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
SA’s tax revolt is already underway, says economist
‘People are really getting quite aggressive when it comes to tax planning. We know what happened to the toll roads, that's a very good example where people simply stop paying the tolls,’ says Dawie Roodt, chief economist at Efficient Group. Moneyweb
Trust trumps horsepower for female car buyers
Is South Africa nearing a tax revolt? A new digital location system set to transform services. And the science behind performing under pressure. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Why SA’s hotels are struggling despite recovering demand
‘South African tourism has been dysfunctional for too many years now. It doesn't seem to be a priority of anyone to get that fixed,’ says Anton Gillis, CEO of Platinum Hospitality Holdings. Moneyweb
Family at the centre of alleged Club Med rape case speaks
Procurement could make or break SA’s infrastructure drive. SA hotels are filling up, but the boom isn’t boosting the bottom line. And Joburg's street food shines on the world stage. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Investment, not regulation, will drive growth – Kganyago
Sarb Governor explains why investment is key to growth, how failing municipalities are holding back the economy, and the challenges geopolitical shocks pose for monetary policy. Moneyweb
Africa faces a R330bn El Niño shock
The Sarb's outlook for rates and the economy, and what's holding SA businesses back from growing. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Africa's population growth without jobs 'a ticking time bomb'
Phuthuma Nhleko, former MTN CEO and author of The Invisible People calls for stronger institutions, economic integration and decisive long-term planning to secure Africa's future. Moneyweb
Expropriation Act under constitutional fire
Phuthuma Nhleko on building an Africa the world can’t ignore. The business model behind journalism is breaking; another restructure won’t fix it. And the ocean deadline the world can’t afford to miss. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Why SA needs an independent anti-corruption agency
‘The real challenge that we have in the fight against corruption is that we don't have an independent anti-corruption entity which is outside of this executive control,’ says Karam Singh, head of liaison and advocacy at Good Governance Africa. Moneyweb
Tourism body responds to alleged Club Med rape
The corruption fight needs more than a reset; fixing Idac isn’t enough. Has the post-pandemic travel boom run out of runway? And the surprising new face of financial resilience. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Treasury releases R7bn while demanding municipal accountability
If the municipal officials are at fault, it is correct that you must not give them money when they cannot account and enforce the accountability mechanism, so their communities do not suffer,’ says Dr Zweli Mkhize, chair of parliament's Cogta committee. Moneyweb
The new traffic fine reality every driver needs to know
No more bailouts without accountability. Cogta chair on Treasury's release of R7bn to underperforming municipalities. A new report puts SA near the bottom of entrepreneurship support. And how the oil crisis is giving recycled plastic a competitive edge. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Operation Vulindlela: SA 'will hit 3%' growth by 2029 if reforms continue
‘We still think that if we fully implement the reform aspects that we've announced in phase two, that we will hit 3% by 2029,’ says Rudi Dicks, head of the PMO in the private office of the president. Moneyweb
Fed up with spam calls? So was he
Operation Vulindlela says reform is accelerating, but with 40% of targets delayed, is government delivering results or just promises? We speak to the IEC ahead of the final voter registration weekend. And the hidden procurement strategy that could become retail’s next big competitive advantage. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Can traffic officers arrest you for forgetting your driver's licence?
Monde Mkalipi of the Road Traffic Infringement Authority responds after a motorist was threatened with arrest for not carrying his driver's licence, clarifying what the law requires and when officers may lawfully make an arrest. Moneyweb
Think your crypto is hidden? Sars is connecting the dots
Motorist threatened with arrest for not having driver’s licence on hand. RTIA sets the record straight on what police can and can’t do under new Aarto rules. And why SA is eyeing a bigger role in the India-Africa investment corridor. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] PIC turmoil highlights need for independent board appointments
‘There's no transparency around the criteria being used to fill these positions… now a new board will come in, but who knows what criteria was used to assess their effectiveness,’ says Parmi Natesan, CEO at the Institute of Directors South Africa. Moneyweb
Why SA must clean up its scrap-metal industry
The PIC debate is about more than one appointment, it raises a bigger question about governance. Should municipalities be free to shop for power? And what animal dung reveals about safari tourism and stress on wildlife. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Affordable electric vehicles gain traction as petrol costs bite
‘The real game changer came from BYD with the Dolphin Surf, and now Geely with the E2, that has come in at a very different price point, you're talking about just above R300 000,’ says Alan Quinn, chief product and innovation officer at Cars.co.za Moneyweb
The gamble behind the Trevor Noah tourism campaign
Electric vehicles are breaking out of the luxury niche and heading for the mass market, threatening to upend pricing. Grain SA says the JSE’s latest soybean decision could cost farmers. And ChatGPT now among the Top 10 most impersonated brands. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Joburg’s vehicle licence paper shortage exposes deeper government failure
‘It's not like they didn't know that they were running out of paper. It's not like they don't know how many people are coming to have their licences done and renewed. So this is just sheer incompetence,’ says Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA. Moneyweb
A closer look at Ramaphosa's blueprint for water reform
Why confidence in SA’s anti-corruption institutions matters for investment. Paper shortages, long queues and broken systems, Outa on the licensing chaos hitting SA motorists. And how unpaid fees are locking graduates out of jobs. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] How Amazon gained the upper hand over Starlink in SA
‘It's going to be accessible to consumers through Herotel, which will sell its satellite broadband to households and small businesses,’ says Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx. Moneyweb
SA ad boss resigns over sexist remarks at global ad festival
The satellite showdown Elon Musk didn’t see coming. How Amazon beat Starlink to SA. When residents succeed where government failed, a community brings Happy Valley back to life. And why brands are betting big on micro-dramas. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Cape Town port tender raises exporter concerns
‘Our concern about this is why do they want to concession something out that has already been concessioned,’ says Terry Gale, chair of Exporters Western Cape. Moneyweb
Pork market swings from crisis to surplus
Exporters seek clarity on Cape Town port shake-up. Leadership chaos and a regulator probe rock the PIC. And is your wellness routine backed by science, or TikTok? The truth about biohacking, peptides and NAD+. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Union warns Eskom Green is privatisation by another name
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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?
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
‘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
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
‘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
