Moneyweb@Midday

No democracy inside SA’s political parties

A global view on SA’s tariff, skills and procurement issues and what must be done to fix it. A look at how to tackle a letter of demand from Sars, and a new study reveals the benefits of rooibos for women at all stages of life.

6 Aug 2025 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Africa’s air travel lags as Asia-Pacific soars in premium growth

‘We're seeing there that in the premium market, there were about 21 million premium passengers. It was a year-on-year growth of 22.8% last year, just in that market,’ says aviation analyst, Linden Birns.

5 Aug 2025 9AM 8 min

Policy clash brews over Sarb’s inflation move

World air transport statistics show strong growth in business and first class travel. A worrying increase in police officers involved in intimate partner killings. And are SA companies finally winning the war for talent?

5 Aug 2025 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] ‘Jobs bloodbath’ looms without urgent tariff response – Busa

‘We need to coordinate our efforts to try our level best as South Africa Inc to avert what will be a catastrophic development when these tariffs take effect,’ says Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa.

4 Aug 2025 8AM 9 min

Private sector key despite Transnet's fresh R95bn guarantee

Business Unity SA raises concerns about the government's inability to find a workable solution amidst US tariff panic. How cybercriminals are working smarter, not harder, by using artificial intelligence.

4 Aug 2025 6AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Tariff pressure shifts SA focus to Africa: Not without risk

‘In terms of strategy, you cannot apply what has worked in South Africa in West or North Africa, because the way consumers are buying, the way people are paying, is very different,’ says Sebastien de Place, partner at Forvis Mazars.

1 Aug 2025 9AM 7 min

Court scraps Tshwane City cleaning levy

What consumers can do to get some extra financial relief on the back of the Sarb repo rate cut. How Capitec’s zero-airtime innovation is set to drive call centre efficiency. And the 30% US tariffs on SA kicks in – a warning sounded about expanding into African markets.

1 Aug 2025 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] AI offers hope in South Africa’s growing water crisis

‘It's about making smarter, more ethical decisions, whether that's in leak detections or early flood warnings or digital twins for planning. AI can help us move from reactive to resilient,’ says Dr Lester Goldman, CEO of the Water Institute of Southern Africa.

31 Jul 2025 8AM 7 min

Cannabis could be big business – what’s holding SA back?

How AI can help solve SA’s water crisis. Why African nations are reimagining how goods move across borders. And are fine wines and art still a time-tested path to wealth?

31 Jul 2025 5AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Food fight: Plant-based producers cry foul over labelling ban

‘We've had some pretty good, constructive conversations with the meat lobby and they're not hiding the fact that they are behind this. They are calling for these regulations,’ says Donovan Will, director at ProVeg.

30 Jul 2025 8AM 7 min

IMF predictions: SA lagging behind its regional counterparts

What the upcoming MPC announcement could mean for the local property sector. Why a meat-free label ban is ruffling feathers. And a look at Africa’s most sustainable brands.

30 Jul 2025 6AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] Citrus growers plead for Ramaphosa’s intervention before US tariff hits

‘We provide employment, as citrus growers, in the Western Cape and the Northern Cape to 35 000 people. That's what we have to look at, all of us, government and the president also, to try and save those jobs,’ says CEO of the Citrus’ Growers Association, Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele.

29 Jul 2025 8AM 8 min

Outdated fuel laws could spell further disaster for SA airports

From Cape Town to Kinshasa - African hotspots are gaining traction with travellers. Are renewable energy certificates a strategic tool or a sustainability shortcut? And citrus growers urge Ramaphosa to intervene on US trade.

29 Jul 2025 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Fake degrees: What the Bogdanov case means for SA’s boardroom integrity

‘I think this is now a reason to pause and just say, even if it takes more time, costs more money, let’s really check these international qualifications,’ says Professor Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors.

28 Jul 2025 9AM 7 min

Pilot strike: Rosters remain a sticking point

The crackdown on fake qualifications continues. And meat prices are driving up the cost of grocery baskets.

28 Jul 2025 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Historic Rand Club faces closure over R1.6m rates bill

‘The City of Joburg is, I think, essentially close to bankruptcy, if not bankrupt already. I think they are just trying to squeeze whichever institution it is that they can identify for as much money as they can,’ says Rand Club chair, Brian McKechnie.

25 Jul 2025 8AM 6 min

Delays and risky investments: GEPF defends finances

A sky-high valuation and escalating rates bill from City of Joburg is threatening the historic Rand Club in the CBD. A look at the storied history of SA’s railways. And, a new real estate incubator programme promises to create almost 700 real jobs.

25 Jul 2025 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Foot-and-mouth: Call for vaccine reform as state-owned manufacturer falls short

‘Should we be just taking a policy of vaccinating against FMD nationwide, not only vaccinating whenever there are suspected cases, but take a similar step as the South Americans, where we know that South Africa vaccinates,’ says Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz.

24 Jul 2025 9AM 8 min

Workplace transformation now an obligation

A fresh foot-and-mouth disease outbreak sees beef supply chains buckle. And local whisky fans are in for a treat.

24 Jul 2025 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Telecom fraud wave: SA losing R5.3bn annually

‘As network operators, we are under siege by organised crime syndicates who go to our stores and purchase services using completely fraudulent information,’ says Advocate Thokozani Mvelase, CEO, Communication Risk Information Centre.

23 Jul 2025 9AM 7 min