Explore every episode of the podcast Moneyweb@Midday

‘The problem is Transnet needs to be unbundled, it needs to be restructured, and the various portions need to be released so that private sector can invest,’ says Professor Jan Havenga, emeritus professor, Stellenbosch University. Moneyweb

On Moneyweb@Midday today, Jeremy Maggs finds out if the big Sars rebuild is heading in the right direction. Plus, a look at what could happen if South Africa is kicked out of Agoa, and what on earth is going on at the UCT campus? An eyewitness reports lack of maintenance and derelict infrastructure... Moneyweb

Today – an extended conversation with author TJ Strydom about his new book Capitec: Stalking Giants – a look at how this disruptor rewrote the rule book on the South African banking sector. Moneyweb

Molebatsi Langa from Old Mutual Insure shares key insights to stay vigilant against hijackings, scams, and social media risks while protecting your property and loved ones this holiday season. Moneyweb

Today - the week in politics, Botswana lifts ban on SA vegetable imports and how the fintech industry will evolve in 2025. Moneyweb

‘This is a political band-aid being applied to a properly broken leg, which needs a technical solution,’ says Guy Leitch, editor of SA Flyer Magazine. Moneyweb

Today, we’ll look at crypto's record-breaking highs, from EFTs to meme coins and increased regulation. Will Minister Creecy’s committee be able to clean up air travel troubles? And beware of the security risks hidden in your fitness apps. Moneyweb

Dr Ferrial Adam and Councillor Nicole van Dyk discuss Johannesburg's water crisis, highlighting systemic failures, poor planning, and the urgent need for national intervention to stabilise the city’s struggling water supply. Moneyweb

Today, as parts of Johannesburg are hit with an 86-hour water outage, we’ll find out what some key thinkers believe the main priorities should be in stabilising water supply. What an expert sees as critical to the eradication of malaria. And understanding landmark employment equity reforms coming into effect on 1 January 2025. Moneyweb

Today – a special edition of Moneyweb@Midday as Jeremy Maggs speaks to investigative journalist Karyn Maughan upon the release of her book ‘I will not be silenced’. Moneyweb

‘We've always asked the same question, which is simply, how are you feeling about debt? And consistently year-on-year, we find that there's less than about 30% of households that are actually debt stressed,’ says Brandon de Kock, director of storytelling at BrandMapp. Moneyweb

Today, the Road Freight Association calls on the government to help reopen the Maputo port. Can SA’s dilapidated infrastructure be fixed through homegrown tech solutions? And we find out what’s keeping mid-to-top earners awake at night. Moneyweb

‘They’re working only three months or six months in these different geographies … so they're requiring things like travel cover for more than just the typical 30 or 60 or 90 days,’ says Craig Comrie, CEO of Profmed. Moneyweb

Award-winning apps, an economic outlook for 2025 and how credit scoring needs to be made more inclusive – Jeremy Maggs speaks to leading thinkers. Moneyweb

‘It's not about the money, it’s about crafting that offer, it's about my pay, my way, and my work, my way. So I'm going for an employee-driven market at the moment,’ says Dr Mark Bussin, master reward specialist and president of the South African Reward Association. Moneyweb

Today, fuelling issues and delays – what is going on at OR Tambo? Why an expert says SA corporates are too slow in adopting global remuneration trends. Why need-matched insurance is the way of the future and a master plan for the scrap metal industry. Moneyweb

‘South Africa has a very strong understanding and history of nation building, reconstruction, development capacity and institution building, and perhaps that is something that we could offer the Syrians,’ says Zeenat Adam, deputy executive director at the Afro-Middle East Centre. Moneyweb

Today, the agricultural sector shows concern over the latest GDP numbers and consumer confidence slips, but retail forecasts for the holidays remain jolly. Moneyweb

A 30-minute sit-down with South Africa’s best known satirist Zapiro as he reflects on the year that was. From GNU’s to Trump’s re-election and conflicts in the middle-east – and how he deals with the latter as a Jewish South African, personally and through his work. Moneyweb

‘They're being worked twice as hard for half the pay, and they're now also claiming that that's actually beginning to get dangerous because obviously a tired pilot is a dangerous pilot,’ says Guy Leitch, editor, SA Flyer Magazine. Moneyweb

Today – a deep-dive into the Wilgenhof men’s residence saga and what a young journalist calls SA’s worst-kept secret. New data shows what we spent our money on during Black Friday and why even independent women are not exempt from financial abuse. Moneyweb

‘If they're going to shut water down completely for 86 hours, with no additional pumping capacity happening intermittently while they're doing that maintenance, it is going to take two weeks to recover,’ says Councillor Nicole van Dyk. Moneyweb

A snapshot of today’s news, including why planned water outages could steal Gauteng’s Christmas cheer. Renewed hope for the highly competitive retail sector and why social entrepreneurs need business support to thrive and survive. A thought leader weighs in on the efficacy and effectiveness of BBBEE policies. Moneyweb

‘We estimate about R500m, that is the value that social media influencers add into the economy of this country, with an expectation that in the next five years we're going to get to R1bn,’ says Luncedo Mtwentwe, director at Vantage Advisory. Moneyweb

