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[TOP STORY] Union warns Eskom Green is privatisation by another name Jul 22, 2026 8:55 ‘Corporate monopolies that are dominating key sectors of the economy are subsidised by the state. Their costs are socialised while their profits are privatised,’ says Giwusa president Mametlwe Sebei. Moneyweb

SA’s guava crunch, the sweet fruit facing a sour future Jul 22, 2026 36:20 Can Home Affairs finally end the queues and modernise identity services, or is the new strategy creating a two-tier system that leaves millions of South Africans behind? The minister speaks. Eskom Green sparks fresh privatisation row. And why leadership gaps are putting the retail sector at risk. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Eskom defends Koeberg safety after four contamination events Jul 21, 2026 7:56 ‘Such activities, we plan for them appropriately, and we have diverse mitigations that we put in place to ensure that we manage the airborne radioactivity properly,’ says Eskom’s chief nuclear officer, Velaphi Ntuli. Moneyweb

What SA’s new township economy policy gets right and wrong Jul 21, 2026 32:52 Koeberg contamination, should we be worried about nuclear safety? Why the Tafelberg judgment could deepen SA's housing crisis. And how the Fifa World Cup brand value tripled since South Africa hosted the tournament in 2010. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Aucamp opens door to private foot-and-mouth vaccinations Jul 20, 2026 9:45 ‘I think that is the main shift is we've looked at provisions that will allow farmers to become authorised people and then apply the vaccinations themselves,’ says Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp. Moneyweb

PanSALB condemns linguistic profiling during immigration protests Jul 20, 2026 33:49 New agriculture minister Willie Aucamp on politics, vaccines and the mood on the farms. Will SA create innovators, or import them? Why science is the new economic battleground. And no immediate copyright changes despite landmark court ruling. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] When retirement savings can legally be withheld Jul 17, 2026 8:42 ‘It is allowed for someone who has a claim against you, such as your employer, to pursue recovery from your pension for damage they may have suffered as a result of your conduct,’ says the Pension Funds Adjudicator, Lebogang Mogashoa. Moneyweb

What’s driving teachers out of public schools – and what will it cost SA? Jul 17, 2026 33:20 Résumé fraud lands former CFO in pension battle. What the Competition Commission’s franchise inquiry could mean for franchisees, lenders and franchisors. And why you always leave the supermarket with more than you planned. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Power restoration racket preys on desperate Joburg residents Jul 16, 2026 6:05 ‘The people are desperate and these contractors or fake City Power officials are capitalising on that and asking residents for up to R1500 to restore power,’ says Anna Cox, investigative journalist at the Daily Maverick. Moneyweb

Smarter skies for 10bn travellers, without building more airports Jul 16, 2026 31:55 Public works and infrastructure minister speaks on government’s war on construction mafia. How criminal syndicates are cashing in on Joburg's electricity crisis. And why climate funding means little without green skills. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] What police can and cannot do in immigration cases Jul 15, 2026 7:42 ‘If somebody is found not to be entitled to be in the Republic, then the role falls squarely upon immigration then to process somebody for the purposes of deportation,’ says James Chapman of the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town. Moneyweb

Venetia shutdown signals trouble for SA's diamond sector Jul 15, 2026 34:47 Immigration enforcement and the rule of law: Separating fact from fiction. Israeli oil deal sparks fresh scrutiny over South Africa's ICJ stance. And how bad waste data can sink ESG credibility. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Local government failure is now systemic, engineers warn Jul 14, 2026 9:23 ‘As much as these are technical failures from an infrastructure perspective, it's also a governance architecture that ensures that these technical failures keep happening,’ says Sekadi Phayane-Shakhane, CEO of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering. Moneyweb

Winter favourite hits a border block. The oxtail import bottleneck explained Jul 14, 2026 35:25 Election promises won't fix broken pipes, but engineering might. Top insurance risks shaping 2026 and how to prepare for what’s next. And a new premium aerodrome gives Cape Town's aviation sector room to grow. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Joburg's cash crisis threatens essential services Jul 13, 2026 8:20 ‘City Power is at absolute breaking point, they have a massive overdraft, we're talking R22 million… Eskom is threatening to shut off the whole city unless we make serious payments,’ says Julia Fish, executive director of JoburgCAN. Moneyweb

