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How to Build Tax‑Free Wealth

TFSAs remain one of SA’s most powerful wealth-building tools—if used correctly. Vutlhari Nkuna from Concept Wealth explains contribution limits, lifetime caps, common mistakes, and how to choose the right long‑term investment mix.

7 May 4PM 11 min

Fuel spikes SA farming pressures.

Diesel is up more than R12/liter since January, squeezing margins across the agricultural value chain. FNB’s Paul Makube explains the impact on grains, livestock, and exports.

7 May 4PM 15 min

Global Surge, Local Grind: April’s market review

Global equities delivered their strongest month since 2020, powered by megacap tech, while the JSE eked out a modest gain. Anchor Capital’s Peter Little joins us for his April review of markets.

7 May 4PM 14 min

PIVOT POINT: Leading SARS Forward

Newly appointed SARS Commissioner Dr. Johnstone Makhubu reflects on his journey through public finance, his early priorities, the compliance challenges ahead, and how SARS is preparing for a digital, cross‑border tax future.

7 May 4PM 35 min

How Fuel Prices Shape SA’s Economy

Independent economist John Loos breaks down the ripple effects of fuel price hikes on households, inflation, retail, property, and the Reserve Bank’s policy path.

6 May 5PM 15 min

Fuel Relief & SA’s Fragile Recovery — Momentum’s Outlook

Momentum economist Tshiamo Masike unpacks the IMF’s latest global outlook, the impact of Middle East tensions on energy prices, and what rising fuel costs mean for inflation, the rand, and South Africa’s growth prospects.

6 May 5PM 9 min

National Fuel Update with FIASA

FIASA CEO Avhapfani Tshifularo explains why South Africa’s fuel supply is “stable but tight,” what’s driving diesel strain, and how tanker shortages and above‑normal demand are affecting motorists and businesses ahead of the latest price hike.

6 May 5PM 15 min

Fuel Retailers Under Strain — SAPRA on Margins

SAPRA’s Lebo Ramolahloane unpacks the tough realities facing service station owners—from razor‑thin margins and load‑shedding costs to rising crime and calls for margin reform.

6 May 5PM 13 min

Fuel Spending Drops 35%: What Discovery’s Data Reveals

Discovery Insure data shows a dramatic 35% drop in fuel spend and a 28% fall in transactions as motorists respond to April’s price hikes. CEO Robert Attwell explains the behavioral shifts, the rise of ride‑hailing, and what this means for mobility and affordability in SA.

5 May 4PM 13 min

Taxi Fares Rise as Fuel Costs Surge

Taxi fares across SA are increasing by R2–R6 locally and up to R30 on long‑distance routes. SANTACO spokesperson Rebecca Phala discusses the pressures on operators, commuter impact, and what further hikes could mean.

5 May 4PM 12 min

How Fuel Prices Are Changing Car Buying in SA

Fuel is no longer just a running cost—it's reshaping how South Africans choose, afford, and finance their cars. WesBank Senior Economist Thanda Sithole explains shifting buyer behavior.

5 May 4PM 16 min

SA Vehicle Sales Hit Best April Since 2013

South Africa’s new vehicle market surged 13% year-on-year in April, even as exports slipped and fuel-driven cost pressures rose. Naamsa Chief Economist Dr. Paulina Mamogobo unpacks the data.

5 May 4PM 20 min

Rebuilding SA’s Industrial Base

Bridgestone SA MD Jacques Rikhotso warns that South Africa’s industrial foundations are eroding fast, with tire production falling sharply and imports surging past 10 million units. We explore what this means for jobs, competitiveness, and the urgent interventions needed to rebuild industrial resilience.

4 May 4PM 14 min

South Africa’s Trade Strategy in a Geopolitical Maze

Prof. Siphamandla Zondi explains why the global rules-based order is collapsing—and how South Africa is being squeezed between BRICS+ ambitions and Western market dependence. We unpack foreign‑policy incoherence, localization strategy, EV transition risks, and what a future‑proof trade strategy should look like.

4 May 4PM 7 min

PMI Back Above 50: Real Momentum or Temporary Bounce?

Economist Sello Sekele analyzes the Absa PMI’s rise to 52.6—the first expansion in seven months. We unpack front-loaded demand, weak exports, rising cost pressures, and why manufacturers remain hesitant to hire despite improving activity.

4 May 4PM 12 min

Local Sourcing Could Create 34,000 Jobs

LSF CEO Irshaad Kathrada breaks down new research showing South Africa could add R8 billion in manufacturing output and 34,000 jobs by 2030 through deeper retail localization.

4 May 4PM 11 min

Coface on South Africa’s Economic Future

Coface Chief Africa Economist Aroni Chaudhuri explains why South Africa’s GDP per capita remains below 2007 levels and what this says about the country’s long‑term stagnation. We unpack liquidations, PPI data, energy stability, and how Middle East tensions could trigger an inflation shock for SA in the months ahead.

4 May 4PM 22 min

The Unseen Household Tax of Global Tensions

Old Mutual’s Financial Education Programme Manager, Thabo Hollo explains how global geopolitical tensions — from oil supply shocks to inflation risks — are silently eroding household budgets. He outlines the four steps consumers should take now to protect their financial wellbeing.

30 Apr 4PM 9 min

How to Stay Financially Afloat in 2026

With inflation rising, fuel costs climbing, and real salaries slipping, more households are using credit just to get through the month. Momentum’s Salem Nyati breaks down the behavioural shifts, the warning signs of debt distress, and the practical steps families can take to regain control.

30 Apr 4PM 9 min

How Online Gambling Is Reshaping SA Spending

Online betting has overtaken casinos as South Africa’s biggest gambling channel. Reona Chetty from Vouch SA explains the data behind the boom, the behavioural patterns emerging in card transactions, and the financial red flags households should watch for.

30 Apr 4PM 15 min