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| How Criminals Are Hijacking Your Tax Returns - Episode #82 | 02 oct. 2025 | 00:07:02 | |
In Today's Show: Ā Cybercriminals are hijacking SARS eFiling accounts and pocketing tax refunds before taxpayers even notice. The Madlanga Commission, meant to be SAās big anti-corruption clean-up, is already wobbling as its evidence leader quits. Meanwhile, Capitec is rewriting banking by targeting the hustle economy, helping small businesses get paid faster. And in the wildcard, we revisit the forgotten Mapungubwe kingdom. More From Us: | |||
| How Malemaās Gun Conviction Could End The EFF Era - Episode #81 | 01 oct. 2025 | 00:07:15 | |
In Today's Show: Julius Malemaās guilty verdict now threatens to upend the EFFās leadership and future in Parliament. Eskom is boasting its first profit in eight years, but the fine print shows a utility propped up by bailouts and rebates rather than true recovery. And Netcareās rising profits reveal an even starker truth around the state of mental health in South Africa. Plus: the Wild Coast cruise that sank in chaos, but not in tragedy. Mental Health Website: https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/za/ More From Us: | |||
| Is Illegal Immigration Breaking South Africa? - Episode #80 | 30 sept. 2025 | 00:07:11 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās immigration debate is heating up, with the Finance Minister calling a key clause in the Constitution a āgrave mistake.ā Canal+ has revealed bold plans for DStvās future after its R55 billion takeover, aiming to dominate Africaās screens while grappling with Showmaxās losses. On the global stage, Washington has placed South Africa on its trafficking watch list - a move that could escalate into sanctions. And in the wildcard, we look at why South Africans call traffic lights ārobotsā? More From Us: | |||
| The End Of Banking As South Africans Know It - Episode #79 | 29 sept. 2025 | 00:06:59 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās banking sector faces its biggest shake-up yet as Revolut eyes the local market, as digital banks threaten to upend the dominance of the big four. On the roads, motorists brace for Decemberās nationwide rollout of the AARTO traffic system, bringing fines, backlogs, and looming demerit points. Meanwhile, Pretoria waits on a last-minute call from Washington as AGOA hangs in the balance with tariffs already biting hard. And in Cape Townās Bo-Kaap, the famous rainbow houses reveal a history deeper than any Instagram feed. More From Us: | |||
| The Battle For SA's Cities Starts Now - Episode #78 | 28 sept. 2025 | 00:07:02 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās municipalities are already in election mode, with mayoral chains dusted off and service-delivery battles setting the stage for a brutal 2026 contest. In business, Uber is quietly reshaping the grocery delivery war, while a fresh fight over credit laws could decide how easily small firms access the billions they need. Quickfire mentions track Africaās hotel boom, new housing rules for estates, and Ramaphosaās coalition partners losing patience. And in the wildcard, we dig into the noisy dispute over who really invented the vuvuzela. More From Us: | |||
| South Africaās Big Wins of 2025 - Episode #77 | 25 sept. 2025 | 00:06:47 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās had more than its fair share of gloomy headlines, but 2025 has also delivered some standout victories. Home Affairs went from punchline to progress, clearing backlogs and rolling out digital IDs, while tourism is back at record levels and the courts blocked a VAT hike. On the markets, the JSE smashed through 105,000 points and privatisation finally cracked Eskom and Transnet. Sport gave us glory at Lordās, a Springbok demolition of the All Blacks, and the worldās strongest man now carrying a South African passport. And in todayās wildcard, the quiet revolution of charities across the country. More From Us: | |||
| How China's $1.2 Trillion Shock Is Flooding SA - Episode #76 | 23 sept. 2025 | 00:07:39 | |
In Today's Show: Chinese exports are flooding global markets after the US slapped new tariffs, and South Africaās response has left local producers wondering if they can survive China Shock 2.0. At home, Busa is taking the government to court over rushed equity targets that could reshape hiring. Allan Gray warns BRICS isnāt the safety net Pretoria thinks it is, and in the wildcard, we dig into the tug-of-war that turned Shaka Day into Heritage Day - and why your braai is part of the legacy. More From Us: | |||
