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[TOP STORY] Comrades Marathon to inject R865m into Durban economy

‘As people come here for those three, four or five days during Comrades, the whole world looks at Durban as a possible tourist destination because of mega-events like the Comrades Marathon,’ says Prasheen Maharaj, president of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

5 Jun 2025 8AM 8 min

Business confidence index: Warning lights flickering

It’s all hands on deck ahead of the 98th Comrades marathon set to take place in KZN – we’ll look at the economic impact, and what it takes to ensure all runners are safe. And airlines set to stay in the green in 2025, despite some turbulence.

5 Jun 2025 5AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Affluent and overdue: SA’s credit crisis creeps up the income ladder

‘It's been something that is a South African way of life, you generally can't make ends meet with your salary, so you augment with credit, particularly credit cards and unsecured loans,’ says Andrew Fulton, director at Eighty20.

4 Jun 2025 9AM 6 min

New Covid strain fuelling hospitalisations in China: Are we at risk?

A new survey shows that South Africans earning more than R30k per month, hold 75% of overdue debt. ActionSA says that constitutional changes are needed to curb the country’s illegal immigrant problem. And global lessons to help African tech startups grow.

4 Jun 2025 5AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] What’s next for the National Lottery? Chair says reform is underway

‘The board that we have are people of the highest integrity, the best minds in South Africa we could think of, professional people,’ says Dr Barney Pityana, chair of the National Lotteries Commission.

3 Jun 2025 9AM 9 min

Unexpected growth: SA’s agri exports to US climb 14% in Q1

The National Lotteries Commission’s chair, Prof Barney Pityana on challenges faced in bringing about transformation within the organisation. Lobby groups say the draft petroleum regulations threaten eco-justice and climate accountability. And the importance of junior miners in the supply of critical minerals and metals.

3 Jun 2025 9AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] 24 cases linked to mall ‘dating scam’ syndicate

‘We can call it a romance scam. They were busy pretending to love and like these women, whereas they knew they would just kidnap and rob them,’ says SAPS spokesperson, Brigadier Athlenda Mathe.

2 Jun 2025 9AM 7 min

Remote work posing huge cybersecurity risks

SAPS warns about a new syndicate targeting women in shopping malls. Why government needs to intervene urgently to stop millions going hungry. And pothole patrol makes a dent.

2 Jun 2025 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Malatsi: Satellite empowerment proposal not a rollback on transformation

‘I am disappointed only at the attempts to paint this move as a departure from the country's transformation objectives, because it speaks directly to that,’ says Communications Minister, Solly Malatsi.

30 May 2025 9AM 9 min

Global crypto payment acceptance surges past Visa, Mastercard

A look at the pros and cons should Elon Musk’s Starlink enter the South African market. And are empowerment policies standing in the way of our global competitiveness? How mining sustainability can be guaranteed. And unmasking the deadly appeal of tobacco in our lives and workplaces.

30 May 2025 6AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] SA film industry under threat as Trump targets foreign productions

‘We have sent a strong letter to the ambassadors of film and TV, who were appointed by Donald Trump - Sylvester Stallone, Jon Voight and Mel Gibson,’ says Andile Sinqoto, executive committee member of Directors Guild of South Africa.

29 May 2025 11AM 7 min

SA becoming less food secure at household level

How instant cross-border payments are unlocking Africa’s economic potential. A well-known creative warns about the demise of the local television and film industry. And a record sale price achieved for a famous South African artwork.

29 May 2025 6AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] AI and TikTok over financial advisors? The rise of the new-age investor

‘42% of South African investors said that they would trust an AI advisor; that's almost double the rate of what you see in the UK,’ says Dean Frankle, MD and partner at Boston Consulting Group.

28 May 2025 9AM 6 min

No Vat increase, but bracket creep; fuel levies could see you paying more.

A call for government to back high-growth startups to grow GDP and create jobs. New research highlights investment trends among Gen Z and Millennials. And microbreweries face setbacks as five close amid funding and regulatory challenges.

28 May 2025 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] National Consumer Commission probes delays in vehicle recalls

‘We are fully empowered by the Consumer Protection Act to start an investigation that can result in punitive action being taken against suppliers who do not communicate in time,’ says Prudence Moilwa, head of complaints and investigations at the National Consumer Commission.

27 May 2025 9AM 7 min

12m overindebted South Africans

Sweeping car recalls amidst safety concerns could impact more than 7 000 cars on SA roads. How the fuel levy hike will impact the local food service sector. And, a new study shows alarming debt levels.

27 May 2025 6AM 31 min

[TOPSTORY] SA mining policy changes unlikely to attract investors – Peter Major

‘They took what was a pretty good operating mineral policy, and they ripped the engine out of it, and they really haven't replaced the engine yet,’ says Peter Major, director of mining at Modern Corporate Solutions.

26 May 2025 9AM 8 min

Why the age of the hard sell Is over

Did the Ramaphosa/Trump meeting help or hinder renewed bilateral agreement negotiations? Why an expert says the era of the hard sell is well and truly over. A look at the implications of the draft mining law overhaul. And Jeremy Maggs continues his conversation with Tony Leon and some of his…

26 May 2025 6AM 33 min

$4bn in fraud attempts thwarted

A look at Being There: Backstories from the Political Front and the dazzling legacy of Jenna Clifford.

23 May 2025 7AM 37 min

[TOP STORY] A diplomatic tightrope: Inside the Ramaphosa-Trump meeting

‘The world wants to see winners. If we don't start acting and seeing winning, it makes it very hard to counter a lot of narratives,’ says Dr TK Pooe, from the Wits School of Governance.

22 May 2025 8AM 8 min