BNC#8: “We must rebuild policing” — Mandela's ex-bodyguard Rory Steyn on SA’s fight against crime

BNC#8: “We must rebuild policing” — Mandela's ex-bodyguard Rory Steyn on SA’s fight against crime

Author: BizNews March 27, 2026 Duration: 32:00
Drawing on decades in policing and private security, Rory Steyn delivers a sobering assessment of South Africa’s crime crisis - warning that a hollowed-out, politicised police service is failing those on the front lines. From broken crime intelligence to bloated leadership and under-equipped officers, he argues the system is no longer fit for purpose.

Tune into BizNews Radio for direct conversations with the people shaping markets and ideas. Hosted by BizNews, each episode sits down with a distinct voice-be it a pioneering entrepreneur from Johannesburg, a policy analyst in London, or an investor in New York-to unpack the stories behind the headlines. You’ll hear unfiltered perspectives on economic shifts, technological disruptions, and the strategic decisions driving companies forward. This isn’t about rehearsed soundbites; it’s a chance to listen as seasoned thought leaders and accomplished business people discuss their successes, their failures, and what they see coming next. The discussions are grounded, detailed, and always aimed at providing context that goes beyond the daily news cycle. For anyone curious about the forces influencing commerce and society, this podcast offers a valuable front-row seat to genuine insight. Find BizNews Radio wherever you get your podcasts.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

BizNews Radio
Podcast Episodes
Grant Abbott: Hope for Fort Hare after VC’s suspension [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:23
The suspension of Fort Hare Vice Chancellor Professor Sakhela Buhlungu has been hailed by Grant Abbott, the General Secretary of the National Tertiary Education Union. “He came in as a corruption buster, saying he's goin…
Juanita Du Preez: Mchunu, Mkhwanazi, Masemola, Matlala, Mashatile… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:46
The fusion of crime and South African politics remains in the headlines. In her latest interview with Chris Steyn, Action Society's National Spokesperson, Juanita du Preez, comments on Special Leave Police Minister Senzo…