Best Motor Trade Radio Podcasts (2024)

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POD EXCLUSIVE! Victor Zhang, UK boss of OMODA and JAECOO talks to Philip and Curtis about his launch and growth plans for these new Chery owned brands. (E43 S10) 31:22

3d ago31:22

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🎙️POD EXCLUSIVE 🎙️ We’ve caught up with Victor Zhang, UK Country Manager of OMODA and JAECOO, for his FIRST-ever podcast interview! In our special weekday Motor Trade Radio episode, we get the full lowdown on his launch plans for these new brands, details on their first products (EV, PHEV and petrol!), likely price points, dealer representation, th…

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FNB survey reveals that nearly 50% of South Africans don’t have a retirement plan 15:10

2d ago15:10

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GUEST – CEO of Wealth & Investments at FNB, Bheki Mkhize. The 2024 FNB Retirement Insights Survey, released today, offers a glimpse into the current state and evolving dynamics of pre- and post-retirement planning in South Africa. In its second year, the in-depth research reveals persistent challenges around retirement in South Africa and highlight…

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Trade industry & competition to prioritise masterplan implementation 16:39

2d ago16:39

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GUEST – Zuko Godlimpi - Deputy Minister of The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition (DTIC) will prioritise sector-specific masterplan implementation, re-industrialisation and economic transformation during the seventh administration. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Moody's downgrades Kenya's credit rating, what this means for the country? 12:31

2d ago12:31

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GUEST – Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi – Fouding Director at Tribe Africa Advisory Moody's has downgraded Kenya's debt rating further into junk territory and warned the outlook was negative after a wave of protests led the government to abandon proposed tax hikes. President William Ruto, facing the most serious crisis of his near two-year presidency, last m…

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Funds pays benefit to fraud syndicate whilst real member was in prison 22:08

3d ago22:08

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GUEST – Muvhango Lukhaimane – Pensions Fund Adjudicator Funds pays benefit to fraud syndicate whilst real member was in prison Whilst the actual member was serving a prison sentence, a pension fund paid out a benefit of more than R800 000 to a syndicate that was involved in identity theft and unlawfully claiming benefits of retirement fund members.…

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Be wary of the following scams this tax season, warns the SAFPS 7:34

3d ago7:34

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GUEST - Manie Van Schalkwyk, CEO of the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service As we approach the end of August, millions of South Africans will log onto the SARS eFiling website or visit their closest branch to complete their tax returns. "While this is a very busy time for the South African Revenue Service (SARS), it is also a very busy time f…

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Motor body raises concern on previously written-off cars ending up at dealership floors. 10:44

3d ago10:44

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GUEST - Jan Schoeman: CEO of Retail Motor Industry Organization (RMI) T he process of writing off cars deemed uneconomical to repair happens all the time in the South African automotive industry. Motor body, SAMBRA has raised concerns about the vehicles that are routinely written-off and sold within a salvage contract to auction yards. Sambra says …

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Consumer Tribunal fines two used car dealers and orders R1 million refund. 20:53

3d ago20:53

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GUEST – Prudence Moilwa – Head of complaints and investigations at the National Consumer Commission. The National Consumer Tribunal has fined two car dealers and ordered one of them to repay a consumer R1 million after hearing the cases brought by the National Consumer Commission. Secondhand cars are often a problem for consumers and this goes to s…

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Is it legal for creditors to collect a prescribed debt? 20:04

4d ago20:04

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GUEST - Kwanda Vabaza – Adjudicator Manager of the Credit Division at the National Financial Ombud The Prescription Act stipulates the period after which a consumer’s obligation to pay a monetary debt to a creditor will be extinguished and the instances in which this period will be delayed or interrupted. Is it legal for creditors to collect a pres…

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South African shoppers are not what they used to be. 12:06

4d ago12:06

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GUEST – Andrea Ellens, Retail Industry Specialist at Trade Intelligence. As shopper behaviours evolve, brands and retailers are working hard to catch up, using tools to connect with a new generation of increasingly demanding and informed shoppers. South African shoppers are not what they used to be. They’re tougher, savvier, and more in tune with w…

