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I’m weighing in on John Steenhuisen’s surprise decision to step down as DA leader and why his "moonshot" successor might be just what the party needs. Plus, we look at the latest Epstein file dump—and the prominent South African name that’s cropped up in the pages.

In the latest edition of the Electoral Roadshow with Chris Steyn and analyst Wayne Sussman, he dissects last night’s by-elections in which the Democratic Alliance (DA) won two seats off the African National Congress (ANC), one in the Cape Winelands and another in the West Coast. “…it’s clear that the ANC are in big trouble in the Western Cape,” Sussman says. The ANC’s reversal of fortune continued in Gauteng where voter support in one of its traditional strongholds fell from 73% to 57%. “This means that if the party had to continue with this trajectory or this trend line, they will no longer be the largest party in a key municipality like Mogale City after 2026. So across the board, the ANC having a difficult night.” Sussman also previews today’s Press Conference by embattled DA leader John Steenhuisen. “I think today will be a press conference on John Steenhuisen’s terms where he will get to put …his side of the story. And I'm sure it's going to be a very difficult day for him, but he'll want to pen his own obiutuary as the party leader.”

In this episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg unpacks a volatile morning on the global stage as the US Navy shoots down an Iranian drone, sending oil and defence stocks climbing. On Wall Street, Anthropic’s latest release triggers a "SaaS apocalypse" sell-off, raising questions about the survival of legacy software firms. Back home, private airline CemAir celebrates its 20th anniversary by inking a strategic code-share with SAA, while tax expert William Louw exposes the bureaucratic maze that traps South Africans looking to emigrate. Plus, a heartbreaking look at Zimbabwe’s economic collapse and the widening gap between the elite and the impoverished.

From courtroom battles to code-share partners. Cemair founder Miles van der Molen explains why teaming up with SAA now makes commercial sense, how airline partnerships really work, and what this means for ticket prices, competition and the future of South African aviation.

I’m weighing up the implications of Elon Musk’s massive SpaceX/xAI merger and what the brutal 21% gold crash means for your portfolio. Join me as we also look at South Africa’s high-stakes "moment critique" on the global stage and a fresh perspective from our new partners at The Common Sense.

ASP Isotopes CEO Paul Mann explains why the group is doubling down on South Africa - from turning around the Renergen gas asset to building a global isotope business spanning nuclear medicine, semiconductors and clean energy, backed by a strong balance sheet and US government support.

In this episode of BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg covers the global tech shake-up and critical local stories moving the markets. Top stories: Musk’s New Titan: Elon Musk is merging SpaceX and xAI to create a "vertically integrated" tech giant valued at $1.25 trillion—essentially building data centres in orbit. Palantir’s "Category of One": DA Davidson’s Gil Luria explains why Palantir has no competition, smashing the "Rule of 40" with a score of 127% and accelerating growth while peers slow down. SA’s Tech Secret: ASP Isotopes CEO Paul Mann reveals how South Africa is producing the critical materials needed to keep Moore’s Law alive and power the next generation of semiconductors. Local Industry Crisis: The DTIC runs out of funds for film incentives, leaving the local movie industry owed over R660m and facing a 50% contraction. Markets: Gold stabilises after its collapse, the Rand holds at R16/$, and Bitcoin rebounds 5%. Plus: A global backlash hits baby formula giants Nestle and Danone after a supply-chain toxin scare.

In this BizNews Briefing, the release of Jeffrey Epstein-related emails triggers fresh controversy after Jacob Zuma’s name surfaces — with a strong warning against jumping to conclusions without verified context. We also examine the booming illegal trade in rare succulents, and unpack a historic plunge in the gold price.

ASP Isotopes CEO Paul Mann explains why the group is doubling down on South Africa — from turning around the Renergen gas asset to building a global isotope business spanning nuclear medicine, semiconductors and clean energy, backed by a strong balance sheet and US government support.

Shoprite is crushing it while AI fears are hammering software stocks – join me as I explore what these major shifts mean for your portfolio. We also look at BHP’s vote of confidence in Orion Minerals and uncover fresh insights on the ‘Goolam’ mystery.

Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau is in the crosshairs for not releasing over 600 million Rand of government approved payments for completed TV and film projects. In his latest interview with Chris Steyn, Toby Chance, the Democratic Alliance's spokesperson on Trade, Industry and Competition and Portfolio Committee member says: “…it’s our job as the committee to summon the minister to account for his inaction in this regard”. Chance has also written to the Speaker requesting an urgent Parliamentary debate on the matter. “…it’s a serious problem and companies not just are closing down, but they're relocating; some are relocating to Portugal, some to Malta. They're just closing shop - and it was actually tragic on Wednesday when we were walking through the crowds and talking to these producers about how their livelihoods over many years have just been trashed.”

It’s a red start to the week for commodities and crypto, with Gold taking a massive $600 knock and Bitcoin tumbling to 2025 levels. On today's BizNews Daybreak, Alec Hogg unpacks the market carnage; Col Chris Wyatt offers his insights into the mysterious death of online activist Goolam; we also look at the "convergence of the Musk-verse" as rumours swirl about a Tesla-SpaceX merger, and hear from CapeNature on the relentless poaching of SA’s marine and floral heritage.

In the latest NDB Sunday Show, Chris Steyn and US intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt talk about former president Jacob Zuma's name popping up in the Epstein Files; the mysterious death of Goolam whose posts on X had made him the target of many a politician; African National Congress SG Fikile Mbalula’s latest description of US-South Africa relations as a Cold War; the tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions between Israel and South Africa; US President Donald Trump’s readiness to strike Iran; the Trump Derangement Syndrome of his haters; and calls from certain groups in South Africa to boycott the next FIFA World Cup in North America.

In an age obsessed with speed, noise and instant success, this address takes a different route. Drawing on the mental models of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, it strips life back to first principles: how to avoid failure, how to protect the one asset you cannot replace, and why reliability has become the rarest currency of all. Alec Hogg's keynote delivered to the Class of 2025 in the Overberg, is not a motivational speech, but a practical framework for living well in a difficult country and an even more difficult world.

CapeNature, the Western Cape agency tasked with protecting its nature reserves, is confronting two threats: destructive summer wildfires and a surge in wildlife crime as international syndicates target everything from abalone to rare succulents and reptiles. In one case, a 126 kg shipment of succulents was intercepted at OR Tambo International Airport. In an interview with BizNews, Pierre de Villiers, CapeNature's Senior Manager for Marine and Coastal Operations, outlines the scale of the crisis. He says that succulents now fetch prices that rival rhino horn and explains how a coordinated, intelligence-led enforcement model, drawing in the Police, private sector partners and local communities and the navy, is beginning to turn the tide in the Overberg.