Today, beware the brain rot as Oxford announces the word of the year. Why SA’s G20 presidency could prove to be challenging and a thought leader weighs in on the efficacy and effectiveness of BBBEE. Moneyweb

‘The Environmental Management Inspectorate have conducted inspections at about 350 municipal landfill sites over the last five years, and only less than 20% of them are compliant on a national basis,’ says environment journalist, Tony Carnie. Moneyweb

Here’s a quick news round-up including the dark side of illicit mining, Joburg Water considering tightening its water restrictions, the top five business risks for 2025 and the new direct marketing requirements under the Consumer Protection Act Moneyweb

‘There should be strict adherence to any of the company's policies and procedures or codes, and that an event like the year-end function is certainly not a reason to disregard any of these codes or policies,’ says Sashin Naidoo, associate in employment law at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. Moneyweb

Here’s a quick news round-up, including the legal risks of year-end functions, potential easing of inflation, King Coal’s push for a marginal economic zone in Limpopo, and SA’s platinum supply challenges. Moneyweb

‘This is an epidemic, and I think we still need to see more urgency on the part of the whole of government, not just SAPS, to deal with this issue,’ says Adèle Kirsten, Gun Free South Africa. Moneyweb

Here’s a quick news round-up: guns are leading violent crimes in SA, King Coal is eyeing a marginal economic zone in Limpopo, and Pick n Pay is expanding reverse vending machines to encourage recycling. Moneyweb

‘The budget spend is focusing on those interns and community service doctors, but not on specialists. So there's almost like a hesitancy or reluctance to spend on creating more specialists,’ says Dr Simon Fraser, Junior Doctors Association of South Africa. Moneyweb

Here’s a quick news round-up, including young doctors in SA struggling with placements, some Durban beaches closing due to E. coli, King Coal targeting a marginal economic zone in Limpopo, COP29 outcomes, and how tech adoption can turn SMEs into Black Friday giants. Moneyweb

‘There's also no reason why we can't ask mobile networks to use machine learning to stop calls where they start, at the dialling phase,’ says Nicola Mawson, financial writer and communication strategist. Moneyweb

Here’s a quick news round-up, including consumer food price inflation dropping, three factors set to shape education in 2025, laws protecting consumers from spam calls, and a closer look at the recent EFF defections. Moneyweb

Here’s a quick news roundup covering the real cost of neglecting executive health, billions committed to KZN for a lifestyle estate for those over 50, the stalled COP29 Loss and Damage Fund’s effects, and how the rise in telco fraud is undermining digital trust in South Africa. Moneyweb

‘We have a five-year plan that shows that in the coming three years, SAA will be able to survive from its own operational revenues,’ says the interim CEO of South African Airways. Moneyweb

Is SAA finally on a sustainable path to recovery? What are the investment opportunities to look forward to in South Africa, and the hunt is on for the Oxford Dictionary word of the year – it's enough to cause 'brain rot'. Moneyweb

‘Price sensitivity is a thing but what they are also saying alongside price sensitivity is that a brand that understands them can win them over,’ says Mongezi Mtati, senior brand strategist at the Rogerwilco Consultancy. Moneyweb

Today - the global threat of Bird Flu - how worried should we be? A look at the brand preferred by township consumers and a focus on International Fraud Awareness Week - why businesses need to start taking legislation seriously. Moneyweb

‘I think one of the most important things that shareholders do is appoint the directors and I think they also need to be looking at that a bit more diligently,’ says Professor Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa. Moneyweb

Today, how bad is the South African business debt provision? Will consumer mindsets change this coming Black Friday? And will Donald Trump’s controversial cabinet picks actually fly? Moneyweb

‘The risk is you lose the people you don't want to lose, and you don't actually end up saving any money because you've got to replace them,’ says Dr Andrew Donaldson, senior research associate at the Southern African Labour and Development Research Unit at the University of Cape Town. Moneyweb

Today, where does South Africa rank in global digital competitiveness? A new institute aims to grow AI expertise on the continent. And why an expert says there are better ways of giving underserved communities access to affordable internet. Moneyweb

‘There has to be some innovative thinking here because if these targets are not met and what developing countries are saying is they need at least $1 trillion annually by the end of the decade to cope with climate change,’ says Nazanine Moshiri, senior analyst on climate, environment and conflict in Africa at the Crisis Group. Moneyweb

Today, a groundbreaking ruling on a revenge porn case. How bonuses are treated under SA law and a new poll shows Africans are taking pollution seriously. Moneyweb

‘You can't have a situation where 16% of the South African economy is incorrect as a result of a dispute that can be easily resolved,’ says the Minister of Electricity and Energy. Moneyweb

Today - why so many South Africans want to quit their jobs. How modernisation of the VAT system can help boost the economy. And the state of the retail nation - what is driving consumer confidence? Moneyweb

‘It's hard enough to manage our own biases but certainly we are nowhere near the point where we let the machines loose on making decisions,’ says Peter van der Ross, deputy head of multi-asset and portfolio management at STANLIB. Moneyweb

Today, is being part of the government of national unity helping or hindering political party support? It is World Diabetes Day. We take a look at the true cost of the crisis on the South African health sector and how student debts are impacting job prospects for young people. Moneyweb