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] 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
SA delegation caught in tense Gaza aid flotilla standoff
ConCourt crisis deepens as caseloads explode and delays mount. Inside the split-second moment that drives pharmacy sales. And too much pressure on SMEs puts SA’s jobs strategy under scrutiny. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Youth unemployment deepens SA’s medical aid crisis
‘Young people are not joining the medical aid scheme and the ones who are in the medical aid scheme are dropping out. This results in a spiral effect in which the contributions or the premiums become more expensive,’ says Luyanda Njilo, senior equity research analyst for healthcare at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking. Moneyweb
SA tightens grip on borehole use
Funding uncertainty threatens Cape Town’s MyCiTi success story. Why younger South Africans are leaving medical aid. And how stress fuels surge in addictive behaviours among SA workers. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Compounded weight-loss drugs raise serious patient safety concerns
‘I think the main concern with compounded GLP-1s, is that they are not actually assessed or tested by the applicable regulators,’ says Charles Green, healthcare and pharmaceutical expert at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. Moneyweb
SA banks under siege from sophisticated fraud
Regulators tighten scrutiny on booming GLP-1 copycat market. Africa moves to secure its own vaccine future. And the ongoing fight to digitally empower SA learners. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Icasa signals no Starlink entry without law change
‘Whilst we support new investors in South Africa…we have a limitation, which is a legislative limitation at the moment,’ says Icasa chair, Mothibi Ramusi. Moneyweb
No economic fix for Joburg without boardroom reform
SA’s Starlink delay sparks debate over policy vs progress. Diesel spike leaves construction contractors exposed, claims clock is ticking. And the truth about medical cannabis in SA – it’s not what you think. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Why businesses are underestimating SA’s climate threat
‘Scenario planning and proper risk assessment for significant weather events is really important, and I don't think it's being done adequately by any means,’ says Volker von Widdern, strategic risk director at Riskonet. Moneyweb
Good intent, bad outcome? Labour costs quietly squeezing hiring
Latest employment figures underscore South Africa’s youth jobs challenge. Hidden cost of investing comes into focus. And weather disasters leave a billion-rand trail. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Private sector warns SA’s foot-and-mouth plan risks collapse
‘Unless we can flood areas with vaccine, vaccinate every single animal, the virus will continue to spread, and we will never get on top of it,’ says Andrew Morphew, spokesperson for FMD Response SA. Moneyweb
Health data breaches loom as employers ignore new Popia rules
Ramaphosa stands firm post Phala Phala ruling. Is government’s FMD plan facing collapse? And how birds are telling us nature’s early warning system is failing. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] SA’s medical school bottleneck pushes students overseas
‘Medicine is different. If you get enough points, you won't necessarily get in. They can only take the top 5% or 6%,’ says Brad Latilla-Campbell, country manager at Crimson Education. Moneyweb
Phala Phala: A legal win or a blow to accountability?
Progress on fixing SA’s power and rail, but it’s not enough yet. A 5% acceptance rate forces SA’s top medical students overseas. Flexible work gains traction again amid cost pressures. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Court ruling opens door for previously rejected RAF claims
‘It gives claimants a new chance now until 30 September of this year to resubmit claims which were previously unlawfully rejected,’ says Kirstie Haslam, partner at DSC Attorneys. Moneyweb
Unpredictable skies threaten SA’s agricultural outlook
Hormuz disruption fast-tracks the age of real-time trade data. Economic freedom at risk as SA’s factories fall silent. Thousands of RAF claims could restart after landmark ruling. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Xenophobic rhetoric risks escalating into organised violence
‘It’s having implications for business. I think that business certainly needs to make its voice heard more loudly,’ says Ferial Haffajee, associate editor at the Daily Maverick. Moneyweb
Cape Town tests car-lite future with Bree street experiment
Xenophobic marches surge as UN sounds alarm. From Everest to SA: Are our warning systems working? And why the NHI cannot work while staffing and system gaps remain unresolved. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] GEPF eyes infrastructure to boost returns in uncertain climate
‘With the war in Iran, in the first week it wiped out R200 billion from our investment. So clearly it means that we have to adapt, given the developments,’ says Frans Baleni, chair of the Government Employees Pension Fund. Moneyweb
Fuel pain deepens: Relief falls short as prices surge
