Best Kaya 959 Podcasts (2024)

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Consumer price index was 5,1% in June, down from 5,2% in May. 11:37

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GUEST - Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist Headline inflation was 5.1% y/y in June, down slightly from 5.2% in May. The print was slightly lower than our 5.2% prediction but aligned with the consensus expectation. Monthly headline inflation was 0.1%, driven by core price pressures (contributed over 0.2ppt) and food (added 0.1), while fuel shaved of…

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EKASINOMICS: Seseko EdTech 11:04

6h ago11:04

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GUEST - Bradley Maseko - Founder & CEO of Seseko EdTech Seseko EdTech is dedicated to leveraging the power of Virtual Reality and Robotics to revolutionize the educational experiences of children in marginalized communities. By integrating cutting-edge technology into the learning process and equipping children with the skills necessary for future …

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Takis Trademark Case: Lesson for SMMEs 19:56

6h ago19:56

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GUEST – Tim Ball, partner at Webber Wentzel. Trademark registration is a proactive measure to mitigate legal risks associated with brand infringement. Without a registered trademark, you may find yourself in a precarious situation where another business uses a similar mark, causing confusion among customers and potentially damaging your brand’s rep…

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Takis Biltong wins trademark case 19:22

6h ago19:22

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GUEST - Dougie Aristides, Marketing Director at Takis Biltong Takis Biltong, one of SA’s most revered brands, fought a nine-year battle all the way to the Supreme Court of Appeal to protect its trademark against infringement by Mexican-registered company Grupo Bimbo, which was found to be selling tortilla chips in SA under the name Takis Fuego. Kay…

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VBS collapse impact on local community members 10:33

6h ago10:33

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GUEST - Kenneth Mathivha - Tshenuwani Farisani Foundation The Tshenuwani Farisani Foundation, which represents community members affected by the VBS collapse has revealed that more than 500 destitute women, men, burial societies and investments organizations around Venda and elsewhere bankrupt. Kaya FM…

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Was CODI launched too late? 10:41

6h ago10:41

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GUEST - Michael Jordaan, Bank Zero Chair On 25 April 2024, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) officially launched the Corporation for Deposit Insurance (CODI), which aims to protect bank depositors and enhance the public’s confidence in South Africa’s banking system. CODI was established as a legal entity, with effect from 24 March 2023 pursuant…

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TECH & INNOVATION – HiveLaw, tech that shapes the future of university law clinics 12:40

10h ago12:40

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GUEST – Brent Williams CEO of CDH (Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr) Tech start-up LawLabz, in collaboration with leading corporate and commercial law firm, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), CloudEssentials, and the Nelson Mandela University recently came together to launch HiveLaw. This innovative legal office enables employees of the law clinic and its students …

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Consumers value saving but can’t afford to do it, reveals Nedbank survey 11:30

10h ago11:30

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GUEST – Babalwa Nonkenge – Head of Retail Investments at Nedbank As South Africa celebrates Savings Month this July, the nation's resilience and adaptability in the face of economic challenges continue to shine through. Despite ongoing financial pressures, South Africans are demonstrating a strong desire to secure their financial futures through sa…

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Data Signals Imminent Market Turnaround with Surprise Gen Z Buyers 18:54

10h ago18:54

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GUEST – Gavin Lomberg, CEO of ooba Home Loans The Quarter 2 2024 (Q2 ‘24) statistics released by South Africa’s foremost home loan comparison service, ooba Home Loans, reveal that the residential property sector is now poised for a steady recovery, with some of the most interesting developments taking place amongst homebuyers aged 18 -25. “The immi…

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How are SA shopping malls valuated? 16:37

10h ago16:37

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GUEST - Paul Gerard, Managing Director at Flanagan & Gerard JSE-listed property group Burstone has concluded a R380 million transfer deal for The Neighbourhood Square shopping centre in Linksfield. Along with co-owners Flanagan & Gerard, Burstone will take over 50% ownership of the centre. The R380 million acquisition process began when Burstone Gr…

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Kumba reports a 24% fall in headline earnings 11:33

10h ago11:33

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GUEST – Mpumi Zikalala - Kumba CEO Kumba Iron Ore has reported a 24% fall in headline earnings per share as the company battles weaker commodity prices and logistics challenges. Kumba, a subsidiary of the Anglo American group, on Tuesday released its results for the six months ended in June 2024 and reported headline earnings per share of R22.27, d…

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The impact of being over-indebted and having bad credit on career opportunities. 6:39

5h ago6:39

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GUEST – Rapule Mahlangu, Head of Associations and Affinity Groups at Metropolitan In the pursuit of our professional goals, many of us find ourselves navigating the delicate balance between ambition and financial responsibility. However, there's an often-overlooked factor that can significantly impact our career choices and overall job satisfaction…

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South Africa’s best and worst grocery retailers according to shoppers 11:38

5h ago11:38

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GUEST - Nic Ray, DataEQ's CEO DataEQ has published its latest South African Retail Sentiment Index, revealing consumer perceptions of the country's leading grocery retailers. By analysing over 1.8 million public social media posts, the index offers valuable insights into consumer satisfaction and key performance metrics for Checkers, Pick n Pay, Sh…

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2023 marked the highest number of banking complaints ever – Banking Ombud 16:10

5h ago16:10

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GUEST – Nerosha Maseti, Lead Ombud for the Banking Division at the National Financial Ombud Scheme Highlighting a few key statistics; The formal cases reported, increased by 12% to 8 521and referrals (now called premature complaints) increased by 11% to 13 373. The total record number of cases opened by the OBS totalled 21 641, an increase on the 2…

