</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Losses from digital banking fraud in South Africa are estimated to total at least a billion and a half Rand a year. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Governance, Compliance and Risk Expert Deshnee Govender, shares how the sophisticated modus operandi of bank fraudsters fool customers, and she shares tips to avoid being tricked by them. Deshnee also urges banks to have proper Governance, Compliance and Risk measures in place, and to submit employees to integrity testing and lifestyle audits. Meanwhile, she describes how the banking industry is being revolutionised. “There's…Revolut, a totally digital bank... It's currently operating in the UK and Europe, but it's got its license now to… operate in South Africa. Then as from next year, the PEPCOR group…coming out with their own bank… PlusB. So there's a lot of other players that are going to be entering the market as well. And I think the key…for the conventional banks…is to see who can actually manage the monies…of the citizens professionally and with integrity…those newcomers…are going to bring a different kind of vibe to the market. And I think citizens will be tempted to go to banks where you can be assured…that your resources are absolutely safe.” ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Bank fraud: Tricks &amp; tips — as SA banks face competition from newcomers… | Deshnee Govender</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>17:35</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Losses from digital banking fraud in South Africa are estimated to total at least a billion and a half Rand a year. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Governance, Compliance and Risk Expert Deshnee Govender, shares how the sophisticated modus operandi of bank fraudsters fool customers, and she shares tips to avoid being tricked by them. Deshnee also urges banks to have proper Governance, Compliance and Risk measures in place, and to submit employees to integrity testing and lifestyle audits. Meanwhile, she describes how the banking industry is being revolutionised. “There's…Revolut, a totally digital bank... It's currently operating in the UK and Europe, but it's got its license now to… operate in South Africa. Then as from next year, the PEPCOR group…coming out with their own bank… PlusB. So there's a lot of other players that are going to be entering the market as well. And I think the key…for the conventional banks…is to see who can actually manage the monies…of the citizens professionally and with integrity…those newcomers…are going to bring a different kind of vibe to the market. And I think citizens will be tempted to go to banks where you can be assured…that your resources are absolutely safe.”]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Tue 2 June 2026: Trump Agri Tariffs; Nvidia chips; SA grid success; FMD vaccines</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1681711</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: Internationally, President Trump cuts agricultural equipment tariffs, Apple introduces an iPhone bill-splitting feature, and Nvidia debuts a $5 trillion PC AI chip. <br />
<br />
Locally, Free State’s community grid takeover triumphs, KZN lags behind in foot-and-mouth vaccinations, and analysts unpack the impeachment pressures facing President Ramaphosa. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Tue 2 June 2026: Trump Agri Tariffs; Nvidia chips; SA grid success; FMD vaccines</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>15:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: Internationally, President Trump cuts agricultural equipment tariffs, Apple introduces an iPhone bill-splitting feature, and Nvidia debuts a $5 trillion PC AI chip. 

Locally, Free State’s community grid takeover triumphs, KZN lags behind in foot-and-mouth vaccinations, and analysts unpack the impeachment pressures facing President Ramaphosa.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Rob Hersov: The small municipality that fixed itself — a blueprint to rescue South Africa</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1681612</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[What happens when a community decides it’s had enough of municipal failure? In this compelling conversation, Rob Hersov explains how a small Free State municipality took matters into its own hands, restoring services, managing electricity distribution, collecting revenue, and driving local development. The result is a working model of public-private cooperation that could transform struggling municipalities across South Africa. From grassroots leadership to political change, this is a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and a practical blueprint for renewal. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Rob Hersov: The small municipality that fixed itself — a blueprint to rescue South Africa</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>30:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens when a community decides it’s had enough of municipal failure? In this compelling conversation, Rob Hersov explains how a small Free State municipality took matters into its own hands, restoring services, managing electricity distribution, collecting revenue, and driving local development. The result is a working model of public-private cooperation that could transform struggling municipalities across South Africa. From grassroots leadership to political change, this is a powerful story of resilience, innovation, and a practical blueprint for renewal.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SpaceX at $1.75tn: Musk’s Wall Street moonshot — or science-fiction risk for investors? | FT Unhedged</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1681376</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[At $1.75 trillion, SpaceX is set to be the largest listing ever. Unhedged's Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong are joined by Lex editor John Foley to discuss Elon Musk's latest headline maker. The boy from Pretoria keeps remaking financial history. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>SpaceX at $1.75tn: Musk’s Wall Street moonshot — or science-fiction risk for investors? | FT Unhedged</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>24:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[At $1.75 trillion, SpaceX is set to be the largest listing ever. Unhedged's Katie Martin and Rob Armstrong are joined by Lex editor John Foley to discuss Elon Musk's latest headline maker. The boy from Pretoria keeps remaking financial history.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Andrew Morphew - Steenhuisen’s “stockpile of vaccines sitting” in State fridges</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1681359</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Livestock farmers across South Africa remain desperate for the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak to be contained. In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, Andrew Morphew, the spokesperson for FMD Response SA, says: “The Industry Coordinating Council says that 1,3 million doses have been distributed to the province (KZN), whereas just over 600 000 doses have been administered. So there are a lot of vaccines which are sitting in fridges.” As for the whole country, Morphew says while there is a reported 13,5 million doses in the country currently, the Portfolio Committee has reported 3,8 million doses administered. “So there's a massive discrepancy…The department is obviously sitting on a very large stockpile of vaccines now. Make some of that available to the private sector so that people that want to vaccinate their animals can. Let us use the route that has been given to us by the court in order to get those vaccines into animals as fast as we possibly can.” Morphew reiterated that over 90% of commercial beef farmers in KZN had not had access to State vaccines, but “they say they've started vaccinating beef herds now”. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen will give his update at a Press briefing today. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Andrew Morphew - Steenhuisen’s “stockpile of vaccines sitting” in State fridges</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>11:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Livestock farmers across South Africa remain desperate for the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak to be contained. In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, Andrew Morphew, the spokesperson for FMD Response SA, says: “The Industry Coordinating Council says that 1,3 million doses have been distributed to the province (KZN), whereas just over 600 000 doses have been administered. So there are a lot of vaccines which are sitting in fridges.” As for the whole country, Morphew says while there is a reported 13,5 million doses in the country currently, the Portfolio Committee has reported 3,8 million doses administered. “So there's a massive discrepancy…The department is obviously sitting on a very large stockpile of vaccines now. Make some of that available to the private sector so that people that want to vaccinate their animals can. Let us use the route that has been given to us by the court in order to get those vaccines into animals as fast as we possibly can.” Morphew reiterated that over 90% of commercial beef farmers in KZN had not had access to State vaccines, but “they say they've started vaccinating beef herds now”. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen will give his update at a Press briefing today.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Mon 1 June 2026: Oil Climbs; SpaceX IPO frenzy; BEE critiques; Chelsea Flower show Gold</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1681255</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: Global energy markets watch closely as Brent crude climbs back past $93 a barrel amid a tense US-Iran stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, global investors rush into funds ahead of a massive, AI-linked SpaceX IPO. <br />
<br />
Businessman Sam Montši critiques BEE implementation, calling for unity over forced division. <br />
<br />
Finally, designer Leon Kluge overcomes severe weather to secure gold at the Chelsea Flower Show. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Mon 1 June 2026: Oil Climbs; SpaceX IPO frenzy; BEE critiques; Chelsea Flower show Gold</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>15:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: Global energy markets watch closely as Brent crude climbs back past $93 a barrel amid a tense US-Iran stalemate over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, global investors rush into funds ahead of a massive, AI-linked SpaceX IPO. 

Businessman Sam Montši critiques BEE implementation, calling for unity over forced division. 

Finally, designer Leon Kluge overcomes severe weather to secure gold at the Chelsea Flower Show.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Cyril’s FBI trouble, Mashatile’s Flats move, Mkhwanazi’s award and the Woolies bombs| The NdB Sunday Show</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the latest edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn talks to Lauren Evanthia, the Founder of the Organic Humanity Movement (OHM), about the “walls closing in” on President Cyril Ramaphosa with a former Public Protector submitting a formal whistleblower’s report to FBI and the US Department of Justice on Phala Phala; the anti-Ramaphosa voices on this Impeachment Committee due to meet for the first time tomorrow; former President Jacob Zuma’s attack on the President for turning to the courts to try and stop the inquiry; as well as "President-in-waiting" Paul Mashatile’s Cape Flats “oversight visit”. They also talk about KZN Provincial Police Commissioner Lt.-Genl. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s response to being named Newsmaker of the Year, and the bomb explosions in Woolworths in two of South Africa’s capitals, Bloemfontein and Tshwane. As for the new tax proposed for Vehicle Licence renewals to support the beleaguered Road Accident Fund (RAF), Evanthia says: “So every time there's government failure, the answer is like, let's try tax the people more…There has to be a point where we as South Africans say, no, do your job as a government. We want to see our return on investment, or we're not going to pay up.” ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Cyril’s FBI trouble, Mashatile’s Flats move, Mkhwanazi’s award and the Woolies bombs| The NdB Sunday Show</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the latest edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn talks to Lauren Evanthia, the Founder of the Organic Humanity Movement (OHM), about the “walls closing in” on President Cyril Ramaphosa with a former Public Protector submitting a formal whistleblower’s report to FBI and the US Department of Justice on Phala Phala; the anti-Ramaphosa voices on this Impeachment Committee due to meet for the first time tomorrow; former President Jacob Zuma’s attack on the President for turning to the courts to try and stop the inquiry; as well as "President-in-waiting" Paul Mashatile’s Cape Flats “oversight visit”. They also talk about KZN Provincial Police Commissioner Lt.-Genl. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s response to being named Newsmaker of the Year, and the bomb explosions in Woolworths in two of South Africa’s capitals, Bloemfontein and Tshwane. As for the new tax proposed for Vehicle Licence renewals to support the beleaguered Road Accident Fund (RAF), Evanthia says: “So every time there's government failure, the answer is like, let's try tax the people more…There has to be a point where we as South Africans say, no, do your job as a government. We want to see our return on investment, or we're not going to pay up.”]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>&quot;BEE pits black against white&quot;: The trailblazer who says empowerment got it wrong — Sam Montši</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Defying Barriers is the memoir of a man told by his own government to vanish — and who turned the threat into a business empire spanning two countries. In this interview with Irakli, businessman and author Sam Montši recounts how a 1987 order to "disappear" from military-ruled Lesotho drove him into apartheid South Africa, where he joined the mighty South African Breweries. There, he says, "I was the first Black general manager in the SAB Group at the time. And white people, sadly, were not used to having a Black person overseeing them. So some of them behaved in an unfortunate fashion, and I had to get rid of one of them." Montši explains the operating instinct behind a portfolio that broke barriers from fishing to shipbuilding — "a business needs to move, and move fast" — and reflects candidly on succession, recalling how his son Arif joined him: "Dad, I'm coming to work with you. I'm not coming to work for you. I'm not going to carry your briefcase." He reveres Nelson Mandela as a nation builder — "we were lucky to have him when we had him" — but delivers a stinging critique of Black Economic Empowerment, charging that it "has pitted the Black man against the white person, rather than getting them to work together," and that requiring white firms to take on Black partners is "in a sense, suggesting that Black people cannot create these things themselves." Montši also shares the leadership philosophy that carried him from a Soweto childhood to West African boardrooms: "for you to shine, you must make the people that work directly under you shine." He outlines in detail the journey of crossing boundaries others said could not be crossed — and what it means to now hand the family business to the next generation. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>&quot;BEE pits black against white&quot;: The trailblazer who says empowerment got it wrong — Sam Montši</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>17:24</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Defying Barriers is the memoir of a man told by his own government to vanish — and who turned the threat into a business empire spanning two countries. In this interview with Irakli, businessman and author Sam Montši recounts how a 1987 order to "disappear" from military-ruled Lesotho drove him into apartheid South Africa, where he joined the mighty South African Breweries. There, he says, "I was the first Black general manager in the SAB Group at the time. And white people, sadly, were not used to having a Black person overseeing them. So some of them behaved in an unfortunate fashion, and I had to get rid of one of them." Montši explains the operating instinct behind a portfolio that broke barriers from fishing to shipbuilding — "a business needs to move, and move fast" — and reflects candidly on succession, recalling how his son Arif joined him: "Dad, I'm coming to work with you. I'm not coming to work for you. I'm not going to carry your briefcase." He reveres Nelson Mandela as a nation builder — "we were lucky to have him when we had him" — but delivers a stinging critique of Black Economic Empowerment, charging that it "has pitted the Black man against the white person, rather than getting them to work together," and that requiring white firms to take on Black partners is "in a sense, suggesting that Black people cannot create these things themselves." Montši also shares the leadership philosophy that carried him from a Soweto childhood to West African boardrooms: "for you to shine, you must make the people that work directly under you shine." He outlines in detail the journey of crossing boundaries others said could not be crossed — and what it means to now hand the family business to the next generation.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How Leon Kluge, SA’s unofficial ambassador for Cape flora, struck gold at Chelsea for the third time</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[To get Cape fynbos and proteas ready for the Chelsea Flower Show after wildfire one year and drenching rain the next is no small feat. But Leon Kluge, South Africa’s plant guru and master designer, has done it again. This year he returned from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, the world’s most prestigious floral showcase, with not only a Gold medal but also the coveted Best Exhibit in the Great Pavilion for Life After Fire. The display, one of South Africa’s largest ever at Chelsea, featured 20,000 stems, thousands of burnt protea branches and even blooms from the Drakensberg. In an interview with BizNews, Kluge describes the hurdles he and artist Tristan Woudberg faced, from hostile weather to the soaring cost of flights. South Africans will be able to see the exhibition in September in Stanford in the Overberg, an event dedicated to the community and the flower pickers who helped make it possible. Kluge says South Africa’s natural spaces are becoming fewer and more fragile, and that he sees it as his responsibility to tell the story of an ecosystem that is both uniquely vulnerable and admired around the world. – Linda van Tilburg ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How Leon Kluge, SA’s unofficial ambassador for Cape flora, struck gold at Chelsea for the third time</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>15:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[To get Cape fynbos and proteas ready for the Chelsea Flower Show after wildfire one year and drenching rain the next is no small feat. But Leon Kluge, South Africa’s plant guru and master designer, has done it again. This year he returned from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, the world’s most prestigious floral showcase, with not only a Gold medal but also the coveted Best Exhibit in the Great Pavilion for Life After Fire. The display, one of South Africa’s largest ever at Chelsea, featured 20,000 stems, thousands of burnt protea branches and even blooms from the Drakensberg. In an interview with BizNews, Kluge describes the hurdles he and artist Tristan Woudberg faced, from hostile weather to the soaring cost of flights. South Africans will be able to see the exhibition in September in Stanford in the Overberg, an event dedicated to the community and the flower pickers who helped make it possible. Kluge says South Africa’s natural spaces are becoming fewer and more fragile, and that he sees it as his responsibility to tell the story of an ecosystem that is both uniquely vulnerable and admired around the world. – Linda van Tilburg]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Fri 29 May 2026: US-Iran truce; DA ward win; Zille's plan; SpaceX IPO, Anthropic; Blue Origin</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On today's BizNews Daybreak, pressure builds globally as the US and Iran edge toward a tentative 60-day ceasefire. Plus, we bring you the latest market-moving updates on Dell, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Anthropic.<br />
<br />
In South Africa, the Democratic Alliance (DA) achieved a sensational, historic victory by winning its first-ever pure township ward in Evaton West from the ANC. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile, analysts debate Helen Zille’s 45% coalition strategy in Johannesburg and the DA's principled test regarding the Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Fri 29 May 2026: US-Iran truce; DA ward win; Zille's plan; SpaceX IPO, Anthropic; Blue Origin</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>16:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today's BizNews Daybreak, pressure builds globally as the US and Iran edge toward a tentative 60-day ceasefire. Plus, we bring you the latest market-moving updates on Dell, SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Anthropic.

In South Africa, the Democratic Alliance (DA) achieved a sensational, historic victory by winning its first-ever pure township ward in Evaton West from the ANC. 

Meanwhile, analysts debate Helen Zille’s 45% coalition strategy in Johannesburg and the DA's principled test regarding the Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Historic win for DA in ANC stronghold township | Electoral Roadshow with Wayne Sussman</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1680401</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this edition of The Electoral Road Show with Chris Steyn, Elections Analyst Supremo Wayne Sussman describes how the Democratic Alliance (DA) has made history by winning its first ever township ward: “Emfuleni, Evaton is an historic ANC stronghold. And last night the DA achieved something sensational. They are able to win its first ever pure township ward, hundred percent township ward, not just in a by-election, but ever…” However, the African National Congress (ANC) did continue its “very good run” in Northwest where they had “an emphatic victory” in a Mahikeng ward, growing from 58% of the vote to 73%. These by-elections took place against the backdrop of a chilling warning from SCOPA that municipalities across the country are unviable, and the ANC NEC moving to make local government reform its singular focus. Says Sussman: “The ANC, particularly after that Gauteng result, is on the back foot now and needs to find great candidates which can connect with communities, find credible mayoral candidates which can turn the negative sentiment towards the party in Gauteng and in many other parts of the country around. This is a key, key few weeks for them.” Meanwhile, Jo’burg residents are facing more steep tariff hikes. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Historic win for DA in ANC stronghold township | Electoral Roadshow with Wayne Sussman</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>18:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this edition of The Electoral Road Show with Chris Steyn, Elections Analyst Supremo Wayne Sussman describes how the Democratic Alliance (DA) has made history by winning its first ever township ward: “Emfuleni, Evaton is an historic ANC stronghold. And last night the DA achieved something sensational. They are able to win its first ever pure township ward, hundred percent township ward, not just in a by-election, but ever…” However, the African National Congress (ANC) did continue its “very good run” in Northwest where they had “an emphatic victory” in a Mahikeng ward, growing from 58% of the vote to 73%. These by-elections took place against the backdrop of a chilling warning from SCOPA that municipalities across the country are unviable, and the ANC NEC moving to make local government reform its singular focus. Says Sussman: “The ANC, particularly after that Gauteng result, is on the back foot now and needs to find great candidates which can connect with communities, find credible mayoral candidates which can turn the negative sentiment towards the party in Gauteng and in many other parts of the country around. This is a key, key few weeks for them.” Meanwhile, Jo’burg residents are facing more steep tariff hikes.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Thu 28 May 2026: Hormuz deal contradictions; US rate hikes; SA political &amp; farming crises</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we cover mixed signals regarding a US-Iran deal, defensive airstrikes in Bandar Abbas, and escalating Israeli operations against Hezbollah. In corporate news, Snowflake’s stock surges 35% on an AWS partnership, while Fed Governor Lisa Cook warns of potential interest rate hikes. <br />
<br />
Locally, political commentator Solly Moeng breaks down the impeachment pressure facing President Ramaphosa, and SAAI CEO Francois Rossouw discusses potential massive damages claims against Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen over livestock vaccines. <br />
<br />
Finally, strategist Edward Yardeni breaks down the S&P 500's "fabulous earnings momentum" and the scarcity of buying the dip. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Thu 28 May 2026: Hormuz deal contradictions; US rate hikes; SA political &amp; farming crises</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>12:54</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we cover mixed signals regarding a US-Iran deal, defensive airstrikes in Bandar Abbas, and escalating Israeli operations against Hezbollah. In corporate news, Snowflake’s stock surges 35% on an AWS partnership, while Fed Governor Lisa Cook warns of potential interest rate hikes. 

Locally, political commentator Solly Moeng breaks down the impeachment pressure facing President Ramaphosa, and SAAI CEO Francois Rossouw discusses potential massive damages claims against Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen over livestock vaccines. 

Finally, strategist Edward Yardeni breaks down the S&P 500's "fabulous earnings momentum" and the scarcity of buying the dip.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Solly Moeng: Impeachment drama — Cyril fights, Mashatile waits, and SA is watching the DA…</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The possible impeachment of President Cyril Ramaphosa seems one step closer with the composition of a “very diverse, multi-party” Impeachment Committee, but the President is fighting back with a court bid to try and stop the inquiry. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Political Commentator Solly Moeng describes how the President is “kicking the ball down the road” and “trying to buy more time” whilst facing “people who want him to be removed because maybe it'll advance their chances towards power through coalitions”, while “others want him to be removed because what he did is wrong”. As for Deputy President Paul Mashatile waiting in the wings: “I fear that if he were to become president, he might not be friendly towards the criminal justice system. The same way that Zuma came into the Presidency running away from the long arm of the law. And people like that coming there, the first thing they do is to ensure that they will weaken any part of the State that might go after them for stuff they did or they are alleged to have done in the past.” As for how the Democratic Alliance (DA) is likely to emerge from the impeachment process, Moeng says: “Now they have an opportunity to show that they still stand for the principle that they've always promoted themselves to be standing for.” He also comments on anti-immigrant protests that have sparked urgent government talks at the Union Buildings to formulate a national plan to deal with the rising xenophobia in South Africa. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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						<itunes:title>Solly Moeng: Impeachment drama — Cyril fights, Mashatile waits, and SA is watching the DA…</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>13:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The possible impeachment of President Cyril Ramaphosa seems one step closer with the composition of a “very diverse, multi-party” Impeachment Committee, but the President is fighting back with a court bid to try and stop the inquiry. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Political Commentator Solly Moeng describes how the President is “kicking the ball down the road” and “trying to buy more time” whilst facing “people who want him to be removed because maybe it'll advance their chances towards power through coalitions”, while “others want him to be removed because what he did is wrong”. As for Deputy President Paul Mashatile waiting in the wings: “I fear that if he were to become president, he might not be friendly towards the criminal justice system. The same way that Zuma came into the Presidency running away from the long arm of the law. And people like that coming there, the first thing they do is to ensure that they will weaken any part of the State that might go after them for stuff they did or they are alleged to have done in the past.” As for how the Democratic Alliance (DA) is likely to emerge from the impeachment process, Moeng says: “Now they have an opportunity to show that they still stand for the principle that they've always promoted themselves to be standing for.” He also comments on anti-immigrant protests that have sparked urgent government talks at the Union Buildings to formulate a national plan to deal with the rising xenophobia in South Africa.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Wed 27 May 2026: SA farming vaccine victory; Gaza airstrikes; Ebola quarantine; BN portfolio insights</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1679873</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, South African farmers win a massive High Court order against Agriculture Minister John Steinhauser over livestock vaccine restrictions. <br />
<br />
Globally, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza target new Hamas military leader Mohammed Odeh, while the US deploys health officers to Kenya to establish an Ebola quarantine facility. <br />
<br />
Back home, Alec Hogg emphasizes long-term market conviction for deeply discounted local stocks like Purple Capital, Afrimat, We Buy Cars, and Pick n Pay. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Wed 27 May 2026: SA farming vaccine victory; Gaza airstrikes; Ebola quarantine; BN portfolio insights</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>12:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, South African farmers win a massive High Court order against Agriculture Minister John Steinhauser over livestock vaccine restrictions. 