| South African TV May Never Be The Same Again - Episode #75 | 22 sept. 2025 | 00:06:55 | |
In Today's Show: Canal+ has officially taken control of DStv in a R30 billion deal, raising fresh questions about whether South Africans might finally get that long-awaited SuperSport-only package. Meanwhile, AI isnāt just hype anymore - itās creeping into local banking apps and reshaping how work gets done. The Reserve Bank is holding the repo rate at 7%, keeping bonds and car payments unchanged for now. Quinton de Kock is back for the Proteas, and in the wildcard, the Limpopo fruit behind Amarulaās billion-rand success. More From Us: | |||
| The Land Expropriation Case That Could Change SA Forever - Episode #74 | 21 sept. 2025 | 00:07:30 | |
In Today's Show: A landmark expropriation case in Ekurhuleni is about to test how far ānilā compensation can go, with property rights and investor confidence on the line. In Johannesburg, Helen Zilleās return turns local politics into a Game of Thrones episode, while in KwaZulu-Natal, the police commissionerās inquiry is dropping revelations that put ministers and senior cops squarely in the crosshairs. Add in a repo rate freeze, EFF expulsions, and a Cape Town crackdown on e-hailing - plus Africaās first cloned cow in our wildcard. More From Us: | |||
| Is BEE Costing South Africaās Future? - Episode #73 | 18 sept. 2025 | 00:07:36 | |
In Today's Show: BEE rules may be blocking millions of South African learners from free internet, as Ramaphosaās 2019 digital textbook promise collapses. The Marriage Bill is stirring royal controversy, carving out an exception that leaves some wives without constitutional protection. In Washington, senators are pushing for sanctions on ANC leaders just as trade talks hit crunch time. Quickfire news spans Googleās new African hubs, Momentumās record profit, and shaky climate pledges. And lastly, meet Jackie - a South African baboon who went to war. More From Us: | |||
| Did Ramaphosa Just Trigger An ANC Civil War? - Episode #72 | 17 sept. 2025 | 00:07:00 | |
In Today's Show: Ramaphosaās attempt at tough love has backfired, with ANC councillors pushing back in public and even penning open letters. At the same time, Uber and Bolt drivers face a crackdown that could see their details plastered on car doors, while Cape Town experiments with AI to cut through thousands of planning applications. Plus, on the business front, Namibiaās oil and gas boom is pulling in South African firms at a rate of knots. More From Us: | |||
| Ramaphosaās Shocking Confession About The ANC - Episode #71 | 16 sept. 2025 | 00:07:18 | |
In Today's Show: Ramaphosa has admitted the DA is running municipalities better than the ANC - and told councillors theyāve got 100 days to prove they can deliver. Johannesburgās water lifeline is slipping further behind schedule, with the Lesotho Highlands project now billions over budget and facing community pushback. In global markets, reinsurers are quietly pulling back just as climate disasters accelerate, raising questions about who carries the real risk. And along South Africaās coast, whale season is turning the ocean into a parade of giants. More From Us: | |||
| South Africaās Role In The Next Moon Landing - Episode #70 | 15 sept. 2025 | 00:07:38 | |
In Today's Show: Fifty years after Apollo, South Africaās back in the spotlight of humanityās journey to the moon, with Matjiesfontein gearing up to connect Artemis astronauts to Earth. Meanwhile, governmentās sudden retreat on sweeping credit law changes has banks, students, and businesses arguing over who really wins. And while the JSE smashes through 104,000 points on a wave of global optimism, the local economy is still stuck in low gear with unemployment above 30% More From Us: | |||
| SAās Retail Giants Enter Epic Showdown - Episode #69 | 14 sept. 2025 | 00:07:13 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās online shopping boom has turned into a R130 billion battlefield, with Takealot fighting off Shein, Temu, Amazon, and grocery apps racing for your basket. Discovery, meanwhile, has notched its best year ever with its bank finally breaking even. Finally, Fitch still keeps us in ājunkā territory, warning growth is stuck while debt climbs. Plus in the wildcard, the Farmerās Fight Club you didnāt know existed. More From Us: | |||
