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7,447 Episodes
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Steinhoff: Why Markus Jooste still roams free - NPA boss

In 2017, an accounting scandal erupted at South African multinational Steinhoff. The German authorities uncovered a number of financial irregularities - and Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste jumped ship. Steinhoff's demise meant that a number of wealthy investors, including billionaire Christo Wiese, have felt the devastating effects of its share price…
7 Aug 2020 10AM 2 min

CR cracks his corruption whip as Covid-19 fraud mushrooms; MTN; Zim; Rand

In today's news headlines: * President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled yet another raft of plans to deal with the corrupt and the captured, including detailed reporting on which companies have been approved to supply Covid-19 services. * SA's prosecuting authorities have provided granular detail on how the country is tackling…
6 Aug 2020 3PM 4 min

Unpacking the scale of Covid-19 corruption: Over 167 cases in Gauteng alone - SIU

Corruption allegations surrounding Covid-19 contracts have been a hot topic, especially since the president has promised that he will now be 'clamping down' on those who cross the line. In particular, SA is dealing with corruption cases surrounding the purchasing and supply of PPE, which puts frontline workers at risk…
6 Aug 2020 1PM 4 min

Magda Wierzycka: 80% probability for Oxford Covid-19 vaccine availability by September

Magda Wierzycka, co-founder of disruptive fintech Sygnia, expresses gratitude that SA is unable to borrow more offshore as that would send the country to a sovereign default within five years. The outspoken actuary, economist and businesswoman also updates us on the status of the Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine. Learn more…
6 Aug 2020 10AM 13 min

How gym visits and good driving channelled R2m to Covid-19 relief

Discovery Vitality's MoveToGive is an initiative where scheme members donate their active rewards to selected charities. In the four years since its inception, MoveToGive has donated to a number of causes, including giving over R370,000 to help people affected by the Knysna fires and donating over 42,000 sanitary packs to help…
6 Aug 2020 4AM 10 min

David Shapiro: Apple conquers China; share price up by 10%

In China, iPhone sales surged from February as the market started recovering from the supply and demand shocks caused by the onset of Covid-19. Apple sold 3.9 million iPhones in April alone, a 160% increase from March. On Friday 31 July, Apple's share price jumped up by 10% in a…
3 Aug 2020 12PM 11 min

Who's dying from Covid-19 and how to ensure you don't join them

Gareth Friedlander, deputy CEO of Discovery Life, and Dr Maritha van der Walt, Discovery Life's chief medical officer, discuss which individuals are more likely to suffer severe symptoms if infected with Covid-19 and offer helpful lifestyle advice to minimise your chances of falling into this category. - Nadya Swart Learn…
3 Aug 2020 10AM 17 min
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