Director’s Cut: Piet le Roux – How Sakeliga is taking on Ramaphosa’s government and failed towns
In this Director’s Cut, Alec Hogg speaks to Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux, who explains how his organisation is holding government accountable for collapsing municipalities. From landmark court battles to innovative “state-proofing” projects, Sakeliga is challenging corruption, mismanagement, and state overreach - proving that business and civil society can rebuild South Africa where government has failed.
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BN Briefing: Holding failing municipalities to account - Sakeliga’s legal blueprint for change
In today’s BizNews Briefing, Alec Hogg speaks with Sakeliga CEO Piet le Roux about the organisation’s four-year battle in the failing municipality, Ditsobotla. Le Roux explains how Sakeliga is forcing accountability by targeting officials personally liable for governance collapse, offering a hopeful new model for communities trapped in dysfunction.
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Thomas van Zyl - The Dangerous Liquidation Industry: Assassinations, threats, bribes - and why voluntary is best
In this interview sponsored by Progressive Administration, MD Thomas Van Zyl, lists the benefits of voluntary liquidation - as opposed to deregistration of a company. He explains the process and its timeline, and shares interesting case studies. Van Zyl also reflects on the dangers of being in the liquidation business - especially in the wake of the assassinations of Cloete Murray and his son, as well as that of Bouwer van Niekerk. “We have liquidators that are threatened on a daily basis. I was on the phone this morning with a friend of mine who's a liquidator and he received a death threat in an unrelated, totally different matter. And now you take these things quite seriously and it's nerve-racking. It certainly is.” Van Niekerk further reveals details about the biggest case currently being handled by Progressive Administration, the Ponzi scheme matter involving HGG Financial Group. Van Zyl, whose mother worked in the Master’s Office and whose father was also a liquidator, has useful advice for those who face liquidation - voluntary or otherwise.
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The BizNews Premium Briefing - Tuesday 11 November 2025
Welcome to BizNews Radio where we interview top thought leaders and business people from South Africa and across the globe.
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Westbrooke Yield Plus: Navigating UK property and offshore investment opportunities
Dino Zuccollo and James Lightbody of Westbrooke discuss the Westbrooke Yield Plus investment product, examining its performance in the UK property market and the strategies used to navigate shifting economic conditions. The conversation highlights the importance of deep local market insight, prudent risk management, and the growing appeal of alternative investments. With a focus on South African investors seeking offshore opportunities, they also unpack currency dynamics, portfolio diversification, and the practicalities of accessing this distinctive fund.