Globally, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza target new Hamas military leader Mohammed Odeh, while the US deploys health officers to Kenya to establish an Ebola quarantine facility. 

Back home, Alec Hogg emphasizes long-term market conviction for deeply discounted local stocks like Purple Capital, Afrimat, We Buy Cars, and Pick n Pay.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Francois Rossouw - “Lying” Steenhuisen faces big damage claims from farmers</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Agricultural Minister John Steenhuisen is facing huge damage claims from livestock farmers following a High Court order against him. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Southern African Afgri Initiative (Saai) CEO Francois Rousseau says the court found that the Minister and his department were “unlawfully prohibiting farmers from vaccinating their own cattle” and ordered that he “cannot interfere in the supply of or in the business transaction relating to the supply of vaccines coming into the country”. Roussouw says he hopes farmers suing the Minister for damages will succeed because “this was an absolute abuse of power”. He further charges: “This is someone who had no expertise whatsoever, appointed people with expertise on these different advisory committees, but he just used them to legitimise his actions…I do think he lied intentionally on a number of occasions and for that, farmers should hold him accountable.”<br />
Roussow outlines all the practical implications of the judgment for livestock farmers with regards to supply, procurement and administration. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 10:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Francois Rossouw - “Lying” Steenhuisen faces big damage claims from farmers</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Agricultural Minister John Steenhuisen is facing huge damage claims from livestock farmers following a High Court order against him. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Southern African Afgri Initiative (Saai) CEO Francois Rousseau says the court found that the Minister and his department were “unlawfully prohibiting farmers from vaccinating their own cattle” and ordered that he “cannot interfere in the supply of or in the business transaction relating to the supply of vaccines coming into the country”. Roussouw says he hopes farmers suing the Minister for damages will succeed because “this was an absolute abuse of power”. He further charges: “This is someone who had no expertise whatsoever, appointed people with expertise on these different advisory committees, but he just used them to legitimise his actions…I do think he lied intentionally on a number of occasions and for that, farmers should hold him accountable.”
Roussow outlines all the practical implications of the judgment for livestock farmers with regards to supply, procurement and administration.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Tue 26 May 2026: US-Iran spikes; Pope's AI alert; PnP cost cuts; Rand optimism; Madlanga commission</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today's BizNews Daybreak episode analyses US self-defense strikes in Iran amidst delicate diplomatic efforts. At the Vatican, Pope Leo and Anthropic’s co-founder launched an encyclical warning against AI risks. <br />
<br />
Locally, Dr. Frans Cronje unpacks fracturing political coalitions, while Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers defends painful labor cost restructurings.<br />
<br />
We also cover calls for criminal justice reform, Johannesburg’s deepening infrastructure crisis, and the market optimism driving a stronger rand. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Tue 26 May 2026: US-Iran spikes; Pope's AI alert; PnP cost cuts; Rand optimism; Madlanga commission</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>14:58</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today's BizNews Daybreak episode analyses US self-defense strikes in Iran amidst delicate diplomatic efforts. At the Vatican, Pope Leo and Anthropic’s co-founder launched an encyclical warning against AI risks. 

Locally, Dr. Frans Cronje unpacks fracturing political coalitions, while Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers defends painful labor cost restructurings.

We also cover calls for criminal justice reform, Johannesburg’s deepening infrastructure crisis, and the market optimism driving a stronger rand.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Shirley de Villiers: Joburg's last rites</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1679335</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Johannesburg's mayor Dada Morero delivered his State of the City address from a cathedral this week — complete with a marching band and a reading of the Lord's Prayer. But behind the pageantry, South Africa's biggest city is staring down billions in debt, a crumbling water network, and a power utility threatening to pull the plug. In this interview with Irakli, Currency Senior Reporter Shirley de Villiers picks apart Morero's claims of a fully funded budget and targets met, warning that "it fell apart out of the gates" — from misleading Cape Town comparisons to a city "owed 25 billion by debtors" but with "only 4 billion cash on hand". On Eskom's threat to cut power over a R5.2bn debt, de Villiers is blunt: "Joburg doesn't have the money...I presume it would be rotational power cuts and essentially residents being left in the dark when they have paid for their services." And Joburg, she warns, is no outlier — "116 of them have unfunded budgets, 162 of them are in financial distress...It's the result of poor leadership, poor governance, patronage politics, corruption and ineptitude." With local government elections looming in November, this is almost certainly Morero's last State of the City address — and quite possibly the ANC's last chance to convince residents it can still govern the country's economic heartland. On current evidence, the residents can but pray. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Shirley de Villiers: Joburg's last rites</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>8:27</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Johannesburg's mayor Dada Morero delivered his State of the City address from a cathedral this week — complete with a marching band and a reading of the Lord's Prayer. But behind the pageantry, South Africa's biggest city is staring down billions in debt, a crumbling water network, and a power utility threatening to pull the plug. In this interview with Irakli, Currency Senior Reporter Shirley de Villiers picks apart Morero's claims of a fully funded budget and targets met, warning that "it fell apart out of the gates" — from misleading Cape Town comparisons to a city "owed 25 billion by debtors" but with "only 4 billion cash on hand". On Eskom's threat to cut power over a R5.2bn debt, de Villiers is blunt: "Joburg doesn't have the money...I presume it would be rotational power cuts and essentially residents being left in the dark when they have paid for their services." And Joburg, she warns, is no outlier — "116 of them have unfunded budgets, 162 of them are in financial distress...It's the result of poor leadership, poor governance, patronage politics, corruption and ineptitude." With local government elections looming in November, this is almost certainly Morero's last State of the City address — and quite possibly the ANC's last chance to convince residents it can still govern the country's economic heartland. On current evidence, the residents can but pray.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Dr Zizamele Cebekhulu-Makhaza: Mkhwanazi &quot;dragged South Africa out of the mud…&quot;</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1679293</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[With the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry restoring people's faith in commissions, Dr Zizamele Cebekhulu-Makhaza, Chairman of the Safer South Africa Foundation, tells Chris Steyn why the Madlanga Commission has been so effective in sharp contrast with the Zondo Commission. He describes the impact on both the SAPS and the criminal underworld of the unprecedented Press Conference in which KZN Provincial Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi stunned the country with charges of police and political capture. “He helped this country in various ways. In fact, he took this country……out of mud to bring… the information to those who have got the capacity to clean the country…we want the President to deal with this matter in a very decisive way. We expect him as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to act very decisively on the matters that the Madlanga Commission are dealing with.” As for the other pillars of the Criminal Justice Cluster, Dr Cebekhulu-Makhaza says: “...There is a problem in the Department of Justice… the underworld has infiltrated them...the Department of Justice must not try to...…hide what Mkhwanazi has revealed because everybody knows what has happened. I'm happy that Madlanga...will overlap into those terrains and reveal to us what is happening in those terrains and also in Correctional Services.” Dr Cebekhulu-Makhaza outlines in detail all the urgent reforms needed to restore credibility, accountability and operation effectiveness with the criminal justice system. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Dr Zizamele Cebekhulu-Makhaza: Mkhwanazi &quot;dragged South Africa out of the mud…&quot;</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>31:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry restoring people's faith in commissions, Dr Zizamele Cebekhulu-Makhaza, Chairman of the Safer South Africa Foundation, tells Chris Steyn why the Madlanga Commission has been so effective in sharp contrast with the Zondo Commission. He describes the impact on both the SAPS and the criminal underworld of the unprecedented Press Conference in which KZN Provincial Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi stunned the country with charges of police and political capture. “He helped this country in various ways. In fact, he took this country……out of mud to bring… the information to those who have got the capacity to clean the country…we want the President to deal with this matter in a very decisive way. We expect him as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces to act very decisively on the matters that the Madlanga Commission are dealing with.” As for the other pillars of the Criminal Justice Cluster, Dr Cebekhulu-Makhaza says: “...There is a problem in the Department of Justice… the underworld has infiltrated them...the Department of Justice must not try to...…hide what Mkhwanazi has revealed because everybody knows what has happened. I'm happy that Madlanga...will overlap into those terrains and reveal to us what is happening in those terrains and also in Correctional Services.” Dr Cebekhulu-Makhaza outlines in detail all the urgent reforms needed to restore credibility, accountability and operation effectiveness with the criminal justice system.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Pick 'n Pay CEO Sean Summers: We had to burn billions to save the company</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1679283</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sean Summers, CEO of Pick n Pay, outlines a tough but deliberate turnaround for the retailer as it battles market volatility, labour tensions and legacy costs. In a frank interview, he defends short-term share price swings and emphasises long-term value creation through restructuring and investment in stores and Boxer. He insists the goal is a sustainable, competitive future rather than quick fixes, despite pressure from losses, inflation and ongoing negotiations with unions and suppliers across South Africa’s retail sector today. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Pick 'n Pay CEO Sean Summers: We had to burn billions to save the company</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>24:25</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sean Summers, CEO of Pick n Pay, outlines a tough but deliberate turnaround for the retailer as it battles market volatility, labour tensions and legacy costs. In a frank interview, he defends short-term share price swings and emphasises long-term value creation through restructuring and investment in stores and Boxer. He insists the goal is a sustainable, competitive future rather than quick fixes, despite pressure from losses, inflation and ongoing negotiations with unions and suppliers across South Africa’s retail sector today.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Dr Frans Cronje: The ANC is sleepwalking into disaster, but South Africa may still survive</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1679244</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa stands at a political crossroads. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Frans Cronje unpacks the fragile future of the GNU, coalition chaos ahead of local elections, ANC infighting, and the economic risks of a radical policy shift. From Johannesburg’s crumbling infrastructure to the resilience of South Africa’s private sector, Cronje argues voters are becoming more pragmatic while politicians remain trapped in ideology. He also weighs the prospects of Patrice Motsepe, warns of possible “balkanisation,” and explains why the country may still avoid total collapse. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Dr Frans Cronje: The ANC is sleepwalking into disaster, but South Africa may still survive</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>45:19</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa stands at a political crossroads. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dr. Frans Cronje unpacks the fragile future of the GNU, coalition chaos ahead of local elections, ANC infighting, and the economic risks of a radical policy shift. From Johannesburg’s crumbling infrastructure to the resilience of South Africa’s private sector, Cronje argues voters are becoming more pragmatic while politicians remain trapped in ideology. He also weighs the prospects of Patrice Motsepe, warns of possible “balkanisation,” and explains why the country may still avoid total collapse.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Mon 25 May 2026: Strait of Hormuz progress; Kyiv missile hits; SA voter crisis; Coalition warnings</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1679069</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we highlight progress on a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, shifting crude oil prices, a paused US arms sale to Taiwan, and a massive Russian hypersonic missile attack near Kyiv.<br />
<br />
In South Africa, Lauren Evanthia argues that a true 39% voter turnout in 2024 reflects systemic collapse and a lack of hope, urging an end to party politics. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile, Helen Zille warns that the DA needs an outright majority to fix Johannesburg, fearing another fragile, multi-party coalition driven by jobs and tenders. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 05:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Mon 25 May 2026: Strait of Hormuz progress; Kyiv missile hits; SA voter crisis; Coalition warnings</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>14:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we highlight progress on a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, shifting crude oil prices, a paused US arms sale to Taiwan, and a massive Russian hypersonic missile attack near Kyiv.

In South Africa, Lauren Evanthia argues that a true 39% voter turnout in 2024 reflects systemic collapse and a lack of hope, urging an end to party politics. 

Meanwhile, Helen Zille warns that the DA needs an outright majority to fix Johannesburg, fearing another fragile, multi-party coalition driven by jobs and tenders.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Pandor’s home invasion; Gayton, CR in GNU “held up by toothpicks”; Papa Penny ditches Zuma; murder in Kruger…</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1679034</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show, hosted by Chris Steyn, Lauren Evanthia, the founder of the Organic Humanity Movement (OHM), analyses Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie’s unwavering support for President Cyril Ramaphosa in a GNU that “it is really held up by toothpicks at this moment…in a last ditch effort to try hold some semblance of normality so our economy doesn't completely crumbles”; former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen’s performance in Parliament; why his party is at “a little bit at a crisis point” and have “reached the maximum capacity of support”; continuing chaos at former President Jacob Zuma’s MKP with MP Papa Penny off to Floyd Shivambu’s new party; and the apparent support among blacks on social media for FF Plus Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald. Questioning the accuracy of the latest crime statistics, Evanthia also comments on the armed invasion this weekend at the home of former International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor. “I think when things like this happen to people in power, are they going to wake up and actually do something? History says no...” Meanwhile, she warns that the murder of two tourists in the Kruger National Park - the first in its history - is bound to be a huge blow to much needed tourism. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Pandor’s home invasion; Gayton, CR in GNU “held up by toothpicks”; Papa Penny ditches Zuma; murder in Kruger…</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>22:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show, hosted by Chris Steyn, Lauren Evanthia, the founder of the Organic Humanity Movement (OHM), analyses Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie’s unwavering support for President Cyril Ramaphosa in a GNU that “it is really held up by toothpicks at this moment…in a last ditch effort to try hold some semblance of normality so our economy doesn't completely crumbles”; former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen’s performance in Parliament; why his party is at “a little bit at a crisis point” and have “reached the maximum capacity of support”; continuing chaos at former President Jacob Zuma’s MKP with MP Papa Penny off to Floyd Shivambu’s new party; and the apparent support among blacks on social media for FF Plus Correctional Services Minister Pieter Groenewald. Questioning the accuracy of the latest crime statistics, Evanthia also comments on the armed invasion this weekend at the home of former International Relations Minister Naledi Pandor. “I think when things like this happen to people in power, are they going to wake up and actually do something? History says no...” Meanwhile, she warns that the murder of two tourists in the Kruger National Park - the first in its history - is bound to be a huge blow to much needed tourism.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Centurion student Talita Brits wins global attention with one-take drama ‘Ongeluk’</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1678760</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[A young South African filmmaker is heading to Hollywood after her one‑take student film, Ongeluk, rose above more than 8,400 global entries to secure a place in the 2026 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards. Centurion’s Talita Brits, 24, will join four other finalists in Los Angeles for a week of masterclasses at Sony Pictures Studios ahead of the gala ceremony on 11 June. Brits told BizNews about the chaos of shooting a high‑stakes, low‑budget film in a single take and why she gravitates toward stories that push audiences to confront uncomfortable ethical choices. Her next project, part of her honours research at the Open Window Institute, explores one of filmmaking’s most sensitive challenges: how to portray suicide responsibly. She hopes her work will help young people speak more openly about mental health, depression, anxiety and cyberbullying. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Centurion student Talita Brits wins global attention with one-take drama ‘Ongeluk’</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A young South African filmmaker is heading to Hollywood after her one‑take student film, Ongeluk, rose above more than 8,400 global entries to secure a place in the 2026 Sony Future Filmmaker Awards. Centurion’s Talita Brits, 24, will join four other finalists in Los Angeles for a week of masterclasses at Sony Pictures Studios ahead of the gala ceremony on 11 June. Brits told BizNews about the chaos of shooting a high‑stakes, low‑budget film in a single take and why she gravitates toward stories that push audiences to confront uncomfortable ethical choices. Her next project, part of her honours research at the Open Window Institute, explores one of filmmaking’s most sensitive challenges: how to portray suicide responsibly. She hopes her work will help young people speak more openly about mental health, depression, anxiety and cyberbullying.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Helen Zille: “Johannesburg is on the brink of collapse” — Inside her plan to save SA’s biggest city</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Helen Zille says Johannesburg’s crisis is far worse than she imagined, warning the city faces financial collapse, crumbling infrastructure, and coalition chaos. In this wide-ranging interview, she outlines her plan to restore water, electricity, roads, and investor confidence while exposing deep governance failures, corruption, and “last lap looting” inside the metro. Zille argues only a DA majority can deliver stability and prevent Johannesburg from sliding further into dysfunction. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 08:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Helen Zille: “Johannesburg is on the brink of collapse” — Inside her plan to save SA’s biggest city</itunes:title>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Fri 22 May 2026: Zille slams Joburg budget; Roodt on Crypto; Hoatson urges pushback; and Gupta delays</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we cover the latest business and political updates. On the international front, US-Iran tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz tolls, while SpaceX scrubs its 12th Starship test mission. <br />
<br />
Locally, Helen Zille warns of Johannesburg’s collapsing municipal budget and failing infrastructure, economist Dawie Roodt discusses Treasury's futile attempts to control crypto-assets, and thirsty CEO Rob Hoatson urges businesses to fight state dysfunction. <br />
<br />
Finally, AfriForum demands transparency regarding the delayed extradition of the Guptas. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Fri 22 May 2026: Zille slams Joburg budget; Roodt on Crypto; Hoatson urges pushback; and Gupta delays</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>15:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we cover the latest business and political updates. On the international front, US-Iran tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz tolls, while SpaceX scrubs its 12th Starship test mission. 

Locally, Helen Zille warns of Johannesburg’s collapsing municipal budget and failing infrastructure, economist Dawie Roodt discusses Treasury's futile attempts to control crypto-assets, and thirsty CEO Rob Hoatson urges businesses to fight state dysfunction. 

Finally, AfriForum demands transparency regarding the delayed extradition of the Guptas.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Rob Hoatson: Time for business to stand up, push back — and why THIRSTI is betting R300m on SA</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[BizNews editor Alec Hogg sits down with THIRSTI founder and CEO Rob Hoatson at the company’s Tulbagh bottling plant for a wide-ranging discussion on state overreach, private-sector investment, Woolworths, counterfeit bottled water, the informal market and South Africa’s looming water infrastructure challenge. Hoatson explains why his family business continues to invest heavily in SA, why standing up to abuse matters, and how THIRSTI has built a differentiated brand in a fast-growing market. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Rob Hoatson: Time for business to stand up, push back — and why THIRSTI is betting R300m on SA</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>32:27</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[BizNews editor Alec Hogg sits down with THIRSTI founder and CEO Rob Hoatson at the company’s Tulbagh bottling plant for a wide-ranging discussion on state overreach, private-sector investment, Woolworths, counterfeit bottled water, the informal market and South Africa’s looming water infrastructure challenge. Hoatson explains why his family business continues to invest heavily in SA, why standing up to abuse matters, and how THIRSTI has built a differentiated brand in a fast-growing market.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Treasury's crypto crackdown changes everything: Dawie Roodt warns SA’s government is losing control</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s crypto crackdown has sparked outrage among investors - but economist Dawie Roodt says Treasury is fighting technology it doesn’t understand. In this wide-ranging interview, he unpacks stablecoins, tax fears, oil shocks, inflation risks and why the future of money could reshape banking, government control and the economy itself. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 12:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Treasury's crypto crackdown changes everything: Dawie Roodt warns SA’s government is losing control</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s crypto crackdown has sparked outrage among investors - but economist Dawie Roodt says Treasury is fighting technology it doesn’t understand. In this wide-ranging interview, he unpacks stablecoins, tax fears, oil shocks, inflation risks and why the future of money could reshape banking, government control and the economy itself.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Jacques Broodryk - AfriForum goes after the elusive Guptas…</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[AfriForum has asked the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi, for an urgent update on the much delayed extradition of the Guptas who allegedly benefited from State Capture to the tune of between R50 and R70 billion. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Jacques Broodryk, AfriForum’s Chief Spokesperson: Community Safety, says it is possible that the Guptas still enjoy protection from South African politicians. “And I think the main reason for that would be that there are other people who are still implicated in their misdeeds as well. People who aren't hiding in the UAE, but people who are still living within the borders of our country.” Broodryk goes on to vow “...this is definitely something that we're not going to let go. Even if it takes us years…I think we've proven ourselves, that we don't let matters go. Look at the Julius Malema case, for instance, the firearms case that took us eight years of continuous pressure and continuous following up to ensure that justice was served and it was eventually - and we're planning to do the same with this Gupta matter.” ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Jacques Broodryk - AfriForum goes after the elusive Guptas…</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[AfriForum has asked the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andy Mothibi, for an urgent update on the much delayed extradition of the Guptas who allegedly benefited from State Capture to the tune of between R50 and R70 billion. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Jacques Broodryk, AfriForum’s Chief Spokesperson: Community Safety, says it is possible that the Guptas still enjoy protection from South African politicians. “And I think the main reason for that would be that there are other people who are still implicated in their misdeeds as well. People who aren't hiding in the UAE, but people who are still living within the borders of our country.” Broodryk goes on to vow “...this is definitely something that we're not going to let go. Even if it takes us years…I think we've proven ourselves, that we don't let matters go. Look at the Julius Malema case, for instance, the firearms case that took us eight years of continuous pressure and continuous following up to ensure that justice was served and it was eventually - and we're planning to do the same with this Gupta matter.”]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Thu 21 May 2026: Nvidia; SpaceX; Anthropic; Fed Hikes; Oil Shock; SA Infrastructure; Hartley on BRICS</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, Nvidia delivers an upbeat sales forecast and multi-billion-dollar buyback plan, while SpaceX prepares for the world’s largest ever IPO. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile, Anthropic reports surging Claude revenue, and Fed minutes signal potential interest rate hikes. In global affairs, Middle East tensions cause oil market volatility, raising economic risks for South Africa's rand.<br />
<br />
Plus, experts discuss South African infrastructure decay and the growing identity crisis within BRICs. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Thu 21 May 2026: Nvidia; SpaceX; Anthropic; Fed Hikes; Oil Shock; SA Infrastructure; Hartley on BRICS</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>12:37</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, Nvidia delivers an upbeat sales forecast and multi-billion-dollar buyback plan, while SpaceX prepares for the world’s largest ever IPO. 