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Out of 42 national departments, only eleven (11) departments fully complied with legislation of timeous payments. 6:27

4d ago6:27

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GUEST - Vusimuzi Mavuso - Commissioner at Public Service Commission Out of 42 national departments, only eleven (11) departments fully complied with legislation of timeous payments. These 11 national departments did not have outstanding or unpaid invoices for the period under review. Departments are encouraged to maintain this performance and pay a…

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High cost of car ownership keeps 1.9 million car finance holders stagnant 9:01

4d ago9:01

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GUEST - Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20. There are approximately 12 million registered motor vehicles in South Africa. But when excluding light and heavy delivery trucks, taxis and motor-cycles, fewer than one in five adults have a personal vehicle. There are roughly 8 million motor cars and station wagons, as measured by eNaTIS, but not all ar…

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Bidvest to sell Bidvest Bank and FinGlobal 9:56

4d ago9:56

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GUEST - David Shapiro, chief investment strategist at Sasfin Wealth JSE-listed Bidvest will dispose of two of its entities – Bidvest Bank and FinGlobal, according to a statement on Sens on Wednesday. This follows the group’s announcement earlier this year that it intends to dispose of Bidvest Life. The group expects the transaction to be concluded …

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Autozone vs comptetitors – What is preferred in the after-market parts industry. 12:51

4d ago12:51

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GUEST - Pogiso Dibakoane - Motoring Expert and Technician Automotive parts retailer and wholesaler AutoZone has voluntarily entered business rescue as it is in financial distress. In this conversation we interrogate where SA consumers prefer to buy their parts and why? Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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Motor Trade Radio E42 S10: June's new car and van regs. Used car price and stock trends. Motors buys Cazoo brand. Latest dealer groups acquisitions! 42:44

6d ago42:44

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🎙️LATEST POD 🎙️ This week on the Motor Trade Radio podcast, powered by MOTORS ✅ EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Phill Jones and Lucy Tugby from on MOTORS acquisition of the Cazoo brand ✅New car registrations hit 1 million in June, as fleet continues to drive sales ✅Advertised used car prices dip in June as buyers focus on older affordable cars ✅Stellantis bos…

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Shoprite launches bulk online shopping and delivery service 8:10

8d ago8:10

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GUEST – Mark Cotton, Head of B2B eCommerce at the Shoprite Group. Shoprite has ventured into South Africa’s bustling e-commerce sector by introducing online shopping and bulk delivery service for spaza shops and small businesses. Customers buying in bulk can now purchase goods online from its Cash & Carry stores, with free delivery within a 50km ra…

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Unequal pay for equal work: When is it discrimination? 13:24

8d ago13:24

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GUEST – Malesela Letwaba, Associate at Employment Law practice at CDH. Remuneration levels can be a murky and complex area. Especially when employees are performing the same or similar job function. In a sc Scenario like this - where employees are performing equal work but their pay is different – can an employer be held liable for unfair discrimin…

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Big EFT and debit order changes coming soon. 19:32

8d ago19:32

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GUEST - Ghita Erling, CEO: Payments Association of South Africa. South African banks will implement a big electronic funds transfer (EFT) payment change in September 2024, impacting direct payments and debit orders. The change followed a decision by the Common Monetary Area (CMA) regulators to discontinue processing EFT payments and collections wit…

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What entreprenuers really need to succeed in this economy 14:45

8d ago14:45

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GUEST – Allon Raiz - Raizcorp CEO. Small business corporations are defined as entities with an annual turnover of less than R20 million in South Africa. These businesses are crucial to the South African economy as they contribute to job creation, economic growth, and poverty alleviation. However, despite their importance, small business corporation…

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Is the SA government doing enough to support small businesses 11:01

8d ago11:01

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GUEST – Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams - Minister of Small Business Development. Small Business Development minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has expressed that the department seeks to continue with the reform agenda that the 6th government administration started under the new Government of National Unity (GNU). Kaya FM…

