News

Director's Cut: Piet Viljoen — War, Bitcoin and why SA stocks may be the world’s best bargain

1 minute ago

4 min read

As global tensions shake markets, Piet Viljoen explains why forecasting crises is futile and why cheap South African shares and Bitcoin still deserve a place in portfolios.

Briefing

BN Briefing: Viljoen on SA asset resilience; Major on Iran minerals market impact; Goldman Sachs CEO

Patrick Kidd

31 minutes ago

1 min read

Piet Viljoen backs SA assets, Firstrand beats, Peter Major says Iran won’t move minerals markets, and David Solomon weighs the Iran endgame.

Africa

Cathy Buckle: Blindfolds, balaclavas, abductions and beatings

Editor BizNews

3 hours ago

4 min read

Rising violence and political repression amid contested constitutional amendments.

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image contains profanity) Counter-demonstrators drive past a protest against war in Iran in Houston, Texas, US, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

Global Citizen

Iran War — A deeper clash: Chuck Stephens

Editor BizNews

4 hours ago

4 min read

From Cold War rivalries to a new global power struggle reshaping alliances.

SA Investing

Sin taxes in the 2026 budget: A step in the right direction

Editor BizNews

5 hours ago

3 min read

A disciplined budget that stabilises debt, moderates sin taxes, and strengthens enforcement to protect revenue and the formal economy.

Editor's Desk

The Editor's Desk - Thu 5 March 2026: Debunking myths and navigating the fog of war

Alec Hogg

5 hours ago

7 min read

Alec Hogg explores James Myburgh’s exposé on the ANC-Iran myth and a high-stakes FT deep dive into the Middle East’s volatile new "battle of endurance."

SA Renewal