Moneyweb@Midday

[TOP STORY] Twatterbaas: Musk and Trump’s misinformation peddler exposed

‘It's extremely dangerous. I think that there are tangible effects that we can attribute to the spread of such misinformation,’ says Kyle Cowan, investigative journalist at Media24.

30 Apr 8AM 7 min

CT fire: Community involvement critical to containing blaze

Media24 is being accused of ‘doxxing’ after an investigative journalist exposed the person behind a right-wing, fake news peddling social media account. We’ll ask if the public has the right to know. How smarter research is helping companies create products you actually want. The Nelson Mandela Foundation refutes false investment…

30 Apr 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Last-minute Vat reversal implications for SA businesses and consumers

‘We do sympathise with those larger businesses that have had to incur further expense, and highly urgently, to re-update systems that have had to be adjusted for the new Vat rate,’ says Thomas Lobban, master tax practitioner at Latita Africa.

29 Apr 9AM 8 min

Private label boom: More South Africans are ditching name brands

Today, a look at the implications of the Vat reversal decision on individuals and businesses. Why more South Africans are ditching big name brands in favour of house brands. The impact of trade wars on short-term insurance. And how public relations agencies need to reclaim ownership in a shifting industry.

29 Apr 6AM 32 min

2025 CIPS Conference and Awards: All about connecting and engaging

This year, through the theme ‘Connect and Engage,’ The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, aims to reinforce the importance of building strong relationships, embracing innovation, and elevating the role of procurement in creating sustainable, strategic impact across industries.

25 Apr 10AM 7 min

Team spirit: Who manages the AI agents?

Artificial intelligence and virtual assistants are meant to make our lives easier, but who manages the bots? Why South Africa cannot afford to ignore the R1 trillion underground economy. A look at how the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply helps professionals to connect, collaborate and lead meaningful change.

25 Apr 6AM 29 min

[TOP STORY] Dawie Roodt: Vat U-turn leaves R75bn hole and tough questions

‘Civil servants get close to 20% of GDP. That's how much we pay civil servants in South Africa. It's completely out of line,’ says the chief economist at the Efficient Group.

24 Apr 8AM 7 min

Emerging middle powers pessimistic about global reform: Report

Opposition parties claim victory as the Vat hike is scrapped, but how will government plug the R75bn budget hole? A new report shows varying geopolitical priorities from the world’s middle powers. A look at global investment opportunities amidst global uncertainty. And why an expert says individuals not having access to…

24 Apr 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Toilet water to tap water: The shift to recycled wastewater in SA

‘The way forward is for the municipalities and the wastewater treatment facilities to implement measures to make sure that the water is treated properly, because properly treated water can be safe,’ says Herman Stoop, Worldwide Industrial and Systems Engineers.

23 Apr 8AM 6 min

China: ‘Think twice before signing US trade deals’

Global tensions mount as China warns nations on US trade ties. How digital drama is affecting our children. A look at the business cashflow juggling act. And why an expert says recycled wastewater may have already made its way into our drinking water, as SA’s water management systems crumble.

23 Apr 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] SA graduates face relocation dilemma as jobs are concentrated in Gauteng

‘What we're also finding with our alumni survey is that 59% of our students found employment within Gauteng, with another 11% in Limpopo and only 7% in the Western Cape,’ says Werner Abrahams, CEO of the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme.

22 Apr 9AM 7 min

Death of a Pope: What happens next?

Today, why mining should be a key focus this Earth Day. A look at the processes, procedures and traditions that’ll lead to the election of a new Pope. A new report indicates that South Africans are becoming more credit savvy. And a student funding programme shows promising results in securing…

22 Apr 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Limpopo gears up for over 1.5m Easter pilgrims

‘Last year alone, just for the weekend, we generated over R50 million in trade, and we are expecting more out of this one,’ says Moses Ngobeni, CEO of the Limpopo Tourism Agency.

17 Apr 8AM 7 min

Cronies and corruption: eThekwini on the brink of collapse?

What will National Treasury’s new wheat and sugar tariffs mean for the price of bread and sweets? The Limpopo Tourism Agency says its ready for the influx of Easter weekend pilgrims. And why an analyst says the residents of KZN are paying a high price for its continued support of…

17 Apr 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Employment equity targets gazetted: What it means for SA business

‘The department is saying we've given you the leeway before, and you haven't really set targets that are meaningful and now we need you to comply or else,’ says Thembi Chagonda, CEO of Global Business Solutions.

16 Apr 9AM 8 min

43% of board directors think they’re supporting effectively, only 22% of CEOs agree

A new global report shows a big disconnect between boards and CEOs; how can boards rethink their approach? South African businesses brace for impact of new employment equity regulations. Why Gen Z and Millennials are leading the charge on offshore investing. And a look at artificial intelligence strategies beyond the buzzword.

16 Apr 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Saica celebrates 70% pass rate, but gaps remain

‘What's important for us is to ensure that we own our responsibility to ensure reasonable access to our profession across all race groups,’ says Patricia Stock, CEO of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants.

15 Apr 9AM 8 min

Lesotho clothing firm accuses White House of bullying

Why Trump’s tariffs are scaring off US investors and killing Lesotho’s textiles industry. Good news from the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants as it reports better pass rates. Why citizen scientists are important and an unfiltered look behind the scenes of business tycoon Sol Kerzner’s inner circle.

15 Apr 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Motsoaledi bemoans lack of money for not hiring more doctors

‘I'm also very disappointed, by the way. If I was given three times or four times what I was given now, I wouldn't be hiring fewer people,’ says Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi.

14 Apr 9AM 7 min

Varsities get R1.8bn boost from philanthropists

A reported 1 200 new positions will be available to unemployed doctors, but will this be enough to address SA’s health sector crisis? Jeremy Maggs speaks to Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. Amidst global funding uncertainty, philanthropists have donated a substantial amount of money to universities, does this really make…

14 Apr 6AM 32 min