Best Moneyweb Radio Podcasts (2025)

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[TOP STORY] Unite for Change seeks broader alliances ahead of 2026 elections 7:30

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‘Since the announcement, all of us have been inundated with approaches from local parties…in the coming weeks and months we will add some significant players to Unite for Change,’ says Brett Herron, Unite for Change Leadership Council. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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R50bn plan to save the N3 and create 50 000 jobs 32:42

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‘Unite for Good’ – political merger set to contest 2026 election. How Chinese car partnerships are paying off for some local vehicle financiers. And new data shows South Africans borrow more, but still feel the squeeze as credit use rises. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Digging into Mr Price’s ‘free cash flow to EV yield’ metric 6:01

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Keith McLachlan from Element Investment Managers explains: 'We’re trying to get a sense of what true profits are'.By Simon Brown

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US markets are pricey … but don’t fight the highs 21:12

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Petri Redelinghuys from Herenya Capital Advisors on whether pricey US markets have him worried. Keith McLachlan from Element Investment Managers breaks down his free-cash-flow-to-EV yield – what it means and how to use it. Mark McChlery from PayJustNow on the ever-earlier start to Black Friday – what discount levels drive the best conversions and w…

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[TOP STORY] CSIR warns of ‘innovation chasm’ slowing technology commercialisation 8:09

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‘There's a lot of good IP that gets generated, but not enough of it gets translated into commercialised products and services because of this lack of funding,’ says CSIR CEO, Dr Thulani Dlamini. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Equal parental leave rights: A compliance nightmare for employers? 32:21

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Eight decades on, is the CSIR still worth taxpayers’ money? Faith groups call Eskom’s bid to operate Koeberg Unit 2 for an additional 20 years an 'unacceptable gamble'. And SA’s R268bn wholesale boom – a lifeline for cash-strapped consumers. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] SA’s challenges with tariffs, inflation and central bank independence 7:02

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Herman van Papendorp from Momentum Investments considers SA investors should have both nominal and inflation-linked bonds in their portfolios over the next six to 12 months.By Simon Brown

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Five themes driving the gold bull market 22:04

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Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth highlights local vehicle sales hitting decade highs, explores whether this is a genuine opportunity, and comments on the absence of US jobs data. George Cheveley from Ninety One breaks down the five key themes driving gold bulls. Herman van Papendorp from Momentum Investments outlines the strong investment case…

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[TOP STORY] Jeff Wicks on how syndicates bled Tembisa Hospital of billions 8:27

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‘One good example is a heavy-duty plastic bucket. One of the companies in that network sold four of these buckets to Tembisa Hospital for about R40 000. Those buckets are really only valued in extreme cases at not more than R200 each,’ says author and News24 investigative journalist. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Protecting what built you: Lessons for small businesses 7:47

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Old Mutual’s Schaun Van Den Berg highlights how trust has become a critical form of business capital for SMEs. He explains why reputation is as vital as revenue, how one uninsured incident can destroy goodwill, and why insurance must be seen as a strategic partner.By Moneyweb Radio

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Take control of your traffic fines with Fines4U 7:15

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Fines4U assists both companies and individuals in managing outstanding fines, offering fine reductions and transferring fines and demerit points to the licence of the driver who actually incurred them, says owner and director Cornelia van Niekerk.By Moneyweb Radio

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Africa's first Breast Imaging Centre of Excellence 33:55

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A new book on the 'Shadow State' puts the urgent need for better whistleblower protection back in the spotlight. A new directive aims to give more freedom and rights to tenants living in complexes and estates. And why businesses are increasingly looking at trade credit insurance as a vital safety net. Moneyweb…

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[TOP STORY] How ETFs are making investing more accessible 9:36

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Ben Meyer from Prescient looks back on 25 years of ETF growth in South Africa, though still a small slice of the CIS market.By Simon Brown

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PGM story still positive, but beware of Fomo 20:51

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Kieran Witthuhn from Anchor on the gold and PGM surge — and how they’re positioning portfolios at these levels. Ben Meyer from Prescient on 25 years of ETF growth in South Africa, though still a small slice of the CIS market. Simon on Fed Chair Powell’s warning that stocks are 'fairly highly valued'.…

