SONA 2026 — the Ultimate Test of Credibility

SONA 2026 — the Ultimate Test of Credibility President Cyril Ramaphosa needs to be aware that his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be judged less by its rhetoric and more by its ability to speak directly to the country’s economic reality. Thys van Zyl, CEO of Everest Advisory Services, says South Africa […]

Everest Wealth Backs Professional Golfer Shawnelle de Lange as Women’s Game Gains Momentum  

Everest Wealth Backs Professional Golfer Shawnelle de Lange as Women’s Game Gains Momentum When Shawnelle de Lange first picked up a golf club at the age of six, the grip barely fit her small hands, but the feeling stuck.  She didn’t see a flat-faced putter, cold and hard as steel. She saw a silver shaft catching the […]

Geopolitical Shocks Keep Reserve Bank Cautious on Interest Rates 

Geopolitical Shocks Keep Reserve Bank Cautious on Interest Rates The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75% must first and foremost be viewed against the backdrop of South Africa’s rising geopolitical and diplomatic risks — particularly the growing tension with the United States.  According to Thys van Zyl, CEO […]

Hot Business Interview – Thys van Zyl 20 January 2026

Hot Business Interview – Thys van Zyl 20 January 2026 Everest Wealth Founder Thys van Zyl joins Jeremy Maggs to unpack the record surge in gold prices, Sasol’s restructuring, and South Africa’s positive growth trajectory for Q1 2026. Thys provides expert analysis on navigating geopolitical risks and identifying opportunities in the current market landscape.