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
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[TOP STORY] Voters abandon ANC, but opposition parties fail to inspire confidence
‘People believe that politicians can't be trusted. They also say that politicians are only interested in their own welfare and in that of their friends, family and their patronage networks,’ says Mari Harris, political analyst at Ipsos. Moneyweb
SA begins JET skills zone rollout
ANC support slides as Ipsos poll points to coalition battles in key metros. Gambling industry challenges Treasury’s 20% tax proposal. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Durban's Olympic bid faces questions over cost, corruption and accountability
‘I could say that Durban lacks the moral and ethical fibre, and the organisational and administrative integrity and capacity to host the Games,’ says Professor Brij Maharaj of the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Moneyweb
Wage dispute rages on, Joburg services suffer
Durban eyes Olympic glory as safety and spending questions mount. Digital passports take flight as travellers demand faster airport journeys. Why your voting station may have changed. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Pityana: Economic despair is fuelling hostility towards foreign nationals
‘South Africa's economy has not been performing in the last probably 10 to 15 years and there's a phenomenon of an economy that is actually not progressing in any manner whatsoever,’ says veteran anti-apartheid activist, Dr Barney Pityana. Moneyweb
A tourist attraction in ruins: How Gqeberha is squandering its heritage
SA's anti-migrant violence: Pityana condemns a nation looking away. Could the local government elections change where South Africans choose to buy homes? And SA’s construction sector faces a costly digital wake-up call. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Black November puts e-commerce operations under pressure
‘I think the reality is small e-commerce merchants are more vulnerable… they probably need to plan a little bit more and make sure that they invest in their inventory,’ says Anita Erasmus, chief executive of Bob. Moneyweb
Gold above $4 100: What your Krugerrand is really worth
Dogs, donkeys and even bees: SA's sweeping new animal ID rules. Black Friday's hidden risk: When too many sales become a business nightmare. And behind the ballot, the digital infrastructure powering SA’s elections. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Using borehole water? Why you could still pay municipal charges
‘If you are putting water that you draw out the borehole back into the sewer system, which is the municipality sewer system, you are utilising their services,’ says Chantelle Gladwin-Wood, head of public law at HBGSchindlers Attorneys. Moneyweb
Petrol, politics and the polls: Unpacking Godongwana’s fuel relief
You paid for the borehole, now the municipality wants a cut. SA consumers have had enough of paying for services they don’t get. And household hunger reaches its highest level since 2010. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Joburg’s broken finances could doom its next mayor
‘You can't say I'm the popular mayor and therefore I know how to fix corruption, or therefore I can manage this budget. You can't,’ says Mark Barnes, former chief executive of the South African Post Office. Moneyweb
Ratings upgrade on the cards after Moody’s thumbs-up
Why even the best turnaround plan might not be sufficient to deal with Joburg’s broken finances. A new survey shows financial stress affects mental health across generations. And big brand values surge by R232bn. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Nobel laureate Navi Pillay on justice, power and accountability
From threats to international justice to corruption and poor governance at home, the Nobel winner reflects on power, human rights and the fight for accountability. Moneyweb
Nobel winner Navi Pillay talks justice, power and accountability with Jeremy Maggs
Could El Niño drive up food prices in SA? Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Vehicle repossession: What banks can and cannot legally do
‘There are only two instances where a bank can legally retake possession of a vehicle from its customer,’ says Johan Brouwer of the National Financial Ombud Scheme. Moneyweb
Who gets the vaccines? Global pandemic deal under pressure
Can the bank legally repossess your car? The cash is coming, but red tape could keep SA’s minerals underground. Five million applications expose SA’s desperate fight for entry-level work. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Local bus manufacturing could add billions to SA's economy
‘There's a massive opportunity on the table. South Africa does already build world-class bus bodies,’ says Irshaad Kathrada, chief executive of the Localisation Support Fund. Moneyweb
Four months in: Is SA’s new lottery operator delivering?