Meanwhile, Anthropic reports surging Claude revenue, and Fed minutes signal potential interest rate hikes. In global affairs, Middle East tensions cause oil market volatility, raising economic risks for South Africa's rand.

Plus, experts discuss South African infrastructure decay and the growing identity crisis within BRICs.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>George Glynos - The Rand's Reckoning</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The South African rand looks resilient - but George Glynos warns that appearances are dangerously deceiving. In this interview with Irakli, ETM Analytics Co-Founder and Head of Research lays out exactly why the risks are building asymmetrically against the rand - and why complacency could prove costly.<br />
On the scale of the current oil shock, Glynos is unambiguous: "You're talking about a hit of in excess of 20-odd percent of the world's oil supply. Compare that to the 1973 embargo or the 1979 Iranian revolution — those removed 6 to 7%. This is categorically different."<br />
On why the rand hasn't moved yet — and why that itself is the warning sign: "The Rand hasn't responded strongly to it yet, which ultimately means that it is a little vulnerable. Should the shock extend, the greater the likelihood that the Rand will come under some pressure."<br />
And on South Africa's fuel supply specifically, Glynos raises an alarm few are talking about: "If we're not able to source that refined fuel from the Persian Gulf, then all of a sudden I think we're going to find ourselves in a more stressed environment — with vast implications for the economy. How mines run, how high-energy sectors run."<br />
The verdict is stark: either this war ends quickly and the terms of trade recover — or the rand adjusts sharply to reflect the damage already done to South Africa's trade balance. There is, Glynos says, no third option. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>George Glynos - The Rand's Reckoning</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>11:52</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The South African rand looks resilient - but George Glynos warns that appearances are dangerously deceiving. In this interview with Irakli, ETM Analytics Co-Founder and Head of Research lays out exactly why the risks are building asymmetrically against the rand - and why complacency could prove costly.
On the scale of the current oil shock, Glynos is unambiguous: "You're talking about a hit of in excess of 20-odd percent of the world's oil supply. Compare that to the 1973 embargo or the 1979 Iranian revolution — those removed 6 to 7%. This is categorically different."
On why the rand hasn't moved yet — and why that itself is the warning sign: "The Rand hasn't responded strongly to it yet, which ultimately means that it is a little vulnerable. Should the shock extend, the greater the likelihood that the Rand will come under some pressure."
And on South Africa's fuel supply specifically, Glynos raises an alarm few are talking about: "If we're not able to source that refined fuel from the Persian Gulf, then all of a sudden I think we're going to find ourselves in a more stressed environment — with vast implications for the economy. How mines run, how high-energy sectors run."
The verdict is stark: either this war ends quickly and the terms of trade recover — or the rand adjusts sharply to reflect the damage already done to South Africa's trade balance. There is, Glynos says, no third option.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Accretiv doubles down on US industrial property | Webinar</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Martin Freeman and Justin Clarke unpack why US industrial real estate — particularly “shallow bay” facilities linked to manufacturing and logistics — is emerging as a standout opportunity. They discuss the impact of AI-driven data centre investment, America’s onshoring push, interest rate dynamics, and Accretiv’s latest Alabama acquisition tied to aerospace and renewable energy supply chains. The discussion also covers investor returns, risks, liquidity concerns, and the evolving outlook for US commercial property. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Accretiv doubles down on US industrial property | Webinar</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>42:30</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Martin Freeman and Justin Clarke unpack why US industrial real estate — particularly “shallow bay” facilities linked to manufacturing and logistics — is emerging as a standout opportunity. They discuss the impact of AI-driven data centre investment, America’s onshoring push, interest rate dynamics, and Accretiv’s latest Alabama acquisition tied to aerospace and renewable energy supply chains. The discussion also covers investor returns, risks, liquidity concerns, and the evolving outlook for US commercial property.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ray Hartley - BRICS loses its clout</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[BRICS is suffering an identity crisis — and its foreign ministers' gathering in New Delhi has done nothing to resolve it. In this interview with Irakli, Platform for African Democrats custodian Ray Hartley asks the defining question: "What is the point of BRICS?" He warns that the bloc has become little more than pageantry: "The summit in India will be high-profile — guards of honour, jets flying overhead, the full spectacle. And then at the end of it, there will be no serious results, because they simply can't agree on much." On BRICS claiming to represent the Global South, Hartley is blunt: "Two of these countries — China and Russia — are not really part of the Global South. China is one of the most developed economies in the world. And then you have the giant oil states: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran. These are super-rich countries with vast resources. They don't represent the Global South. They simply claim to." And while BRICS foreign ministers were exchanging pleasantries in New Delhi, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump were holding a bilateral summit — a contrast Hartley says speaks for itself: "It's really just a sideshow. It has no real-world effects — not economically in terms of trade or investment, and not politically either. It simply lacks coherence." ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Ray Hartley - BRICS loses its clout</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[BRICS is suffering an identity crisis — and its foreign ministers' gathering in New Delhi has done nothing to resolve it. In this interview with Irakli, Platform for African Democrats custodian Ray Hartley asks the defining question: "What is the point of BRICS?" He warns that the bloc has become little more than pageantry: "The summit in India will be high-profile — guards of honour, jets flying overhead, the full spectacle. And then at the end of it, there will be no serious results, because they simply can't agree on much." On BRICS claiming to represent the Global South, Hartley is blunt: "Two of these countries — China and Russia — are not really part of the Global South. China is one of the most developed economies in the world. And then you have the giant oil states: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran. These are super-rich countries with vast resources. They don't represent the Global South. They simply claim to." And while BRICS foreign ministers were exchanging pleasantries in New Delhi, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump were holding a bilateral summit — a contrast Hartley says speaks for itself: "It's really just a sideshow. It has no real-world effects — not economically in terms of trade or investment, and not politically either. It simply lacks coherence."]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SA businesses battered by infrastructure instability - Muhammad Ali</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Infrastructure failure has become a core business risk in South Africa. In this interview with Chris Steyn, international ISO standards and systems implementation specialist Muhammad Ali warns: “...infrastructure is not just decaying, it's going down the drain to its limit’. He notes that while systems and standards exist, “it's just up to the right leadership, the right party to acknowledge and implement effectively”. Ali describes how Barcelona, for instance, has optimised service delivery with an App that connects citizens to municipalities “...they take a picture of that particular pothole and then the smart cameras verify and validate that that pothole is there. That particular ticket that gets logged in gets quickly sent out to the relevant community, the SMMEs and QSEs or contractors-to-be who are approved and vetted and validated to give a quotation on exactly who can do this work with the best price, the best quality, the best time. And automatically, without any human intervention, it denotes through a criteria of selection who the vendor is and issues them with an order. They are given three days to be able to complete this exercise with a picture and the camera validating this, and they are paid within seven days.” Meanwhile, back here “these syndicates and extortion in South Africa has become a movie. We're living in Hollywood and I think Hollywood is actually getting scripts from South African day-to-day lifestyles….So we've got a long way to go in terms of having the right leadership, having the right… accountability.” ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>SA businesses battered by infrastructure instability - Muhammad Ali</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>14:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Infrastructure failure has become a core business risk in South Africa. In this interview with Chris Steyn, international ISO standards and systems implementation specialist Muhammad Ali warns: “...infrastructure is not just decaying, it's going down the drain to its limit’. He notes that while systems and standards exist, “it's just up to the right leadership, the right party to acknowledge and implement effectively”. Ali describes how Barcelona, for instance, has optimised service delivery with an App that connects citizens to municipalities “...they take a picture of that particular pothole and then the smart cameras verify and validate that that pothole is there. That particular ticket that gets logged in gets quickly sent out to the relevant community, the SMMEs and QSEs or contractors-to-be who are approved and vetted and validated to give a quotation on exactly who can do this work with the best price, the best quality, the best time. And automatically, without any human intervention, it denotes through a criteria of selection who the vendor is and issues them with an order. They are given three days to be able to complete this exercise with a picture and the camera validating this, and they are paid within seven days.” Meanwhile, back here “these syndicates and extortion in South Africa has become a movie. We're living in Hollywood and I think Hollywood is actually getting scripts from South African day-to-day lifestyles….So we've got a long way to go in terms of having the right leadership, having the right… accountability.”]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Wed 20 May 2026: SA Foot &amp; Mouth failure; Hersov’s GNU outlook; EU-US trade deal; DRC Ebola strain</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1677568</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak we cover the finalized EU-US trade deal text and the Senate's push to withdraw from hostilities in Iran. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile, South African farmers warn that the regional foot and mouth disease rollout is failing, urging a shift to mass vaccination campaigns. <br />
<br />
Finally, we examine political maneuvering surrounding the GNU in South Africa and a serious, undetected Ebola strain outbreak in the DRC. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Wed 20 May 2026: SA Foot &amp; Mouth failure; Hersov’s GNU outlook; EU-US trade deal; DRC Ebola strain</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>12:56</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak we cover the finalized EU-US trade deal text and the Senate's push to withdraw from hostilities in Iran. 

Meanwhile, South African farmers warn that the regional foot and mouth disease rollout is failing, urging a shift to mass vaccination campaigns. 

Finally, we examine political maneuvering surrounding the GNU in South Africa and a serious, undetected Ebola strain outbreak in the DRC.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Andrew Morphew - SA’s FMD plan fails as vaccinated animals become infected…</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1677334</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[South African farmers are furious with the State's failures in its handling of the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak and vaccination programme. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Andrew Morphew, the spokesperson for FMD Response SA says: “We are seeing the virus is continuing to spread. There's Foot and Mouth outbreaks being reported regularly. But the more concerning thing for us now is that we are finding vaccinated herds… are now being infected even post vaccination. And that is an indication as to the failure of the roll-out plan and purely because we're not covering complete areas at the same time…And we're allowing unvaccinated animals to stay in areas around vaccinated populations.” Morphew says the only way to stop the spread is for the entire South African population to be vaccinated in six to eight weeks. Morphew details the severe financial losses being suffered by farmers. “We are desperate to engage with the Minister… we don't fully understand why there's now a barrier to taking the next step and doing what needs to be done to actually fundamentally fix the problem and put a system in place or a plan in place with dates and timelines and vaccine schedules…it is fundamental that the government and the private sector now start to talk and get around the table and figure out how we actually make this happen”. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Andrew Morphew - SA’s FMD plan fails as vaccinated animals become infected…</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>13:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South African farmers are furious with the State's failures in its handling of the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak and vaccination programme. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Andrew Morphew, the spokesperson for FMD Response SA says: “We are seeing the virus is continuing to spread. There's Foot and Mouth outbreaks being reported regularly. But the more concerning thing for us now is that we are finding vaccinated herds… are now being infected even post vaccination. And that is an indication as to the failure of the roll-out plan and purely because we're not covering complete areas at the same time…And we're allowing unvaccinated animals to stay in areas around vaccinated populations.” Morphew says the only way to stop the spread is for the entire South African population to be vaccinated in six to eight weeks. Morphew details the severe financial losses being suffered by farmers. “We are desperate to engage with the Minister… we don't fully understand why there's now a barrier to taking the next step and doing what needs to be done to actually fundamentally fix the problem and put a system in place or a plan in place with dates and timelines and vaccine schedules…it is fundamental that the government and the private sector now start to talk and get around the table and figure out how we actually make this happen”.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Tue 19 May 2026: Hersov slams Ramaphosa; Musk OpenAI loss; Nvidia China hopes; SAPS corruption cleanup</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today’s BizNews Daybreak covers the latest global and local shifts, beginning with President Trump delaying an impending strike on Iran following appeals from Persian Gulf allies. <br />
<br />
In tech news, a jury has swiftly dismissed Elon Musk’s high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI on a statute of limitations technicality. <br />
<br />
Turning to South Africa, entrepreneur Rob Hersov delivers a blunt assessment of the country's political future, arguing the business community is desperate for Cyril Ramaphosa to stay out of fear of a radical successor, while declaring the ANC "as good as gone". <br />
<br />
Finally, we unpack why top law firms are legally fighting aggressive new BEE ownership codes, and Action Society breaks down whether the latest high-profile arrests signal a genuine cleanup within the South African Police Service. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Tue 19 May 2026: Hersov slams Ramaphosa; Musk OpenAI loss; Nvidia China hopes; SAPS corruption cleanup</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>14:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s BizNews Daybreak covers the latest global and local shifts, beginning with President Trump delaying an impending strike on Iran following appeals from Persian Gulf allies. 

In tech news, a jury has swiftly dismissed Elon Musk’s high-profile lawsuit against OpenAI on a statute of limitations technicality. 

Turning to South Africa, entrepreneur Rob Hersov delivers a blunt assessment of the country's political future, arguing the business community is desperate for Cyril Ramaphosa to stay out of fear of a radical successor, while declaring the ANC "as good as gone". 

Finally, we unpack why top law firms are legally fighting aggressive new BEE ownership codes, and Action Society breaks down whether the latest high-profile arrests signal a genuine cleanup within the South African Police Service.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Tim Cohen: Doubling down on transformation</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1677057</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The fight over transformation policy in South Africa is intensifying as four of the biggest law firms legally challenge the new legal sector codes. Currency News Senior Editor Tim Cohen joins Irakli to discuss the deeper fault lines exposed by this clash, questioning whether the push for 50% black ownership and 25% black women ownership in five years is a realistic goal or a miscalculation. Cohen highlights the absurdity of a sector-wide transformation policy that exempts 95.07% of legal practices, leaving the burden on a tiny fraction of the industry. He further explains why the unique structure of equity partnerships - rooted in long-term professional development, client confidence, and risk - cannot be transformed overnight like a standard corporation. Cohen likens the government's approach to an extreme guru-prescribed diet, arguing that applying a failing policy with even more vigor will only lead to disastrous unintended consequences. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Tim Cohen: Doubling down on transformation</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>9:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The fight over transformation policy in South Africa is intensifying as four of the biggest law firms legally challenge the new legal sector codes. Currency News Senior Editor Tim Cohen joins Irakli to discuss the deeper fault lines exposed by this clash, questioning whether the push for 50% black ownership and 25% black women ownership in five years is a realistic goal or a miscalculation. Cohen highlights the absurdity of a sector-wide transformation policy that exempts 95.07% of legal practices, leaving the burden on a tiny fraction of the industry. He further explains why the unique structure of equity partnerships - rooted in long-term professional development, client confidence, and risk - cannot be transformed overnight like a standard corporation. Cohen likens the government's approach to an extreme guru-prescribed diet, arguing that applying a failing policy with even more vigor will only lead to disastrous unintended consequences.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Rob Hersov: Cyril must have his day in court; updates on Mashele, Gayton; and MK's threat to KZN</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Five years after his explosive Voetsek ANC speech, global entrepreneur Rob Hersov returns to BizNews with a wide-ranging update on South Africa’s political and investment landscape. Speaking to BizNews editor Alec Hogg, Hersov weighs in on Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala troubles, the ANC’s decline, the GNU’s coming reckoning, Prince Mashele’s political ambitions, Gayton McKenzie’s rise, the 2026 municipal elections, and the global impact of the Ukraine and Middle East wars. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Rob Hersov: Cyril must have his day in court; updates on Mashele, Gayton; and MK's threat to KZN</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>27:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Five years after his explosive Voetsek ANC speech, global entrepreneur Rob Hersov returns to BizNews with a wide-ranging update on South Africa’s political and investment landscape. Speaking to BizNews editor Alec Hogg, Hersov weighs in on Cyril Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala troubles, the ANC’s decline, the GNU’s coming reckoning, Prince Mashele’s political ambitions, Gayton McKenzie’s rise, the 2026 municipal elections, and the global impact of the Ukraine and Middle East wars.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Juanita du Preez: The police generals are falling like dominoes…</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1676958</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The deepening crisis in the South African police force has seen generals toppled either through suspension or arrest. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Action Society's Juanita du Preez comments on the suspensions of the National Commissioner, the Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner, and the Head of Supply Chain Management, as well as the arrests of the Gauteng Head of the Hawks and a Crime Intelligence boss - all following the Minister of Police being placed on special leave, and a deputy national commissioner being suspended. Other arrests include an MP and member of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police as well as a former African National Congress fixer. Du Preez also details the battle to get child rapists held to account as Action Society launched a national campaign for the release of the Sex Offenders Register as well as a PAIA application into failed prosecutions of cases involving very young children. Speaking from court today, Du Preez describes the despicable court rooom behaviour of accused Stephan Pretorius who is on trial for setting alight his estranged wife, Charlene, in front of their teenage daughter, causing her death. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Juanita du Preez: The police generals are falling like dominoes…</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>16:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The deepening crisis in the South African police force has seen generals toppled either through suspension or arrest. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Action Society's Juanita du Preez comments on the suspensions of the National Commissioner, the Mpumalanga Provincial Commissioner, and the Head of Supply Chain Management, as well as the arrests of the Gauteng Head of the Hawks and a Crime Intelligence boss - all following the Minister of Police being placed on special leave, and a deputy national commissioner being suspended. Other arrests include an MP and member of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Police as well as a former African National Congress fixer. Du Preez also details the battle to get child rapists held to account as Action Society launched a national campaign for the release of the Sex Offenders Register as well as a PAIA application into failed prosecutions of cases involving very young children. Speaking from court today, Du Preez describes the despicable court rooom behaviour of accused Stephan Pretorius who is on trial for setting alight his estranged wife, Charlene, in front of their teenage daughter, causing her death.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Mon 18 May 2026: China trade; Joburg debt; BEE growth costs; and Soweto youth squash</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, the US and Iran's clash over the Strait of Hormuz continues, while the White House details a massive $17 billion agricultural trade agreement with China. <br />
<br />
Locally, Johannesburg faces a severe financial and governance crisis, risking a major Moody's credit downgrade over unfiled audited statements and billions owed to creditors. <br />
<br />
Additionally, Solidarity advocates for an end date to race-based BEE policies due to high GDP growth costs, and a Soweto youth empowerment initiative successfully expands its reach far beyond squash. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Mon 18 May 2026: China trade; Joburg debt; BEE growth costs; and Soweto youth squash</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>14:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, the US and Iran's clash over the Strait of Hormuz continues, while the White House details a massive $17 billion agricultural trade agreement with China. 

Locally, Johannesburg faces a severe financial and governance crisis, risking a major Moody's credit downgrade over unfiled audited statements and billions owed to creditors. 

