Alec Hogg unfiltered: Media mavericks, SA politics and the truth about BizNews

In this rare role reversal, BizNews founder Alec Hogg sits down with Morning Shot's Byron McFarlane to discuss the wild beginnings of Moneyweb and BizNews, his media philosophy, the evolution of South African journalism, and why he remains optimistic about the country’s future. A masterclass in independent thinking, digital resilience, and entrepreneurial grit. Original content by Morning Shot, republished with permission.

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