| How Online Betting Dethroned SAās Casino King - Episode #68 | 11 sept. 2025 | 00:06:54 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās casino giant has been dethroned and not by another casino, but by its own betting app. SunBet now makes almost as much as GrandWest, showing where the real gambling profits lie. Meanwhile, Growthpointās results suggest property might finally be turning a corner, with offices regaining some value after years of decline. Liqui Fruit, however, has landed in hot water as regulators ruled its slogan misleading. And in sport, South Africaās rare World Cup hat trick reminds us how global stages can shape a nationās story. More From Us: | |||
| Could South Africa Really Be Renamed? - Episode #67 | 10 sept. 2025 | 00:07:15 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās name could change - at least if a political proposal gains traction, but the constitutional math makes it unlikely. At the same time, the Constitutional Court is weighing a ruling that could give government sweeping powers over where doctors work, sparking fierce pushback from the medical profession. In business, Old Mutual has officially entered banking, chasing the same mass market that made Capitec a giant. And on the roads, glow-in-the-dark cows are turning heads and preventing accidents. More From Us: | |||
| The Number One Threat To South Africaās Future - Episode #66 | 09 sept. 2025 | 00:07:43 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās future may be slipping before it even starts with less than half of our four-year-olds school-ready, the education crisis is cutting deeper than any budget debate. Walmart finally locks in on our local market, promising āeveryday low pricesā -Ā but can it crack Shopriteās grip? And Ramaphosa rallies BRICS for a 2030 plan as US tariffs bite hard. More From Us: | |||
| Why Domestic Workers Are Disappearing In SA - Episode #65 | 08 sept. 2025 | 00:06:59 | |
In Today's Show: Hundreds of thousands disappear from South Africaās domestic workforce, government rewrites the rules on how easily workers can be fired, and Chinese carmakers muscle their way into our top 10. And in the wildcard, the Cape wine route that travel writers say deserves a place on every bucket list. More From Us: | |||
| Trump Snubs SAās Biggest Moment - Episode #64 | 07 sept. 2025 | 00:06:44 | |
In Today's Show: Donald Trump has snubbed South Africaās G20 moment, sending his Vice President instead of showing up for Africaās first summit on the world stage. Rebels slipped into a peace summit right under Pretoriaās nose, leaving the DRC fuming. Franschhoekās half-billion-rand skytram is stuck in limbo, while BMW gears up to launch an iX3 with 800km range. And a KZN runner quietly shatters the six-hour barrier for 100km. More From Us: | |||
| How Ramaphosa Just Sparked Zimbabwe 2.0 Fears - Episode #63 | 04 sept. 2025 | 00:07:25 | |
In Today's Show: Ramaphosa just reignited the land reform debate by praising Zimbabweās disastrous policy in Harare, sparking backlash at home. Woolworths delivered a split set of results which sees food booming in SA while its Australian arm drags profits down. Meanwhile, South Africaās exporters are losing billions to tariffs and red tape despite a supposed free-trade deal with the UK. Siya Kolisi makes his return at No 8 against the All Blacks, and at the end of todayās show we reveal what Capetonians really saw during that so-called UFO sighting. More From Us: | |||
| Governmentās Plan To Take Private Buildings - Episode #62 | 03 sept. 2025 | 00:07:29 | |
In Today's Show: Government is cracking down on hijacked buildings and even private owners could lose theirs under the new Expropriation Act. Shoprite is no longer just South Africaās biggest grocer; it now wants your bank account too, promising a zero-cost option at the checkout counter. Meanwhile, local factories are cutting jobs even as car sales hit their highest level in a decade, with Toyota stretching its lead. And off Clifton Beach, we look back at when the divers uncovered one of the worldās first confirmed slave shipwrecks. More From Us: | |||
| Inside The Record-Breaking Rise Of Checkers - Episode #61 | 02 sept. 2025 | 00:07:29 | |
In Today's Show: Checkers is entering its golden era as Sixty60 just crossed 100 million orders, driving record-breaking growth as South Africans embrace faster, smarter shopping. But thereās more in todayās update: a major shake-up in SAPS oversight as President Ramaphosa signs a new law giving the police watchdog full independence. The country faces one of its worst foot-and-mouth outbreaks in years, pushing red meat prices higher. And for at the end of the show, we revisit the local cheetah breeding centre saving Africaās fastest cat from extinction. More From Us: | |||
