SA in business rescue: Froneman on working with OUTA, attacking criminals

Not long ago, global mining entrepreneur Neal Froneman’s was the only name worth mentioning when asked about SA business leaders calling out its incompetent, corrupt government. Of late others have joined the Sibanye-Stillwater CEO, with the common view among SA business leaders is the country has fallen so far that it’s in a place where there is no longer any downside for those speaking truth to power. In this interview, Froneman explains why, for the first time in his long entrepreneurial career, he has joined into an organised business initiative with the government. He shares the progress so far and what he expects to achieve alongside Remgro’s CEO Jannie Durand in the Crime and Corruption workstream - and leaves us with a message of hope. Video production by Asime Nyide Your early morning brew of the BizNews Insider keeps you up to speed with the content that matters. The newsletter will land in your inbox at 5:30am weekdays. Register here - https://bit.ly/3lfVRYP. --- Timestamps 00:08 - Introductions 01:44 - Neal Froneman on his meetings with CEO and President Ramaphosa on addressing socio economic challenges present in SA 06:10 - On if he’s getting any support from the South African police service 08:45 - On the assistance of the NPA 13:38 - On Anthea Jefferys Book and Businesses engagement with the government 19:01 - His hope for the future 20:55 - Updates on the 250 megawatt project