Programme Archive

16 February 2012, Thursday

In this edition of Classic Business at 18h00, John Fraser broadcast the business and economic news of the day followed by up-to-date financial indicators, and the Classic Business and News teams reported on the management crisis within Pick n Pay. John Fraser also conducted in-depth interviews with the people making the news: David Brown, CEO of Impala Platinum on their interim results; Mario Pretorius, CEO of Telemasters on their quarterly results; Carlos Pone, CEO of ABB South Africa on their annual briefing; and Ian Moir, CEO of Woolworths on their interim results. In the second half of the programme at 18h30, John chaired a thirty-minute discussion on the weekly topic namely the cost of banking with guests Mark Brits, General Manager of the Banking Association; Roger Verster, Financial Services Industry Leader at Deloitte; and Arrie Rautenbach, Head of Retail Banking at Absa Bank.

15 February 2012, Wednesday

In this edition of Classic Business at 18h00, John Fraser broadcast the business and economic news of the day followed by up-to-date financial indicators, and the Classic Business and News teams reported on SAA wanting more state funding. John also conducted in-depth interviews with the people making the news: Tony Twine, Senior Economist and Director at Econometrix on the latest Statistics South Africa retail sales; Peter Swatton, CFO of Italtile on their interim results; Tom Winterboer, South African Financial Services Lead Partner at PwC on the concerns raised by banks; Mark Cutifani, CEO at AngloGold Ashanti on their fourth quarter and year-end 2011 earnings results; Clifford Ross, CEO of City Lodge Hotels on their interim results; and Jan Scannell, Managing Director of the Distell Group on their interim results. In the second half of the programme at 18h30, John chaired a thirty-minute discussion on the weekly topic namely the cost of banking with guests Clive Pillay, Ombudsman for Banking Services; Thami Sokutu, CEO of African Bank; Nicky Lala-Mohan, General Manager of the Banking Association; and Riaan Stassen, CEO of Capitec Bank.

14 February 2012, Tuesday

In this edition of Classic Business at 18h00, John Fraser broadcast the business and economic news of the day followed by up-to-date financial indicators, and the Classic Business and News teams reported on Brazilian Poultry Export Duties and Eskom. John also conducted in-depth interviews with the people making the news: Emile Myburgh from Emile Myburgh Attorneys on Brazilian Poultry Export Duties; Niel Pretorius, CEO of DRDGOLD on the company's quarter and half-year results; Erik Venter, CEO of Comair on their interim results; and Manny Nichas, CEO of Ocean Basket on their expansion plans. In the second half of the programme at 18h30, John chaired a thirty-minute discussion on the weekly topic namely the cost of banking with guests including Ingrid Johnson, Head of Retail Banking at Nedbank; and Gary Palmer, CEO of Paragon Lending Solutions.

13 February 2012, Monday

In this edition of Classic Business at 18h00, John Fraser broadcast the business and economic news of the day followed by up-to-date financial indicators, and the Classic Business and News teams reported on the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry Trade Conditions Survey, and the Greek debt crisis. John also conducted in-depth interviews with the people making the news: Dr Martin Zimmerman, CEO of Mercedes-Benz South Africa for a business and opinion update; Marc Ashton, Editor of Finweek of the New South African Bank Notes; Loane Sharp, Labour Analyst of Adcorp on the Adcorp January 2012 Employment Index; Neville Nicolau, CEO of Anglo American Platinum on their annual results; Mike Upton, CEO of Group Five on the company's interim results; and David Butler, Managing Director for Southern and East Africa of Control Risks on RiskMap 2012. In the second half of the programme at 18h30, John chaired a thirty-minute discussion on the weekly topic namely the cost of banking with guests including Marc Ashton, Editor of FinWeek; Paul Joubert, Researcher at Solidarity; Johan van den Heever, Deputy Chief Economist of the South African Reserve Bank; and James Fowle, CEO of Smart Transactional Banking at FNB.

10 February 2012, Friday

In this edition of Classic Business at 18h00, John Fraser broadcast the business and economic news of the day followed by up-to-date financial indicators, and the Classic Business and News teams reported on the State of the Nation, and on the results of De Beers. John also conducted in-depth interviews with the people making the news: Ulrich Joubert, Economist at Kruger International on the State of the Nation and Greek debt; Ian Cruickshanks, Head of Treasury Strategic Research at Absa Capital on Absa's financial results; and Veston Malango, CEO and President of the Mining Industry Associations of Southern Africa on the Mining Indaba.