| What The New Employment Equity Laws Mean For You - Episode #60 | 01 sept. 2025 | 00:06:52 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās new employment equity quotas officially take effect today, marking a major shift in how workplaces will be structured. In Cape Town, the High Court hears arguments over whether s*x work in the informal economy should finally be decriminalised. Meanwhile, US tariffs are shaking up global trade, with Indian manufacturers moving more production into Africa to keep access to American markets. On the business front: Cell Cās pre-listing clean-up, the Reserve Bankās push to crack open payments, and new credit rules that could rope in university debt. And stick around as we retell the the true origins of Shosholoza - the minersā chant that became a sports anthem. More From Us: | |||
| How Government Plans To Control Your Healthcare - Episode #59 | 31 aoƻt 2025 | 00:07:10 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās health system is facing its biggest shake-up in decades, with the NHI Act promising universal care but raising fears of tax hikes and state control. The police are under scrutiny over 121 political killings dockets, a saga that could decide whether SAPS can even police itself. In business, MSC - the worldās biggest shipping company - has been cleared to run trains in SA, just as Maersk pulls the plug on the US route. The Boks recall Faf de Klerk for a historic Eden Park clash, and Cape Townās lunchtime cannon blast still startles tourists more than two centuries later. More From Us: | |||
| Malema's "Kill" Speech Finally Backfires - Episode #58 | 28 aoƻt 2025 | 00:07:22 | |
In Today's Show: Julius Malemaās ākillā speech has finally backfired with a hate speech ruling that could redraw the lines of South Africaās political speech. At the same time, billionaire Jannie Mouton is betting billions to turn Curro schools into a nonprofit. While Denel faces a crippling US lawsuit over undelivered fighter jets. Later in the show we step onto the padel courts to see why this sport is fast replacing golf as the dealmakerās game. More From Us: | |||
| Rhino King Exposed In Trafficking Scandal - Episode #57 | 27 aoƻt 2025 | 00:07:33 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās most famous rhino breeder is now accused of running a R250 million horn trafficking ring, a scandal thatās shaking conservation circles. At the same time, Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille has dissolved the SA Tourism board just weeks before the G20 Summit, raising questions about politics versus accountability. Stats SAās latest crime survey reveals just how wide the trust gap has grown between citizens and police. And stick around as we revisit how Black Label beer earned its knockout nickname, Zamalek. More From Us: | |||
| SAās Neighbours Sound The Alarm - Episode #56 | 26 aoĆ»t 2025 | 00:07:25 | |
In Today's Show: Two of South Africaās neighbours are in crisis: Lesothoās textile jobs are vanishing, while Botswanaās diamond-fuelled health system is collapsing. Back home, Sasolās stock has surged on long-awaited signs of a turnaround, and Bok fans are furious after Cape Town Stadiumās gates were thrown open, raising fresh questions about access and affordability. And in a trip back in time, we look at how a Karoo town once grew rich on ostrich feathers until the bubble burst almost overnight. More From Us: | |||
| The Fight Over SA's Presidential Power - Episode #55 | 25 aoƻt 2025 | 00:06:37 | |
In Today's Show: Treasury has set its sights on foreign pensions and the fallout for retirees could be devastating. Ramaphosa and Zuma are locked in a courtroom clash that could redefine the limits of presidential power. In business, Curro stalls while ADvTECH surges, showing a stark split in South Africaās private education market. On the sport front, the Boks face disruption as a new prop is sidelined after a doping test. We also revisit the incredible journey of Huberta the wandering hippo. More From Us: | |||
| The DA Is Catching The ANC - Episode #54 | 24 aoƻt 2025 | 00:06:58 | |