Building buses at home could add R1bn to GDP. The economic stakes of South Africa’s local government elections. And can SA turn its biotech talent into global treatments? Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Medicine price hike imposed without proper consultation, industry warns
‘We weren't consulted. We don't understand the exact formula. How was this calculated? Because 2.88% is not an arbitrary number,’ says Thoneshan Naidoo, chief executive of the Health Funders Association. Moneyweb
Who’s delivering water and who isn’t? SA’s 144 authorities mapped
Medicine prices rise again with a R1.4bn sting for schemes and households. SA isn’t building homes fast enough, and it's putting first-time buyers under pressure. And the growing pressure on school athletes. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Secrecy surrounding state capture trial is ‘dangerous’ for democracy
‘We are challenging the order that was made on 15 October, which imposes very broad restrictions on the public and the media's access to these proceedings,’ says Nicole Fritz, executive director of the Campaign for Free Expression. Moneyweb
What the MTBPS means for growth, jobs and the rand
Spy trial secrecy challenged in urgent court bid. Why health advocates want a minimum alcohol price. And a new survey finds that 65% of South Africans are struggling to make ends meet. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] El Niño: SA farmers urged to prepare for a punishing summer
‘If people are not going to be proactive on this, it will have an effect on them. I do not believe that all the scientists in the world who predict this will, all collectively, be wrong,’ says Agriculture Minister, Willie Aucamp. Moneyweb
Harties is SA’s Town of the Year and 85% of visitors come from Gauteng
Super El Niño: Minister warns SA not to be fooled by early rains. Standing still on energy is getting expensive for businesses. And the bigger tax story isn’t a rate hike, it’s Sars’s growing ability to detect discrepancies. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] SA needs a new strategy to drive growth and jobs
‘We have to make sure that we encourage entrepreneurship, we encourage individuals and small companies to innovate, and we also find partnerships,’ says Alan Hirsch, head of the Migration Governance Reform in Africa programme, New South Institute. Moneyweb
Farming alongside leopards: Can coexistence work?
What will it take to create jobs and tackle SA’s unemployment crisis? Blocking bets via mobile networks could trigger legal showdown. And the staggering cost of SA’s food waste. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Dairy farmers squeezed as Lactalis cuts milk prices by 10%
‘Most of these guys are running at a loss, especially when it's a 70 cents reduction, which is a 10% reduction that you just can't afford anymore,’ says André van Heerden, chief executive of Samilco. Moneyweb
Xenophobia threatens SA’s African trade ambitions
Dairy farmers squeezed as milk prices fall and costs soar. The R2bn plan to tackle child stunting. And Africa’s energy wake-up call – cutting dependence in a world of oil shocks. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Cape Town’s water supply is stable, but for how long?
‘We need to start using water more responsibly and eventually reduce water usage should there be no rains in this particular month,’ says Dr Zahid Badroodien, MMC for Cape Town’s water and sanitation. Moneyweb
Why you’re paying 16.2% more for chicken
Is Cape Town heading for another water crisis? The push to make SA’s gender budget deliver. And where property investors are putting their money as economic pressure mounts. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Former UK defence chief on the global power shift investors can't ignore
General Sir Nick Carter discusses shifting global power, US-China relations, the economic risks of conflict and the opportunities for South Africa. Moneyweb
Counting the cost of SA’s violent unrest
Former UK defence boss on who is really in control and weaponising the world’s strategic chokepoints. The business of surviving catastrophes and the billion-rand aftermath. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Constitutional Court violence signals growing threat to SA’s rule of law
‘I'm not aware of any instance that has disrupted the court's operation to this extent before and that really does take us into very troubling territory,’ says Chris Oxtoby, research consultant at Freedom Under Law. Moneyweb
Navi Pillay’s Nobel: A victory for justice, a headache for Trump
Pangas at the ConCourt an attack on democracy, says FUL. The R1.2bn investment in SA’s future workforce. AI, trust and the race to make technology work for everyone. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] The business betting on personalised meals for SA’s dogs
‘We are creating a meal plan, so you know exactly how much to feed your dog. It's often cheaper than other premium brands,’ says Benjamin Callens, founder and CEO of BuddyMeal. Moneyweb
Politically homeless: Why millions of voters may stay home
SA’s pampered pooch economy gets a personalised menu. Why more investors are backing Southern African start-ups. And sport becomes a pathway to hospitality jobs. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] SA’s coalition crisis may not be as bad as it seems
‘You read the headlines and it feels like coalitions are crashing every single day,’ says Dr Laurence Caromba, researcher at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection. Moneyweb
Solar owners get a reprieve as Eskom tariffs bite
Inside SA’s coalition politics. Joburg clean-up initiative turns community funding into jobs. What minister’s announcement about SA’s new opt-out registry changes. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] AI could spread election misinformation on an ‘industrial scale’
‘This could be used by individuals, but also, it could be used by political parties that might want to discredit other political parties,’ says COMRiC chief executive officer, Advocate Thokozani Mvelase. Moneyweb
Why some medicines are disappearing in SA
Deepfake election concerns. How AI could target SA voters. Tourists are coming, but is SA letting its attractions fall apart? And why Cape Town homes are selling faster than Joburg properties. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] R395bn infrastructure pipeline enters critical procurement phase