Additionally, Solidarity advocates for an end date to race-based BEE policies due to high GDP growth costs, and a Soweto youth empowerment initiative successfully expands its reach far beyond squash.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>How solidarity plans to force out BEE by 2030: Connie Mulder | The NdB Sunday Show</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn, Connie Mulder, the head of Solidarity's Research Institute (SRI) shares its comprehensive roadmap to gradually transition South Africa from race-based legislation to real empowerment, based on need, economic growth and job creation by 2030. It includes practical suggestions on BEE, employee share ownership programmes, foreign investment and a more realistic approach to employment equity. “... our history has shown the only way the ANC does the right thing is if we force them in that direction. So it's not just a plan on paper. We've got levers, court action, public pressure, international pressure that we apply on each of these points.” He is confident that the implementation of the roadmap would also close the corruption opportunities created by empowerment and procurement regulations. “I suspect you would find that the breathing room for your tenderpreneurs who have successfully transformed tax money into Maseratis in South Africa is going to dramatically decrease.” Meanwhile, Solidarity has lodged a formal complaint with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) of the United Nations against the South African government over its breach of an agreement reached with Solidarity that racial laws should be temporary in nature, that no one may be dismissed based on race, that race may not be the sole criterion for appointment to a position, and that skills must be considered. Solidarity is also pursuing legal action in South Africa over the contempt of court order. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How solidarity plans to force out BEE by 2030: Connie Mulder | The NdB Sunday Show</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show with Chris Steyn, Connie Mulder, the head of Solidarity's Research Institute (SRI) shares its comprehensive roadmap to gradually transition South Africa from race-based legislation to real empowerment, based on need, economic growth and job creation by 2030. It includes practical suggestions on BEE, employee share ownership programmes, foreign investment and a more realistic approach to employment equity. “... our history has shown the only way the ANC does the right thing is if we force them in that direction. So it's not just a plan on paper. We've got levers, court action, public pressure, international pressure that we apply on each of these points.” He is confident that the implementation of the roadmap would also close the corruption opportunities created by empowerment and procurement regulations. “I suspect you would find that the breathing room for your tenderpreneurs who have successfully transformed tax money into Maseratis in South Africa is going to dramatically decrease.” Meanwhile, Solidarity has lodged a formal complaint with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) of the United Nations against the South African government over its breach of an agreement reached with Solidarity that racial laws should be temporary in nature, that no one may be dismissed based on race, that race may not be the sole criterion for appointment to a position, and that skills must be considered. Solidarity is also pursuing legal action in South Africa over the contempt of court order.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How Egoli Youth Empowerment turned squash into a pathway to opportunity for Joburg's youth</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Egoli Youth Empowerment started with squash courts in Soweto and grew into a holistic youth development programme spanning sport, academic support, life skills, leadership, entrepreneurship and urban farming. Director Glenn Lazarus and Programme Director Sharon Sibanda tell BizNews how EYE is creating safe spaces, developing young talent, and helping vulnerable youth in Soweto and Johannesburg’s inner city build confidence, resilience and opportunity. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How Egoli Youth Empowerment turned squash into a pathway to opportunity for Joburg's youth</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Egoli Youth Empowerment started with squash courts in Soweto and grew into a holistic youth development programme spanning sport, academic support, life skills, leadership, entrepreneurship and urban farming. Director Glenn Lazarus and Programme Director Sharon Sibanda tell BizNews how EYE is creating safe spaces, developing young talent, and helping vulnerable youth in Soweto and Johannesburg’s inner city build confidence, resilience and opportunity.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Joburg's debt reckoning: The city is &quot;technically bankrupt&quot; - and the moral hazard is mounting… — Giulietta Talevi</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this interview with Irakli of BizNews, Currency co-founder Giulietta Talevi unpacks the April 23 letter from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to Joburg Mayor Dada Morero, which laid bare the city's "shocking" financial picture: just R3.9bn in cash against R25bn owed to creditors. "Technically, you would say that it's bankrupt now, and cannot afford an excessively expensive wage deal," Talevi says of the R10.3bn SAMWU agreement at the heart of the dispute. She explains why Moody's downgrade watch is really about governance — not just numbers — pointing out that the city's failure to produce its audited financial statements "indicates serious deterioration in governance, and not just Joburg's financial health." Two deadlines loom: audited financials owed to the JSE by May 31, and a R1.4bn bond repayment due June 22. Talevi explains that because the debt is unsecured, all creditors "are treated equally" — meaning a single default event could trigger every lender to call in their loans simultaneously. She also raises the spectre of moral hazard, citing Chartis Asset Management's Ian Scott on what he calls a "treasury-funded put" — the idea that bailing out Joburg signals to leadership that they "can mess up, you can collapse the financial situation of the country's biggest Metro… and we'll bail you out because you're too big to fail." When Irakli draws a parallel to the e-toll saga, Talevi agrees taxpayers are "on the hook again" — paying their taxes only to face additional costs for the basic services those taxes were meant to fund. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Joburg's debt reckoning: The city is &quot;technically bankrupt&quot; - and the moral hazard is mounting… — Giulietta Talevi</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>13:06</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview with Irakli of BizNews, Currency co-founder Giulietta Talevi unpacks the April 23 letter from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to Joburg Mayor Dada Morero, which laid bare the city's "shocking" financial picture: just R3.9bn in cash against R25bn owed to creditors. "Technically, you would say that it's bankrupt now, and cannot afford an excessively expensive wage deal," Talevi says of the R10.3bn SAMWU agreement at the heart of the dispute. She explains why Moody's downgrade watch is really about governance — not just numbers — pointing out that the city's failure to produce its audited financial statements "indicates serious deterioration in governance, and not just Joburg's financial health." Two deadlines loom: audited financials owed to the JSE by May 31, and a R1.4bn bond repayment due June 22. Talevi explains that because the debt is unsecured, all creditors "are treated equally" — meaning a single default event could trigger every lender to call in their loans simultaneously. She also raises the spectre of moral hazard, citing Chartis Asset Management's Ian Scott on what he calls a "treasury-funded put" — the idea that bailing out Joburg signals to leadership that they "can mess up, you can collapse the financial situation of the country's biggest Metro… and we'll bail you out because you're too big to fail." When Irakli draws a parallel to the e-toll saga, Talevi agrees taxpayers are "on the hook again" — paying their taxes only to face additional costs for the basic services those taxes were meant to fund.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Fri 15 May 2026: Trump-Xi summit; Apple vs OpenAI; SA elections; institutional ethics</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, President Trump discusses China’s role in Iran negotiations and a major Boeing deal, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses Taiwan tensions. <br />
<br />
The S&P 500 hits record highs fueled by Cerebras Systems’ massive IPO and Nvidia’s growth, contrasting with a strained partnership between Apple and OpenAI. <br />
<br />
Locally, Wayne Sussman examines the complexity of South Africa’s upcoming municipal elections and Gary Power urges the need for personal accountability to combat institutional corruption. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Fri 15 May 2026: Trump-Xi summit; Apple vs OpenAI; SA elections; institutional ethics</itunes:title>
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The S&P 500 hits record highs fueled by Cerebras Systems’ massive IPO and Nvidia’s growth, contrasting with a strained partnership between Apple and OpenAI. 

Locally, Wayne Sussman examines the complexity of South Africa’s upcoming municipal elections and Gary Power urges the need for personal accountability to combat institutional corruption.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The PA makes history, but the ANC shows it can’t be written off — yet: The Electoral Roadshow with Wayne Sussman</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the latest edition of the Electoral Road Show with Chris Steyn, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman dissects this week’s by-election results: The Patriotic Alliance (PA) makes history by winning its first ever ward in the Upington area. It took the ward off the Democratic Alliance, and grew its support from a paltry 1% to an “astonishing” 37% of the vote, while the DA fell from 47% to 29%. The African National Congress (ANC) did not have a bad night either: it won a ward off a local party in the Siyathemba Municipality with its support growing from 39% to 51%. The ANC also had a big night in another by-election, this one in North West. “There are people who write off the ANC. There are people who say that the ANC is done. But here in a key township… in a gold mining town in the Northwest, the ANC's vote share is climbing from 72% to 81%.” Sussman notes that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were not able to capitalise on their Phala Phala victory over President Cyril Ramaphosa. He also 9comments on the engagement of the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) with former President Jacob Zuma’s MKP in Nkandla as part of its preparations for the Local Government Elections in November. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>The PA makes history, but the ANC shows it can’t be written off — yet: The Electoral Roadshow with Wayne Sussman</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>20:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the latest edition of the Electoral Road Show with Chris Steyn, Elections Analyst Wayne Sussman dissects this week’s by-election results: The Patriotic Alliance (PA) makes history by winning its first ever ward in the Upington area. It took the ward off the Democratic Alliance, and grew its support from a paltry 1% to an “astonishing” 37% of the vote, while the DA fell from 47% to 29%. The African National Congress (ANC) did not have a bad night either: it won a ward off a local party in the Siyathemba Municipality with its support growing from 39% to 51%. The ANC also had a big night in another by-election, this one in North West. “There are people who write off the ANC. There are people who say that the ANC is done. But here in a key township… in a gold mining town in the Northwest, the ANC's vote share is climbing from 72% to 81%.” Sussman notes that the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were not able to capitalise on their Phala Phala victory over President Cyril Ramaphosa. He also 9comments on the engagement of the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) with former President Jacob Zuma’s MKP in Nkandla as part of its preparations for the Local Government Elections in November.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>‘It looked completely real’: Another victim speaks out on alleged FXSI deepfake scam</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another victim has come forward to share her experience of allegedly being scammed by FXSI, a company accused of using sophisticated online tactics and deepfake-style advertising to lure victims into fraudulent investments. In this follow-up interview with BizNews, the victim explains how she first encountered the scheme through social media adverts that appeared credible and professionally produced, creating the impression of a legitimate investment opportunity.<br />
<br />
The victim shares details how scammers built trust over time through persistent communication and promises of significant returns, before allegedly pressuring them into depositing more money. The interview also explores the emotional toll of the ordeal, the difficulties victims face after realising they have been deceived, and the steps she has taken to report the matter to authorities, including the South African Police Service.<br />
<br />
As AI-generated scams and impersonation fraud become increasingly sophisticated, this interview highlights the growing risks facing ordinary South Africans online. The victim’s decision to speak publicly adds to mounting concerns around deepfake financial scams exploiting trusted public figures, media brands, and the credibility of online investment advertising. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>‘It looked completely real’: Another victim speaks out on alleged FXSI deepfake scam</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>19:42</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Another victim has come forward to share her experience of allegedly being scammed by FXSI, a company accused of using sophisticated online tactics and deepfake-style advertising to lure victims into fraudulent investments. In this follow-up interview with BizNews, the victim explains how she first encountered the scheme through social media adverts that appeared credible and professionally produced, creating the impression of a legitimate investment opportunity.

The victim shares details how scammers built trust over time through persistent communication and promises of significant returns, before allegedly pressuring them into depositing more money. The interview also explores the emotional toll of the ordeal, the difficulties victims face after realising they have been deceived, and the steps she has taken to report the matter to authorities, including the South African Police Service.

As AI-generated scams and impersonation fraud become increasingly sophisticated, this interview highlights the growing risks facing ordinary South Africans online. The victim’s decision to speak publicly adds to mounting concerns around deepfake financial scams exploiting trusted public figures, media brands, and the credibility of online investment advertising.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Fighting to save South Africa’s moral compass: Unashamedly Ethical's Gary Power</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gary Power lifts the lid on corruption, ethical collapse, and the fight to rebuild South Africa from the ground up. In this powerful conversation, the CEO of Unashamedly Ethical shares how his father transformed a major construction business, why integrity is a survival strategy, and how collective action, faith, and courageous leadership can change communities, businesses, and nations. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Fighting to save South Africa’s moral compass: Unashamedly Ethical's Gary Power</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>28:22</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Gary Power lifts the lid on corruption, ethical collapse, and the fight to rebuild South Africa from the ground up. In this powerful conversation, the CEO of Unashamedly Ethical shares how his father transformed a major construction business, why integrity is a survival strategy, and how collective action, faith, and courageous leadership can change communities, businesses, and nations.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Thu 14 May 2026: Trump’s China summit; Viljoen vs. Heystek investment challenge; FXSI scam continues</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we feature President Trump’s high-stakes Beijing summit alongside tech titans Elon Musk and Jensen Huang. We show also analyses a sharp spike in US wholesale inflation and Cisco's major AI-driven restructuring. <br />
<br />
Piet Viljoen and Magnus Heystek discusses their million-rand investment challenge and South Africa's surprising market outperformance. <br />
<br />
Finally, another pensioner shares a sobering cautionary tale about falling victim to FXSI's sophisticated AI deepfake scam. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Thu 14 May 2026: Trump’s China summit; Viljoen vs. Heystek investment challenge; FXSI scam continues</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>15:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we feature President Trump’s high-stakes Beijing summit alongside tech titans Elon Musk and Jensen Huang. We show also analyses a sharp spike in US wholesale inflation and Cisco's major AI-driven restructuring. 

Piet Viljoen and Magnus Heystek discusses their million-rand investment challenge and South Africa's surprising market outperformance. 

Finally, another pensioner shares a sobering cautionary tale about falling victim to FXSI's sophisticated AI deepfake scam.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>R1m investment battle: Heystek and Viljoen’s offshore vs JSE showdown after four-and-a-half years</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Offshore versus local investing goes head-to-head in this gripping real-money showdown between Magnus Heystek and Piet Viljoen. Four and a half years after the challenge began, the results are sparking fierce debate about political risk, market timing, diversification and South Africa’s undervalued stocks. With millions at stake and emotions running high, both investment heavyweights reveal the hard lessons learned, why sentiment drives markets, and whether South African equities still offer the best long-term returns despite the country’s economic and political turmoil. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>R1m investment battle: Heystek and Viljoen’s offshore vs JSE showdown after four-and-a-half years</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Offshore versus local investing goes head-to-head in this gripping real-money showdown between Magnus Heystek and Piet Viljoen. Four and a half years after the challenge began, the results are sparking fierce debate about political risk, market timing, diversification and South Africa’s undervalued stocks. With millions at stake and emotions running high, both investment heavyweights reveal the hard lessons learned, why sentiment drives markets, and whether South African equities still offer the best long-term returns despite the country’s economic and political turmoil.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Wed 13 May 2026: Trump’s China trip; Warsh Fed nod; AI bubble?; Anthropic; Boxer; and Job trends</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today’s BizNews Daybreak, President Trump heads to Beijing for a trade summit alongside Nvidia’s Jensen Huang and Elon Musk. <br />
<br />
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Fed’s Board of Governors, while analysts debate an "AI bubble" amid Anthropic’s $30 billion funding talks. <br />
<br />
Plus, South African retailer Boxer discusses its expansion against Walmart, and we take a look at the impact of AI on global labor productivity. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Wed 13 May 2026: Trump’s China trip; Warsh Fed nod; AI bubble?; Anthropic; Boxer; and Job trends</itunes:title>
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The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Fed’s Board of Governors, while analysts debate an "AI bubble" amid Anthropic’s $30 billion funding talks. 

Plus, South African retailer Boxer discusses its expansion against Walmart, and we take a look at the impact of AI on global labor productivity.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Tue 12 May 2026: US-Iran conflict; Fed leadership; Boxer’s expansion; Whistleblower safety; Keir Starmer</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On this episode of BizNews Daybreak, President Trump rejects a "garbage" peace deal from Iran as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz. <br />
<br />
Domestically, Boxer CEO Marek Masojada outlines the retailer's aggressive expansion into the liquor market despite economic pressures. <br />
<br />
We also cover Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, Trump’s high-profile trade mission to Beijing, and critical safety advice for South African whistleblowers. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Tue 12 May 2026: US-Iran conflict; Fed leadership; Boxer’s expansion; Whistleblower safety; Keir Starmer</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>12:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of BizNews Daybreak, President Trump rejects a "garbage" peace deal from Iran as tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Domestically, Boxer CEO Marek Masojada outlines the retailer's aggressive expansion into the liquor market despite economic pressures. 

We also cover Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the Federal Reserve, Trump’s high-profile trade mission to Beijing, and critical safety advice for South African whistleblowers.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Boxer’s bold expansion drive pays off as discount retailer pushes deeper into SA market</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Discount retailer Boxer is accelerating its expansion strategy with 50 new stores added over the past year and a growing focus on liquor outlets attached to supermarkets. In an interview with BizNews, Marek Masojada says the retailer remains confident in its low-cost model despite mounting pressure from rising energy costs and intensifying competition. With a new KZN distribution centre now online, strong cash generation and plans for 60 more stores, Boxer is betting big on value-conscious South African consumers. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Boxer’s bold expansion drive pays off as discount retailer pushes deeper into SA market</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>12:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discount retailer Boxer is accelerating its expansion strategy with 50 new stores added over the past year and a growing focus on liquor outlets attached to supermarkets. In an interview with BizNews, Marek Masojada says the retailer remains confident in its low-cost model despite mounting pressure from rising energy costs and intensifying competition. With a new KZN distribution centre now online, strong cash generation and plans for 60 more stores, Boxer is betting big on value-conscious South African consumers.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Mon 11 May 2026: Ramaphosa’s legal crisis; SAA whistleblowing; and the Higher Ed funding gap</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fresh pressure builds for President Cyril Ramaphosa as a Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter sparks talks of a constitutional crisis and potential impeachment. <br />
<br />
Globally, President Trump labels Iran’s latest nuclear proposal "totally unacceptable" while the UK and France prepare a defensive naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile, whistleblower Cynthia Stimpel shares the heavy personal cost of exposing corruption at SAA, and fintech founder Ryan Passmore highlights the "missing middle" crisis in South African student funding. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 05:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Mon 11 May 2026: Ramaphosa’s legal crisis; SAA whistleblowing; and the Higher Ed funding gap</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Fresh pressure builds for President Cyril Ramaphosa as a Constitutional Court ruling on the Phala Phala matter sparks talks of a constitutional crisis and potential impeachment. 

Globally, President Trump labels Iran’s latest nuclear proposal "totally unacceptable" while the UK and France prepare a defensive naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Meanwhile, whistleblower Cynthia Stimpel shares the heavy personal cost of exposing corruption at SAA, and fintech founder Ryan Passmore highlights the "missing middle" crisis in South African student funding.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>(Ret) Col Chris Wyatt - Ramaphosa’s &quot;Watergate&quot;, Trump’s ceasefire “farce” - and racist abuse of SA refugees…</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, US intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt comments on the latest developments in the trouble-hit presidencies of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump. With African National Congress (ANC) officials in crisis meetings this weekend over the possibility that he could be impeached for Phala Phala, Col Wyatt charges: “... somebody should be in prison for this. This is bigger than Watergate in America. This is money laundering by a sitting president, potentially.” As for Trump stuck in a war he started: “Col Wyatt says: “...the answer here now is…rendition. It's Delta Force. Seal teams…grabbing these guys and rendered…that's the only way this is going to end, I think. They're not going to come to the table…this ceasefire has become a farce.” Col Wyatt also shares what he believes will be on the agenda for private discussions when Trump visits China soon. Lastly, he reveals that some South African refugees have suffered racist abuse which he vows to expose. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>(Ret) Col Chris Wyatt - Ramaphosa’s &quot;Watergate&quot;, Trump’s ceasefire “farce” - and racist abuse of SA refugees…</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>18:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, US intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt comments on the latest developments in the trouble-hit presidencies of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa and US President Donald Trump. With African National Congress (ANC) officials in crisis meetings this weekend over the possibility that he could be impeached for Phala Phala, Col Wyatt charges: “... somebody should be in prison for this. This is bigger than Watergate in America. This is money laundering by a sitting president, potentially.” As for Trump stuck in a war he started: “Col Wyatt says: “...the answer here now is…rendition. It's Delta Force. Seal teams…grabbing these guys and rendered…that's the only way this is going to end, I think. They're not going to come to the table…this ceasefire has become a farce.” Col Wyatt also shares what he believes will be on the agenda for private discussions when Trump visits China soon. Lastly, he reveals that some South African refugees have suffered racist abuse which he vows to expose.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Cynthia Stimpel: The heroic sacrifices of SA’s whistleblowers on corruption… — The NdB Sunday Show</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn hosts the iconic whistleblower, Cynthia Stimple who, as Group Treasurer, blew the whistle at SAA. Now the director of Courage Hub, a new group to support whistleblowers, Stimpel recalls her own traumatic experiences as a whistleblower, and outlines all the ways in which her group offers support to past, present, and future whistleblowers. With the extreme risks involved, Stimpel gives potential whistleblowers detailed advice on how to protect themselves. “We will give you guidance on how to report, who to go to, which mechanisms to use….You don't want to lose your livelihood. You don't want to put your life at risk.” Stimpel also recalls the epic walk she did in remembrance of 40 whistleblowers over 40 days over 700 kilometers along the Cape Camino.. Meanwhile, shel calls on South Africans to become part of the solution. “And although we've had the Zondo Commission, we've had many commissions already, but with the Madlanga Commission, we are seeing how deep and entrenched and embedded the corruption is....my own mantra is that if it is to be, it is up to me.” Courage Hub will also be doing ethics training in schools “to coach them in a way that they stay on the moral pathway and cannot be easily swayed to do the wrong thing”. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Cynthia Stimpel: The heroic sacrifices of SA’s whistleblowers on corruption… — The NdB Sunday Show</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>22:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn hosts the iconic whistleblower, Cynthia Stimple who, as Group Treasurer, blew the whistle at SAA. Now the director of Courage Hub, a new group to support whistleblowers, Stimpel recalls her own traumatic experiences as a whistleblower, and outlines all the ways in which her group offers support to past, present, and future whistleblowers. With the extreme risks involved, Stimpel gives potential whistleblowers detailed advice on how to protect themselves. “We will give you guidance on how to report, who to go to, which mechanisms to use….You don't want to lose your livelihood. You don't want to put your life at risk.” Stimpel also recalls the epic walk she did in remembrance of 40 whistleblowers over 40 days over 700 kilometers along the Cape Camino.. Meanwhile, shel calls on South Africans to become part of the solution. “And although we've had the Zondo Commission, we've had many commissions already, but with the Madlanga Commission, we are seeing how deep and entrenched and embedded the corruption is....my own mantra is that if it is to be, it is up to me.” Courage Hub will also be doing ethics training in schools “to coach them in a way that they stay on the moral pathway and cannot be easily swayed to do the wrong thing”.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ryan Passmore - The &quot;Missing Middle&quot;</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this interview with BizNews, Ryan Passmore – Durban-based fintech founder of ZenFund Connect – unpacks why he believes South Africa's student funding system is broken, and how he proposes to fix it. Passmore points to the "missing middle": households earning between R350,000 and R600,000 a year, who are too well-off to qualify for NSFAS but cannot afford the R19,000 a month the University of Pretoria says it costs to put a child through an undergraduate degree. He cites stark 2026 figures – NSFAS received over 900,000 first-time applications, with more than 100,000 rejected outright, while of 500,000 continuing students assessed, only 100,000 were approved. Passmore says: "I believe the missing middle is South Africa's policy blind spot." He outlines how ZenFund Connect – a nonprofit student life ecosystem associated with the Chad le Clos Foundation, spanning South Africa's 26 public universities – aims to plug the gap through three integrated modules: finance, DHET-verified student accommodation, and career placement. Passmore argues that bursaries and loans alone will not solve graduate unemployment; only an end-to-end ecosystem that walks with the student from matric through to a job placement can shift the trajectory of the working-class families he calls the country's invisible backbone – the nurses, teachers, civil servants and small business owners whose children South Africa cannot afford to lose. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 11:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Ryan Passmore - The &quot;Missing Middle&quot;</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>15:00</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview with BizNews, Ryan Passmore – Durban-based fintech founder of ZenFund Connect – unpacks why he believes South Africa's student funding system is broken, and how he proposes to fix it. Passmore points to the "missing middle": households earning between R350,000 and R600,000 a year, who are too well-off to qualify for NSFAS but cannot afford the R19,000 a month the University of Pretoria says it costs to put a child through an undergraduate degree. He cites stark 2026 figures – NSFAS received over 900,000 first-time applications, with more than 100,000 rejected outright, while of 500,000 continuing students assessed, only 100,000 were approved. Passmore says: "I believe the missing middle is South Africa's policy blind spot." He outlines how ZenFund Connect – a nonprofit student life ecosystem associated with the Chad le Clos Foundation, spanning South Africa's 26 public universities – aims to plug the gap through three integrated modules: finance, DHET-verified student accommodation, and career placement. Passmore argues that bursaries and loans alone will not solve graduate unemployment; only an end-to-end ecosystem that walks with the student from matric through to a job placement can shift the trajectory of the working-class families he calls the country's invisible backbone – the nurses, teachers, civil servants and small business owners whose children South Africa cannot afford to lose.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Fri 8 May 2026: US intercepts Iranian missiles; Tariff ruling; Rogue polls; and Joburg’s debt crisis</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1673786</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak we cover a volatile morning as crude oil prices climb following a military exchange between the US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. <br />
<br />
While a federal court strikes down President Trump’s global tariffs, South African attention turns to a "rogue polling" warning and Johannesburg’s financial collapse. With a 25 billion rand debt and failing services like water and infrastructure, the city faces a potential national government takeover that could reshape the upcoming local elections. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Fri 8 May 2026: US intercepts Iranian missiles; Tariff ruling; Rogue polls; and Joburg’s debt crisis</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>14:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak we cover a volatile morning as crude oil prices climb following a military exchange between the US and Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. 