Why iconic brands become targets for counterfeiters Jul 13, 2026 33:13 Joburg's budget battle is far from over. Private vaccine deal gives South Africa's FMD fight a major boost. And why the new space race is about water, weather and saving lives. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] What every motorist should know about Aarto demerit points Jul 10, 2026 8:08 ‘The more infringements you commit on the road, the more demerit points are going to be allocated to you,’ says Monde Mkalipi, spokesperson for the Road Traffic Infringement Agency Moneyweb

Ports clean-up gathers pace as TPT blacklists corrupt suppliers Jul 10, 2026 32:14 New demerit rules: Could someone else cost you your licence? Healthcare leaders push for a practical path to universal coverage. Independent probe sought into South Africa's GBV command centre. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Funded budget masks Joburg's deeper financial problems Jul 9, 2026 7:12 ‘This is a long-term situation in which Johannesburg finds itself and it's going to take serious work to get it back into a fiscally healthy position,’ says Chris Hattingh, executive director at the Centre for Risk Analysis. Moneyweb

Fresh Iran conflict fuels oil price spike Jul 9, 2026 34:41 Joburg gets a lifeline, but Treasury's warning couldn't be clearer. Concerns raised over the governance of the UIF. And should investors reduce offshore exposure as South Africa improves? Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Can SA businesses afford a R20 000 living wage? Jul 8, 2026 8:13 ‘We do have, according to our estimations, more than 25 organisations that are already a living wage employer. So those who can, should, and it's a good thing and the right thing to do,’ says Dr Mark Bussin of the Living Wage South Africa Network. Moneyweb

Empty seats, big questions: The economics of Springbok rugby Jul 8, 2026 33:20 Could a R20 000 living wage help tackle poverty in SA? The financial pressures facing the ‘messy middle’. And why mediation can be the lifeline for our clogged courts. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Military deployment raises questions over policing capacity Jul 7, 2026 8:05 ‘It just seems that the police capacity to put a finger on crime and so on has just fallen so far down the hole that actually it’s a last gasp now almost to use the Defence Force to assist them,’ says defence analyst, Dean Wingrin. Moneyweb

Energy traders warn: Get the rules right or lose investment Jul 7, 2026 35:29 Law and order under pressure – why the army is back on the streets. The new bottom line includes jobs, impact and corporate accountability. Illegal online gambling costs SA billions, industry demands action. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] City of Joburg defends recovery amid cash flow concerns Jul 6, 2026 9:16 ‘I would say in the short term, in the next month or two months, there will be improvements, even in the next weeks because we already have a service delivery war room,’ says City of Johannesburg CFO, Tebogo Moraka. Moneyweb

SA's digital ID: Progress or privacy nightmare? Jul 6, 2026 35:52 Joburg pushes back against 'city in crisis' narrative. Six in ten school principals are ready to quit. And how fuel costs are reshaping SMEs and SA’s taxi economy. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] South Africa's political landscape has changed for good Jul 3, 2026 8:10 ‘Coalitions are here to stay. It is unlikely for the foreseeable future that any party will get 50 plus one and I think that is a reality that political parties need to accept,’ says political writer, Tara Roos. Moneyweb

Can Jack Bloom help fix SA's water crisis? Jul 3, 2026 32:16 Winners, losers and survivors: Inside SA's new political era. Building cars in an age of global trade turbulence. And the AI talent war is here, and it's getting expensive. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] ActionSA slams Dina Pule appointment as accountability failure Jul 2, 2026 7:37 ‘If the department that is there to service the most needy in our country is being used as a trough, either for personal gain or party-political gain, then there's a big problem in this country,’ says ActionSA’s parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip. Moneyweb

Think the RAF is broke? Think again Jul 2, 2026 32:57 Opposition parties take aim at the controversial Dina Pule cabinet appointment as GNU credibility test. New report shows mining's next phase will be shaped by policy, capital and technology. And why foreign nationals need more than a valid visa. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Nine popular cars fail basic safety standards, warns AA Jul 1, 2026 7:35 ‘These vehicles are not safe enough, not just by our standards, but we're benchmarking our standards with our European and Australian counterparts as the benchmark,’ says Bobby Ramagwede, CEO of the Automobile Association. Moneyweb