In Today's Show: The ANCās national support has sunk below 30% in fresh polling, a collapse that reshapes the road to next yearās local elections. Curroās shrinking enrolments reveal just how hard South Africaās middle class is being squeezed, while Transnet opens its railways to private players after years of state capture decay. Aspen takes a bruising on the markets, NGOs and big business clash over vaping, and the Springboks grind out a messy win. Plus, the glittering Pretoria discovery that became the worldās largest diamond still fuels a century-old debate. More From Us: | |||
| ANC Leaders Face US Sanctions - Episode #53 | 21 aoƻt 2025 | 00:07:11 | |
In Today's Show: Washington is edging closer to sanctioning ANC leaders, with a new Bill raising the stakes for South Africaās global standing. Meanwhile, Checkers is testing a trolley that doubles as your till, no queues, no scanning, just roll and pay. Starlink may be blocked on South African soil, but Elon Musk is already wiring up the skies with streaming-speed internet at 30,000 feet. Rooibos is booming in Japan, Spur keeps expanding. And later in the show, we trace Castle Lagerās rise from the gold rush to national icon. More From Us: | |||
| Did MTN Fund The Taliban? - Episode #52 | 20 aoƻt 2025 | 00:07:23 | |
In Today's Show: MTNās past dealings in war zones have sparked a US grand jury probe that could reshape the telecom giantās future. South Africaās biggest banks are hauled to the Constitutional Court over rand-rigging allegations, while Anglo Americanās R70-billion coal sale goes up in flames. And in the wildcard, we uncover how a Durban family recipe grew into the chutney that conquered the world. More From Us: | |||
| SA's Answer To Taxi Violence - Episode #51 | 19 aoƻt 2025 | 00:07:23 | |
In Today's Show: Gautengās answer to taxi violence isnāt tighter policing but a government-built Uber rival. Mango Airlines has finally run out of runway after four years in business rescue, shutting the door on cheaper local flights. Eskom is promising to sell sunshine with its first solar power contracts, even as it fights rivals in court. Meanwhile, we trace how Durbanās sugar-cane fields gave birth to the messy, beloved bunny chow. More From Us: | |||
| South Africaās Fight Over Cash - Episode #50 | 18 aoĆ»t 2025 | 00:07:06 | |
In Today's Show: Banks call cash its biggest enemy, but millions of South Africans still see it as the only thing they can trust. Meanwhile, government has just done the unthinkable: making price fixing legal to keep the sugar industry alive. Quickfire mentions brings a sobering stat with 20,000 pregnancies and nearly 19,000 STI cases at colleges. And in the wildcard, we trace rooibosās journey from Cederberg hillsides to a drink with global protection status. More From Us: | |||
| South Africaās Puzzling Police Upgrade - Episode #49 | 17 aoĆ»t 2025 | 00:07:24 | |
In Today's Show: SAPS is stalling on body cams but fast-tracking drones, raising big questions about priorities in crime fighting. South Africaās top general blindsided Ramaphosa with a trip to Iran in the middle of a trade spat with Washington. The JSEās record-breaking rally masks a shrinking market as giants carry the load while smaller players quietly disappear. And for the wildcard, we rewind to the night Cape Town surgeons pulled off the worldās first heart transplant. More From Us: | |||
| There's A New Fight For SAās Car Market - Episode #48 | 14 aoĆ»t 2025 | 00:06:42 | |
In Today's Show: Indiaās Tata Motors is roaring back into South Africaās car market, taking aim at Chinaās budget brands just as the local auto industry battles sliding sales, job losses, and a scramble to boost local content. Meanwhile, Johannesburg is getting a suspiciously timed facelift ahead of Novemberās G20 Summit, a polish that residents say shouldāve happened years ago. And in the wildcard, we dive into the South African invention thatās been quietly creeping across pools from Springs to Switzerland. More From Us: | |||
| ANC Draws BEE Battle Lines - Episode #47 | 13 aoƻt 2025 | 00:07:19 | |
In Today's Show: Washingtonās tariff fight with Pretoria just got messier, with BEE exemptions now the latest red line and the ANC rallying allies to defend it. While that drama plays out, SAās hedging its bets with fresh export deals across Asia and the Middle East. Local markets are roaring as gold and platinum miners smash records, and Nedbank drops R1.65 billion on fintech iKhokha. Plus: the Western Cape engineer whose invention clocked the fastest moments in sport. More From Us: | |||
| How To Skip The Home Affairs Queue - Episode #46 | 12 aoƻt 2025 | 00:07:17 | |