While a federal court strikes down President Trump’s global tariffs, South African attention turns to a "rogue polling" warning and Johannesburg’s financial collapse. With a 25 billion rand debt and failing services like water and infrastructure, the city faces a potential national government takeover that could reshape the upcoming local elections.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>“Rogue” polling, by-election shocks, murder - and “big name” mayoral candidates… — Electoral Roadshow with Wayne Sussman</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1673520</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the latest edition of The Electoral Roadshow with Chris Steyn and analyst Wayne Sussman, he warns of “rogue” polling that could give voters false indicators. He takes viewers through some of the recent by-election result shocks. He further analyses the mayoral contests in the big Metros, including the bankrupt Jo’burg. Sussman gives an overview of the prospects of the major parties in the November 4 Local Goverment Elections. He also comments on the execution-style murder of an African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape, as well as the poor state of infrastructure at polling stations in that province. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>“Rogue” polling, by-election shocks, murder - and “big name” mayoral candidates… — Electoral Roadshow with Wayne Sussman</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>27:03</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In the latest edition of The Electoral Roadshow with Chris Steyn and analyst Wayne Sussman, he warns of “rogue” polling that could give voters false indicators. He takes viewers through some of the recent by-election result shocks. He further analyses the mayoral contests in the big Metros, including the bankrupt Jo’burg. Sussman gives an overview of the prospects of the major parties in the November 4 Local Goverment Elections. He also comments on the execution-style murder of an African National Congress (ANC) in the Eastern Cape, as well as the poor state of infrastructure at polling stations in that province.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Thu 7 May 2026: US-Iran peace progress; SA ports miss refuel gain; Firearm reform fears</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1673333</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: Global markets soared to record highs as the US and Iran move closer to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.<br />
<br />
Domestically, South African industry experts warn that a shift to modular firearm training could quintuple costs and leave security personnel "supply prohibitive" due to increased classroom hours. <br />
<br />
Financial Mail Editor-in-Chief Rob Rose unpacks the "total arrogance" behind PepsiCo's ProNutro rebranding, which sparked a massive consumer backlash after the company admitted their new machinery simply cannot produce the original formula. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile, local SA ports struggle to capture rerouted shipping traffic amid ongoing operational and weather-related constraints. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Thu 7 May 2026: US-Iran peace progress; SA ports miss refuel gain; Firearm reform fears</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: Global markets soared to record highs as the US and Iran move closer to a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Domestically, South African industry experts warn that a shift to modular firearm training could quintuple costs and leave security personnel "supply prohibitive" due to increased classroom hours. 

Financial Mail Editor-in-Chief Rob Rose unpacks the "total arrogance" behind PepsiCo's ProNutro rebranding, which sparked a massive consumer backlash after the company admitted their new machinery simply cannot produce the original formula. 

Meanwhile, local SA ports struggle to capture rerouted shipping traffic amid ongoing operational and weather-related constraints.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Nikkie Pretorius - Proposed new firearms training system could turn law-abiding citizens into criminals…</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1673100</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Civil rights group, Safe Citizen, has launched an urgent campaign to interrupt plans for drastic changes to South Africa’s firearms training system that could make obtaining a competency certificate so expensive and time-consuming that people are likely to resort to buying fake certificates. In this interview, Nikki Pretorius, the spokesperson for the Lead Service Provider Forum, says: “... previously… training would take place over a day, day and a half at maximum and would cost the person about 1800 to 2000 Rand… now…. for the purposes of competency…a five day minimum period in a classroom and on a shooting range…and you're looking at four thousand, six thousand rand... And over and above the expense, you're looking at five days away from work…And even worse for the security officers…before they could get their competencies done within three, four, five days, they're now looking at three weeks.” Pretorius warns that it could lead to otherwise law-abiding citizens turning to corruption: “... it's simply going to drive that need (for firearms licences) underground. And then we have a situation where the proliferation of illegal firearms expands, whereas proper law abiding citizen firearm usage and ownership declines.” ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Nikkie Pretorius - Proposed new firearms training system could turn law-abiding citizens into criminals…</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>12:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Civil rights group, Safe Citizen, has launched an urgent campaign to interrupt plans for drastic changes to South Africa’s firearms training system that could make obtaining a competency certificate so expensive and time-consuming that people are likely to resort to buying fake certificates. In this interview, Nikki Pretorius, the spokesperson for the Lead Service Provider Forum, says: “... previously… training would take place over a day, day and a half at maximum and would cost the person about 1800 to 2000 Rand… now…. for the purposes of competency…a five day minimum period in a classroom and on a shooting range…and you're looking at four thousand, six thousand rand... And over and above the expense, you're looking at five days away from work…And even worse for the security officers…before they could get their competencies done within three, four, five days, they're now looking at three weeks.” Pretorius warns that it could lead to otherwise law-abiding citizens turning to corruption: “... it's simply going to drive that need (for firearms licences) underground. And then we have a situation where the proliferation of illegal firearms expands, whereas proper law abiding citizen firearm usage and ownership declines.”]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Wed 6 May 2026: Trump pauses Hormuz mission; Oil prices retreat; AI Scam defiance; SA fuel hikes</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1672866</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[President Trump has paused "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz to evaluate a potential agreement with Iran, causing oil prices to retreat as US equities reach record highs. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile, the SEC proposes shifting to semiannual earnings reports, and AMD reports surging revenue driven by AI demand. <br />
<br />
Locally, BizNews editor Alec Hogg defiantly rejects legal threats from a deepfake scam syndicate, and intelligence analyst Chris Wyatt discusses the "painful" reality of South African fuel price hikes. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Wed 6 May 2026: Trump pauses Hormuz mission; Oil prices retreat; AI Scam defiance; SA fuel hikes</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>13:46</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Trump has paused "Project Freedom" in the Strait of Hormuz to evaluate a potential agreement with Iran, causing oil prices to retreat as US equities reach record highs. 

Meanwhile, the SEC proposes shifting to semiannual earnings reports, and AMD reports surging revenue driven by AI demand. 

Locally, BizNews editor Alec Hogg defiantly rejects legal threats from a deepfake scam syndicate, and intelligence analyst Chris Wyatt discusses the "painful" reality of South African fuel price hikes.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Boardroom Talk: Deepfakes, boiler rooms, and bully tactics – The truth about FXSI</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1672527</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg exposes the AI-powered FXSI scam that used deepfake footage of him and President Cyril Ramaphosa on a fake Carte Blanche set to lure unsuspecting South Africans into a fraudulent trading scheme. After BizNews interviewed an anonymous victim who lost more than R24,000, lawyers claiming to act for FXSI demanded the article and podcast be removed. Hogg’s response: no. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 09:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Boardroom Talk: Deepfakes, boiler rooms, and bully tactics – The truth about FXSI</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg exposes the AI-powered FXSI scam that used deepfake footage of him and President Cyril Ramaphosa on a fake Carte Blanche set to lure unsuspecting South Africans into a fraudulent trading scheme. After BizNews interviewed an anonymous victim who lost more than R24,000, lawyers claiming to act for FXSI demanded the article and podcast be removed. Hogg’s response: no.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Tue 5 May 2026: US-Iran clashes in the Strait; Rob Rose on brand arrogance; SA political predictions</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1672410</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, driving crude oil prices upward and sparking global supply chain concerns. <br />
<br />
Financial Mail Editor-in-Chief Rob Rose joins the program to discuss why South African brands are misreading their customers, citing a "degree of arrogance" and a failure to learn from the "New Coke" era. <br />
<br />
Additionally, intelligence analyst Chris Wyatt provides a provocative outlook for South Africa's upcoming local elections, predicting the ANC could suffer a major blow and potentially drop below 30% support. <br />
<br />
Plus, we explore the limits of US power in the Middle East and the White House's potential move to vet AI models before release. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Tue 5 May 2026: US-Iran clashes in the Strait; Rob Rose on brand arrogance; SA political predictions</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz, driving crude oil prices upward and sparking global supply chain concerns. 

Financial Mail Editor-in-Chief Rob Rose joins the program to discuss why South African brands are misreading their customers, citing a "degree of arrogance" and a failure to learn from the "New Coke" era. 

Additionally, intelligence analyst Chris Wyatt provides a provocative outlook for South Africa's upcoming local elections, predicting the ANC could suffer a major blow and potentially drop below 30% support. 

Plus, we explore the limits of US power in the Middle East and the White House's potential move to vet AI models before release.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Rob Rose on corporate arrogance, the ProNutro debacle, and retail supplier squeezes</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1672311</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are multinational giants and massive local retailers losing touch with the South African market?. In this episode, Alec Hogg sit down with Rob Rose, Editor-in-Chief of the FM Group, to explore the harsh realities of corporate bullying and executive arrogance. They dissect the recent ProNutro public relations disaster, the devastating consequences of the Woolworths supplier squeeze that killed a local chocolatier, and the ongoing danger of foreign executives ignoring local consumer wisdom. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Rob Rose on corporate arrogance, the ProNutro debacle, and retail supplier squeezes</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>18:59</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Are multinational giants and massive local retailers losing touch with the South African market?. In this episode, Alec Hogg sit down with Rob Rose, Editor-in-Chief of the FM Group, to explore the harsh realities of corporate bullying and executive arrogance. They dissect the recent ProNutro public relations disaster, the devastating consequences of the Woolworths supplier squeeze that killed a local chocolatier, and the ongoing danger of foreign executives ignoring local consumer wisdom.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt: War news, fuel price hike — and the ANC facing its worst ever election</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1672271</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, US intelligence analyst Retired Colonel Chris Wyatt responds to breaking news developments in the Iran war, with claims that a US ship has been hit by missiles for approaching the Straits of Hormuz to escort out trapped ships while ground battles are breaking out between Hezbollah and Israeli Defence Force troops in Lebanon, as well as Iran’s difficulties in reviewing the “excessive” demands in US President Donald Trump’s peace plan. Col Wyatt comments on the war heralding yet another steep fuel price hike in SA. He also assesses the likely fates of major political parties in the recently announced Local Government Elections. Col Wyatt analyses China’s car manufacturing plans and marketing strategy for SA. Lastly, he hails the bravery of the South Africa policeman involved in that dramatic crocodile mission over the Komati River. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt: War news, fuel price hike — and the ANC facing its worst ever election</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>23:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, US intelligence analyst Retired Colonel Chris Wyatt responds to breaking news developments in the Iran war, with claims that a US ship has been hit by missiles for approaching the Straits of Hormuz to escort out trapped ships while ground battles are breaking out between Hezbollah and Israeli Defence Force troops in Lebanon, as well as Iran’s difficulties in reviewing the “excessive” demands in US President Donald Trump’s peace plan. Col Wyatt comments on the war heralding yet another steep fuel price hike in SA. He also assesses the likely fates of major political parties in the recently announced Local Government Elections. Col Wyatt analyses China’s car manufacturing plans and marketing strategy for SA. Lastly, he hails the bravery of the South Africa policeman involved in that dramatic crocodile mission over the Komati River.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Boardroom Talk: Berkshire after Buffett, the $373bn cash pile, and refusing to chase AI hype</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1672171</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the first time in six decades, Warren Buffett is no longer leading the charge at the "Woodstock for Capitalists". Alec Hogg reflects on Greg Abel's first AGM as CEO, exploring Berkshire Hathaway's impressive $11.3 billion in operating earnings and their staunch refusal to deploy capital into sub-par opportunities. This is essential listening for rational investors who understand the power of extreme patience in a hyped-up market. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 12:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Boardroom Talk: Berkshire after Buffett, the $373bn cash pile, and refusing to chase AI hype</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>19:28</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[For the first time in six decades, Warren Buffett is no longer leading the charge at the "Woodstock for Capitalists". Alec Hogg reflects on Greg Abel's first AGM as CEO, exploring Berkshire Hathaway's impressive $11.3 billion in operating earnings and their staunch refusal to deploy capital into sub-par opportunities. This is essential listening for rational investors who understand the power of extreme patience in a hyped-up market.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Mon 4 May 2026: Deepfake scams, Big Tech’s AI boom, and US intervention in the Persian Gulf</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1671958</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: A sobering first-hand account of a deepfake investment scam that cost a BizNews community member over R24 000. We also analyse the latest earnings from Google, Meta, and Amazon, where artificial intelligence is driving both massive revenue growth and a historic surge in infrastructure spending. Finally, we cover President Trump’s "Project Freedom" initiative to guide neutral ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Mon 4 May 2026: Deepfake scams, Big Tech’s AI boom, and US intervention in the Persian Gulf</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>18:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: A sobering first-hand account of a deepfake investment scam that cost a BizNews community member over R24 000. We also analyse the latest earnings from Google, Meta, and Amazon, where artificial intelligence is driving both massive revenue growth and a historic surge in infrastructure spending. Finally, we cover President Trump’s "Project Freedom" initiative to guide neutral ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>BizNews tribe member duped by deepfake Alec Hogg on 'Carte Blanche' loses R24,000 in AI-powered scam</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1671719</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[This interview tells the cautionary story of a South African victim who lost over R24,000 after being drawn into a sophisticated online trading scam run through a platform called FXSI. What began with a convincing video advert and seemingly professional “account managers” quickly turned into a high-pressure scheme, with the victim encouraged to make larger deposits and then pressured to pay more to recover losses. The interview highlights how manipulative and believable online investment scams can be, the emotional toll they take on victims, and the importance of verifying any platform before committing money. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BizNews tribe member duped by deepfake Alec Hogg on 'Carte Blanche' loses R24,000 in AI-powered scam</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This interview tells the cautionary story of a South African victim who lost over R24,000 after being drawn into a sophisticated online trading scam run through a platform called FXSI. What began with a convincing video advert and seemingly professional “account managers” quickly turned into a high-pressure scheme, with the victim encouraged to make larger deposits and then pressured to pay more to recover losses. The interview highlights how manipulative and believable online investment scams can be, the emotional toll they take on victims, and the importance of verifying any platform before committing money.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Boardroom Talk: BN Portfolio Mag7 shine brightly in Q1</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode of Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg unpacks a blockbuster night for global tech investors, with Alphabet, Meta and Amazon all reporting quarterly results. Held in the BizNews Ricardo US dollar portfolio, the three tech titans reveal how artificial intelligence has shifted from promise to hard infrastructure — and hard spending. Hogg explains what booming cloud revenues, massive AI capex, inflated paper gains and resilient core businesses mean for South African investors with offshore exposure. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Boardroom Talk: BN Portfolio Mag7 shine brightly in Q1</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>26:41</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg unpacks a blockbuster night for global tech investors, with Alphabet, Meta and Amazon all reporting quarterly results. Held in the BizNews Ricardo US dollar portfolio, the three tech titans reveal how artificial intelligence has shifted from promise to hard infrastructure — and hard spending. Hogg explains what booming cloud revenues, massive AI capex, inflated paper gains and resilient core businesses mean for South African investors with offshore exposure.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Thu 30 Apr 2026: Mag 7 results; Anthropic's valuation; Iraj Abedian on Iran; UK property</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1671161</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we look at the "Magnificent Seven's" earnings, where Amazon’s cloud growth shines despite heavy AI spending. Anthropic weighs a massive valuation leap to $90 billion, while Fed Chair Jay Powell commits to his term amid a controversial building investigation. <br />
<br />
Economist Iraj Abedian provides a harrowing look inside a sanctioned Iran, describing a nation facing public executions, food shortages, and a total "net blockade" designed to cut off all global connectivity for 90 million people. <br />
<br />
Additionally, the UAE’s exit from OPEC signals a major shift in oil market influence, while experts highlight the accessibility of UK property mortgages for South African investors. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Thu 30 Apr 2026: Mag 7 results; Anthropic's valuation; Iraj Abedian on Iran; UK property</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>14:03</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we look at the "Magnificent Seven's" earnings, where Amazon’s cloud growth shines despite heavy AI spending. Anthropic weighs a massive valuation leap to $90 billion, while Fed Chair Jay Powell commits to his term amid a controversial building investigation. 

Economist Iraj Abedian provides a harrowing look inside a sanctioned Iran, describing a nation facing public executions, food shortages, and a total "net blockade" designed to cut off all global connectivity for 90 million people. 

Additionally, the UAE’s exit from OPEC signals a major shift in oil market influence, while experts highlight the accessibility of UK property mortgages for South African investors.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Inside Iran’s collapse - and what it means for SA: Iraj Abedian on war, chaos, and geopolitics</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1670877</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Economist Iraj Abedian delivers a stark, insider view of Iran’s deepening crisis - economic collapse, internal power struggles, and rising global tensions. As conflict reshapes alliances, he warns of unpredictable fallout and missed opportunities. With sharp insight, Abedian connects the dots to South Africa, urging urgent policy reset to navigate risk, seize investment potential, and stay grounded in national interest. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Inside Iran’s collapse - and what it means for SA: Iraj Abedian on war, chaos, and geopolitics</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>29:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Economist Iraj Abedian delivers a stark, insider view of Iran’s deepening crisis - economic collapse, internal power struggles, and rising global tensions. As conflict reshapes alliances, he warns of unpredictable fallout and missed opportunities. With sharp insight, Abedian connects the dots to South Africa, urging urgent policy reset to navigate risk, seize investment potential, and stay grounded in national interest.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Wed 29 Apr 2026: Trump tightens Iran blockade; OPEC shock; Eskom nuclear pushback; Teledyne &amp; Tesla</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1670750</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's edition of BizNews Daybreak, we dive into President Trump’s strategic move to sustain an economic blockade on Iran over military alternatives. The global market faces further upheaval as the UAE announces its departure from OPEC following decades of membership. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile, King Charles III delivers a historic address to the US Congress, emphasizing the critical importance of the Atlantic partnership and unyielding support for Ukraine. <br />
<br />
In local news, environmental activists challenge Eskom’s nuclear expansion in the Eastern Cape, citing threats to unique biodiversity and water security. <br />
<br />
Plus, Alec Hogg analyzes Tesla’s $25 billion gamble on the "Optimus" robotic future and unpacks the latest quarterly tech earnings. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Wed 29 Apr 2026: Trump tightens Iran blockade; OPEC shock; Eskom nuclear pushback; Teledyne &amp; Tesla</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>16:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's edition of BizNews Daybreak, we dive into President Trump’s strategic move to sustain an economic blockade on Iran over military alternatives. The global market faces further upheaval as the UAE announces its departure from OPEC following decades of membership. 

Meanwhile, King Charles III delivers a historic address to the US Congress, emphasizing the critical importance of the Atlantic partnership and unyielding support for Ukraine. 

In local news, environmental activists challenge Eskom’s nuclear expansion in the Eastern Cape, citing threats to unique biodiversity and water security. 