Africa’s data centre gold rush needs a reality check Jul 1, 2026 32:27 Nine popular cars fail AA’s safety test. Ebola outbreak escalates as first France case sparks alarm, funding needs triple. And why learning to learn is more valuable than a degree in 2026. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Business braces for fallout from anti-immigration protests Jun 30, 2026 9:27 ‘You might just be getting yourself into a cycle over the next year or two years or three years of organisations that have now found their voice because the political parties are getting weaker in South Africa,’ says Sacci CEO, Alan Mukoki. Moneyweb

When tensions rise, economies pay: The cost of anti-immigrant protests Jun 30, 2026 31:55 Unpacking the economic, humanitarian and media implications of today’s anti-immigration unrest. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Business mobilises security support ahead of anti-foreigner protests Jun 29, 2026 8:30 ‘The idea is not for the private sector to replace the state. It's just to augment the capacity of the state in the most appropriate way,’ says Anton du Plessis, CEO of Business Against Crime South Africa. Moneyweb

Joburg power standoff heads for the courts Jun 29, 2026 34:07 Business rallies behind the SAPS as anti-foreigner demonstrations loom. Contractors urged to lock down construction sites ahead of shutdown. And why your will could be the most important document you’ll ever sign. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] DA majority in Joburg within reach, but hinges on voter turnout Jun 26, 2026 8:42 ‘Its whole campaign is really fundamentally focused on getting people who are already in the DA bubble to get out and vote, rather than winning new voters,’ says political consultant, Gareth van Onselen. Moneyweb

One of SA’s rarest wartime treasures heads to auction Jun 26, 2026 31:29 DA within reach of outright Joburg majority, says pollster. How sustainable are medical schemes if costs keep outpacing contributions? And the missing link in the Northern Cape's growth story. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Business welcomes Sachs appointment as reform momentum builds Jun 25, 2026 7:36 ‘He'll no doubt be able to use his authority, given his proximity to the president, and the influence that he'll be able to bring to bear with regard to economic policy in the months ahead,’ says Martin Kingston, CEO, Business for South Africa. Moneyweb

Bafana's big win: A goal for soccer, a boost for business Jun 25, 2026 34:56 How fans are consuming football. President brings back budget brain as economic advisor. And the 2026 C-suite barometer shows adaptability emerging as the currency of survival. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Why removing migrant workers could hurt SA food security Jun 24, 2026 8:36 ‘If a large number of street vendors are originally from other countries or descended from people from other countries, and if they're off the streets tomorrow, people will be paying 50% more for a lot of things,’ says Dr Marc Wegerif, principal investigator at the Centre of Excellence in Food Security. Moneyweb

Credit providers under fire as complaints rise sharply Jun 24, 2026 32:05 Consumer sentiment plunges to 15-month low as Iran conflict hits South Africans where it hurts. The immigration debate has a food security problem. And why plastic-free is a fantasy, but plastic-smart is the future. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Property rights win as SCA rejects Tshwane expropriation bid Jun 23, 2026 7:37 'The importance of this case is that it makes it very clear that occupiers are not entitled to compel the city to exercise its authority to expropriate landowner's property unlawfully,’ says Bulelwa Mabasa, director at Werksmans. Moneyweb

Digital voting goes mainstream as 2.9m sign up Jun 23, 2026 33:21 Property rights win as court blocks Tshwane land grab. Tax season just got a WhatsApp upgrade. And when health becomes a workplace issue. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] The high cost of delaying corporate distress decisions Jun 22, 2026 6:52 ‘If you can see there are good long-term opportunities, but it only needs capital, then those are the businesses that you want to back and put additional money in,’ says Henico Schalekamp, CEO of HLB CBS. Moneyweb

Shutdown threat sparks state readiness concerns Jun 22, 2026 30:33 Why successful business rescues protect entire economies: lessons from Tongaat Hulett. SA property market gets a boost from returning expats. And new cars gain ground as young buyers change gears. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Can South Africa still afford its defence force? Jun 19, 2026 7:57 ‘The defence budget should be very close to 1.5% of GDP, or the international global benchmark of 2% of GDP. Currently, we are at less than 0.7%,’ says independent defence analyst, Kobus Marais. Moneyweb

