Moneyweb@Midday
Veteran journalist Jeremy Maggs brings you a fast-paced live daily news show covering a wide range of topics in business, economics and more. The show features exclusive interviews with captains of industry, CEOs, political leaders and prominent newsmakers, offering unique insights and in-depth analyses. Tune in on weekdays via the Moneyweb website and mobile app between 12h00 and 12h30.
Episodes
[TOP STORY] What police can and cannot do in immigration cases
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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?
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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?
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
‘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?
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
'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
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
‘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
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?
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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?
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
Alex Cook, CEO of Wealthbit, weighs in with surprising insights. Moneyweb
Minister seeks investigation into R70m lease deal for empty building
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
'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
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
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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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
Environment minister faces tough questions after Kruger murders
Clamp down on unregulated Chinese imports could hit retailers hard. Has SA’s eviction law gone too far? And why SA’s industrial spaces could hold the key to ecological recovery. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Creecy pushes private rail to revive SA’s logistics network
‘This is a huge step forward. It's the first time we've ever had private operators on the freight rail network,’ says Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy. Moneyweb
Fears of wider Ebola crisis grow as death toll climbs
From SAA to Aarto: Creecy’s high-stakes transport plan. Flood-hit table grape producers call for urgent government assistance. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Amsa is ‘killing’ SA’s downstream steel sector, Neasa warns
‘The question is, do we have to keep Amsa alive? There are many role players that say, no, we can survive. In fact, Amsa is becoming an obstacle,’ says Neasa CEO, Gerhard Papenfus. Moneyweb
Agriculture under threat as biosecurity risks intensify
Industry reacts to move to safeguard local steel sector with tariffs of up to 30%. Africa’s best response to global chaos may be trading with itself. R1.4bn later, the North Coast property boom is hard to ignore. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] ‘Absolute governance collapse’: Joburg’s electricity chaos exposes years of mismanagement
‘The losses are not just because people are not paying, it is really actually the grid that has not been maintained properly, and financial management has been absent,’ says Julius Kleynhans, executive manager for local government at Outa. Moneyweb
Can anything replace coal? Industry says not at scale
Beyond the courtroom: The real impact of the NHI ruling on doctors. Sugarcane growers off to a strong start despite import pressure and Tongaat uncertainty. And Outa warns that the JHB electricity crisis will get ugly. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Constitutional Court strikes blow against state control of private healthcare
‘In this particular case, the framework essentially allowed for excessive, unchecked control at the national level of government, and that was seen as very problematic,’ says Professor Alex van den Heever, Wits School of Governance. Moneyweb
Cooking oil under pressure, but no need to panic buy
Why the Constitutional Court blocked parts of the National Health Act. Solidarity hails major court win over doctor placements. And how infrastructure investment is supercharging recycling. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Constitutional Court delays threaten public trust in justice system
‘I would say it is a crisis of sorts, because it's been a long-running problem and there doesn't at the moment seem to be any end in sight,’ says Chris Oxtoby, research consultant at Freedom Under Law. Moneyweb
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