9 February 2012, Thursday

In this edition of Classic Business at 18h00, John Fraser broadcast the business and economic news of the day followed by up-to-date financial indicators, and the Classic Business and News teams reported on Mining Production figures from Statistics South Africa, and the Greek debt deal. John also conducted in-depth interviews with the people making the news: Azar Jammine, Chief Economist at Econometrix on Manufacturing and Mining Production figures from Statistics South Africa, and the Greek debt deal; Brad Gallis, CEO of Regulated Products at BankservAfrica on the launch of the BankservAfrica and Economists.co.za partnership; Byron Nichles, CEO of ARB Holdings on the company's interim results; and Chris Griffith, CEO of Kumba Iron Ore on the company's interim results. In the second half of the programme at 18h30, John chaired a thirty-minute discussion on the weekly topic namely the costs and complications of BEE with guests Jacinto Rocha, CEO of JRocha Consulting Services; Azar Jammine, Chief Economist of Econometrix; and Ajay Lalu, MD of Black Lite Consulting.

8 February 2012, Wednesday

In this edition of Classic Business at 18h00, John Fraser broadcast the business and economic news of the day followed by up-to-date financial indicators, and the Classic Business and News teams reported on current business news matters including Vodacom and BHP Billiton's interim results. John also conducted in-depth interviews with the people making the news: Neren Rau, CEO of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry on their latest Business Confidence Index and the COSATU strike; Goolam Ballim, Group Chief Economist at Standard Bank on his outlook for 2012; Gareth Ackerman, Chairman of Pick n Pay on Nick Badminton’s resignation; and Ralph Boëttger, CEO of Sappi on the company's quarterly results. In the second half of the programme at 18h30, John chaired a thirty-minute discussion on the weekly topic namely the costs and complications of BEE with guests Kganki Matabane, Director of Transformation at Business Unity South Africa; Bobby Godsell, Chairman of Business Leadership South Africa; and Warren Watkins, Head of Restructuring and BEE Advisory at KPMG.

7 February 2012, Tuesday

In this edition of Classic Business at 18h00, John Fraser broadcast the business and economic news of the day followed by up-to-date financial indicators, and the Classic Business and News teams reported on current business news matters including the Xstrata/Glencor merger, and the Mining Indaba currently underway in Cape Town. John also conducted in-depth interviews with the people making the news: Annabel Bishop, Economist at the Investec Group on Quarterly Employment Figures; Jacques du Toit, Property Analyst at Absa Home Loans on the Absa House Price Index; Nku Nyembezi Heita, Head of ArcelorMittal South Africa on the company's interim results; Peter Leon, Partner at Webber Wentzel on the Mining Indaba currently underway in Cape Town; and Jacques du Toit, Property Analyst at Absa Home Loans on the pressures on homeowners. In the second half of the programme at 18h30, John chaired a thirty-minute discussion on the weekly topic namely the costs and complications of BEE with guests Anshen Kishun, Senior Analyst at Empowerdex; Polo Radebe, CEO of Identity Partners; and John Thompson, CEO of the Rail Road Association.

6 February 2012, Monday

In this edition of Classic Business at 18h00, John Fraser broadcast the business and economic news of the day followed by up-to-date financial indicators, and the Classic Business and News teams reported on current business news matters including Implats re-hiring, and Greek debt. John also conducted in-depth interviews with the people making the news: Noah Greenhill, CEO of AltX on his resignation from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange; Russell Loubser, Former CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange on life after the JSE; Simon Brown, CEO and Founder of JustOneLap.com for company comment and an update on the Mining Indaba; Pete da Silva, CEO of Jasco on the company's interim results; and Graham Briggs, CEO of Harmony on the company's quarter two results. In the second half of the programme at 18h30, John chaired a thirty-minute discussion on the weekly topic namely the costs and complications of BEE with guests Russell Loubser, Former CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange; Cas Coovadia, MD of the Banking Association of South Africa; Simon Brown, CEO and Founder of JustOneLap.com; and Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry.

3 February 2012, Friday

In this edition of Classic Business at 18h00, John Fraser broadcast the business and economic news of the day followed by up-to-date financial indicators, and the Classic Business and News teams reported on current business news matters including the troubles experienced by MTN in Iran, and the strike by Implats miners. John also conducted in-depth interviews with the people making the news: Frank Black, Owner and Editor of StockmarketPerformer.co.za on the latest company news; Tony Zoghby, South Africa Mining Leader at Deloitte on the upcoming Mining Indaba; Ian Cruickshanks, Head of Treasury Strategic Research at Nedbank Capital on the strike by Gautrain bus drivers; Mike Keenan, Sub-Saharan Strategist at Absa Capital for a Rand update/analysis; and Ian Cruickshanks, Head of Treasury Strategic Research at Nedbank Capital, and Frank Black, Owner and Editor of StockmarketPerformer.co.za for a markets update.

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