Inside SA’s new right-wing revival Jun 19, 2026 32:59 Mission impossible? The SANDF's expanding role and shrinking budget. The green question hanging over SA's energy reforms. And Father's Day gets a makeover as dads swap socks for shared experiences. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] GNU faces new test over cabinet power struggle Jun 18, 2026 6:35 ‘This is unprecedented, both in the manner in which it has been done, and we are communicating with the president through the media, which will have a dampener on how the two parties are able to tolerate each other,’ says Busani Ngcaweni, director of the Centre for Public Policy and African Studies at the University of Johannesburg. Moneyweb

Foreigners spend big as Cape Town tourism hits R24.5bn Jun 18, 2026 30:44 What the DA’s cabinet reshuffle means for the GNU. Petrol pain drives inflation higher despite cheaper food. And digital banking's new challenger has arrived. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] ‘Consequences are dire’ if new agriculture minister doesn’t address FMD bottlenecks Jun 17, 2026 7:30 ‘Farmers are battling to get vaccine and it is a huge crisis. We are seeing vaccinated animals that are being infected now post-vaccination, and that is purely because the animals around them have not yet been vaccinated,’ says Andrew Morphew, spokesperson, FMD Response SA. Moneyweb

30 June: Legal immigration deadline or public misinformation? Jun 17, 2026 32:24 DA proposes Steenhuisen demotion amid growing FMD crisis. Cape Town takes unwanted crown as world's worst port. And SA emerges as a retirement haven for British expats. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Markets may be celebrating the Iran deal too soon Jun 15, 2026 7:58 ‘There is still a concern that even at $85 a barrel, oil prices are way above where they were a few months ago, and therefore inflationary pressures might still be around over the next few months,’ says Dr Azar Jammine, chief economist at Econometrix. Moneyweb

60% unemployed: Why young South Africans still can’t get a foot in the door Jun 15, 2026 32:03 What a Middle East peace deal means for SA’s economy. Amnesty International raises alarm over growing annexation fears in the West Bank. And global advertising boom faces $54bn gulf crisis threat. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Early Burnout: Why South African workers are exhausted by June Jun 12, 2026 8:45 Penquin HR director Annemie Burger suggests typical ‘driven’ people tend to just keep on going, and you sometimes want to take their laptop and lock it away and tell them, ‘You need time for yourself’. Moneyweb

Uber, delivery drivers and freelancers set for labour law protection Jun 12, 2026 34:12 Who scores the biggest financial wins during a world cup? How a Cape Town manufacturer replaced 1.4 million litres of fossil fuel with waste tyres. And what is fuelling the mid-year fatigue crisis. Moneyweb

Cleveland shooting raises fresh questions about crime and policing Jun 11, 2026 32:13 Gauteng’s digital divide still follows race and income. Heatwaves are hitting more than health, they're disrupting children's education. How the Fifa World Cup is fuelling a collectibles boom. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Eskom power shift: Grid reforms and energising competition Jun 10, 2026 8:45 There's a need for an independent system operator. But how to do it – and whether government can create one that is truly independent while preserving Eskom's financial sustainability and protecting taxpayers are questions explored by energy expert Ruse Moleshe. Moneyweb

Finance and farming lift GDP while factories fall behind Jun 10, 2026 33:32 Government accelerates plans to break up Eskom. Landmark ruling finds employees cannot be dismissed for honest testimony. And why individuals and businesses need to protect the assets they own. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] What counts for SA in the wake of the Fitch upgrade Jun 9, 2026 8:28 ‘This rating upgrade should actually first of all lower or ease foreign costs for government, for businesses and for households alike’ – Jim Matsemela, Chief Director, Strategy and Risk Management, National Treasury. Moneyweb

The new face of public anger: Why xenophobia keeps returning to SA Jun 9, 2026 32:36 Can South Africa build on Fitch's upgrade? What South Africans are spending their money on in 2026. And Fifa 2026: The cybercriminals have arrived before the fans. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] From day zero to El Niño, the next drought could be worse than we think Jun 8, 2026 6:33 Atana's Karen King advises preparing Gauteng and all SA for looming water scarcity as El Niño rears its head. Moneyweb

Business draws a line in the sand over Joburg’s collapse Jun 8, 2026 33:50 SA helped develop a game-changer HIV drug, so why is access so limited? From day zero to El Niño, the next drought could be worse than we think. And why more of SA’s top matrics are opting for British universities over American Ivy Leagues. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Money stress worries most South Africans Jun 5, 2026 8:06 Alex Cook, CEO of Wealthbit, weighs in with surprising insights. Moneyweb