Plus, Alec Hogg analyzes Tesla’s $25 billion gamble on the "Optimus" robotic future and unpacks the latest quarterly tech earnings.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Eskom's nuclear nightmare returns: Zuma-era ghost returns to haunt St Francis</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1670552</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is South Africa about to repeat its most expensive infrastructure mistakes? Ten years after a corruption-laden Russia/Zuma initiative was shelved, the controversial proposal for a nuclear power plant at Thyspunt near St Francis is back on the table. Communities in the Eastern Cape are sounding the alarm at a siting decision rooted in a 'homeland-distant' priority of a fearful Apartheid Regime. In this interview, Alec Hogg speaks with Trudi Malan, a passionate local activist and leader of the Thyspunt Alliance. She exposes Eskom's flawed scoping reports, the deadly lack of evacuation routes for residents, and the devastating threat to a global heritage site recognised as the cradle of modern humankind. Capping it all was the shocking arrogance displayed by officials at the required 'town halls' required as part of the public participation process. This is a must-listen for anyone concerned about South Africa's energy future and the protection of its heritage. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Eskom's nuclear nightmare returns: Zuma-era ghost returns to haunt St Francis</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>33:47</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Is South Africa about to repeat its most expensive infrastructure mistakes? Ten years after a corruption-laden Russia/Zuma initiative was shelved, the controversial proposal for a nuclear power plant at Thyspunt near St Francis is back on the table. Communities in the Eastern Cape are sounding the alarm at a siting decision rooted in a 'homeland-distant' priority of a fearful Apartheid Regime. In this interview, Alec Hogg speaks with Trudi Malan, a passionate local activist and leader of the Thyspunt Alliance. She exposes Eskom's flawed scoping reports, the deadly lack of evacuation routes for residents, and the devastating threat to a global heritage site recognised as the cradle of modern humankind. Capping it all was the shocking arrogance displayed by officials at the required 'town halls' required as part of the public participation process. This is a must-listen for anyone concerned about South Africa's energy future and the protection of its heritage.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why UK property still appeals to SAns: Undersupply, 7–8% net yields, low rates – Mikayla Morkel-Brink</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1670418</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The United Kingdom remains a stable and attractive property investment destination for South Africans, says Mikayla Morkel-Brink from immigration specialists Sable International. She explained to Biznews in an interview that rental demand is driven by a chronic undersupply of housing and consistently high tenant demand. For South Africans, the appeal is reinforced by realistic net yields of 7–8% and mortgage rates of around 4–5%, far lower than in South Africa. Asked whether the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act will affect landlords, MorkelBrink says the shift toward more openended leases, rather than fixed 12month contracts, is unlikely to have a significant impact in the regional university university cities such as Leeds and Birmingham where Sable operates. The company is also highlighting new opportunities in Reading, a regeneration hotspot on the Thames within easy reach of London. – Linda van Tilburg ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why UK property still appeals to SAns: Undersupply, 7–8% net yields, low rates – Mikayla Morkel-Brink</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>16:32</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The United Kingdom remains a stable and attractive property investment destination for South Africans, says Mikayla Morkel-Brink from immigration specialists Sable International. She explained to Biznews in an interview that rental demand is driven by a chronic undersupply of housing and consistently high tenant demand. For South Africans, the appeal is reinforced by realistic net yields of 7–8% and mortgage rates of around 4–5%, far lower than in South Africa. Asked whether the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act will affect landlords, MorkelBrink says the shift toward more openended leases, rather than fixed 12month contracts, is unlikely to have a significant impact in the regional university university cities such as Leeds and Birmingham where Sable operates. The company is also highlighting new opportunities in Reading, a regeneration hotspot on the Thames within easy reach of London. – Linda van Tilburg]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Tue 28 Apr 2026: Trump's assassination attempt; Goldman Sachs' oil analysis; and OpenAI's big pivot</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1670255</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak we break down a morning of seismic shifts, starting with the federal court appearance of Thomas Allen, the man charged with the attempted assassination of President Trump. <br />
<br />
We examine a high-stakes standoff in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran proposes a nuclear trade-off to end the naval blockade. <br />
<br />
Plus, Goldman Sachs gives an analysis on oil, and a massive industry shakeup as Microsoft and OpenAI end their exclusive partnership. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Tue 28 Apr 2026: Trump's assassination attempt; Goldman Sachs' oil analysis; and OpenAI's big pivot</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>9:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak we break down a morning of seismic shifts, starting with the federal court appearance of Thomas Allen, the man charged with the attempted assassination of President Trump. 

We examine a high-stakes standoff in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran proposes a nuclear trade-off to end the naval blockade. 

Plus, Goldman Sachs gives an analysis on oil, and a massive industry shakeup as Microsoft and OpenAI end their exclusive partnership.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Stellies student who built edtech Taptic and took on SASSA fraud eyes Africa expansion – Veer Gosai</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1669703</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stellenbosch student‑turned‑founder Veer Gosai built an edtech platform serving millions of school pupils with free past exam papers – and he’s not only a tech entrepreneur. A stolen ID led him to uncover fraud in the SASSA grant system. In this BizNews interview, Gosai talks about how his exam‑prep platform Taptic has expanded to seven African countries, with another eight in his sights; why he believes AI is detrimental to the youth in a country where more than 80% of Grade 4s cannot read for meaning; and, in an interesting titbit, how his data shows that Grade 9s are the “laziest” learners in South Africa. – Linda van Tilburg ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Stellies student who built edtech Taptic and took on SASSA fraud eyes Africa expansion – Veer Gosai</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>15:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Stellenbosch student‑turned‑founder Veer Gosai built an edtech platform serving millions of school pupils with free past exam papers – and he’s not only a tech entrepreneur. A stolen ID led him to uncover fraud in the SASSA grant system. In this BizNews interview, Gosai talks about how his exam‑prep platform Taptic has expanded to seven African countries, with another eight in his sights; why he believes AI is detrimental to the youth in a country where more than 80% of Grade 4s cannot read for meaning; and, in an interesting titbit, how his data shows that Grade 9s are the “laziest” learners in South Africa. – Linda van Tilburg]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Alec Hogg assesses BNC#8: Clem Sunter's penny has finally dropped</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Download and read the BNC#8 post-conference PDF here: https://bit.ly/4eB6uCi<br />
<br />
In a candid address to the Hermanus Rotary Club, BizNews editor Alec Hogg reflects on the key takeaways from BizNews Conference 8, unpacking South Africa’s economic stagnation, governance failures, and the growing realisation that “Pretoria will not provide.” Drawing on insights from global and local thought leaders, he highlights both the risks of a “parasitic state” and the opportunities for renewal through civic action, investment discipline, and self-reliance—offering a sober yet ultimately hopeful outlook for the country’s future. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Alec Hogg assesses BNC#8: Clem Sunter's penny has finally dropped</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Download and read the BNC#8 post-conference PDF here: https://bit.ly/4eB6uCi

In a candid address to the Hermanus Rotary Club, BizNews editor Alec Hogg reflects on the key takeaways from BizNews Conference 8, unpacking South Africa’s economic stagnation, governance failures, and the growing realisation that “Pretoria will not provide.” Drawing on insights from global and local thought leaders, he highlights both the risks of a “parasitic state” and the opportunities for renewal through civic action, investment discipline, and self-reliance—offering a sober yet ultimately hopeful outlook for the country’s future.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Jock of the Bushveld returns: AI brings a South African classic back to life</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jock of the Bushveld, the classic story of how the runt of the litter became the trusted, gutsy companion of Sir Percy FitzPatrick during South Africa’s goldmining era, is one of the country’s most enduring stories. The book once outsold the Bible locally and was adapted into a feature film by producer Duncan MacNeillie, released in 1986. Now, a new generation will be able to see the film, which is being upscaled in 4K with the help of AI. In an interview with BizNews, MacNeillie said his original master copy of the film was destroyed and that, for years, he tried unsuccessfully to upgrade the film, which enjoyed one of the longest theatrical runs in SterKinekor’s history. Financially, the theme song, Spirit of the Great Heart, became Johnny Clegg’s most successful song. With recent advances in AI, MacNeillie is now able to restore and rerelease the film for a new generation. While Disney showed interest at the time, the film was blocked internationally because of apartheid. This beloved story will now be available first to South African audiences and then worldwide. – Linda van Tilburg ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Jock of the Bushveld returns: AI brings a South African classic back to life</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>21:35</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jock of the Bushveld, the classic story of how the runt of the litter became the trusted, gutsy companion of Sir Percy FitzPatrick during South Africa’s goldmining era, is one of the country’s most enduring stories. The book once outsold the Bible locally and was adapted into a feature film by producer Duncan MacNeillie, released in 1986. Now, a new generation will be able to see the film, which is being upscaled in 4K with the help of AI. In an interview with BizNews, MacNeillie said his original master copy of the film was destroyed and that, for years, he tried unsuccessfully to upgrade the film, which enjoyed one of the longest theatrical runs in SterKinekor’s history. Financially, the theme song, Spirit of the Great Heart, became Johnny Clegg’s most successful song. With recent advances in AI, MacNeillie is now able to restore and rerelease the film for a new generation. While Disney showed interest at the time, the film was blocked internationally because of apartheid. This beloved story will now be available first to South African audiences and then worldwide. – Linda van Tilburg]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>“Exactly the wrong policy”: DA's Burke says taxpayers will pay more under ANC procurement rules</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1669520</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke slams the ANC’s procurement reforms as costly, restrictive and ripe for corruption. He warns taxpayers will pay more for fewer services as competition shrinks and politically connected elites benefit. With legal challenges looming and public frustration rising, the battle over state spending could shape South Africa’s economic future and upcoming election outcomes. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>“Exactly the wrong policy”: DA's Burke says taxpayers will pay more under ANC procurement rules</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>26:08</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke slams the ANC’s procurement reforms as costly, restrictive and ripe for corruption. He warns taxpayers will pay more for fewer services as competition shrinks and politically connected elites benefit. With legal challenges looming and public frustration rising, the battle over state spending could shape South Africa’s economic future and upcoming election outcomes.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Fri 24 Apr 2026: Oil rises; SARB Governor on SA inflation; Intel/Tesla gains; Sasol; Teledyne</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1669430</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: Global energy markets are on edge as Iranian minelaying in the Strait of Hormuz and a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension drive crude oil prices above $105. <br />
<br />
While the South African Reserve Bank warns of fuel and food inflation, Sasol’s stock has tripled by securing domestic supply amidst these geopolitical shocks. <br />
<br />
In tech, Intel and Tesla shares rallied on massive AI and production forecasts, contrasting with significant job cuts at Meta and Microsoft. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile, Alec Hogg reflected at the Rotary Club on the success of the eighth BizNews Conference, emphasizing that "Pretoria will not provide" and urging citizens to drive South Africa's turnaround. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Fri 24 Apr 2026: Oil rises; SARB Governor on SA inflation; Intel/Tesla gains; Sasol; Teledyne</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>22:43</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: Global energy markets are on edge as Iranian minelaying in the Strait of Hormuz and a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extension drive crude oil prices above $105. 

While the South African Reserve Bank warns of fuel and food inflation, Sasol’s stock has tripled by securing domestic supply amidst these geopolitical shocks. 

In tech, Intel and Tesla shares rallied on massive AI and production forecasts, contrasting with significant job cuts at Meta and Microsoft. 

Meanwhile, Alec Hogg reflected at the Rotary Club on the success of the eighth BizNews Conference, emphasizing that "Pretoria will not provide" and urging citizens to drive South Africa's turnaround.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Boardroom Talk: Tesla’s big AI leap, Sasol’s oil surge and Teledyne’s quiet dominance</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1669173</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg unpacks Tesla’s shift into AI and robotics, Sasol’s resilience amid oil shocks, and Teledyne’s disciplined growth — highlighting how each plays a role in a rational, diversified portfolio. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Boardroom Talk: Tesla’s big AI leap, Sasol’s oil surge and Teledyne’s quiet dominance</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>32:21</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg unpacks Tesla’s shift into AI and robotics, Sasol’s resilience amid oil shocks, and Teledyne’s disciplined growth — highlighting how each plays a role in a rational, diversified portfolio.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Thu 23 Apr 2026: SA public service reforms; Hormuz tensions flare; Tesla; Capitec; Chubb; Remgro</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1668985</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we examine South Africa’s legislative shift toward a merit-based public service to combat state capture and political patronage. <br />
<br />
Globally, we cover Tesla’s massive $25 billion AI investment and the escalating naval conflict between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. <br />
<br />
Finally, we analyse Capitec’s impressive resilience as it transitions to a new leadership team, Remgro’s multibillion-rand exit from FirstRand and Chubb’s record-breaking quarterly earnings. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Thu 23 Apr 2026: SA public service reforms; Hormuz tensions flare; Tesla; Capitec; Chubb; Remgro</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>17:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we examine South Africa’s legislative shift toward a merit-based public service to combat state capture and political patronage. 

Globally, we cover Tesla’s massive $25 billion AI investment and the escalating naval conflict between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Finally, we analyse Capitec’s impressive resilience as it transitions to a new leadership team, Remgro’s multibillion-rand exit from FirstRand and Chubb’s record-breaking quarterly earnings.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Boardroom Talk: A rational investor’s look at BizNews Portfolio holdings Capitec, Remgro and Chubb</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg takes a second-level look at three heavyweight shares in the BizNews Ricardo portfolios — Capitec, Chubb and Remgro. He unpacks Capitec’s strong growth and rising credit risk, Chubb’s underwriting discipline, and Remgro’s FirstRand exit as a capital-allocation play, highlighting what each says about management quality and long-term shareholder value.<br />
<br />
Engage with the BizNews Portfolios here: https://www.biznews.com/investment-webinar/2025/04/09/biznews-portfolios ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Boardroom Talk: A rational investor’s look at BizNews Portfolio holdings Capitec, Remgro and Chubb</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>35:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg takes a second-level look at three heavyweight shares in the BizNews Ricardo portfolios — Capitec, Chubb and Remgro. He unpacks Capitec’s strong growth and rising credit risk, Chubb’s underwriting discipline, and Remgro’s FirstRand exit as a capital-allocation play, highlighting what each says about management quality and long-term shareholder value.

Engage with the BizNews Portfolios here: https://www.biznews.com/investment-webinar/2025/04/09/biznews-portfolios]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Wed 22 Apr 2026: Navigating market lions; US-Iran peace paradox; Anthropic’s AI security breach</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1668438</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak episode, President Trump indefinitely extends the US-Iran ceasefire at Pakistan's request while maintaining a naval blockade. We cover the security breach of Anthropic’s "Mythos" AI model and Kevin Warsh’s pledge of independence during his Federal Reserve confirmation hearing. <br />
<br />
Plus, an investing masterclass with Sean Peche explores contrarian market strategies, and we analyse Apple’s leadership transition as John Ternus prepares to succeed Tim Cook. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Wed 22 Apr 2026: Navigating market lions; US-Iran peace paradox; Anthropic’s AI security breach</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>15:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak episode, President Trump indefinitely extends the US-Iran ceasefire at Pakistan's request while maintaining a naval blockade. We cover the security breach of Anthropic’s "Mythos" AI model and Kevin Warsh’s pledge of independence during his Federal Reserve confirmation hearing. 

Plus, an investing masterclass with Sean Peche explores contrarian market strategies, and we analyse Apple’s leadership transition as John Ternus prepares to succeed Tim Cook.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Why smart investors don’t graze where the lions wait: market masterclass from Sean Peche</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1668235</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[BizNews editor Alec Hogg sits down with Ranmore Fund Management founder and chief investment officer Sean Peche for an investing masterclass on navigating volatile markets. Using a vivid analogy about buck grazing where the lions lurk, Peche explains why investors should avoid the herd, focus on value, and stay disciplined when fear and greed drive market swings. It’s a timely conversation packed with practical lessons for both new and seasoned investors. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Why smart investors don’t graze where the lions wait: market masterclass from Sean Peche</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>36:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[BizNews editor Alec Hogg sits down with Ranmore Fund Management founder and chief investment officer Sean Peche for an investing masterclass on navigating volatile markets. Using a vivid analogy about buck grazing where the lions lurk, Peche explains why investors should avoid the herd, focus on value, and stay disciplined when fear and greed drive market swings. It’s a timely conversation packed with practical lessons for both new and seasoned investors.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Ian Bremmer on Iran talks: Who wins from the conflict in the Middle East?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1668158</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eurasia Group President and Founder Ian Bremmer joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down the fragile reality behind the US-Iran talks. He warns that a peace deal may be more political theater than real progress. Bremmer talks about how higher gas prices could impact the midterm elections. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ian Bremmer on Iran talks: Who wins from the conflict in the Middle East?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>12:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eurasia Group President and Founder Ian Bremmer joined Bloomberg Open Interest to break down the fragile reality behind the US-Iran talks. He warns that a peace deal may be more political theater than real progress. Bremmer talks about how higher gas prices could impact the midterm elections.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - 21 Apr 2026: Apple’s new CEO; Trump’s Iran ultimatum; Amazon’s AI expansion; Deepfake scam</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1667994</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak episode, Apple names John Ternus as CEO while Tim Cook moves to Executive Chairman. Political tensions rise as President Trump threatens to end the Iran ceasefire, impacting crude oil prices and global markets. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos secures billions for "Project Prometheus" and Amazon ramps up its Anthropic investment. Plus, we expose a sophisticated South African AI scam and marvel at autonomous robots shattering human records in Beijing. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - 21 Apr 2026: Apple’s new CEO; Trump’s Iran ultimatum; Amazon’s AI expansion; Deepfake scam</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>16:00</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Boardroom Talk: AI-powered scam invents Alec Hogg showdown with Cyril Ramaphosa on Carte Blanche</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this Boardroom Talk, BizNews Editor Alec Hogg exposes a sophisticated online scam using AI-generated images, fake SABC branding and a fabricated “Carte Blanche” showdown with President Cyril Ramaphosa to lure victims into handing over personal details and money. He explains how the con works, why it is so dangerous, and the red flags every South African should watch for. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Boardroom Talk: AI-powered scam invents Alec Hogg showdown with Cyril Ramaphosa on Carte Blanche</itunes:title>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Mon 20 April 2026: US-Iran ship seizure, BEE policy under fire, and SA’s housing backlog solutions</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, tensions reach a breaking point as the US Navy seizes an Iranian vessel, threatening a fragile ceasefire set to expire Tuesday. While global markets remain resilient with the S&P 500 hitting record highs, the UAE is seeking a financial backstop to prevent economic contagion. Plus, Solidarity’s Dirk Hermann discusses the "perfect storm" facing South Africa’s BEE policy, and architect Wandile Mthiyane argues that decentralized strategies are the key to solving the nation's 2.5 million home backlog. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Mon 20 April 2026: US-Iran ship seizure, BEE policy under fire, and SA’s housing backlog solutions</itunes:title>
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		<title>KZN architect walks from DBN to CTN to fund AI fix for SA’s 2.5 million housing backlog</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s housing backlog exceeds 2.5 million units, with more than 4,000 informal settlements straining municipalities for serviced land. KwaMashu-born architect Wandile Mthiyane, who grew up in a mud-brick shack, is developing Ubuntu Home – an AI platform designed to provide people with land, services and AI tools so they can design and build their own homes. In a Biznews interview, Mthiyane recalls his aunt receiving a Mandela-era housing list number but recently dying still in the same shack. He says the crisis needs decentralised solutions, not more top-down contractors. The Obama fellow and future Harvard student launched the Walk for Home to raise R3 million to develop and scale the platform. He reports receiving many offers of accommodation, financial assistance, and support within days. – Linda van Tilburg ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>KZN architect walks from DBN to CTN to fund AI fix for SA’s 2.5 million housing backlog</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>14:36</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s housing backlog exceeds 2.5 million units, with more than 4,000 informal settlements straining municipalities for serviced land. KwaMashu-born architect Wandile Mthiyane, who grew up in a mud-brick shack, is developing Ubuntu Home – an AI platform designed to provide people with land, services and AI tools so they can design and build their own homes. In a Biznews interview, Mthiyane recalls his aunt receiving a Mandela-era housing list number but recently dying still in the same shack. He says the crisis needs decentralised solutions, not more top-down contractors. The Obama fellow and future Harvard student launched the Walk for Home to raise R3 million to develop and scale the platform. He reports receiving many offers of accommodation, financial assistance, and support within days. – Linda van Tilburg]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>DA’s double-duty man: New anti-corruption plan that could transform South Africa’s government</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa doesn't hear enough from politicians who do the unglamorous work of fixing the state. Jan de Villiers is one of them. The DA MP and chair of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration just drove through a landmark law that tightens the firewall between party politics and the civil service. You can't fix unemployment, crime, or service delivery with a compromised bureaucracy.<br />
<br />
DA spokesperson Jan de Villiers unpacks one of South Africa’s most significant governance reforms since 1994, aimed at building a merit-based, professional public service. He explains how stricter rules, independent oversight, and lifestyle audits could curb corruption, restore accountability, and improve service delivery - while highlighting the political and practical challenges of making reform stick. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>DA’s double-duty man: New anti-corruption plan that could transform South Africa’s government</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>38:44</itunes:duration>
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DA spokesperson Jan de Villiers unpacks one of South Africa’s most significant governance reforms since 1994, aimed at building a merit-based, professional public service. He explains how stricter rules, independent oversight, and lifestyle audits could curb corruption, restore accountability, and improve service delivery - while highlighting the political and practical challenges of making reform stick.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Elon Musk vs BEE: The explosive debate that could change South Africa forever</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Elon Musk’s Pretoria beginnings to global dominance, this conversation dives into power, policy, and South Africa’s economic crossroads. Solidarity’s Dirk Hermann unpacks the growing backlash against BEE, arguing it stifles jobs, fuels elite enrichment, and deters investment. With pressure mounting from markets, citizens, and international players, is reform inevitable? A sharp, thought-provoking look at race, economics, and the battle over South Africa’s future direction. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Elon Musk vs BEE: The explosive debate that could change South Africa forever</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>41:19</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[From Elon Musk’s Pretoria beginnings to global dominance, this conversation dives into power, policy, and South Africa’s economic crossroads. Solidarity’s Dirk Hermann unpacks the growing backlash against BEE, arguing it stifles jobs, fuels elite enrichment, and deters investment. With pressure mounting from markets, citizens, and international players, is reform inevitable? A sharp, thought-provoking look at race, economics, and the battle over South Africa’s future direction.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Prediction markets make the world a casino — Inside the boom and the backlash: Bloomberg Originals</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Bloomberg Originals documentary explores the explosive rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket — and the legal, ethical and political backlash that’s followed. As these platforms go mainstream, questions are growing over insider trading, sports betting, and whether turning almost any real-world event into a wager comes at a cost. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Prediction markets make the world a casino — Inside the boom and the backlash: Bloomberg Originals</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>13:26</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This Bloomberg Originals documentary explores the explosive rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket — and the legal, ethical and political backlash that’s followed. As these platforms go mainstream, questions are growing over insider trading, sports betting, and whether turning almost any real-world event into a wager comes at a cost.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Fri 17 Apr 2026: Iran's strategy; Mining syndicates; China shock warning; Netflix tumbles</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we dive into President Trump’s announcement of a ten-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, alongside hints of a potential deal with Iran during upcoming talks in Pakistan. We analyze the grim reality of illegal mining, where heavily armed syndicates are causing massive environmental damage and poisoning water systems with mercury and cyanide. We also examine Netflix’s 8% share slide following disappointing earnings, the US government’s rollout of Anthropic’s "Mythos" AI model for federal agencies, and the looming economic threat of a "second China shock" driven by massive state subsidies. Finally, South Africa’s Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson outlines a radical shift toward managing the state’s vast property portfolio as a commercial asset management business. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Fri 17 Apr 2026: Iran's strategy; Mining syndicates; China shock warning; Netflix tumbles</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>22:38</itunes:duration>
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		<title>South Africa’s wildlife heartland under siege from illegal mining syndicates</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Heavily armed illegal mining syndicates are no longer just a problem for abandoned shafts and remote communities. In this interview, De Wet du Toit of the Blyde River Task Force tells BizNews how zama-zama operations linked to foreign criminal networks are threatening South Africa’s water systems, tourism economy and wildlife heartland, while residents, farmers and activists face growing danger on the ground. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>South Africa’s wildlife heartland under siege from illegal mining syndicates</itunes:title>
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		<title>The FT's Rachman Review: Iran war — What does Tehran want and will it get it?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Financial Times' Gideon Rachman discusses possible negotiated solutions to the Iran war with Suzanne Maloney of the Brookings Institution. What do Tehran's leaders want and how long can they hold out for a winning settlement that will ease the country’s economic pain? What are the stakes for Trump and the global economy? And what role, if any, can Gulf countries play in curbing the regime’s power to blight progress in the region? <br />
Clip: Fox News<br />
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© 2026 The Financial Times Ltd. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>The FT's Rachman Review: Iran war — What does Tehran want and will it get it?</itunes:title>
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Clip: Fox News

