Moneyweb@Midday

Court scraps Tshwane City cleaning levy

What consumers can do to get some extra financial relief on the back of the Sarb repo rate cut. How Capitec’s zero-airtime innovation is set to drive call centre efficiency. And the 30% US tariffs on SA kicks in – a warning sounded about expanding into African markets.

1 Aug 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] AI offers hope in South Africa’s growing water crisis

‘It's about making smarter, more ethical decisions, whether that's in leak detections or early flood warnings or digital twins for planning. AI can help us move from reactive to resilient,’ says Dr Lester Goldman, CEO of the Water Institute of Southern Africa.

31 Jul 8AM 7 min

Cannabis could be big business – what’s holding SA back?

How AI can help solve SA’s water crisis. Why African nations are reimagining how goods move across borders. And are fine wines and art still a time-tested path to wealth?

31 Jul 5AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Food fight: Plant-based producers cry foul over labelling ban

‘We've had some pretty good, constructive conversations with the meat lobby and they're not hiding the fact that they are behind this. They are calling for these regulations,’ says Donovan Will, director at ProVeg.

30 Jul 8AM 7 min

IMF predictions: SA lagging behind its regional counterparts

What the upcoming MPC announcement could mean for the local property sector. Why a meat-free label ban is ruffling feathers. And a look at Africa’s most sustainable brands.

30 Jul 6AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] Citrus growers plead for Ramaphosa’s intervention before US tariff hits

‘We provide employment, as citrus growers, in the Western Cape and the Northern Cape to 35 000 people. That's what we have to look at, all of us, government and the president also, to try and save those jobs,’ says CEO of the Citrus’ Growers Association, Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele.

29 Jul 8AM 8 min

Outdated fuel laws could spell further disaster for SA airports

From Cape Town to Kinshasa - African hotspots are gaining traction with travellers. Are renewable energy certificates a strategic tool or a sustainability shortcut? And citrus growers urge Ramaphosa to intervene on US trade.

29 Jul 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Fake degrees: What the Bogdanov case means for SA’s boardroom integrity

‘I think this is now a reason to pause and just say, even if it takes more time, costs more money, let’s really check these international qualifications,’ says Professor Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors.

28 Jul 9AM 7 min

Pilot strike: Rosters remain a sticking point

The crackdown on fake qualifications continues. And meat prices are driving up the cost of grocery baskets.

28 Jul 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Historic Rand Club faces closure over R1.6m rates bill

‘The City of Joburg is, I think, essentially close to bankruptcy, if not bankrupt already. I think they are just trying to squeeze whichever institution it is that they can identify for as much money as they can,’ says Rand Club chair, Brian McKechnie.

25 Jul 8AM 6 min

Delays and risky investments: GEPF defends finances

A sky-high valuation and escalating rates bill from City of Joburg is threatening the historic Rand Club in the CBD. A look at the storied history of SA’s railways. And, a new real estate incubator programme promises to create almost 700 real jobs.

25 Jul 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Foot-and-mouth: Call for vaccine reform as state-owned manufacturer falls short

‘Should we be just taking a policy of vaccinating against FMD nationwide, not only vaccinating whenever there are suspected cases, but take a similar step as the South Americans, where we know that South Africa vaccinates,’ says Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist at Agbiz.

24 Jul 9AM 8 min

Workplace transformation now an obligation

A fresh foot-and-mouth disease outbreak sees beef supply chains buckle. And local whisky fans are in for a treat.

24 Jul 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Telecom fraud wave: SA losing R5.3bn annually

‘As network operators, we are under siege by organised crime syndicates who go to our stores and purchase services using completely fraudulent information,’ says Advocate Thokozani Mvelase, CEO, Communication Risk Information Centre.

23 Jul 9AM 7 min

SA’s fuel stations turning into convenience hubs

A new report shows R5.3bn in fraud losses. How eSports will play a meaningful role in the classroom of the future. And why ‘shell properties’ are becoming an investor favourite.

23 Jul 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] FlySafair strike reveals cracks in fragile airline market

‘FlySafair is running at 66% or so of total domestic supply, and right now we're seeing a significant fall-off, as much as 25% of fall-off in the supply of seats from FlySafair, so the impact across the economy will be big,’ says Guy Leitch, editor of SA Flyer magazine.

22 Jul 9AM 8 min

40 organisations demand labour law amendment bill be scrapped

An expert weighs in on FlySafair's pilots' strike and how it reveals cracks in the fragile local airlines industry. How e-waste can help solve the youth unemployment crisis. And, how AI can play a pivotal role in increased profitability in the manufacturing sector.

22 Jul 6AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] 'Unsustainable equation': Ramokgopa on municipal debt threatening SA power supply

‘Collectively, municipalities owe Eskom just shy of R100 billion, and in return, municipalities collectively are owed by their customers upwards of R400 billion,’ says the Minister of Electricity.

21 Jul 8AM 13 min

Kidnappings in SA on the rise

City Power and Eskom reach a fragile truce, but SA’s energy crisis is far from over says the Energy Minister. And a new report exposes the cost of SA’s ties to Iran.

21 Jul 4AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] South Africans are surprisingly happy with their life insurers

‘We looked at the traditional life insurance companies and the accompanying investment part of that,’ says Professor Adré Schreuder, University of Pretoria.

18 Jul 9AM 9 min