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[TOP STORY] Former UK defence chief on the global power shift investors can't ignore Oct 13, 2026 13:23 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 Oct 13, 2026 34:21 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 Oct 12, 2026 7:58 ‘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 Oct 12, 2026 33:13 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 Oct 9, 2026 8:08 ‘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 Oct 9, 2026 36:34 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 Oct 8, 2026 9:04 ‘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 Oct 8, 2026 38:27 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’ Oct 7, 2026 8:38 ‘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 Oct 7, 2026 36:11 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 Oct 6, 2026 8:07 ‘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 Oct 6, 2026 34:05 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 Oct 5, 2026 7:23 ‘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 Oct 5, 2026 32:47 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 Oct 2, 2026 8:54 ‘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 Oct 2, 2026 34:12 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 Oct 1, 2026 6:38 ‘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 Oct 1, 2026 32:00 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

[TOP STORY] US tourists keep flying to South Africa despite diplomatic tensions Sep 30, 2026 9:29 ‘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 Sep 30, 2026 36:12 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

[TOP STORY] Why restricting Chinese imports won’t fix SA’s trade deficit Sep 29, 2026 5:58 ‘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 Sep 29, 2026 23:40 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

[TOP STORY] Why medical aid costs keep rising despite calls for lower increases Sep 28, 2026 6:26 ‘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 Sep 28, 2026 31:57 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? Sep 25, 2026 7:35 ‘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 Sep 25, 2026 33:50 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 Sep 23, 2026 7:42 ‘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 Sep 23, 2026 33:14 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 Sep 22, 2026 9:37 ‘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 Sep 22, 2026 37:32 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 Sep 21, 2026 8:34 ‘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 Sep 21, 2026 35:26 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? Sep 18, 2026 8:15 ‘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 Sep 18, 2026 36:39 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 Sep 17, 2026 9:51 ‘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 Sep 17, 2026 36:25 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 Sep 16, 2026 10:46 ‘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 Sep 16, 2026 36:55 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 Sep 15, 2026 9:27 ‘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 Sep 15, 2026 34:32 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 Sep 14, 2026 8:09 ‘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? Sep 14, 2026 35:21 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 Sep 11, 2026 9:17 ‘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? Sep 11, 2026 35:16 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 Sep 10, 2026 10:20 ‘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 Sep 10, 2026 29:15 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 Sep 9, 2026 9:24 ‘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 Sep 9, 2026 36:20 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 Sep 8, 2026 7:50 ‘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 Sep 8, 2026 34:39 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

[TOP STORY] SA’s crime crisis: Too many cases, too few detectives Sep 7, 2026 7:40 ‘Your average detective receives up to 200 new case files or dockets per month to investigate, and there's just no way that they can thoroughly do that,’ says Willem Els, senior training coordinator at the Institute for Security Studies. Moneyweb

Global air travel stalls, but Africa keeps flying Sep 7, 2026 32:35 The unsolved crime crisis undermining SA’s fight against criminals. The new reality of SA television. And why deaf South Africans still struggle to access basic government services. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Could forcing more South Africans into medical aid make it cheaper? Sep 4, 2026 7:51 ‘Medical aid schemes are effectively 20% to 30% more expensive because we never made it mandatory for employed people to belong to medical schemes,’ says Thoneshan Naidoo, CEO of the Health Funders Association. Moneyweb

Township economy trapped by red tape and unequal access Sep 4, 2026 34:10 New data shows SA needs 8.8m more members to change medical aid maths and parents favour phone-free schools as concerns over social media grow. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Measles outbreaks expose SA’s growing childhood vaccination crisis Sep 3, 2026 7:58 ‘That really is the canary in the mine in that when you have these measles outbreaks, it tells us that there’s something seriously wrong with our immunisation programme,’ says Professor Shabir Madhi, dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and professor of vaccinology at Wits University. Moneyweb

Tatjana Smith turns up heat on Swimming SA prize money dispute Sep 3, 2026 32:13 Infant vaccination rates tumble, preventable diseases could return. Diesel shock hits farmers as planting season begins. And a national treasure takes flight on SA’s newest coins. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Popia enforcement gains teeth, but a critical loophole remains Sep 2, 2026 8:06 ‘That grace period for us is a problem, because if you look at our counterparts elsewhere in the world, once they find that the legislation has been infringed or violated, they impose a fine that has to be paid immediately,’ says Advocate Pansy Tlakula, chair of the Information Regulator. Moneyweb

From power to water: SA keeps recycling the same crises Sep 2, 2026 35:52 Popia gets teeth: R5m fines signal a new era of enforcement and why PAST believes humanity’s extinction clock is ticking. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] SA’s auto industry faces a competitiveness crisis Sep 1, 2026 8:23 ‘The domestic market is really important for the future of our auto industry, and the market has performed terribly for a long period of time now,’ says Dr Justin Barnes executive director of the Toyota Wessels Institute for Manufacturing Studies. Moneyweb