© 2026 The Financial Times Ltd.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Thu 16 Apr 2026: Iran ceasefire hopes lift markets; SA envoy move shifts US narrative; AI chip boom</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today’s BizNews Daybreak, we unpack a possible extension of the US-Iran ceasefire, a development already driving the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh record highs. We also examine the CFTC’s probe into suspicious oil futures trading and an executive shake-up at Ford. Closer to home, we assess South Africa’s evolving diplomatic strategy following Roelf Meyer’s appointment as special envoy, alongside insights into ASML’s pivotal role in the AI boom and signs of cooling demand in the luxury market, including brands like Hermès. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Thu 16 Apr 2026: Iran ceasefire hopes lift markets; SA envoy move shifts US narrative; AI chip boom</itunes:title>
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		<title>(Ret) Col Wyatt: The Roelf &amp; Ramaphosa Show, Trump’s terrible behaviour, and the triumphs and struggles of SA refugees…</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, US intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt gives his take on why President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Apartheid-era politician Roelf Meyer as US ambassador. He slams US President Donald Trump’s utterances that have offended both Christians and Muslims, as well as his attacks on NATO. Col Wyatt gives a status update on the war and the movements of ships. Lastly, after travelling extensively across America to meet with South African refugees, he details some of their triumphs and struggles. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>(Ret) Col Wyatt: The Roelf &amp; Ramaphosa Show, Trump’s terrible behaviour, and the triumphs and struggles of SA refugees…</itunes:title>
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		<title>Nouriel Roubini in conversation: Insights on Iran war, oil shockwaves, AI boom and more</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Roubini Macro Associates Chairman & CEO Nouriel Roubini talks about ending the Iran war through escalation and regime change, why he doesn't predict a US and global recession and the "tug-of-war" between stagflationary events and growth from the global tech boom. He speaks to Bloomberg's David Ingles at the Greenwich Economic Forum in Hong Kong. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Nouriel Roubini in conversation: Insights on Iran war, oil shockwaves, AI boom and more</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>43:18</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Boardroom Talk: Why CR's Washington appointment is brilliance</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg details how President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s envoy to Washington is one of the smartest decisions of his presidency. Hogg says Meyer’s credibility, history and stature could help thaw a badly damaged US-SA relationship, ease pressure around AGOA, and signal a long-overdue return to pragmatic, economically minded diplomacy. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Boardroom Talk: Why CR's Washington appointment is brilliance</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Boardroom Talk, BizNews editor Alec Hogg details how President Cyril Ramaphosa’s appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s envoy to Washington is one of the smartest decisions of his presidency. Hogg says Meyer’s credibility, history and stature could help thaw a badly damaged US-SA relationship, ease pressure around AGOA, and signal a long-overdue return to pragmatic, economically minded diplomacy.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Wed 15 Apr 2026: DA’s growth strategy; Meta’s AI chips; Roubini warns of stagflation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, we dive into the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the looming threat of renewed trade tariffs. We explore massive tech moves, from Meta’s multi-billion-dollar AI chip partnership with Broadcom to Amazon’s $11.6 billion acquisition of Globalstar. Locally, we hear from DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis on ANC succession risks, while economist Nouriel Roubini warns that escalating Middle East tensions could trigger 1970s-style stagflation. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Wed 15 Apr 2026: DA’s growth strategy; Meta’s AI chips; Roubini warns of stagflation</itunes:title>
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		<title>Geordin Hill-Lewis: ANC succession battle poses “profound risk” to South Africa’s GNU</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Newly-elected DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has warned that the ANC’s looming leadership battle could destabilise both South Africa and the Government of National Unity. In an interview with Bloomberg’s Joumanna Bercetche, he argues that bitter factional infighting inside the ruling party poses a major threat to reform, while also outlining the DA’s stance on Iran, fuel-price pressure and its plan to grow support ahead of the local elections. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Geordin Hill-Lewis: ANC succession battle poses “profound risk” to South Africa’s GNU</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>16:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Newly-elected DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has warned that the ANC’s looming leadership battle could destabilise both South Africa and the Government of National Unity. In an interview with Bloomberg’s Joumanna Bercetche, he argues that bitter factional infighting inside the ruling party poses a major threat to reform, while also outlining the DA’s stance on Iran, fuel-price pressure and its plan to grow support ahead of the local elections.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Khulu Radebe - There is a “New Animal” in Sasolburg</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new political party has entered the electoral landscape. In this interview with Chris Steyn, co-founder Khulu Radebe describes how The Service Movement for Metsimaholo (SMM) emerged from years of grassroots civic work carried out under the banner of the Metsimaholo Stakeholders Forum (MSF), a non-profit organisation founded in 201&, that tackled environmental, food security, and community welfare challenges in partnership with Sasol and Eskom and Seriti Mines. Radebe says the SMM's unifying civic theme is the “New Animal” because it represents the collective power of residents who refuse to accept broken promises and empty politics. SMM steps into a big political opening in Metsimaholo where no party has commanded the loyalty of voters for over a decade - and where the African National Congress’ (ANC's) dominance has steadily eroded over three elections. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Khulu Radebe - There is a “New Animal” in Sasolburg</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A new political party has entered the electoral landscape. In this interview with Chris Steyn, co-founder Khulu Radebe describes how The Service Movement for Metsimaholo (SMM) emerged from years of grassroots civic work carried out under the banner of the Metsimaholo Stakeholders Forum (MSF), a non-profit organisation founded in 201&, that tackled environmental, food security, and community welfare challenges in partnership with Sasol and Eskom and Seriti Mines. Radebe says the SMM's unifying civic theme is the “New Animal” because it represents the collective power of residents who refuse to accept broken promises and empty politics. SMM steps into a big political opening in Metsimaholo where no party has commanded the loyalty of voters for over a decade - and where the African National Congress’ (ANC's) dominance has steadily eroded over three elections.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Tue 14 Apr 2026: New DA Leader outlines vision; SA energy gap; Knysna on the brink; Hungary election</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: The US and Iran are seeking a fresh round of face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad to secure a long-term ceasefire before current agreements expire. In tech, Amazon is in advanced talks to acquire Globalstar, potentially accelerating its satellite network competition with SpaceX. Internationally, Peter Magyar’s landslide victory in Hungary signals a dramatic pivot toward the European Union. Locally, DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis emphasizes law and order as the foundation for economic growth while Alec Hogg warn South Africa is fumbling a massive gas opportunity. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 06:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Tue 14 Apr 2026: New DA Leader outlines vision; SA energy gap; Knysna on the brink; Hungary election</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>19:02</itunes:duration>
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		<title>DA Congress breakdown: Geordin Hill-Lewis to lead, Solly Msimanga elected to reshaped federal team</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[At its 2026 Federal Congress at Gallagher Estate, the DA elected Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new federal leader, marking the party’s first major congress since entering the Government of National Unity. The weekend also brought a wider leadership reshuffle, with Solly Msimanga among those elected to senior roles, as the DA sought to present an orderly transition and a clearer sense of its ambitions for the years ahead. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>DA Congress breakdown: Geordin Hill-Lewis to lead, Solly Msimanga elected to reshaped federal team</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>18:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[At its 2026 Federal Congress at Gallagher Estate, the DA elected Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis as its new federal leader, marking the party’s first major congress since entering the Government of National Unity. The weekend also brought a wider leadership reshuffle, with Solly Msimanga among those elected to senior roles, as the DA sought to present an orderly transition and a clearer sense of its ambitions for the years ahead.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Robert Winn &amp; Eric de Jager :Knysna on the brink - after 19 Municipal Manager changes…</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Knysna Municipality has had 19 changes of Municipal Manager in four years. It has 111 critical positions unfilled. In this interview with Chris Steyn, The Accountability Group’s (TAG’s) Robert Winn and Eric de Jager share the alarming details revealed by a review of Knysna Municipality's January 2026 Section 71 report and the February 2026 Final Adjustment Budget: A surplus that vanished overnight; liquidity that is overstated; suppliers being paid late; repairs and maintenance below sustainable levels; staff costs signalling structural distress; outsourcing replacing capacity at escalating cost; and grants being returned unused. TAG will now use legal frameworks “to bring… accountability and make sure that we can get the answers that the residents deserve”. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Robert Winn &amp; Eric de Jager :Knysna on the brink - after 19 Municipal Manager changes…</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>14:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Knysna Municipality has had 19 changes of Municipal Manager in four years. It has 111 critical positions unfilled. In this interview with Chris Steyn, The Accountability Group’s (TAG’s) Robert Winn and Eric de Jager share the alarming details revealed by a review of Knysna Municipality's January 2026 Section 71 report and the February 2026 Final Adjustment Budget: A surplus that vanished overnight; liquidity that is overstated; suppliers being paid late; repairs and maintenance below sustainable levels; staff costs signalling structural distress; outsourcing replacing capacity at escalating cost; and grants being returned unused. TAG will now use legal frameworks “to bring… accountability and make sure that we can get the answers that the residents deserve”.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Boardroom Talk: Fresh West Coast oil strike a reminder of SA's worst own goal</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this Boardroom Talk podcast, BizNews editor Alec Hogg details how South Africa is sitting on extraordinary oil and gas potential just as the world searches for safer energy sources beyond the volatile Middle East. Using fresh discoveries in the Republic of Congo and Namibia as examples, he makes the case that regulatory paralysis, ideological resistance and government indecision are stopping South Africa from unlocking investment, jobs and badly needed growth. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Boardroom Talk: Fresh West Coast oil strike a reminder of SA's worst own goal</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>21:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Boardroom Talk podcast, BizNews editor Alec Hogg details how South Africa is sitting on extraordinary oil and gas potential just as the world searches for safer energy sources beyond the volatile Middle East. Using fresh discoveries in the Republic of Congo and Namibia as examples, he makes the case that regulatory paralysis, ideological resistance and government indecision are stopping South Africa from unlocking investment, jobs and badly needed growth.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Mon 13 Apr 2026: US Naval blockade; Heystek on SA property; and SAPS promotion crisis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this episode, we examine the global fallout of a US naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil prices and growth. Locally, Magnus Heystek discusses the "invisible" collapse of South African middle-class wealth through property devaluation. We also explore the disconnect in municipal rates, the effects of employment equity on police recruitment, and a controversial new perspective on the Chris Hani assassination. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Mon 13 Apr 2026: US Naval blockade; Heystek on SA property; and SAPS promotion crisis</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we examine the global fallout of a US naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on oil prices and growth. Locally, Magnus Heystek discusses the "invisible" collapse of South African middle-class wealth through property devaluation. We also explore the disconnect in municipal rates, the effects of employment equity on police recruitment, and a controversial new perspective on the Chris Hani assassination.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The NdB Sunday Show: Chris Nicholson -The Asssination Agenda: Hani, Lubowski, Palme, Hammarskjöld, Lumumba</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn hosts retired High Court Judge Chris Nicholson to talk about his book “Who Really Killed Chris Hani?” This past Friday 10 April was the anniversary of his assasination in 1993. Nicholson challenges the bizarre narrative that a Right Pole Janusz Walus and a White Supremacist Clive Derby-Lewis operated without outside assistance. Nicholson takes viewers through his list of suspects, including Hani’s foes in the intelligence world, the captains of industry, and his rivals in the African National Congress (ANC). He further describes the similarity in motives for the murder of the “incorruptible” South African Communist Party (SACP) leader and those of five others: Anti-Apartheid Advocate Anton Lubowski, UN Commissioner for Namibia Bernt Carlsson, Swedish Prime Minister Olaf Palme, former Republic of Congo Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, and former UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld. He also deals with the suspicious death of Paul Madaka, who headed the National Intelligence Agency's (NIA) Anti-Corruption Unit. Nicholson describes how different a country South Africa would have been had Hani lived. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>The NdB Sunday Show: Chris Nicholson -The Asssination Agenda: Hani, Lubowski, Palme, Hammarskjöld, Lumumba</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this edition of the NdB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn hosts retired High Court Judge Chris Nicholson to talk about his book “Who Really Killed Chris Hani?” This past Friday 10 April was the anniversary of his assasination in 1993. Nicholson challenges the bizarre narrative that a Right Pole Janusz Walus and a White Supremacist Clive Derby-Lewis operated without outside assistance. Nicholson takes viewers through his list of suspects, including Hani’s foes in the intelligence world, the captains of industry, and his rivals in the African National Congress (ANC). He further describes the similarity in motives for the murder of the “incorruptible” South African Communist Party (SACP) leader and those of five others: Anti-Apartheid Advocate Anton Lubowski, UN Commissioner for Namibia Bernt Carlsson, Swedish Prime Minister Olaf Palme, former Republic of Congo Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, and former UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld. He also deals with the suspicious death of Paul Madaka, who headed the National Intelligence Agency's (NIA) Anti-Corruption Unit. Nicholson describes how different a country South Africa would have been had Hani lived.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>SA’s Hartebeesthoek plays key role in NASA Artemis II lunar flyby &amp; prepares for new space race</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s Hartebeesthoek ground station has once again proven its strategic value in deep space exploration, delivering critical tracking support for NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. SANSA Space Operations Executive Director Raoul Hodges told BizNews in an interview, how the station’s veteran 12-metre antenna provided essential one-way data to help pinpoint the Orion spacecraft, the excitement in the control room during passes behind the Moon’s far side, and why South Africa’s Southern Hemisphere location remains vital for global lunar missions. Looking ahead, Hodges outlines plans for the new Matjiesfontein ground station and efforts to train the next generation of South African space professionals as the country positions itself for Artemis III, IV and the intensifying international space race. – Linda van Tilburg ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>SA’s Hartebeesthoek plays key role in NASA Artemis II lunar flyby &amp; prepares for new space race</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>13:52</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa’s Hartebeesthoek ground station has once again proven its strategic value in deep space exploration, delivering critical tracking support for NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. SANSA Space Operations Executive Director Raoul Hodges told BizNews in an interview, how the station’s veteran 12-metre antenna provided essential one-way data to help pinpoint the Orion spacecraft, the excitement in the control room during passes behind the Moon’s far side, and why South Africa’s Southern Hemisphere location remains vital for global lunar missions. Looking ahead, Hodges outlines plans for the new Matjiesfontein ground station and efforts to train the next generation of South African space professionals as the country positions itself for Artemis III, IV and the intensifying international space race. – Linda van Tilburg]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BNC#8; John Endres Q&amp;A - Jobs, politics and the investment freeze no one wants to admit</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s future hinges on one simple truth: jobs come from growth, and growth comes from political choices. This sharp discussion unpacks how policy, ideology, and global alignment are choking investment and costing livelihoods. Inside the ANC, paralysis, fear, and patronage block reform - despite clear evidence of what works. Yet there’s hope: ordinary South Africans remain pragmatic and solutions-driven. Shift the mindset, unlock investment, and growth can follow. The path forward exists - but it demands courage, clarity, and decisive change now. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BNC#8; John Endres Q&amp;A - Jobs, politics and the investment freeze no one wants to admit</itunes:title>
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		<title>Roy Tilley: The municipal &quot;Rates Randage Monster&quot; strangling South Africa's property owners</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Durban businessman Roy Tilley says a deeply flawed municipal rates formula is pushing property owners and small businesses toward a financial breaking point. In this interview, the Queensmead industrial property owner explains why he believes ever-rising rates are becoming impossible to absorb, hurting tenants, jobs and investment, and argues that Parliament must step in to cap what municipalities can charge. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Roy Tilley: The municipal &quot;Rates Randage Monster&quot; strangling South Africa's property owners</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>20:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Durban businessman Roy Tilley says a deeply flawed municipal rates formula is pushing property owners and small businesses toward a financial breaking point. In this interview, the Queensmead industrial property owner explains why he believes ever-rising rates are becoming impossible to absorb, hurting tenants, jobs and investment, and argues that Parliament must step in to cap what municipalities can charge.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>BNC#8: Magnus Heystek Q&amp;A - The brutal truth about South Africa’s financial future</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A sharp, no-holds-barred conversation on South Africa’s financial reality - rising offshore limits, shrinking property values, and the struggle for economic revival. From Johannesburg’s decline to gold’s surge, and investor psychology to policy failures, this discussion cuts through the noise. It’s a candid look at risk, resilience, and the tough choices shaping wealth, opportunity, and the country’s future. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BNC#8: Magnus Heystek Q&amp;A - The brutal truth about South Africa’s financial future</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>34:59</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A sharp, no-holds-barred conversation on South Africa’s financial reality - rising offshore limits, shrinking property values, and the struggle for economic revival. From Johannesburg’s decline to gold’s surge, and investor psychology to policy failures, this discussion cuts through the noise. It’s a candid look at risk, resilience, and the tough choices shaping wealth, opportunity, and the country’s future.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Fri 10 Apr 2026: US-Iran peace talks, Ginsberg and Wyatt on US-SA relations/trade, and a thawing Rand</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today’s BizNews Daybreak unpacks a fragile US-Iran ceasefire ahead of pivotal peace talks in Pakistan, with Donald Trump warning Tehran against disrupting Strait of Hormuz shipping. Regional tensions persist as Israeli strikes hit Lebanon, while Anthropic’s “Mythos” model raises fresh cyber risk concerns. At home, the Rand rallied after talks between Cyril Ramaphosa and US Ambassador Brent Bozell - though deeper diplomatic strains remain. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Fri 10 Apr 2026: US-Iran peace talks, Ginsberg and Wyatt on US-SA relations/trade, and a thawing Rand</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today’s BizNews Daybreak unpacks a fragile US-Iran ceasefire ahead of pivotal peace talks in Pakistan, with Donald Trump warning Tehran against disrupting Strait of Hormuz shipping. Regional tensions persist as Israeli strikes hit Lebanon, while Anthropic’s “Mythos” model raises fresh cyber risk concerns. At home, the Rand rallied after talks between Cyril Ramaphosa and US Ambassador Brent Bozell - though deeper diplomatic strains remain.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Boardroom Talk: What to make of yesterday's massive market surge</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this Members Only episode of Boardroom Talk, Alec Hogg unpacks one of the most dramatic 24-hour market reversals in years. After weeks of geopolitical tension driven by the Iran conflict and soaring oil prices, a surprise ceasefire triggered a powerful global rebound — with the JSE leading emerging markets and the rand surging. From collapsing crude prices to shifting interest rate expectations and renewed investor confidence, this deep dive breaks down what’s driving the rally — and what it means for rational investors navigating volatile markets. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Boardroom Talk: What to make of yesterday's massive market surge</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>15:37</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Members Only episode of Boardroom Talk, Alec Hogg unpacks one of the most dramatic 24-hour market reversals in years. After weeks of geopolitical tension driven by the Iran conflict and soaring oil prices, a surprise ceasefire triggered a powerful global rebound — with the JSE leading emerging markets and the rand surging. From collapsing crude prices to shifting interest rate expectations and renewed investor confidence, this deep dive breaks down what’s driving the rally — and what it means for rational investors navigating volatile markets.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt: Iran clings to its enriched uranium as US regroups to hit harder…</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[After weeks of war and a fragile ceasefire, Iran's atomic energy chief, Mohammad Eslami, says his country will not curtail its enriched uranium programme. In this interview with Chris Steyn, US intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt warns: “They don't want to give it up. Well, this won't end unless that is given up.” He adds: “No one's leaving the Gulf. This gives the US a respite to - after six weeks of 24-hour day combat - to re-group and be ready to hit Iran even harder.” Col Wyatt lists the military objectives that have been achieved to date. He also comments on Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon. He reacts to reports that Russia is doubling its main oil revenue because of the war. Lastly, he slams President Cyril Ramaphosa for his “insulting” conduct during the presentation of the credentials of US Ambassador Brent Bozell III. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>(Ret.) Col Chris Wyatt: Iran clings to its enriched uranium as US regroups to hit harder…</itunes:title>
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		<title>BNC#8: Anthony Ginsberg Q&amp;A - Inside the $1 trillion deal, US tensions and urgent call to act</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sitting down with Alec Hogg, Anthony Ginsberg discusses South Africa’s economic future, global positioning, and urgent need for pragmatic leadership. From strained US relations and missed trade opportunities to AI disruption and investment potential, the discussion highlights both risk and opportunity. With billions in foreign capital waiting, the message is clear: engage, negotiate, and act decisively. South Africa’s growth hinges on stronger diplomacy, business-friendly policies, and embracing global partnerships before the window of opportunity closes. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BNC#8: Anthony Ginsberg Q&amp;A - Inside the $1 trillion deal, US tensions and urgent call to act</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>40:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sitting down with Alec Hogg, Anthony Ginsberg discusses South Africa’s economic future, global positioning, and urgent need for pragmatic leadership. From strained US relations and missed trade opportunities to AI disruption and investment potential, the discussion highlights both risk and opportunity. With billions in foreign capital waiting, the message is clear: engage, negotiate, and act decisively. South Africa’s growth hinges on stronger diplomacy, business-friendly policies, and embracing global partnerships before the window of opportunity closes.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BNC#8: Iraj Abedian Q&amp;A - Global power games, SA silence and a chilling warning the world can’t ignore</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A gripping, no-holds-barred discussion unpacking global power plays, Iran’s ideological conflict, and the ripple effects on South Africa’s fragile political landscape. From Trump-era strategy to ANC silence, it exposes how influence, religion, and realpolitik collide with devastating human consequences. With firsthand insight into communication blackouts and life under bombardment, the conversation warns of global fallout if the regime endures - and challenges business, civil society, and leaders to break their silence before it’s too late. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BNC#8: Iraj Abedian Q&amp;A - Global power games, SA silence and a chilling warning the world can’t ignore</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:22</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A gripping, no-holds-barred discussion unpacking global power plays, Iran’s ideological conflict, and the ripple effects on South Africa’s fragile political landscape. From Trump-era strategy to ANC silence, it exposes how influence, religion, and realpolitik collide with devastating human consequences. With firsthand insight into communication blackouts and life under bombardment, the conversation warns of global fallout if the regime endures - and challenges business, civil society, and leaders to break their silence before it’s too late.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Thu 9 Apr 2026: Fragile Iran ceasefire, Hormuz uncertainty, and SA’s opaque billions</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1664151</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran faces immediate strain as conflicting reports emerge regarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the exclusion of Hezbollah from the deal. <br />
<br />
Meanwhile, President Trump has voiced sharp criticism of NATO’s performance during the conflict. <br />
<br />
Locally, concerns mount over South Africa’s 40 "transformation funds," with experts warning of a lack of oversight for billions in taxpayer-funded disbursements. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Thu 9 Apr 2026: Fragile Iran ceasefire, Hormuz uncertainty, and SA’s opaque billions</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: A fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran faces immediate strain as conflicting reports emerge regarding shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the exclusion of Hezbollah from the deal. 