Minister seeks investigation into R70m lease deal for empty building Jun 5, 2026 33:43 SA tops Africa’s digital fraud rankings as criminals get smarter. SA companies are spending billions on benefits employees don’t use. And in conversation with author Lidia Rauch on her new book, Apartheid’s Granddaughter. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] SA’s animal health makeover signals major policy shift Jun 4, 2026 8:51 'So too do we need to look at completely changing the policies around how we deal with animal – and plant – diseases going forward as we rebuild that biosecurity ecosystem in South Africa,' says Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen. Moneyweb

Vulnerable countries paying the price for Hormuz shock Jun 4, 2026 33:40 Steenhuisen promises a smarter bird flu fight to protect farmers and consumers. World Cup fever creates perfect storm for online gambling scams. And a new study puts economic growth at the centre of poverty reduction efforts. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Through the looking glass: The hidden dangers of smart glasses Jun 3, 2026 8:01 ESET’s Southern Africa cybersecurity researcher Allan Juma explores whether SA’s privacy laws can keep up with wearable AI. Moneyweb

The man who could shape SA’s next impeachment process Jun 3, 2026 32:20 Coalition tensions boil over as Khusta Jack turns on Nelson Mandela Bay mayor. SA’s engineering industry remains male-dominated despite more women entering the field. And privacy laws face a new test in the form of wearable AI. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Criminal syndicates target solar panels and gas bottles Jun 2, 2026 6:20 ‘They're very organised and they've got the right equipment, and they've got the ways and means to dismantle the systems very quickly and efficiently,’ says Rodney Taylor, MD of Guardian Eye. Moneyweb

Outdated wealth models no longer work for women Jun 2, 2026 32:00 Homeowners warned as criminals shift focus to off-grid energy systems. A new report outlines the global battles defining the G20. And uncertainty is the new normal. How should South African businesses respond? Moneyweb

[TOP STORY]Parliament probe lays bare SAPS leadership crisis Jun 1, 2026 8:23 ‘It seems to have just become such a mess over the past 26 years that people are more interested in their own career building, their own empire building and their own control of their factions than actually doing what was constitutionally mandated,’ says Chad Thomas, CEO of IRS Forensic Investigations. Moneyweb

Petrol stations may shut overnight as fuel crisis worsens Jun 1, 2026 31:42 Who polices the police when the system itself is under question? Cape Town’s renewable energy experiment could change SA’s power market. And the fight over who gets to call themselves a university. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Gauteng Health’s R8bn indebtedness threatens patient care May 29, 2026 8:06 SAMED Vice Chair Monica Lucas calls attention to the province’s medical supplier debt: its causes, consequences – and the commitments. Moneyweb

When algorithms start shaping elections May 29, 2026 35:07 Gauteng Health’s R8bn supplier crisis threatens patient care. SA’s cruise industry sails into a new growth phase. And how leaders turn volatility into opportunity. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Lamola calls for law, not vigilantism, in immigration debate May 28, 2026 8:48 ‘Fortunately, the majority of African diplomats in South Africa have stood together and said, we understand this matter, we believe that the South African government has got the capacity to handle it and deal with it,’ says Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola. Moneyweb

Joburg Crisis Alliance demands urgent intervention over city budget May 28, 2026 33:25 Minister Lamola calls for law, not vigilantism, in immigration debate. SA fixed load shedding, so where are the jobs? And why AI-powered gut science could change how we treat chronic illness. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Xenophobic violence not new in SA and can be contained May 27, 2026 7:30 ‘Research has shown us that there is no nation that has benefited economically, socially or politically from this focus on chasing immigrants,’ says political analyst Sandile Swana. Moneyweb

Gas is booming across SA while safety concerns start to ignite May 27, 2026 30:48 Who is fuelling SA’s dangerous new wave of xenophobia? Historic Upper Houghton is being hollowed out by hijacked properties and urban decay. And are South Africa’s lending rules pushing desperate consumers into the hands of loan sharks? Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] New China import rules leave SA importers scrambling May 26, 2026 7:35 ‘The problem is the enforcement date, 20 September is around the corner, and it hasn't given industry much time to adapt and to make sure that they are ready to ensure compliance,’ says Dylan Govender, head of supply chain at Investec Business and Commercial Banking. Moneyweb

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