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Two-pot retirement system - withdrawals will cost you and should be a last resort 23:55

5h ago23:55

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GUEST – Adri Messerschmidt, senior policy advisor at the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) With the new two-pot retirement system taking effect in six weeks, members of retirement funds should ensure that they understand the implications of the system, according to Adri Messerschmidt, senior policy advisor at the Associati…

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Anglo American Platinum has posted an adjusted EBITDA of R12.3 billion 11:04

5h ago11:04

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GUEST – Craig Miller, CEO of Anglo American Platinum Highlights Stringent safety measures implemented to prevent recurrence of two tragic fatalities and improve safety. Refined PGM production up 5% in H1 2024 to 1.78 million ounces compared to the prior period, while metal-in-concentrate down 5% to 1.76 million ounces Sales volumes increased 9%, du…

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SARB keeps rate unchanged again. 17:49

2h ago17:49

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GUEST - James Turp, Fixed Income Portfolio Manager and Head of Investment Strategy at Sanlam Investments. The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) kept its repurchase rate (repo rate) at 8.25% on Thursday, meaning the benchmark rate has been at this level for more than a year and remains at a 15-year high. Kaya FM…

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Market updates with Matete Thulare 15:25

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Rand stable as SARB keeps rate unchanged again. The JSE was slightly weaker as investors weighed prospects of interest rate cuts in the US and possible tensions between the US and China. Kaya FMBy Gugulethu Mfuphi

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South Africans financially stressed and not hopeful for change 25:08

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GUEST – Nzwa Shoniwa, managing executive of Sanlam Umbrella Solutions Sanlam's 2024 Benchmark research has painted a grim picture of South Africa’s economy and the psychological impact it has had on savers. The 43rd edition of the survey shows the country’s economic outlook remains bleak, with little hope of substantial improvement in the near-term…

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Sars has auto-assessed more than 5 million taxpayers with at least R5 billion in tax refunds 14:12

1d ago14:12

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GUEST – Edward Kieswetter, SARS commissioner South African Revenue Service (Sars) commissioner, Edward Kieswetter, on Tuesday announced that more than 5 million taxpayers were auto-assessed by Sars, with almost 100% of them accepting the outcome without making any changes. To date, refunds amounting of approximately R10 billion have been issued to …

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Treasury remains committed to the stability of the public finances – Godongwana 8:48

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Guest - Enoch Godongwana – Finance Minister Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana reports that the National Treasury will continue to strive to improve the transparency of the budget, maintain high quality data management and analysis, and provide appropriate advice for the stability of the public sector wage bill and international development cooperat…

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The challenging future of print newspapers in South Africa 11:41

2h ago11:41

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GUEST – Joe Hamman, Director of Novus Group This and other significant changes that have taken place in the South African print media industry are shown in media monitoring company, Novus Group’s newly released 10 Years in Print Media report.It shows just how more and more people have shifted towards online news consumption. Kaya FM…

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ALLAN GRAY: Tips to help you get on top of your tax return this year 17:15

2h ago17:15

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GUEST – Carrie Norden - Senior tax specialist at Allan Gray The income tax season is officially open. As a taxpayer, understanding what your filing obligations are is crucial to ensuring that you remain tax compliant. During this tax season, the South African Revenue Service is once again making use of the auto-assessment process and plan on imposi…

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Ellies brand rescued and Bell Equipment to exit JSE 17:52

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GUEST – Andrew Bahlmann, Chief executive: Corporate & Advisory, Deal Leaders International The market has been highly appreciative of the announcement by Bell, although there is no doubt that another company going private is a sad loss for the JSE and investors. Ellies Electrical brand will live on after SMD Technologies acquired it following the l…

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How Tax Practitioners, Lawyers, and Accountants May End Up Liable for their Clients' Tax Debts 5:56

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GUEST – André Daniels, Head of Tax Controversy & Dispute Resolution at Tax Consulting SA The Supreme Court of Appeal has backed Commissioner Kieswetter and issued a stern warning to all South Africans to refrain from assisting others in evading their tax obligations. Where you are caught, SARS will go after your personally. This is now settled law …

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We are not doing enough to hold delinquent directors accountable. 12:33

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GUEST – Vikeshni Vandayar, Executive: Governance and Corporate Services at the IoDSA The King Codes, the Companies Act and the common law all set high standards for directors because of the huge influence directors have over the oversight and performance of an organisation, be it a private, public or non-profit entity. As the Zondo Commission’s rep…

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The psychology behind insurance crime. 20:54

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GUEST - Garth de Klerk, CEO of the Insurance Crime Bureau For as long as there has been insurance, there has been insurance fraud too. In the intricate world of financial fraud detection, understanding the psychology behind fraudulent behavior is a pivotal aspect. Fraudsters employ a diverse array of tactics and techniques to deceive, manipulate, a…

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59% of sampled stores in SA are selling illicit tobacco products. 16:15

1d ago16:15

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GUEST - Johnny Moloto, Area Head of Corporate & Regulatory Affairs for BAT Sub-Saharan Africa. New Ipsos research released today reveals that 59% of sampled stores in South Africa are selling illicit tobacco products, with prices as low as R5 for a pack of 20 cigarettes, intensifying the ongoing price war among illicit manufacturers. The study also…

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

3d 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

3d 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

6d 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

4d 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

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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

4d 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

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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

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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

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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

5d 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

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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

5d 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

5d 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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Shoprite launches bulk online shopping and delivery service 8:10

9d 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

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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

9d 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

9d 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

9d 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

9d 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

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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

10d 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

10d 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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