Moneyweb@Midday

[TOP STORY] RAF dysfunction deepens as board is dismissed and claims spiral

‘We suspect that all the monies that are collected through the fuel levy are not being spent on the RAF as per the RAF Act,’ says Ngoako Mohlaloga, Association for the Protection of Road Accident Victims.

17 Jul 9AM 8 min

Can FlySafair find common ground with pilots to prevent strike?

A pilot strike looms as FlySafair’s 5.7% wage increase is rejected by the union. SA hotels and kitchens under pressure to operate leaner, greener, and smarter. And, the Road Accident Fund board has been dissolved, but is it too little, too late, or just in time?

17 Jul 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Sahpra to halve medicine approval times to boost local manufacturing

‘It's certainly a start. There are a range of measures that the South African government needs to take in order to further industrialise the pharmaceutical sector and narrow the trade deficit,’ says Pharmisa chair, Dr Stavros Nicolaou.

16 Jul 9AM 8 min

'NPA is collapsing in front of our eyes' - Breytenbach

Could scaling up rooftop solar ease South Africa’s power challenge? And the SA health regulatory authority commits to growing regional pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturing.

16 Jul 6AM 33 min

Labour law judgment: Free speech vs company culture

Gauteng is winning back some of Cape Town’s semigrants – a look at the drivers behind this move. Why returning to the office is good for your psyche. And, a new study reveals that women are still underrepresented on SA boards.

15 Jul 5AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] New AI-powered visa system to boost SA tourism and investment

‘The electronic travel authorisation, which is going to be totally digital, and which will mean that within seconds, through AI, people will be able to receive their visas coming into South Africa,’ says Fedhasa chair, Rosemary Anderson.

14 Jul 8AM 7 min

Security agencies under threat

Results from a global study show some African countries are thriving despite economic hardship. How ‘dark leadership’ is taking its toll on SA’s workforce. And, SA’s security services under threat – is the President being tough enough?

14 Jul 6AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] SAPS crisis: Can Ramaphosa restore trust in law enforcement?

‘This is too serious. The looting of the state and the poor governance has reached levels that are really unprecedented,’ says Willem Els, Institute for Security Studies.

11 Jul 8AM 6 min

Trade wars: What’s at stake for SA?

SA’s security sector is facing a crisis of confidence – what will the President’s next move be? And why Trump’s tariffs will hurt the SA farming community at large.

11 Jul 5AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] Rugbynomics: What’s behind soaring Springbok ticket costs?

‘They want to maximise their profits. They do not necessarily want to fill up the stadiums. That's not their prime objective,’ says Dawie Roodt, chief economist at the Efficient Group.

10 Jul 9AM 8 min

African call centres booming, despite the rise of AI

There’s been an outcry about the high ticket prices for Springbok games – but are they justified? Why eco-labels in their current form are not helping South Africans make more sustainable choices. And how tariff hikes are going to affect global supply chains.

10 Jul 5AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Political killings probe: Mkhwanazi mixed up messages between ministers

‘The information I got from police sources is that actually, Mkhwanazi muddled his ministers and the messages between Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala and the minister was the former minister, Cele,’ says veteran violence monitor, Mary de Haas.

9 Jul 9AM 8 min

Transport minister charts new course for air travel

Truth and lies: Bombshell allegations against police minister over disbandment of political killings task team, what are the repercussions? And a look at what’s behind SA’s vinegar shortage.

9 Jul 6AM 33 min

South Africans hungry for financial education

Why the environment minister is renewing his focus on Antarctica. A commentator says capitalism has declared war on young people in SA and why it’s time to fight back. And a look at how property investors are flocking to Mauritius.

8 Jul 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Foot-and-mouth disease disrupts SA’s beef market, exports suspended

‘We are positive that we’ve probably reached the peak in terms of prices and that we will see them coming down a little bit later in the year,’ says Dr Tracy Davids of the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy.

7 Jul 9AM 6 min

SA commercial crime up 6%

A look at how the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak is impacting beef prices and supply. An expert’s guide on brewing the perfect cup of tea. And, how local entrepreneurs are shaping Africa's fintech landscape.

7 Jul 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Expecting a big pay raise? What SA employees need to know

‘For the average employee who is going to get that average increase of about 5% to 6%, they may actually still be experiencing a higher real cost of living, which puts lots of pressure on budgets,’ says Lindiwe Sebesho, South African Reward Association.

4 Jul 8AM 8 min

South Africans paying millions to cybercriminals

Salary increase season - what’s realistic and not in 2025? A look at what’s driving the passenger surge on Africa–Asia flights. And why an expert says there’s really nothing new about connected TV viewing.

4 Jul 4AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Fractured US relations pose serious threat to SA economy - BLSA

‘Sectors that are going to be impacted the most are mining, manufacturing from an auto perspective, because the automotive industry is a great exporter to the US directly, and it's definitely going to be agriculture,’ says Busi Mavuso, CEO at Business Leadership South Africa.

3 Jul 9AM 9 min

WhatsApp ads are coming – should you be worried?

BLSA warns shifting trade environment and GNU ructions are putting SA’s economy at risk. Cape Town demand for affordable housing – where the rental opportunities lie. And the music creation support fund is set to break down barriers for local artists.

3 Jul 4AM 35 min