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[TOP STORY] Nyati: Efficiency, governance and technology to drive Eskom’s next phase 8:16

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‘Even if the economy grows, we will have the capacity to support that growth…The profit that you see is linked to the fact that we are now building more and selling more,’ says Eskom board chair, Mteto Nyati. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Malema's guilty: Now what? 31:10

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The political fallout begins as EFF leader Julius Malema is found guilty in his firearms case. SA's future energy plans are challenged at a major industry conference. And a closer look at ‘quiet cracking’, the new workplace trend that highlights persistent unhappiness among employees. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Actively managed funds vs passive in H2 2025: Spiva insights 7:51

5d ago7:51

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Tim Edwards from S&P says, ‘Sometimes people think that a passive approach, getting the market, is settling for average … our data suggests no, it's not quite settling for average. It might in fact be considerably better than average’.By Simon Brown

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Reduced ETF fees gives R20m back to investors 20:48

5d ago20:48

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Lonwabo Maqubela from Perpetua Investment Managers on Capitec’s stellar performance, with Heps and dividends surging around 26%. Tim Edwards from S&P Dow Jones Indices breaks down the latest SPIVA report, revealing most active funds lag behind the index. Kingsley Williams, CIO at Satrix, announces a reduction in the TER for one of their flagship JS…

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[TOP STORY] End of Agoa shifts spotlight to AfCFTA and new markets 7:40

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‘I think Agoa was nice to have, but it was never a trade agreement. It never offered huge benefits to anybody…what we are looking for is more dependable, preferential access,’ says Donald MacKay, founder and CEO, XA Global Trade Advisors. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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The inequalities of SA’s private healthcare system 32:37

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A lapsed Agoa deadline adds fresh pressure on SA's trade and export industries. A new investigation shines a spotlight on the deep-seated inequalities of the country's private healthcare system. And a closer look at the direct link between poor policy execution and the lack of investment in South Africa. Moneyweb…

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Why SMEs choose Mac for lower costs and longevity 8:34

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Sudesh Pillay of iStore Business explains how Apple technology helps South African SMEs lower IT costs, strengthen security and boost productivity in a competitive economy.By Moneyweb Radio

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[TOP STORY] Is your business ready to dance with uncertainty? 6:42

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‘There's room for change, there's room for innovation, there's room to be agile. It's dependent on business leaders and companies and stakeholders working together’ – PwC SA Senior Economist Christie Viljoen.By Simon Brown

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Which healthcare stock does your portfolio need? 20:43

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Could the recent positive update from Netcare, compared to Life Healthcare, signal that the healthcare sector is worth considering for investors? Chantal Marx from FNB Wealth & Investments weighs in. Christie Viljoen from PwC South Africa explores the numerous business risks and the opportunities that arise from forced change. EY’s Graham Stokoe br…

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[TOP STORY] SIU reveals how syndicates looted billions from Tembisa Hospital 7:25

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‘Every transaction that is below R500 000, you don't take that to a tender. You then have to do three quotes, which is allowed. But the problem here is those three quotes were then sourced from the same people,’ says Kaizer Kganyago, spokesperson for the Special Investigating Unit. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Middle class squeeze hits consumer confidence 33:00

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The SIU sets its sights on recovering a staggering R2bn looted from Tembisa Hospital. Mounting strain on the middle-class sees consumer sentiment take another knock. And what it takes to build a 'trust economy' amid the current uncertainty. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Active vs passive strategies in a changing market 6:01

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Francois van der Merwe of Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager dives into the active vs passive investing debate – and reveals the conditions when active strategies really shine.By Simon Brown

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Gold on track to hit $5 000 soon 20:40

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Matete Thulare from RMB weighs in on the US dollar’s 2025 slide – with the DXY down nearly 10% this year, is further weakness on the horizon? Francois van der Merwe of Sanlam Investments Multi-Manager dives into the active vs passive investing debate – and reveals the conditions when active strategies really shine. Chris Harmse from Sequoia Capital…

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[TOP STORY] Business for SA considers coordinated plan to revive Johannesburg 7:45