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NUMSA's strike at Ford SA to continue following failure to reach an agreement 9:20

8d ago9:20

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GUEST – Andrew Chirwa – Numsa President. Numsa strike at Ford SA over the payment of bonuses is set to continue after the labour court reserved judgment on an application by the car manufacturer to interdict the industrial action, which began on Thursday. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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SA’s legal system currently doesn’t provide the same rights and protections to cohabiting partners 27:01

9d ago27:01

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GUEST – Angie Poole, Manager Estates, Business Restructuring at BDO South Africa Oh, how times have changed. Many couples today choose to live together rather than get married, embracing cohabitation as a legitimate form of partnership. This shift reflects evolving societal values and a preference for flexibility over formal commitment. But, while …

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Salaries in South Africa continue to outperform 2023 levels. 14:38

9d ago14:38

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GUEST – Elize Kruger, Independent Economist. Take-home pay recovered somewhat in May, but pensions treading water. The BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), tracking the average nominal take-home pay among about 4 million salary earners in South Africa, recovered somewhat in May 2024 to reach R15 888, a notable 10.0% up on a year-ago but sligh…

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Chicken livers and offal on the rise as SA shoppers buy down 18:00

9d ago18:00

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GUEST - Roy Thomas, Operations and Logistics Director at Hume International Latest import statistics show that South Africans are increasingly buying down on chicken products to stretch their pennies, as soaring costs of living place severe pressure on household budgets. According to data for the first quarter of 2024 compiled by food distributer H…

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Political certainty will be essential to underpin the investment growth that SA needs. 20:42

9d ago20:42

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GUEST – Dondo Mogajane, Chairman of the Government Employees Pension Fund So much has changed over the past few weeks that it is difficult to determine with certainty what the major variables of the next few years will be. In this conversation we interogate if the Government of National Unity (GNU) Cabinet is, on the whole, good for business and in…

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When is an employer contractually liable to pay bonuses? 15:53

10d ago15:53

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GUEST - Tony Healy – Employer Labour Consultant Where an employer and employee had entered into a contract of employment that contains any provision regarding the compulsory payment of bonuses, an employer would need to adhere to the terms of such contract. If an employer does not pay the bonus, it may be seen as a unilateral change to the provisio…

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ITS MY HOUSE: These are the most popular township across all price bands in the past 6 months 14:50

10d ago14:50

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GUEST – Robert Murray - BetterBond Regional Manager of Gauteng North First-time buyers drive SA’s township property boom First-time buyers looking for affordable housing options are drawn to South Africa’s traditional township property markets where most of the transactions taking place are around the R750 000 price point, says BetterBond. “Less th…

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ALLAN GRAY – Three golden rules for long-term investing success 8:29

10d ago8:29

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GUEST - Nomi Bodlani, head of Direct and Private Clients at Allan Gray Achieving long-term investment success is simple but not easy. It demands unwavering determination to stick to your chosen investment strategy and stay committed, even during periods of uncertainty. Investing for real, inflation-beating returns should be top of mind for all long…

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Why electricity has became so expensive in South Africa 9:52

10d ago9:52

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GUEST - Miyelani Holeni Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group Over the past decade, electricity rates have risen significantly nationally. Electricity, unlike other expenses, is one that homeowners have little flexibility to control. Eskom has increased the price of electricity by 446% since load-shedding began in 2008, driving up inflati…

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City Power to deduct R200 a month from prepaid electricity customers - We find out why. 12:00

10d ago12:00

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GUEST – Frank Hinda - City Power’s General Manager for Tariffs In addition to the 12.7% tariff increase, residents of the City of Johannesburg who use prepaid meters will face a recurring monthly fee of R200 for network and service charges. The tariff hike and service fee came into effect on July 1, applying to middle and high-income earners. Indig…

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Professionalization is key to ensuring long-awaited GNU is not a false dawn: IoDSA 8:27

10d ago8:27

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GUEST – Professor Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) President Ramaphosa’s announcement of the multiparty cabinet of the Government of National Unity (GNU) has been broadly welcomed as a move towards a more inclusive government that could make progress in addressing the multiple challenges the country faces. Th…