Luxury property booms while ordinary buyers pull back Sep 1, 2026 32:53 SA science gets a lifeline as US lifts research funding ban. The auto masterplan saved factories, but did it forget the rest of the industry? And Jockey makes the case for local production. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Sars is getting tougher – taxpayers need to fight smarter Aug 31, 2026 8:12 ‘One has to consider each request from Sars as saying, what is it that they're actually testing so that you can respond appropriately and avoid the dispute,’ says Nico Theron, founder of Unicus Tax Specialists. Moneyweb

Low, fast and controversial: Assessing the Airlink flyover Aug 31, 2026 35:51 Telecom fraud explodes 307% as trust is weaponised. Sars is tougher, faster and more aggressive; taxpayers need to get smarter. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Spam callers beware: SA is tightening the rules Aug 28, 2026 7:53 ‘When they receive a call and they have opted out, they notify us so that we can follow up on those direct marketers and really force them to respect the Consumer Protection Act,’ says National Consumer Commission spokesperson, Pheto Ntaba. Moneyweb

What happens to SA’s internet during a Boks-All Black game? Aug 28, 2026 37:33 117bn calls later, a new registry and opt-out weapon hopes to silence unwanted spam. Rotting crops and foreign workers: What the data really says. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Post Office turnaround still hinges on new funding and partnerships Aug 27, 2026 9:23 ‘What's going to move the needle is onboarding a significant partner that complements or supplements our business,’ says Fathima Gany, acting chief executive of the SA Post Office. Moneyweb

Beyond the teacup: Rooibos could be worth far more to SA Aug 27, 2026 37:22 The Post Office reboot: A fight for relevance and survival. 18 years of waiting: Can SA finally fix electricity pricing? And building SA’s next chapter, the signals from Sidssa. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] EU carbon rules threaten to erode SA’s export advantage Aug 26, 2026 7:57 ‘The EU is looking to level the playing field when it comes to carbon-intensive products like iron, steel, aluminium, cement and so on,’ says Scott Williams, director of business sustainability at Forvis Mazars South Africa. Moneyweb

CT airport e-hailing crisis erupts amid violence and intimidation Aug 26, 2026 35:09 The new reality for SA exporters. China’s trademark shake-up puts SA brands on notice. And SA entrepreneur launches app to calculate the cost of being a woman. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Western Cape gang violence: Winde says current policing model is failing Aug 25, 2026 8:06 ‘It's almost as if the criminals’ intelligence network understands the movement of the military far better than even the police and the military system itself,’ says Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde. Moneyweb

2026 draft Tax Bill: What the proposed changes mean for you Aug 25, 2026 33:29 1 200 dead. WC gang war spirals. Premier Alan Winde on stopping the bloodshed. And a new study shows top earners carry the biggest debt burden. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Transnet: Private rail operators poised to reshape SA’s freight network Aug 24, 2026 8:21 ‘I think there is about 20 million tonnes earmarked in the short term that should be brought in by the additional train operating companies,’ says Nkululeko Gobhozi, chief engineer of technology management at Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager. Moneyweb

SA’s new growth push targets 1m jobs Aug 24, 2026 34:24 Transnet lands global leadership role amid SA rail recovery and a look at the deadly price of standing up to corruption. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Municipalities are making residents pay for their failures Aug 21, 2026 7:57 ‘It's tantamount to treason if you steal from the poor or if you are at work, but not at work,’ says Dr Harlan Cloete, Centre for Gender and Africa Studies at the University of the Free State. Moneyweb

Joburg’s collapse is becoming a national crisis Aug 21, 2026 35:48 Paying R3 000 more on monthly municipal bills, the cost of broken municipalities. Why women feel let down by government, banks and healthcare. And the inspirational story behind Yuppie Chef. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] When does a political interest become a conflict of interest? Aug 20, 2026 6:51 ‘In this case, I can definitely see that there is a potential for a conflict of interest. If not an actual conflict, then at least a perceived conflict,’ says Kris Dobie, executive at The Ethics Institute. Moneyweb

SA won’t run dry, says deputy minister, but your taps still might … Aug 20, 2026 32:49 The higher the office, the higher the ethical bar. DA’s Burke U-turn puts political ethics in the spotlight. A rare break for consumers as food inflation tumbles to 16-year low. And Cape Town’s new pitch to investors: Help build affordable housing. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] How Zelda la Grange fell for a sophisticated phone scam Aug 19, 2026 8:03 ‘When he asked me to go into the banking app, he also said to me, remember, Vodacom will never ask for your personal details or login details. So you are at ease,’ says the former aide to Nelson Mandela. Moneyweb

Competition concerns loom over Harith’s FlySafair deal Aug 19, 2026 34:48 Zelda la Grange shares how she fell victim to a scam despite believing she should have known better. Does the SADC’s integration ambitions deliver real economic results? And a look at where SA’s wealth is being made. Moneyweb

[TOP STORY] Sars is closing in on crypto traders’ tax affairs Aug 18, 2026 8:35 ‘The more data in the reporting framework that I have from these platforms, as the revenue authority, the more I can make a better determination of exactly where you're playing,’ says Mohammed Mayet, director and head of tax at HLB CBS Group. Moneyweb

Property power shifts as more women take ownership Aug 18, 2026 33:49 SA’s poultry industry battles a flood of cheap, imported chicken and can businesses defend their crypto numbers? Moneyweb

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