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Ekasinomics: How To Get Into To Selling A Grade Beef, Pork And Chicken To Smaller Businesses

Monitor Meats was founded by Lerato Mokoena and Motsamai Lehoko, for the sole purpose of supplying quality and affordable, A grade beef, pork and chicken to smaller businesses that had no access to abattoirs and meat distributors. To discuss their journey in the meat industry, we are joined by them…

16 Feb 2022 11AM 18 min

As tax year-end approaches, here are ways to avoid common payroll mistake

How significant would you say payroll is for businesses-small or medium? What key things should businesses be mindful of when installing their payroll system? What are some of the common payroll mistakes businesses should avoid and why? To answer these questions, we are joined by Nkululeko Nombika - Business Operations…

16 Feb 2022 11AM 7 min

Huawei under heat after failing to employ enough SA Citizens

The Department of Employment and Labour has filed court papers against Huawei Technologies South Africa due to non-compliance with the employment equity policy. Andrew Levy, Labour Law Expert & Founder Of A Specialist Labour Law Practice And Advisory Firm joins us to discuss.

15 Feb 2022 11AM 10 min

What Will Happen To Lucky Star With All Its Accounting Issues?

Oceana's CEO, Imraan Soomra, has resigned as the company struggles with accounting problems. Oceana, which owns canned fish brand Lucky Star, along with other fish production and cold storage assets, has delayed the release of its results for the year to end-September several times, and the JSE has warned that…

15 Feb 2022 11AM 12 min

It’s My House: How Your Municipal Property Rates Are Determined?

Ever wondered how the rates and taxes on your house are calculated and why your rates and taxes seem so much higher than that of your colleague living across town? Dr Tk Pooe, Senior Lecturer of Political Science and Governance at Wits School Of Governance helps answer these questions.

15 Feb 2022 11AM 23 min

Everything You Need To Know About Buying In To A New Development

South African buyers seeking security and a fuss-free lifestyle are increasingly opting for brand-new homes in property developments. Justin Easthorpe, OOBA Group Provincial Sales Manager gives us all we need to know before making those important decisions.

15 Feb 2022 11AM 13 min

75% of the SA Middle Class is in pretty good health

Two years into a global pandemic that targets people with vulnerable health and ‘co-morbidities’, there has arguably never been a greater emphasis on the value of a healthy lifestyle. However, lockdowns, social distancing and other protocols have seriously curbed people’s abilities to routinely go to gym, and to participate in…

15 Feb 2022 11AM 10 min

SA Government To Take Over Eskom’s Debt

South Africa’s government is considering taking over part or all of Eskom’s R392 billion debt as it seeks to restructure the cash-strapped power utility’s loan obligations, according to the International Monetary Fund. Dr Azar Jammine, Director And Chief Economist Of Econometrix, joins us to discuss.

14 Feb 2022 11AM 7 min

Careers Corner: Employee Benefits Explained – demystifying employee benefits jargon and complex industry terms

Youth unemployment in South Africa is high and there is a need for young people to enter new industries. One industry that has the potential to solve this crisis is plumbing. The industry holds many opportunities for the youth because it is faced with an ageing workforce. Young people can…

14 Feb 2022 11AM 19 min

Wealth Creation: Beware Sexually Transmitted Debt (STD) in light of global prevalence of ‘love fraud’

The airing of Netflix’s most recent true-crime documentary, The Tinder Swindler shone the spotlight on the prevalence of love fraud. And, with Valentine’s Day today and February deemed as “the month of love”, now may be a good idea to ask for your partner’s credit report before you ask to…

14 Feb 2022 11AM 8 min

Can The Plumbing Industry Help Tackle Youth Unemployment?

One industry that has the potential to solve Youth unemployment in South Africa is Plumbing. The industry holds many opportunities for the youth because it is faced with an ageing workforce. Young people can easily enter the plumbing industry as the minimum requirement is Grade 9. Rendani Tshivula, a representative…

14 Feb 2022 11AM 18 min

The South African Remote Work Visa Proposal

South Africa’s department of home affairs is looking to introduce a remote working visa to attract the new breed of digital nomad. The Covid-19 pandemic has moved workers away from traditional office spaces. With remote work having become the standard – and hybrid models likely to replace permanent in-office schedules…

14 Feb 2022 11AM 5 min

What does the President need to address at SONA?

President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to clear a laundry list of demands as he delivers his State of the Nation Address (Sona) tonight, setting out the government’s plans for the year ahead and with pressure on him to rev the economy by strengthening structural reforms, amid rising unemployment and an…

10 Feb 2022 11AM 13 min

What do the Youth expect from SONA?

As a businessman operating in the youth market, Khethi Ngwenya, is CEO of South Africa’s biggest youth Marketing agency, SchoolMedia. SchoolMedia is a company that works with brands to create awareness and brand loyalty amongst the youth. He joins us to discuss what to expect from SONA for the future…

10 Feb 2022 11AM 4 min

Pivot Point: Andre Du Plessis, outgoing Capitec CFO and Financial Director

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Financial Director (FD) of the Capitec group, Andre du Plessis, will be retiring at the end of June ’22 after 22 years of dedicated service. André Du Plessis was one of the co-founders of Capitec Bank and instrumental in growing the bank to its leading…

10 Feb 2022 11AM 5 min

What A New Minimum Wage Means For Employees

The announcement of the new minimum wage for South Africa, received a warm welcome by South African wage earners. Based on the gazette published on Monday the 7th of February 2022, the national minimum wage is now R23.19 for each ordinary hour worked as of the 1st of March 2022…

9 Feb 2022 11AM 16 min

Inside Your Business: President Ramaphosa Must Not Forget The Needs Of Entrepreneurs at SONA

When President Ramaphosa engages us in his State of the Nation Address on the 10 February, his plate will be full of several issues he has to focus on. While he cannot ignore SA’s pressing needs of poverty, inequality, and unemployment. He must keep in mind the immense challenges faced…

9 Feb 2022 11AM 13 min

Legally Speaking: Side Hustle Discipline: What The Law Says About Side Hustle

With the ravages of the Covid-19 pandemic still being felt, a growing number of South Africans in full-time employment are taking on a ‘side hustle’ to supplement their income. Remote working has also provided employees with a great opportunity to engage in secondary jobs, especially where once being at the…

9 Feb 2022 11AM 15 min

Ekasinomics: How the Floral Industry Navigates Valentine’s Day Hype

Starting a business fundamentally requires you to take a chance on yourself, and that’s exactly what Mahlatse Mashao had to do three years ago. It was while she was hospitalised that she found a well of motivation, launching Dipalesa Flowas as soon as she was released. She joins us to…

9 Feb 2022 11AM 20 min

Rising Coffee Prices

Sihle Magubane’s life was turned around when his adventures in coffee began a decade ago. Almost by chance in 2003, he was selected for training at the Ciro Coffee Academy, where he obtained the comprehensive international barista certificate through city & guilds, an internationally accredited training body. He joins us…

9 Feb 2022 11AM 6 min