In Today's Show: South Africans could soon dodge the dreaded Home Affairs queue, as Capitec and FNB roll out Smart ID and passport applications via their apps. Brutal Fruitās latest ad has been banned after a Heineken challenge, sparking debate over whether advertising has lost its bite. Prosus has EU approval for a R80 billion Just Eat Takeaway takeover, shaking up the global food delivery game. Not to mention Pepkorās R1.9 billion fashion spree, Eskomās diesel splurge, and a SARS scam warning. Plus, the Joburg-made glue that once kept Apollo 11 together on its trip to the Moon. More From Us: | |||
| Is South Africa Next For Visa Bans? - Episode #45 | 11 aoƻt 2025 | 00:06:38 | |
Please Note: In todayās first story, we said South Africa is āone of 36 countriesā warned by the US over travel documentation. That was incorrect. While the US has warned 36 countries in total, the reports donāt show that SA is on that list. Analysts do, however, say SA could face similar treatment if the tensions with Washington continue. In Today's Show: US freezes visas from Zimbabwe, and tells South Africa to pick up its socks. In Joburg, the DA accuses metro police of turning fines into quotas. Stats SA is revamping how we count jobs, with big implications for our unemployment rate. Plus, gold prices cool, SARSā commissioner calls time, and Dean Burmester cashes in. With a wildcard through the remote, ancient beauty of the Richtersveldās Orange River. More From Us: | |||
| SA's Migrant Raids Explained - Episode #44 | 10 aoƻt 2025 | 00:06:57 | |
In Today's Show: From biometric raids in Limpopo to diamonds in a billion-rand fight for relevance, todayās show is all about identity, security, and the value we place on both. We unpack Operation New Broomās high-tech deportation drive, South Africaās bold move to join Africaās biggest trade finance bank, and the global marketing blitz to save natural diamonds from lab-grown rivals. Plus, in the Wildcard, we step inside Gautengās Tswaing Crater ā a 220,000-year-old meteorite scar you can still hike today. More From Us: | |||
| Has Higher Education Failed You? - Episode #43 | 08 aoƻt 2025 | 00:07:35 | |
In Today's Show: Student debt is crushing South Africaās graduates, with universities now owed R8.8 billion and turning to debt collectors to survive. TFG posts double-digit growth - but its share price tanks, as investors look past UK wins to weak local sales. Ramaphosa phones Trump to stop 30% US tariffs - no breakthrough, just polite silence. More From Us: | |||
| Coalition Government Shake-up Looms - Episode #42 | 07 aoƻt 2025 | 00:07:10 | |
In Today's Show: Temu and Shein have taken over a chunk of South Africaās retail market ā but their rise may be costing us more than we think, with thousands of local jobs already gone. The ANC is struggling to hold the GNU together, while the Reserve Bankās shock inflation target cut has blindsided Treasury. Capitec partners with Mama Money for faster remittances, and the JSE celebrates a profit boost. And in the Eastern Cape, a legendary sea cliff echoes with myth and tide. More From Us: | |||
| Stolen Gold Fuels Underground Economy - Episode #41 | 06 aoƻt 2025 | 00:05:41 | |
In Today's Show: A gold-smuggling underworld is erupting beneath Mpumalanga, where thousands of zama zamas risk everything for a criminal gold pipeline that stretches to Dubai. In finance, US tariffs tighten their grip as Maersk pulls its direct shipping route from SA, pushing exporters to the brink. Petrolās down, dieselās up, and political tensions in the GNU heat up. And for the wildcard: we visit the Cradle of Humankind - where the human story may have truly begun. More From Us: | |||
| Penalty System Coming For South African Drivers - Episode #40 | 05 aoƻt 2025 | 00:07:08 | |
PLEASE NOTE: We experienced a technical issue in today's episode, in which we were unable to extract the video sound effects for the audio version. Apologies for the inconvenience. In Today's Show: From traffic fines that could now cost you your license to a major legal blow to BEE rules in real estate - South Africaās systems are under pressure. Treasuryās racing to insure public infrastructure as disasters grow costlier, and Shoprite pulls the plug on Malawi. Plus: deep in the bush, a forgotten WWII site is now an epic hike. History and policy collide in todayās Daily Bagel Show. More From Us: ā ā ā ā YouTubeā ā ā ā | |||
| SAās Billion-Rand Export Crash Begins - Episode #39 | 04 aoĆ»t 2025 | 00:06:42 | |
