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Piet dismantles the myth of market prediction, arguing that success comes from judgment, discipline, and respect for history. Drawing on timeless lessons, he reveals why human behaviour drives cycles, why diversification and liquidity matter, and why survival beats brilliance. In a world obsessed with forecasts, this approach focuses on resilience, patience, and compounding long-term wealth.

Buckle up, South Africa—a historic economic shock is heading straight for the petrol pumps. In today’s episode of BizNews Daybreak with Alec Hogg, we break down the perfect storm of geopolitical tensions and local pressures threatening your wallet, alongside the latest market and political shifts shaping the nation and the world.

In today's episode:

Historic Fuel Shock: South Africans are bracing for record fuel hikes, with current under-recoveries showing a R7.50-per-litre shortfall for petrol and a massive R12.25 shortfall for diesel.

Geopolitics & Energy Markets: The US is considering lifting sanctions on Iranian oil to suppress global prices, while major LNG liquefaction facilities face disruptive attacks.

The US Defence Surge: The Pentagon is seeking an additional $200 billion to rapidly scale up missile and munitions production, sparking a boom for defence contractors like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin.

The Great Wealth Exodus: Magnus Heystek reflects on the staggering R1.6 trillion that has legally left South Africa since offshore allowances were increased in 2015.

KZN Political Earthquake: The IFP claims decisive victories in three KwaZulu-Natal by-elections, while support for Jacob Zuma's MK Party falls and the ANC collapses dramatically.

Preparing from Dry Taps: Thirsty Water founder Rob Hoatson explains how the failure of local municipal water infrastructure created a booming bottled water industry.

Magnus built his career on questioning narratives and pursuing truth - first in journalism, then in financial advice. From navigating market volatility to championing global investing, his journey reflects resilience and independence. In a challenging South African economy, his message is clear: think critically, stay global, and never compromise on honest, objective advice.

In tonight's BizNews Briefing, South Africa’s deepening water infrastructure failure is exposing both state decay and private-sector opportunity. Meanwhile, the JSE sees a notable reshuffle as earnings updates from Investec, Exxaro and Momentum move markets. Globally, rising oil prices and geopolitical tension are sharpening the case for China as a long-term energy and investment hedge.

From police with rifles storming a rural sawmill to building a fast-growing water empire, Rob Hoatson pulls back the curtain on doing business in South Africa. In this Nightcap, he exposes state overreach, shares lessons from scaling Thirsti, and explains why failure in government often creates opportunity for entrepreneurs willing to act.