Meanwhile, President Trump has voiced sharp criticism of NATO’s performance during the conflict. 

Locally, concerns mount over South Africa’s 40 "transformation funds," with experts warning of a lack of oversight for billions in taxpayer-funded disbursements.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Garth Brook: “Crocodile-eating” attorney needed to fight the Public Protector</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1663974</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this interview with Chris Steyn, Garth Brook, the founder of River Rangers in Clarens, details his five-year battle with the Public Protector to ensure outstanding salaries are paid for a community-based programme that - at its height - employed over 180 people in one of the country’s most poverty-stricken areas. Brook says when he first approached the Public Protector, he thought “in my stupidity and naivety that this is where God settles the deal. These are the people that protect the public. That's not true. That is absolutely not true.” Brook describes five years of evidence, submissions, patience, and “Stalingrad”-like silences… “I need an attorney that eats live crocodiles for breakfast…. I'm looking for a tough bullet-nosed attorney so that we can take this Public Protector to the cleaners and say, guys, sorry, the nonsense has got to stop.” ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Garth Brook: “Crocodile-eating” attorney needed to fight the Public Protector</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>16:48</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this interview with Chris Steyn, Garth Brook, the founder of River Rangers in Clarens, details his five-year battle with the Public Protector to ensure outstanding salaries are paid for a community-based programme that - at its height - employed over 180 people in one of the country’s most poverty-stricken areas. Brook says when he first approached the Public Protector, he thought “in my stupidity and naivety that this is where God settles the deal. These are the people that protect the public. That's not true. That is absolutely not true.” Brook describes five years of evidence, submissions, patience, and “Stalingrad”-like silences… “I need an attorney that eats live crocodiles for breakfast…. I'm looking for a tough bullet-nosed attorney so that we can take this Public Protector to the cleaners and say, guys, sorry, the nonsense has got to stop.”]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BNC#8: Donald Mackay Q&amp;A - The shocking truth about South Africa’s missing billions</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1663978</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Donald MacKay pulls back the curtain on 40 "slush funds" draining billions from South African taxpayers without oversight. From the opaque Black Industrialists Fund to the staggering R43 billion automotive subsidy, MacKay reveals why a Mercedes-Benz costs R300,000 more at home than in Manhattan. Discover how decentralisation, the BRICS alliance, and government-protected monopolies are stifling growth, inflating costs, and leaving the nation’s manufacturing sector vulnerable. It’s time to follow the money - if only we could find it. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BNC#8: Donald Mackay Q&amp;A - The shocking truth about South Africa’s missing billions</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>33:53</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Donald MacKay pulls back the curtain on 40 "slush funds" draining billions from South African taxpayers without oversight. From the opaque Black Industrialists Fund to the staggering R43 billion automotive subsidy, MacKay reveals why a Mercedes-Benz costs R300,000 more at home than in Manhattan. Discover how decentralisation, the BRICS alliance, and government-protected monopolies are stifling growth, inflating costs, and leaving the nation’s manufacturing sector vulnerable. It’s time to follow the money - if only we could find it.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>BNC#8: Melanie Veness Q&amp;A - Broken governance, business fightback, and a city’s last chance...</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1663902</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pietermaritzburg stands at a crossroads. Melanie Veness paints a stark picture of governance failure, economic strain, and post-riot trauma - yet resilience runs deep. From crumbling infrastructure to bold private-sector action, the city’s future hinges on leadership, accountability, and smart investment. As political uncertainty looms in KZN, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will voters drive meaningful change, or deepen the crisis? Amid the chaos, one truth emerges: South Africa’s recovery will depend on empowered communities and businesses stepping up where the state has fallen short. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BNC#8: Melanie Veness Q&amp;A - Broken governance, business fightback, and a city’s last chance...</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>35:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pietermaritzburg stands at a crossroads. Melanie Veness paints a stark picture of governance failure, economic strain, and post-riot trauma - yet resilience runs deep. From crumbling infrastructure to bold private-sector action, the city’s future hinges on leadership, accountability, and smart investment. As political uncertainty looms in KZN, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Will voters drive meaningful change, or deepen the crisis? Amid the chaos, one truth emerges: South Africa’s recovery will depend on empowered communities and businesses stepping up where the state has fallen short.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Wed 8 Apr 2026: Trump delays Iran strikes, SA public service reform, and Cuba’s energy crisis</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1663710</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: President Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, delaying planned military strikes to allow for further negotiations.<br />
<br />
Meanwhile, South Africa implements the Public Service Amendment Act to professionalise administration and curb political "cadre deployment". <br />
<br />
Plus, Ian Cameron gives his take on the "kill the boer" chant controversy, Cuba’s reliance on Chinese solar power amid a US oil blockade, and growing legal chaos in global energy markets. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Wed 8 Apr 2026: Trump delays Iran strikes, SA public service reform, and Cuba’s energy crisis</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>16:43</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak: President Trump agrees to a two-week ceasefire with Iran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, delaying planned military strikes to allow for further negotiations.

Meanwhile, South Africa implements the Public Service Amendment Act to professionalise administration and curb political "cadre deployment". 

Plus, Ian Cameron gives his take on the "kill the boer" chant controversy, Cuba’s reliance on Chinese solar power amid a US oil blockade, and growing legal chaos in global energy markets.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Members Only: FT Unhedged – Energy crisis deepens as supply shocks ripple globally</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1663645</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this fully licensed episode of the Financial Times’ Unhedged podcast, Katie Martin and energy editor Malcolm Moore unpack the escalating global energy crisis triggered by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. With millions of barrels of oil effectively trapped and supply chains under strain, the impact is already being felt from Asia to Europe — and here in South Africa at the pumps. As prices surge and shortages loom, this sobering deep dive reveals how fragile the global energy system really is — and why the worst may still lie ahead. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Members Only: FT Unhedged – Energy crisis deepens as supply shocks ripple globally</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>19:12</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this fully licensed episode of the Financial Times’ Unhedged podcast, Katie Martin and energy editor Malcolm Moore unpack the escalating global energy crisis triggered by disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. With millions of barrels of oil effectively trapped and supply chains under strain, the impact is already being felt from Asia to Europe — and here in South Africa at the pumps. As prices surge and shortages loom, this sobering deep dive reveals how fragile the global energy system really is — and why the worst may still lie ahead.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Ivor Chipkin: GNU outlaws cadré deployment</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[President Cyril Ramaphosa's assent to the Public Service Amendment Bill has been hailed as the most significant reform since 1996. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Ivor Chipkin, the Director of New South Institute (NSI), says “we've got now in law a distinction between political office and administrative office…Our politicians, our president, our cabinet ministers and our MECs no longer have the power to recruit and to make operational decisions inside departments. And senior officials extraordinarily can no longer be office bearers of political parties. Again, quite extraordinary…it blocks cadre deployment, makes cadre deployment essentially illegal or …very, very difficult.” Chipkin predicts that the new law is also going to change “the shape of…elite contestation”, saying: “Essentially what the new act does is it reduces the ability of a dominant political party, whether it's the ANC or any other party, to deploy people into the State directly and therefore to gatekeep access to State resources.” Chipkin also explains how South Africa’s foreign policy is “strongly influenced” by political networks, both within the ANC, but also outside the organised political networks. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Ivor Chipkin: GNU outlaws cadré deployment</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>21:03</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[President Cyril Ramaphosa's assent to the Public Service Amendment Bill has been hailed as the most significant reform since 1996. In this interview with Chris Steyn, Ivor Chipkin, the Director of New South Institute (NSI), says “we've got now in law a distinction between political office and administrative office…Our politicians, our president, our cabinet ministers and our MECs no longer have the power to recruit and to make operational decisions inside departments. And senior officials extraordinarily can no longer be office bearers of political parties. Again, quite extraordinary…it blocks cadre deployment, makes cadre deployment essentially illegal or …very, very difficult.” Chipkin predicts that the new law is also going to change “the shape of…elite contestation”, saying: “Essentially what the new act does is it reduces the ability of a dominant political party, whether it's the ANC or any other party, to deploy people into the State directly and therefore to gatekeep access to State resources.” Chipkin also explains how South Africa’s foreign policy is “strongly influenced” by political networks, both within the ANC, but also outside the organised political networks.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>Forget Hollywood: The long-shot SA sporting fairytale behind Lincoln City's historic promotion</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[While the world has been captivated by the celebrity-funded rise of Wrexham, a South African hedge fund manager has been quietly writing an even more impossible football fairytale. Clive Nates, leading a consortium of South African investors, has just engineered Lincoln City’s historic promotion to the English Championship—a tier the club hasn't reached in 65 years. Defying massive 1,000-to-1 odds and competing with a budget that ranked near the very bottom of League One, Nates applied "Moneyball" analytics and pure passion to outsmart the giants. Next season, this underdog squad will face off against massive English clubs, proving that South African grit and data-driven strategy can still conquer the beautiful game. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Forget Hollywood: The long-shot SA sporting fairytale behind Lincoln City's historic promotion</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>BizNews</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>33:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[While the world has been captivated by the celebrity-funded rise of Wrexham, a South African hedge fund manager has been quietly writing an even more impossible football fairytale. Clive Nates, leading a consortium of South African investors, has just engineered Lincoln City’s historic promotion to the English Championship—a tier the club hasn't reached in 65 years. Defying massive 1,000-to-1 odds and competing with a budget that ranked near the very bottom of League One, Nates applied "Moneyball" analytics and pure passion to outsmart the giants. Next season, this underdog squad will face off against massive English clubs, proving that South African grit and data-driven strategy can still conquer the beautiful game.]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/8218">BizNews Radio</source>
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		<title>BNC#8: Ian Cameron Q&amp;A - Inside corruption, farm attacks and the truth behind police power</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Behind the headlines lies a far more dangerous reality. Ian Cameron unpacks hidden corruption, failing policing systems, rising violence, and political power plays shaping South Africa today. From shocking testimony to hard truths about crime and accountability, the conversation reveals just how deep the crisis runs - and why fixing it may be harder than anyone admits. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Tue 7 April 2026: Trump’s Iran ultimatum, Artemis II records, and SA “state-proofing”</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Tue 7 April 2026: Trump’s Iran ultimatum, Artemis II records, and SA “state-proofing”</itunes:title>
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		<title>BNC#8: Rory Steyn Q&amp;A - Kidnappings rising, police under fire and leaders called out</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa’s crime crisis is under the spotlight as insiders expose rising kidnappings, failing leadership, and police misconduct. From shocking stories of VIP protection abuse to real risks facing ordinary citizens, this conversation pulls no punches. Hear how corruption, weak accountability, and poor systems are fueling insecurity - and what can actually be done to fix it. With firsthand experience and bold opinions, this is a gripping look at a country battling to restore trust, safety, and justice. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BNC#8: Rory Steyn Q&amp;A - Kidnappings rising, police under fire and leaders called out</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>26:17</itunes:duration>
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		<title>BNC#8 Q&amp;A: Nick Hudson on Epstein, the ‘deep state’ and who really pulls the strings</title>
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					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BNC#8 Q&amp;A: Nick Hudson on Epstein, the ‘deep state’ and who really pulls the strings</itunes:title>
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		<title>From Ceres to New York: Adriaan Wildschutt sets a blistering pace</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Adriaan Wildschutt came so close to an Olympic medal in Paris, delivering the country’s strongest performance at the 2024 Games. With no track world championships on the calendar this year, Wildschutt shifted his focus to the roads and stormed to victory at the New York City Half Marathon in a blistering 59:30. Speaking to BizNews from Arizona, where he trains at altitude, Wildschutt reflected on a journey that began in Ceres and was propelled by a Zola Budd athletics scholarship that took him to the US. He now has his eye on the marathon at the LA Olympics in 2028. Alongside his athletic ambitions, Wildschutt is preparing for the release of his memoir, Change of Pace, which explores how hard work carried him from humble beginnings to the world stage, and has colaunched an electrolyte drink, Hybrid Water. The 27yearold, who has an MBA, emphasises the importance of good grades for athletes who want overseas scholarships and shares one gripe about South Africa: professional runners can’t access university tracks without special permission, making it especially tough for young athletes without resources. – Linda van Tilburg ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>From Ceres to New York: Adriaan Wildschutt sets a blistering pace</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>14:56</itunes:duration>
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		<title>BNC#8 Dawie Roodt Q&amp;A: SA is falling behind - The hard truth about growth, taxes and the economy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[South Africa stands at a crossroads: lagging growth, rising pressure on taxpayers, and a state stretched to its limits. This sharp discussion contrasts the US, Europe, and emerging markets, arguing that real progress lies in empowering the private sector, cutting red tape, and restoring confidence. From unemployment realities to global risks and policy failures, it’s a candid look at what’s holding the country back - and the bold, practical shifts needed to unlock growth and secure a more resilient economic future. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BNC#8 Dawie Roodt Q&amp;A: SA is falling behind - The hard truth about growth, taxes and the economy</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>31:33</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[South Africa stands at a crossroads: lagging growth, rising pressure on taxpayers, and a state stretched to its limits. This sharp discussion contrasts the US, Europe, and emerging markets, arguing that real progress lies in empowering the private sector, cutting red tape, and restoring confidence. From unemployment realities to global risks and policy failures, it’s a candid look at what’s holding the country back - and the bold, practical shifts needed to unlock growth and secure a more resilient economic future.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Daybreak - Thu 2 Apr: Hersov on ANC; Mashele’s new politics; SpaceX IPO; $29bn Natie Kirsh sale</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today's BizNews Daybreak, SpaceX’s confidential IPO filing and Alec Hogg’s analysis of Natie Kirsh’s historic $29 billion Jetro sale. Outspoken entrepreneur Rob Hersov warns of national bankruptcy under the ANC’s current trajectory, while political analyst Prince Mashele calls for a new political project led by competent, ethical leaders to replace the current system. Plus the "icy conclusion" of the legendary Warren Buffett and Bill Gates partnership. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BN Daybreak - Thu 2 Apr: Hersov on ANC; Mashele’s new politics; SpaceX IPO; $29bn Natie Kirsh sale</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>18:15</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Boardroom Talk: Natie Kirsh’s remarkable comeback story ends in a multibillion-dollar payday</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this Boardroom Talk, Alec Hogg unpacks the extraordinary rise of Natie Kirsh — from Potchefstroom entrepreneur to global business titan — as his Jetro empire is sold in a multibillion-dollar deal. It is a story of resilience, second chances and world-class value creation, showing how a South African businessman rebuilt from setback to create one of the biggest offshore success stories in the country’s history. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Boardroom Talk: Natie Kirsh’s remarkable comeback story ends in a multibillion-dollar payday</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>19:32</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this Boardroom Talk, Alec Hogg unpacks the extraordinary rise of Natie Kirsh — from Potchefstroom entrepreneur to global business titan — as his Jetro empire is sold in a multibillion-dollar deal. It is a story of resilience, second chances and world-class value creation, showing how a South African businessman rebuilt from setback to create one of the biggest offshore success stories in the country’s history.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BN Briefing: Natie Kirsh's 'deal of the decade'; Burke's fuel levy maths; Trump's Iran dilemma; Piet le Roux</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[DA finance spokesperson Dr Mark Burke explains why partial fuel-levy relief creates a major funding gap — and argues government should plug it by cutting waste and tapping underused state “pots of money” like the Compensation Fund. Alec Hogg’s Bottom Line then covers Natie Kirsh’s $29bn sale of Jetro to Sysco, Absa’s strategy reset under Kenny Fihla and René van Wyk, and Sasol’s successful $750m bond refinancing. Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux urges South Africans to stay optimistic but warns a “bad wave” of policy risk is coming, requiring business and civil society to act beyond voting. Bloomberg closes with analyst Jessica Genauer saying President Trump is at a crossroads in Iran, with no good options while Tehran retains Hormuz leverage. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:duration>12:19</itunes:duration>
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		<title>BNC#8: Prince Mashele Q&amp;A - Why it's time for South Africa's best minds to take power</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A bold call to action: South Africa needs more than talk - it needs execution. Educated citizens must step into politics, fund change, and build a credible, merit-driven alternative to failing systems. This vision demands courage, sacrifice, and unity across races and classes to restore hope, drive growth, and reclaim the country’s future through competent, ethical leadership. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BNC#8: Prince Mashele Q&amp;A - Why it's time for South Africa's best minds to take power</itunes:title>
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		<title>Grant Abbott: Hope for Fort Hare after VC’s suspension</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The suspension of Fort Hare Vice Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been hailed by Grant Abbott, the General Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union. “He came in as a corruption buster, saying he's going to renew the institution and root out corruption. If anything, he's allowed the corruption to continue. He's allowed it to be further entrenched. He's not rooted out anything,” Abbott charges.” He points out that the 20 odd people under arrest currently in the Fort Hare saga, were appointed as employees or service providers during the VC’s tenure. “So while this suspension right now might look like it's an isolated incident, it is not. It is what I would describe as the last straw that broke the camel's back.” Abbott also urges the investigation of other people that have also been implicated in financial irregularities, but are still there. “Don't cover for them. Let them clean out the thing, but let's do that thing properly, not how Buhlungu allegedly said he was going to do.” ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Grant Abbott: Hope for Fort Hare after VC’s suspension</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The suspension of Fort Hare Vice Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been hailed by Grant Abbott, the General Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union. “He came in as a corruption buster, saying he's going to renew the institution and root out corruption. If anything, he's allowed the corruption to continue. He's allowed it to be further entrenched. He's not rooted out anything,” Abbott charges.” He points out that the 20 odd people under arrest currently in the Fort Hare saga, were appointed as employees or service providers during the VC’s tenure. “So while this suspension right now might look like it's an isolated incident, it is not. It is what I would describe as the last straw that broke the camel's back.” Abbott also urges the investigation of other people that have also been implicated in financial irregularities, but are still there. “Don't cover for them. Let them clean out the thing, but let's do that thing properly, not how Buhlungu allegedly said he was going to do.”]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Boardroom Talk: Why Warren Buffett has finally pulled the plug on his friendship with Bill Gates</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A friendship that defined modern capitalism is quietly unravelling. In this episode of Boardroom Talk, Alec Hogg explores the growing rift between Warren Buffett and Bill Gates - and what it reveals about power, reputation, and the consequences of association in the highest circles of global business. ]]></description>
					<category>Investing</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Boardroom Talk: Why Warren Buffett has finally pulled the plug on his friendship with Bill Gates</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A friendship that defined modern capitalism is quietly unravelling. In this episode of Boardroom Talk, Alec Hogg explores the growing rift between Warren Buffett and Bill Gates - and what it reveals about power, reputation, and the consequences of association in the highest circles of global business.]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>BNC#8: Rob Hersov Q&amp;A - A brutal reality check on leadership, voters, and the economy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rob Hersov exposes South Africa’s deepening crisis: weak governance, failing education, and a disengaged electorate. Speakers argue that poor voter understanding and lack of accountability keep destructive policies in power, while real economic drivers go unrecognised. With frustration mounting, solutions range from grassroots action to political funding and international pressure. The warning is stark - without meaningful reform and informed participation, the country risks further decline, leaving citizens to shoulder the consequences of leadership failures and missed opportunities. ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>BNC#8: Rob Hersov Q&amp;A - A brutal reality check on leadership, voters, and the economy</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>34:22</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rob Hersov exposes South Africa’s deepening crisis: weak governance, failing education, and a disengaged electorate. Speakers argue that poor voter understanding and lack of accountability keep destructive policies in power, while real economic drivers go unrecognised. With frustration mounting, solutions range from grassroots action to political funding and international pressure. The warning is stark - without meaningful reform and informed participation, the country risks further decline, leaving citizens to shoulder the consequences of leadership failures and missed opportunities.]]></itunes:summary>
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