What makes America great ? The People.
Beautiful Ukraine. Happy Anniversary From South Africa.
When i traveled to the USA to do business one of the first things that stood out was the way they speak to me and to others. Always considerate and respectful and never critical. And they are uplifting and helpful. Dale Carnegie's most famous sayings, in his book How to Win Friends and Influence People, is: "You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you".
In today's BizNews Briefing, South Africa’s BEE debate intensifies as Dawie Roodt warns of “black billionaire empowerment,” while Cape independence draws fresh attention from Washington. Mining expert Peter Major likens ANC exploration policy to a “tourniquet” choking the sector’s lifeblood, and columnist William Saunderson-Meyer cautions that the nation is in a “very dangerous place.” Plus, Bloomberg exposes gaming of the US work visa system, Spur and Exxaro release results, and Atterbury battles boardroom upheaval - all wrapped up with a light-hearted viral clip of a singing dog.
The US’s punitive Jackson Bill, which threatens harsh punishment for South Africa including personal financial sanctions on leading ANC members, has taken another big step towards becoming law. Its sponsor, former White House medical chief Ronny Jackson, celebrated its passing through the committee stage by tweeting that it will give President Trump “the tools necessary to hold their corrupt government accountable.” Joshua Meservey, a senior fellow at Washington’s prestigious Hudson Institute, provides context in this interview with BizNews editor Alec Hogg.