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Durban businessman Roy Tilley says a deeply flawed municipal rates formula is pushing property owners and small businesses toward a financial breaking point. In this interview, the Queensmead industrial property owner explains why he believes ever-rising rates are becoming impossible to absorb, hurting tenants, jobs and investment, and argues that Parliament must step in to cap what municipalities can charge.

A sharp, no-holds-barred conversation on South Africa’s financial reality - rising offshore limits, shrinking property values, and the struggle for economic revival. From Johannesburg’s decline to gold’s surge, and investor psychology to policy failures, this discussion cuts through the noise. It’s a candid look at risk, resilience, and the tough choices shaping wealth, opportunity, and the country’s future.

Today’s BizNews Daybreak unpacks a fragile US-Iran ceasefire ahead of pivotal peace talks in Pakistan, with Donald Trump warning Tehran against disrupting Strait of Hormuz shipping. Regional tensions persist as Israeli strikes hit Lebanon, while Anthropic’s “Mythos” model raises fresh cyber risk concerns. At home, the Rand rallied after talks between Cyril Ramaphosa and US Ambassador Brent Bozell - though deeper diplomatic strains remain.

In this Members Only episode of Boardroom Talk, Alec Hogg unpacks one of the most dramatic 24-hour market reversals in years. After weeks of geopolitical tension driven by the Iran conflict and soaring oil prices, a surprise ceasefire triggered a powerful global rebound — with the JSE leading emerging markets and the rand surging. From collapsing crude prices to shifting interest rate expectations and renewed investor confidence, this deep dive breaks down what’s driving the rally — and what it means for rational investors navigating volatile markets.

After weeks of war and a fragile ceasefire, Iran's atomic energy chief, Mohammad Eslami, says his country will not curtail its enriched uranium programme. In this interview with Chris Steyn, US intelligence analyst, retired Colonel Chris Wyatt warns: “They don't want to give it up. Well, this won't end unless that is given up.” He adds: “No one's leaving the Gulf. This gives the US a respite to - after six weeks of 24-hour day combat - to re-group and be ready to hit Iran even harder.” Col Wyatt lists the military objectives that have been achieved to date. He also comments on Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon. He reacts to reports that Russia is doubling its main oil revenue because of the war. Lastly, he slams President Cyril Ramaphosa for his “insulting” conduct during the presentation of the credentials of US Ambassador Brent Bozell III.