Taxman reset: Can the new Sars boss close the compliance gap? GEPF weighs in on 30 years of change. And why SA entrepreneurs run the risk of being left behind as AI threatens jobs. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Hantavirus: Calm urged as SA health teams race to trace contacts
‘We are busy doing contact tracing. Before we can tell anybody the extent of whether they must worry or not, we need to get all those facts,’ says Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. Moneyweb
Third time’s a crisis: NSFAS collapse forces intervention
Health minister speaks on cruise ship virus threat. NSFAS breakdown puts access to higher education at risk. And Club Med one step from launch after key approval. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Cape Town’s Airbnb rethink raises concern over property and tourism
‘These homeowners rely on the income from these properties…if they end up being penalised for that, it may well affect them quite seriously,’ says Craig Mott, national sales manager at Rawson Property Group. Moneyweb
4 November set: IEC prepares for crucial local vote
4 November set: IEC prepares for crucial local vote. SA hits imported washing machines with steep duties. And our infrastructure crisis is not due to a funding problem; it’s a systems failure. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Joburg revival talk grows but property data contradicts it
‘Within Johannesburg and in Pretoria, there are pockets where there is great activity and places to invest, but overall there's still a bit of a negative flavour,’ says Hayley Ivins-Downes of Lightstone Property. Moneyweb
Half of university first-years won’t make it
Crypto sector reacts as SA moves to regulate crypto under the exchange control system. Can Africa avoid the superpower trap? And Jozi’s comeback? Signs of life amid lingering decay. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Lottery scandal now engulfs SA media credibility
‘When there are concerns that money is affecting the way a news publication is reporting on a corrupt institution, that becomes an issue of immense public importance,’ says Nathan Geffen, editor of GroundUp. Moneyweb
R285m textbook deal sparks urgent probe calls
Sunday Times editor drawn into lottery funds scandal. Sars overhaul puts diesel claims under digital microscope. And fragile consumers globally turn to ‘comfort spending’ amid uncertainty. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] AI policy blunder highlights risks in SA’s tech strategy
‘The big tech businesses that we’re doing business with such as Microsoft, Huawei, Google, AWS, we’re accepting contracts on their terms, and we need a policy to cover that,’ says Nathan Ross-Adams, AI law researcher and founder of ITLawCo. Moneyweb
TRC at 30: The cost of unfinished reconciliation
AI revolt forces policy retreat and exposes South Africa’s digital blind spot. Aviation’s tech spend fails to deliver as data gaps persist. And budgeting beats big salaries, new SA study finds. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] SAPS crisis runs deeper than one corruption scandal
‘You've got this combination of a massive budget, really attractive to organised criminal groups, but then you've got these internal processes that lack transparency,’ says Dr Guy Lamb, commissioner, National Planning Commission. Moneyweb
Election heat exposes municipal governance collapse
SAPS in freefall as top cop is dumped and corruption crisis explodes. Great return begins as South Africans flood back and Gauteng surges again. And forestry emerges as key driver of jobs and rural growth. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Can SA finally deliver a credible rail recovery?
‘We see that there are very good possibilities to get the best out of both worlds. We can bring in our expertise from the private sector, and we can also use the expertise from a government perspective,’ says Florian Kellenberger, CEO of Siemens Mobility South Africa. Moneyweb
One year after Pepfar cuts, SA turns inward to save healthcare system
As SA fails to act on climate warnings, a day of reckoning beckons. What it will take to stabilise local rail, and why courts won’t fix Sars's errors for you. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Durban violence pushes immigration crisis to the brink, Maimane calls for army
‘I think because of the incapability of policing, this is where the army needs to be able to keep communities safe so that Home Affairs and policing can do their jobs,’ says Mmusi Maimane, leader of Build One South Africa. Moneyweb
Outa takes aim at Joburg’s ‘overkill’ solar approval process
Durban violence exposes the deadly cost of leaving immigration enforcement to the streets. New tender rules could reshape who wins government contracts. And preparing for jobs that don’t exist yet: education’s new challenge. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Private sector involvement critical to halt FMD spread, warn farmers
‘We stand as farmers, ready to assist government to deploy resources at scale and with speed to resolve this problem, to bring vaccines into the country at a greater speed,’ says Steve Butt, chair of FMD Response SA. Moneyweb