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The real cost of burnout at work 10:44

10d ago10:44

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GUEST – Prof Renata Schoeman - Head of Healthcare Leadership at Stellenbosch Business School According to the latest Gallup report, 36% of the South African workforce experience excessive daily stress and more than 71% are either disengaged or actively disengaged at work – some of the alarming signs of burnout. This is not surprising considering th…

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Youth Made Up 44% of Claims with the Road Accident Fund from 2020 to 2022 9:00

11d ago9:00

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GUEST – McIntosh Polela – Road Accident Fund spokesperson Yesterday was the last day of Youth Month. As we navigate the remainder of the year, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) hereby reminds young people that road safety rules should be adhered to throughout the year. Claims by young people accounted for a staggering 44% of those lodged from 2020 to 20…

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FOLLOW UP: Did H&M deliver on its promise to empower job seekers? 15:14

11d ago15:14

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GUEST - Miles Kubheka - Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Clothes to Good Community upliftment is key to H&M South Africa's sustainability strategy, and the 'Suitably Dressed' initiative enables the fashion retailer to tackle one of the country's most pressing socio-economic challenges: unemployment. We get an update on how this youth empowerm…

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South African factory activity contracts again in June - Absa PMI 7:59

11d ago7:59

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GUEST – Andiswa Nondudule - Economist at ABSA The seasonally adjusted Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 1.9 points to reach 45.7 points in June 2024, compared to 43.8 in May 2024. The improvement is welcomed, but it was the second consecutive month that the PMI remained below the 50-point mark. Following a very strong start to the …

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FSCA ramps up war on scammers with almost R1bn penalties issued and the 1 061 licences suspended 14:39

11d ago14:39

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GUEST – Gerhard Van Deventer, the Divisional Executive of Enforcement at the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) ramped up its war on financial scammers over the past year, as shown by the nearly 10-fold increase in administrative penalties in the year to March 2024. Total penalties imposed over t…

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What is fuelling forecourt retail growth? 14:23

11d ago14:23

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GUEST – Andrea du Plessis – Retail insights lead at Trade Intelligence As shoppers become increasingly time-pressured, convenience is a growing necessity, and South Africa’s forecourt stores have positioned themselves effectively to meet this need. Understanding the dynamics of this channel has thus become fundamental for FMCG suppliers and manufac…

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Rand rallies following Ramaphosa’s cabinet announcement 18:56

11d ago18:56

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GUEST – Sifiso Skenjana - Economist and the managing director of ESG Analytics. South Africa’s rand extended a post-election rally after President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a new cabinet that he said would prioritize rapid and sustainable growth. The currency led gains among emerging-market peers on Monday, advancing 1.1% to 17.98 per dollar as of …

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MOTORS BUYS CAZOO BRAND EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW. We're joined on Motor Trade Radio by MOTORS' Phill Jones and Lucy Tugby for a Supplier Special. (E40 S10) 18:51

11d ago18:51

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🎙️NEW POD ALERT 🎙️ MOTORS' acquisition of the Cazoo brand was the big news story from last week, and we've got the full lowdown on our EXCLUSIVE Supplier Special on the Motor Trade Radio podcast. We're joined by Phill Jones (COO) and Lucy Tugby (Marketing Director) for more details on what the acquisition will mean to car buyers and dealers, its pl…

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Motor Trade Radio E40 S10: Stellantis threatens to halt UK production. ZEV Mandate pressure on dealers. Service beats price for customers. cap hpi’s Derren Martin in conversation 34:54

13d ago34:54

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📢POD ALERT📢This week on the Motor Trade Radio podcast (E40 S10), powered by MOTORS ➡️ cap hpi’s Derren Martin on June’s used car trade values ➡️ Stellantis threatens to halt UK production over EV targets, as Vauxhall owner ratchets up demand for UK govt to stimulate retail demand ➡️ And staying with the ZEV Mandate, the pressure of compliance on de…

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KFC’s Add Hope reaches the R1 Billion mark: But where is this money going? 8:59

