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What you need to know about buying into a franchise.

GUEST – Freddy Makgato, CEO of Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) Some of the most popular businesses to buy in South Africa are selling their franchises to regular South Africans on a regular basis. The CEO of FASA, Freddy Makgato joins Gugulethu Mfuphi to unpack all that you need…

8 Feb 2023 10AM 16 min

Report Finds Sa Strike Activity Has Fallen By 27%

GUEST – Sydney Moshoaliba, Education Officer of Casual Workers Advice Office A study by the Casual Workers Advice Office shows strike activity falling to levels last seen in 2014, most of them related to wages and related issues. Its Strike Barometer 2022 shows there were 86 strikes in 2022, of…

8 Feb 2023 10AM 10 min

SA’s Biggest Companies Urge Ramaphosa To Suspend Fuel Levies Ahead Of SONA

GUEST: Zinhle Tyikwe - CEO of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA), which represents 12 000 businesses on Tuesday urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to scrap the sugar tax, as well as suspend the fuel duty and road accident fund levies…

8 Feb 2023 10AM 11 min

The Value Of Loyalty Programmes In A Recovering Economy’s Retail Industry

Janet Booysen - Marketing Head at Builders Inflation and interest rate hikes have led to price taking precedence over brand for many shoppers. The challenge posed to retailers in a struggling economy with cash strapped customers would be how to acquire new customers and how to retain existing customers. In…

7 Feb 2023 10AM 18 min

Here’s Who Is Actually Buying Homes In South Africa

Esteani Marx - Head of Real Estate at Lightstone Property. Although domestic and global headwinds are persisting into 2023, South Africa’s residential property is showing pockets of progress and opportunity, says Hayley Ivins-Downes, the head of digital at Lightstone. Ivines-Downes said that the data analytics company found rising interest rates,…

7 Feb 2023 10AM 14 min

These Are The Skills Sa Needs For The Energy Jobs Of The Future

Wendy Poulton is Secretary General of SANEA Future energy jobs will require skills in legal, finance, science and technology, entrepreneurship, engineering and social science, to name a few, according to a new report. The South African Energy Skills Roadmap 2023, published this week, is the collaborative work of the South African…

7 Feb 2023 10AM 12 min

SA Mines Report Record Production For 2022

Henk Langenhoven the Minerals Council Chief Economist talks about The value of South African mineral production achieved a record high for the second consecutive year in 2022, but underlying mining’s enormous contribution to the country’s economy and its citizens, warning lights are flashing for the sector because of constrained transport…

6 Feb 2023 10AM 11 min

The Business Compliance Checklist. How To Stay Financing-ready

David Morobe - Executive General Manager: Impact Investing at Business Partners Limited talks about Some entrepreneurs do not keep their business house in order and as such do not get finance when they apply for it. This applies to everything from business structure and financial information to employment contracts and…

6 Feb 2023 10AM 9 min

CAREERS’S CORNER: Identifying Dream Killers In Our Careers

Vumi Msweli – Founder of Hased Consulting talks about Whether it's a couple who dreams of one day being parents, a bench scientist who dreams of finding a cure for cancer or a minimum-wage worker who dreams of one day becoming an independent entrepreneur- -- we all have dreams. While…

6 Feb 2023 10AM 19 min

How Loadshedding Affects Your Work-from-home Arrangements.

Osborne Molatudi -  EMPLOYMENT LAW SPECIALIST & MANAGING DIRECTOR OF MOLATUDI ATTORNEYS talks about The modern workplace has gone through significant changes with businesses being required to adapt to new ways of working. Many employers have revisited their operating models and have since adopted remote or hybrid working arrangements, depending…

6 Feb 2023 10AM 21 min

SA Tourism Board Conditionally Approves Tottenham Hotspur Deal

Mzilikazi Themba Khumalo - South African Touism acting CEO talks about Questions have been asked about the decision to channel almost R1 billion into a single project involving the football giant. South African Touism (SAT) says there has been a malicious leak of internal documents regarding the Tottenham Hotspur deal. …

2 Feb 2023 10AM 17 min

Township And Community Malls Continue To Outperform

Itumeleng Mothibeli – Vukile MD SA talks about South African and Spanish retail property portfolios delivered strong sales performances in November and December 2022, with excellent Black Friday and festive season trading growth, despite worsening load shedding and water security challenges in South Africa. Vukile is a specialist retail REIT…

2 Feb 2023 10AM 8 min

INSIDE YOUR POCKET: How To Get Your Debt Written Off In South Africa

Avitha Nofal, Credit Ombudsman’s Senior Legal Advisor talks about Ever wonder how to get your debt written off in South Africa and how many years it would take for debt to be written off? Prescribed debt is old debt that has not been acknowledged, verbally or in writing, or paid for more…

2 Feb 2023 10AM 10 min

PIVOT POINT: Open Distance Learning

PROF Moeketsi Letseka - Professor of Philosophy of Education AND the Unesco Chair on Open Distance Learning at the University of South Africa (UNISA) Moeketsi Letseka is the holder of the UNESCO Chair on ODL at Unisa. He is a professor of philosophy of education and Editor-in-Chief of Africa Education Review,…

2 Feb 2023 10AM 18 min

Factors Affecting The Growth Of Locally Owned Spaza Shops In Townships

Rose Nkosi - President of SA Spaza and Tuckshop Association (Sasta) talks about The traditional retailer, known in South Africa as a spaza shop, is the cornerstone of socio-economic systems across Africa. Surpassing more advanced formats such as supermarkets and convenience stores, consumers buy more than 70% of their products…

2 Feb 2023 10AM 10 min

Awards To Honour Tour Operators For Putting Soweto On Global Stage

Thato Mothopeng – Chairman of Soweto Tourism talks about With a theme of reverting to the roots, Soweto Tourism will host an awards ceremony on 3 February 2023 at Soweto Theatre to honour Soweto-based tourism businesses for putting the famous South African township in the spotlight and for tirelessly promoting…

2 Feb 2023 10AM 10 min

EKASINOMICS: Township e-commerce startup Yebo Fresh secures R78m For Expension

Lerato Ramollo, Commercial Director at Yebo Fresh talks about South African township-focused food and grocery delivery service Yebo Fresh has secured R78m with a pre-series A equity investment and a Jobs Fund grant. The funding will allow the company - which started in Hout Bay's Imizamo Yethu three years ago…

1 Feb 2023 10AM 21 min

LEGALLY SPEAKING: 38% Of Sa Parents Behind On School Fees

Waldo Marcus, head of marketing at TPN Credit Bureau talks about The share of parents who are behind on school fees increased over the past year, according to a new survey conducted by the credit bureau TPN among private and public schools where fees are paid. Families had to weather…

1 Feb 2023 10AM 29 min

INSIDE YOUR BUSINESS: Top 5 Industries Where You Can Consider Buying A Franchise

Freddy Makgato, CEO of Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) talks about Fast food franchises are among the most popular businesses to buy in South Africa. Many South Africans have affinities to brands like Steers, Nando's, McDonald's, and KFC – and these have proven models that systematise operations and generate profits.  But…

1 Feb 2023 10AM 6 min

February Petrol Price Hike

Eleanor Mavimbela – AA SPokesperson talks about In the middle of January, South Africans had something to cheer about, despite dealing with load shedding and an interest rate hike, as mid-month data pointed to a decrease in fuel prices. Things changed quickly towards the end of the month as the Department…

1 Feb 2023 10AM 7 min