‘So it is correct that a major chokehold in the infrastructure value chain is around the planning and the preparation of major government projects,’ says Mameetse Masemola, head of Infrastructure SA. Moneyweb
What PetroSA problems mean for the fuel you put in your car
R395bn infrastructure pipeline takes shape. Tutu Lecture asks what humanity demands of us now. And why older South Africans are becoming easier targets for digital fraud. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Diesel surge threatens inflation, interest rates and consumer spending
‘We know that the Sarb increased interest rates in September. If this were to continue, another hike wouldn't be out of the question,’ says Tracey-Lee Solomon, economist at the Bureau for Economic Research. Moneyweb
Richest 1% own more than half of SA’s wealth: Oxfam
How R30/l petrol will hit food, fares and inflation. The missing piece in Ramaphosa’s GBV plan. And why employees across the income spectrum are leaving their jobs because of financial stress. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] The untapped opportunity sitting idle at OR Tambo every night
‘I can tell you it's not even low hanging fruit, this is a windfall, we can actually benefit from whatever is happening geographically,’ says Aaron Munetsi, CEO of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa. Moneyweb
R2.5bn gone: Nzimande’s plan to wean SA science off foreign funding
Why OR Tambo’s quietest hours could be worth millions. Africa’s electric vehicle revolution needs billions in infrastructure. And good news for your braai as meat inflation eases. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] US ambassador is becoming 'part of the problem' in Pretoria-Washington ties
‘South Africa has shown restraint in order to massage the relationship and to ensure that the situation is not escalated by regarding the ambassador persona non grata,’ says international relations analyst, Lwazi Somya. Moneyweb
Fruit exports are booming, but SA farmers aren’t necessarily cashing in
Is the US ambassador becoming part of the problem between Pretoria and Washington? Could proposed changes to eviction law shift the balance for landlords? And Africa gets its rightful place on the world map. Moneyweb
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[TOP STORY] US tourists keep flying to South Africa despite diplomatic tensions
‘The inbound traffic from the US has been super positive. It continues to be driving a lot of demand, and we're really happy to see that,’ says Amit Badiani, United Airlines head of sales for Africa and offline territories. Moneyweb
AI without morals: A weapon in the hands of the youth
Diplomatic turbulence, booming travel – why Americans keep coming to SA. Screen-heavy lifestyles fuel a growing threat to our eyesight. And Iran in New York, diplomacy in the middle of conflict. Moneyweb
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[TOP STORY] Why restricting Chinese imports won’t fix SA’s trade deficit
‘South Africa's whole manufacturing infrastructure has largely collapsed in the last 15 or so years,’ says Donald MacKay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors. Moneyweb
Liquor traders call for task team to tackle township violence
SA scraps China import checks after WTO pushback. SA’s localisation push could come at the cost of critical academic skills. The R3bn weight-loss boom gets a buy-now-pay-later makeover. Moneyweb
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[TOP STORY] Why medical aid costs keep rising despite calls for lower increases
‘The industry does not have a tariff. Secondly, the different players do not have a platform to negotiate the tariffs,’ says Board of Healthcare Funders MD, Dr Katlego Mothudi. Moneyweb
Mbalula takes the heat for ANC candidate list debacle
BHF wants action on hospitals, specialists and utilisation costs. SA’s public money fight shifts from finding the losses to fixing the failures. How slow AI governance could cost enterprises. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Can South Africans trust the Lottery Commission again?
‘We have brought in new people in management and staff, and we’ve really drilled it into them that this is an organisation of service,’ says National Lotteries Commission chair, Tembinkosi Bonakele. Moneyweb
Kyalami endurance race promises economic boost for Gauteng
Lottery billions and public trust, Bonakele takes on the NLC challenge. Questions mount over R2.6bn meant for workers. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] SA’s new online threat: How 764 targets children
‘What parents should really be concerned about is that every child, if they have access to the internet, could potentially be vulnerable to being exploited by groups such as the 764,’ says Isel van Zyl, co-ordinator of the Avert Research Network. Moneyweb
SA and US dig in as diplomatic tensions deepen
The disturbing online terror network that's reached SA. Energy, mining and tech emerge as SA’s bright spots in a slowing world. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Bank Zero’s break-even milestone challenges the cost of traditional banking
‘Technology changes everything. Software is eating the world, and the cost of running a modern bank is just significantly different from what we knew in the past,’ says Bank Zero’s chair, Michael Jordaan. Moneyweb
44.7m trips: Local travellers are tourism’s unsung heroes
Can zero-fee banking finally prove the sceptics wrong? R36bn lost as SA pays the price for neglected infrastructure. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] ‘Enough is enough’: Taxi industry threatens nationwide action over rising costs
‘It is a way of showing government that we can no longer bear the conditions under which the government makes us operate,’ says Theo Malele, spokesperson for the National Taxi Association. Moneyweb
Mpox spike puts SA on high alert
SA taxi industry threatens national shutdown over soaring costs. Specialist nurse shortage is putting patients at risk. And why women earn 12% less, but the pay gap starts even before they’re hired. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] SA’s OnlyFans economy: Who is really making money?