15d ago8:59

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Guest - Andra Nel, KFC Marketing Manager Brand and Purpose Johannesburg, 25 June 2024 – KFC’s Add Hope programme, which recently passed the R1bn mark in its effort to fight malnutrition and hunger, has left an indelible mark on the lives of millions and become a powerful force for good. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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EKASINOMICS: Modern Sleep, your destination for quality beds and mattresses in South Africa 14:24

16d ago14:24

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GUEST - Pritchard Sibanda, Founder of Modern Sleep Modern Sleep, your premier destination for quality beds and mattresses in South Africa. Their mission is simple: To provide beds that care about your sleep. Each bed and mattress is meticulously created using the finest materials to ensure long-lasting comfort. Kaya FM…

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Business owners urged to ship now to stay ahead of the game 14:13

16d ago14:13

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GUEST - Dylan Govendor, Head of Supply Chain at Investec for Business With it now taking up to 10 weeks to import goods from Asia to South Africa, time is running out for importers ahead of Black Friday and Christmas. Importers are urged to prioritise planning and shipping now, moving cargo earlier than normal, ahead of peak sales for the November …

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LEGALLY SPEAKING: Do South Africans abuse the debt review process? 28:12

16d ago28:12

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GUEST – Dr. Frank Magwegwe, Executive for Financial Wellness and Advisory at Nedbank Various leaders in the banking industry have cautioned the rise in consumers using debt counselling as an escape mechanism to avoid payments. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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How does a company list on the JSE? 8:49

16d ago8:49

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GUEST – Sam Mokorosi - Head of origination and deals at the JSE The JSE is a major provider of financial information. For companies to be listed on the Exchange there is certain requirements that need to be met. In this conversation we unpack the steps companies have to go through to be allowed to list on the JSE. Kaya FM…

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Ombud for Short-term Insurance recovered R283-milllion back in insurance complains in 2023. 15:56

16d ago15:56

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GUEST – Peter Nkhuna - Senior adjudicator on non-life at the National Financial Ombud Scheme OSTI ended the 2023 financial year registering 5,6% more new complaints and finalising 1,2% more complaints than in 2022. It ended the year with 12 188 registered complaints, compared to 11 542 in the previous year, and closed 10 534 complaints compared to …

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SPECIAL WEEKDAY POD! E39 S10. cap hpi's Derren Martin discusses how June's used car trade values performed, trends across H1 2024 and thoughts on July. 23:53

16d ago23:53

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🎙️USED VALUES POD 🎙️ We've just caught up with @cap_hpi's @DerrenM_cap_hpi on @Motortraderadio powered by @motorscouk. There is a lot to chat about, including June's trade value trends, his take on the first half of the year, thoughts on how July will perform, and whether the election, Euros and summer holidays have an impact.…

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More jobs lost in the formal economy in 1Q24 10:30

17d ago10:30

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GUEST - Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist Employment in the formal non-agricultural sectors of the economy, as reflected in the Quarterly Employment Survey, contracted by over 60 000 jobs or -0.6% q/q in 1Q24. Many of the jobs shed were in trade and it was more than just post-festive layoffs of part-time workers. Compared to 1Q23, 70 000 jobs (0.6…

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More than 50% of SA youth doesn’t know how to build a financially stable future says 1Life Insurance survey 15:01

17d ago15:01

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GUEST – Siphelele Sokhela, Brand Manager at 1Life Insurance. 1Life Insurance launched the 2024 generational wealth youth survey, which confirms that youth in South Africa are far from achieving financial freedom and building wealth - placing them at a tremendous disadvantage. Youth unemployment in South Africa currently sits at, 45,5% according to …

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Has TV become boring or has the reduction in budgets impacted how its marketed? 13:47

17d ago13:47

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GUEST – Mandla N - founder of Black Brain Pictures South Africans kissing TV goodbye The Market Research Foundation has released its MAPS data overview for the period from January 2021 to December 2023, revealing a marked decline in TV viewership in South Africa. At the same time, South African viewership of streaming services has increased, althou…

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