The OFM Business Hour
The latest business news from Central SA. Presented by Olebogeng Motse.
Sugar crisis in SA
Andrew Russell, Vice-Chairperson of the SA Cane Growers Association, discusses some of the major challenges that the Sugar industry has been going through during the covid-19 pandemic. He also discusses the threat that the industry in currently facing regarding cheap sugar imports and the Health Promotion Levy.
Small business outlook for 2021
Shawn Theunissen, the Founder of Property Point (Business Incubator), discusses how small businesses are the fastest growing business sector by their contribution to total revenue. He also discusses how cash flow has always been a massive challenge for SMEs, and why financial discipline as well as operational efficiency is so…
RICA declared unconstitutional
Nonhlanhla Mtshali, Attorney and founder of The Legal Affair, discusses some of the consequences of RICA being declared unconstitutional. She also discusses some of the issues that have been identified as problematic regarding RICA.
Small business recovery indicators
Matt Brownell, Head of Brand and Communications at Yoco, discusses which industries have been hit hardest by the national lockdown due to the covid-19 pandemic. He also discusses the major reasons for the decline that we saw this January in terms of turnover for small businesses.
Beleggings as een van die 4 pilare
Finansiële adviseur, Marius Ferraire, gesels hierdie week oor een van die vier pilare van finansiële beplanning, Beleggings, en verduidelik wat jy alles in gedagte moet hou wanneer jy jou beplanning doen. Hy verduidelik onderandere hoe jy moet kies.
Positive impact of Covid-19
Khanyiso Myataza, Integrated Solutions Director at Servest, discusses the positive impact of the covid-19 pandemic in the workplace. He also discusses are some of the trends that we can expect when looking at how companies can integrate more technology into their businesses.
Residential property market trends
Marcél du Toit, CEO of Leadhome, discusses how the pandemic changed the residential property market in 2020. He also discusses some of the new trends for 2021 and how immigration into South Africa might change due covid-19.
Citrus industry celebrates record breaking exports
Justin Chadwick, Citrus Growers Association CEO, discusses some of the phenomenal figures that have been recorded by the citrus industry. He also discusses the newly gazetted citrus export levy and how this will be in terms of helping the industry grow in global markets.
Covid-19 relief for staff
Louw van Reenen, CEO of the Beefmaster Group, discusses why the group did not consider pay-cuts or retrenchments as other companies have done during the covid-19 pandemic. He also discusses some of their goals for 2021 post covid-19.
88% of craft brewers might not survive
Wendy Pienaar, Chairperson of the Craft Brewers Association, discusses the recent survey by the Craft Brewers Association of South Africa (CBASA), indicating the devastation craft brewers face as small businesses due to the third blanket ban on alcohol. She also discusses some of the many challenges that the industry is…
Grappling restaurant industry
Gareth Daubney, Owner and CEO of Johnny LUCKY, discusses how severely the current liquor ban and shortened trading hours due to the national lockdown curfew has impacted local restaurants. He also discusses how lifting the liquor ban and the curfew might help the industry recover slowly but surely.
Livelihoods severely impacted by liquor ban
George Koupis, Owner of Delta Bottle Store and Delta Express, discusses the impact of the liquor ban on local businesses and the challenges that the sector is currently facing regarding massive job losses. He also discusses the how we can find the balance between saving lives and saving our economy…
Risikodekking as een van die 4 pilare
Finansiële adviseur, Marius Ferraire, gesels hierdie week oor een van die vier pilare van finansiële beplanning, Risikodekking, en verduidelik wat jy alles in gedagte moet hou wanneer jy jou beplanning doen. Hy verduidelik onderandere hoe jy ‘n plan by jou omstasndighede kan aanpas.
Restaurant industry brought to its knees
Wendy Alberts, CEO of the South African Restaurant Association, discusses the current situation for the restaurant industry and the recent survey done by the industry. She also discusses the balance between saving lives and protecting the economy as well as saving jobs.
Investor tips for 2021
South Africa is fighting against its second surge of Covid-19 infections and economies worldwide continue to struggle. Debra Slabber, Portfolio Specialist, at Morningstar Investment Management South Africa, explains why we have seen a period of surprising benefit and near-record highs in the markets.
Unemployment crisis in SA
In 2020, the International Labour Organisation’s annual unemployment statistics showed that 55% of South African youth were unemployed. CEO and Co-founder of Lulaway, Jake Willis, shares what hope there is for young unemployed South Africans.
Business opportunities post Covid-19
Clinton Massyn, a business consultant, discusses what exactly a business consultant is and what value a consultant would add to your business. He also discusses how covid-19 has drastically changed the business landscape and some of the challenging aspects as well as some of the new exciting opportunities for businesses.
Sakekamer help jong entrepreneurs
Jonathan Baron, president van die Potchefstroomse Sakekamer, gesels vlak drie inperkings en die effek wat dit op die verskeie sektore in die omgewing het. Hy brei ook meer uit oor drie projekte wat hulle as ‘n sakekamer hierdie jaar gaan aanpak.
SA music industry collaborates with Canada
Michael Moeti, Founder and CEO of South African Music Week, discusses the new collaboration between SA and Canada and what new as well as exciting opportunities will this bring for our local artists. He also discusses how covid-19 has completely changed the music industry and led to new innovations.
Defamation and social media
Nonhlanhla Mtshali, Attorney and founder of The Legal Affair, discusses who can be sued for defamation and what impact social media can have on a defamatory statement. She also discusses whether you can end up in jail for a defamatory statement you made.