‘One of the examples that I was given by my participants is that many people sell pictures of their feet on these platforms,’ says Phiwokazi Qoza, UCT researcher and doctoral candidate. Moneyweb
7 100 South Africans join the dollar-millionaire club
Inside SA’s R6bn OnlyFans economy. New import permit fees could push up prices for consumers. And why SA can’t recycle its way out of the waste crisis. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Agoa could become the US stick in SA standoff
‘It's a mutually hurting relationship, this tension is mutually hurting, but I think it will keep on hurting South Africa more than the United States,’ says Dr Kingsley Makhubela, founder of RiskRecon. Moneyweb
Africa’s defence technology dilemma
US-SA relations under strain as Washington reaches for the visa lever. East London’s dirty secret, a river port drowning in sewage. Always stressed? Your metabolism could be paying the price. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] ‘He will kill again’: Micki Pistorius on the Gauteng killings
‘I don't blame any one of these victims that they became victims. Serial killers do not froth at the mouth. It could be anybody. It could be your neighbour,’ says the well-known forensic investigative psychologist. Moneyweb
The fight for Joburg: Votes, coalitions and kingmakers
Eight women dead: When is a killer considered serial? New data shows car hijackings are down, but are SA motorists any safer? Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Netflix, WhatsApp face closer scrutiny from SA’s regulator
‘Look at this inquiry as Icasa trying to level the playing field, just to make sure that anyone who provides services, at least they work within defined rules of the game,’ says Mothibi Ramusi, chair of the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa. Moneyweb
SA cherries hit the R53bn jackpot in China
Netflix and WhatsApp in the crosshairs of SA competition probe. Smarter tax collection comes with a trust test. And when a R50 gamble starts looking like a way out of poverty. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] DStv’s cheaper sports package comes with a costly catch
‘It is definitely a big improvement for sports viewers, but it's also a very calculated piece of packaging,’ says Arthur Goldstuck, founder of World Wide Worx. Moneyweb
Trump’s five demands: How far will Ramaphosa bend?
DStv finally gives viewers the sports package they’ve been asking for, but has it deliberately kept the sport South Africans care most about behind the Premium paywall? Engineering loses its place as South Africa’s most in-demand skill. And why mining safety’s weak link isn’t the rulebook, it’s the rockface. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Political parties face tougher rules on disinformation ahead of elections
‘The big concern about digital media is the speed… and now the additional concern about the fact that things can be manipulated using AI and generative AI,’ says vice chair of the Independent Electoral Commission, Janet Love. Moneyweb
The price of a car, on your arm. Are designer bags worth the price?
Africa gets just 23% of the climate finance it needs and it’s paying too much for it. And a look at the outdated banking tech slowing SA’s digital economy. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] ‘Transnet has turned the corner’ as recovery gathers pace
‘We have actually increased container volumes from 2025 by 7%. So overall we see container TEUs moving upwards and we believe it will continue to move upwards,’ says Transnet group chief executive, Michelle Phillips. Moneyweb
Saai calls time on state-run vaccine distributor
Transnet is back in profit, but is this a genuine turnaround or just a better-looking version of a business still under pressure? And what Gauteng’s megacity plan could mean for residents and businesses. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Acsa’s R21bn capital programme puts infrastructure back in focus
‘We've actually closed the year with more than R6 billion cash in the bank,’ says Acsa’s CFO, Luzuko Mbotya. Moneyweb
R868 a month just to eat. SA's brutal food reality
Acsa CFO on the business of rebuilding SA’s airports. The unintended job ceiling facing SA businesses. And price, trust or long-term value? What carbuyers are looking for. Moneyweb
[TOP STORY] Transformation Fund could offer businesses an escape route from BEE
‘This is an opportunity where you can buy your BEE…I'm very much in favour of this fund, and eventually most companies and businesses will migrate to this fund,’ says chief economist at Efficient Group, Dawie Roodt. Moneyweb
Why online sales die at checkout
R100bn fund opens a new debate around BEE. What SA should demand from Chinese investment. And are loyalty programmes really alleviating the cost-of-living squeeze? Moneyweb