In Today's Show: South Africa reels after the US imposes a 30% tariff on exports - crushing car deals, shaking markets, and threatening thousands of jobs. The Reserve Bank stirs controversy with a new 3% inflation target, while government races to soften the blow and win back US trade ties. FlySafair pilots return to work after a hard-won deal. And in todayās Wildcard: the Northern Capeās dark sky sanctuary reminds us just how small - and connected - we really are. More From Us: | |||
| Inventor of āPlease Call Meā Takes On Vodacom - Episode #38 | 01 aoĆ»t 2025 | 00:08:25 | |
In Today's Show: Vodacomās billion-rand āPlease Call Meā saga isnāt over yet ā and the courts just sent the case back for another round. Parliament barely pushed Budget 2025 through after a VAT hike standoff, and Woolworths is living a double life: booming in SA, but dragging in Australia. Meanwhile, MTN bounces back in Nigeria, the rand stumbles, and Paarlās Interschools rugby derby is shaping up like a national final. In the Wildcard: the elephants who may have mourned their rescuer and returned to honour him, year after year. More From Us: | |||
| Cyril To Blame For Trumpās G20 Snub? - Episode #37 | 31 juil. 2025 | 00:08:34 | |
In Today's Show: Donald Trump might snub the G20 in Joburg, dimming SAās moment in the global spotlight - while FlySafairās strike sends local airfares soaring. Porscheās EV wins are no match for a brutal tariff hike, and the IMF reminds us SA is still crawling where others are sprinting. But thereās good news too: a record grain harvest, Cape Townās tax sweetener, and no big injuries to the Boks. Furthermore, rising sports star Pieter CoetzĆ© stuns the world in the pool. More From Us: | |||
| Should SA Be Worried About Temu? - Episode #36 | 30 juil. 2025 | 00:08:52 | |
In Today's Show: Pick n Payās budget brand is quietly winning ā while its parent flails, Boxer is booming. Temuās in hot water with EU regulators over dodgy goods, raising alarm for South African shoppers. In sport, Red Bull looks set to keep Verstappen for 2026 as Sundowns eye a clean sweep and Coetze makes waves in the pool. And in classrooms? Corporal punishment is far from over, with nearly 1 in 5 KZN pupils still being beaten. Finally, todayās wildcard goes back to 1773, when a Cape farmer became a national hero by riding into the ocean to rescue shipwrecked sailors. More From Us: | |||
| How Migration Is Reshaping South Africa - Episode #35 | 29 juil. 2025 | 00:08:38 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās population reportedly hits 63.1 million ā but beneath the headline is a deeper shift in whoās moving, where theyāre going, and what it means for the economy. New US tariffs could hammer local exporters, but Pretoria is doubling down on Africa-wide trade as a long-term play. Johannesburg secures the biggest sports payday since 2010, with LIV stars and local legends teeing off at Steyn City. Pilots extend their strike over working conditions, demanding more predictable rosters. And in the Wildcard: a diamond-smuggling outlaw who once charmed the Kalahari. More From Us: | |||
| Grenades On Planes | Militia Over Our Border? | JSE Slowly Shrinking | 28 juil. 2025 | 00:08:43 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās borders are heating up with alleged Lesotho-linked militias accused of training for āland reclamationā campaigns, just as the country declares a national disaster over brutal US tariffs. Meanwhile, airport security failures are exposed after two training grenades were cleared and flown to Ethiopia. On the markets, the JSE hits a record 100,000 points but beneath the surface, the number of listed companies is shrinking fast. More From Us: | |||
| China Hacked Our Treasury? | Budget Crisis Averted | R4bn Pharma Move | 25 juil. 2025 | 00:09:01 | |
In Today's Show: South Africaās Treasury faces a chilling cyberattack - with malware slipping through a Microsoft flaw, raising alarms about national security and digital defences. Parliament narrowly passes the national budget after Ramaphosa fires a minister under pressure, exposing cracks in the GNU. In business, Panado-maker Adcock Ingram gets a surprise R4 billion buyout offer from Indiaās Natco Pharma. On the sports front, Tadej PogaÄar closes in on a historic fourth Tour de France win, while Brevis and Pretorius headline the Proteas squad. And finally, is Joburg sitting on R450 billion in invisible gold? One PhD student mightāve just cracked it. More From Us: | |||