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ITS MY HOUSE: Guide for gig economy workers wanting to acquire property

GUEST – Andrea Carr, Property Finance specialist at e4 While it's harder to get approved for a home loan when you have an irregular paycheck, it's still doable. There are just some things you need to do a little differently.

31 Oct 2023 1PM 22 min

ESKOM reports R23.9 billion loss

GUEST – Martin Buys Eskom CFO Power utility, Eskom reported a R23.9 billion net loss in its last financial year. ESKOM Chief financial officer, Martin Buys joins us to unpack the numbers.

31 Oct 2023 1PM 8 min

Takealot refunds about R10 MILLION following the #BacktheBucks promotion

GUEST - Julie-Anne - Chief Marketing Officer at takealot.com The Springboks’ historic victory at the 2023 Rugby World Cup will see Takealot and Samsung refund an estimated R10 million worth of TVs. The pair ran its #BacktheBucks promotion for a second year, calling on South Africans to back the national…

30 Oct 2023 1PM 15 min

CAREER’S CORNER: How do you get noticed and considered for executive level jobs?

GUEST – Andrew Woodburn, MD of Amrop Woodburn Mann. If you are a Senior Manager or Director, it can feel like purgatory – you feel stuck in middle management until you get to that VP level role, and external recruiters seem to only call you for other Senior Manager or…

30 Oct 2023 1PM 14 min

WEALTH CREATION: How entrepreneurs can plan for retirement

GUEST – Michelle Geraghty, business development head at FNB Business Advisory, Entrepreneurs also have to plan for retirement just like the rest of us, although it is a more unique but exciting challenge because they also have to plan to fund their own retirement. “Retirement is one of those phases…

30 Oct 2023 1PM 12 min

Can SA’s economy afford an extra public holiday?

Can SA’s economy afford an extra public holiday? How much does a holiday cost the economy? CEO of Productivity SA, Mothunye Mothiba and Labour economist, Andrew Levy join us to break down the numbers.

30 Oct 2023 1PM 24 min

SARS apologises to taxpayers for legal threats

GUEST - Adelaide Kekana – Founder and MD of Tax Co and Asssociates Business owners in South Africa may have received an unwelcome SMS from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) this week warning them of potential legal action should they fail to submit their returns. The SMSes were sent…

26 Oct 2023 1PM 7 min

Meta's Instagram linked to depression, anxiety, insomnia in kids - US states' lawsuit

GUEST – Mudiwa Gavaza - business writer for the Business Day and Financial Mail Dozens of states are suing Meta, alleging the tech giant has deliberately engineered its social media platforms Instagram and Facebook to be addictive to children and teens. Attorneys general from states ranging from California to Wisconsin…

25 Oct 2023 1PM 11 min

EKASINOMICS – Embracing the e-volution of Electric Motorbikes

GUEST – Sifiso Tshabalala & Phange Plaatjies In an era where sustainability and convenience are paramount, Electric Zoom (EZ) Bikes are spearheading a remarkable e-volution in urban commuting with its cutting-edge electric bikes. The EZ Bike is an electric motorbike that empowers commuters to effortlessly navigate through busy city streets…

25 Oct 2023 1PM 20 min

LEGALLY SPEAKING: Is whistleblowing worth risking your life? Ethics vs Safety

GUEST – Tendai Jangara, a Director in Dispute Resolution practice at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) Whistleblowers uncover corruption and help bring the truth to light, often benefiting society in the process. But in Africa they face dismissal, violence and murder. Extensive legislation seldom offers real protection. Whistleblowers in South Africa…

25 Oct 2023 1PM 17 min

Gautrain confirms major expansion coming to its rail network

GUEST – Tshepo Kgobe -Gautrain Management Agency CEO Designate The Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) announced that the agency is in the “advanced stages” of finalising a massive expansion project for the Gautrain – which will see the rail network almost triple in size. This was revealed at a community engagement…

25 Oct 2023 1PM 15 min

TECH & INNOVATION – Iraka Biotech, a local vaccine production business

GUEST – Dr Cano - Chief Science Officer of Ikara Biotech Ikara Biotech is a biotechnology company that has created an innovative vaccine production platform technology designed to make veterinary vaccines easily accessible and affordable. Their technology was created to enhance the local production of veterinary vaccines to ensure that…

24 Oct 2023 1PM 12 min

Why reforms are urgently needed to reduce SMEs from setting up shop offshore to secure VC

GUEST – Adrian Dommisse - Startup Act Movement Steering Committee and is Director and Founder of Dommisse Attorneys Inc Over the past 15 years South Africa has lost its attractiveness for foreign direct investment from international VCs largely due to onerous exchange control legislation that is urgently in need of…

24 Oct 2023 1PM 11 min

Car repossessions on the rise in difficult economy: consumers under financial stress, Banking Ombud says

GUEST - Kwanda Vabaza, Manager Communications, Ombudsman for Banking Services After an influx of complaints about the repossession of vehicles by banks when people fall behind with their vehicle finance repayments, the Communications Manager at the Ombudsman for Banking Services Kwanda Vabaza, joins us to clarify the rights of both…

24 Oct 2023 1PM 20 min

Kenya's rising cost of living leaves low-income earners struggling

GUEST – Maurice Madiba - Head of Primary markets at the JSE The Kenyan shilling sank to a new all-time low of 150 to the dollar on Monday, adding to the woes of people already battered by high inflation and a raft of new taxes. The shilling has been in…

24 Oct 2023 1PM 10 min

It’s time for a more empathetic and people-centered approach to people management

GUEST – Magdaleen Scott, Founder and Managing Director of KVD Communication Globally, there has been a significant uptick in the prevalence of depression and anxiety post the Covid-19 pandemic. In South Africa, it is estimated that one in six people suffer from anxiety, depression, or substance abuse and more than…

23 Oct 2023 1PM 11 min

Five ideas to rebuild trust and productivity South Africa’s labour market

GUEST - Ray Harraway, Master Reward Specialist and South African Reward Association (SARA) Member. South Africa’s labour market is under pressure. Operating models are changing in response to changing client needs, mainly through digitisation. This is causing an increase in demand for skills not readily available A deteriorating macro environment…

23 Oct 2023 1PM 13 min

Do my retirement funds come with me when I leave South Africa?

GUEST – Martin Bezuidenhout, Technical Lead: Expatriate Tax at Tax Consulting SA. For those looking to move from South Africa, a burning question often remains: what happens to their hard-earned retirement funds? How, and when, will they be able to withdraw their retirement interests in South Africa; and of course,…

23 Oct 2023 1PM 10 min

Why South Africa is seeing a rise in gambling

GUEST – Eunice Sibiya - Educator & Coach on Personal Financial management Gambling is not a new phenomenon. From the gleaming slot machines on casino floors to playing “dice” on a random street corner, it has been and continues to be an activity in which many engage — whether young…

23 Oct 2023 1PM 7 min

SARB deputy governor Naidoo resigns from his role.

GUEST – Dr Azar Jammine, director and chief economist at Econometrix Deputy governor of the SA Reserve Bank Kuben Naidoo has tendered his resignation to President Cyril Ramaphosa. Naidoo's second five-year contract was due to end in March 2025. He is one of three deputy governors. Naidoo's last day has…

23 Oct 2023 1PM 5 min