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‘Many CEOs, 160-plus, have thrown their hat into the ring to say they're prepared to sign a pledge, and of that, a large number are getting personally involved in overseeing the initiatives concerned,’ says Martin Kingston, steering committee chair, B4SA MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Is there a future for the Carlton Centre? 31:41

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Business leaders are zoning in on a concrete plan to fix the city of Johannesburg. The continent's top energy players gather as African Energy Week 2025 kicks off in Cape Town. And a closer look at South Africa's official approach to tobacco harm reduction and the future of vaping. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Zar sensitivity is a feature – not a bug 6:31

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Bianca Botes from Citadel Global takes us through the forces behind the rand’s sharp swings.By Simon Brown

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Glitter or fade: Is silver offering value post-peak? 20:09

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Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth unpacks silver’s surge as it edges toward all-time highs, while Mike Oswin from the World Gold Council explains how wholesale digital gold could transform the tradability of stored bullion. And Bianca Botes from Citadel Global takes us through the forces behind the rand’s sharp swings – and why its volatility r…

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Where does all the money go? 13:31

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Shergeran Naidoo of PayInc [formerly BankservAfrica] describes the company’s function as a payment clearinghouse, its ownership by the banking sector and its commitment to financial inclusion. He highlights the launch of the PayInc Economic Index, as well as efforts to support the unbanked and underbanked through digital innovation.…

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[TOP STORY] Zille vows to put business at the centre of Joburg revival 9:38

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‘We’re never going to get job creation, and we’re never going to get people out of poverty without businesses investing and having confidence in the future of Johannesburg,’ says Helen Zille, DA federal council chair. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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EFF launches bill for stricter liquor advertising 34:16

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A delayed 2025 budget and rand volatility leave more than half of SA's SMEs anxious. The EFF launches a new bill aimed at introducing stricter regulations on liquor advertising. And how the Aarto demerit system could put thousands of SA drivers at risk of licence suspension. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] The SME Confidence Index and the future of small businesses in South Africa 6:41

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David Morobe from Business Partners shares the importance of highlighting small business challenges, because resolution can ‘shape the environment and make it conducive for our SMEs to thrive’.By Simon Brown

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South Africa remains a compelling play for global investors 22:44

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Petri Redelinghuys analyses recent market trends. Andrew Amoils of New World Wealth on the rise of crypto millionaires. David Morobe of Business Partners on falling SME confidence amid fiscal uncertainty and rand volatility.By Simon Brown

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Non-bank funding solutions for property developers 16:16

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Brent Geddes of Geddes Capital explains the benefits of partnering with alternative lenders before approaching banks for funding.By Moneyweb Radio

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Why iStore for SMEs 8:34

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Interview with Sudesh Pillay, head of iStore Business. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Mashaba hints at mayoral run, refuses to back Zille 10:16

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‘I have no confidence in either of them. Dada Morero, you look at the state of the city. Helen Zille, let me tell you that she's responsible for the mess we were in in the city of Johannesburg when I was the mayor,’ says ActionSA president, Herman Mashaba. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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President Ramaphosa takes stage at the UN General Assembly 34:07

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The race for the Johannesburg mayorship heats up as Herman Mashaba takes aim at Helen Zille. President Cyril Ramaphosa takes the world stage at the UN General Assembly. And how iStore is providing crucial support for South African small businesses. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Insurance and brokers: Key to safeguarding SME growth 7:15

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Old Mutual’s Schaun Van Den Berg discusses why trust is the lifeblood of SMEs and how brokers, insurance and risk management play a vital role in business resilience. In this interview he shares insights on how to build a small business in today’s trust economy.By Moneyweb Radio

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[TOP STORY] Navigating interest rates amid inflation and US political pressures 8:04

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'I think the main character in this whole drama is probably Trump himself, because it is a historically unprecedented degree of public interference in the functioning of the central bank’ – Izak Odendaal Old Mutual Wealth Investment Strategist.By Simon Brown

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Markets digest Trump’s UN speech as he touts falling energy prices and slams climate policy 21:06

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Kea Nonyana from Scope Prime unpacks Trump's comments at the UN General Assembly. Cassidy Nydahl from Franc introduces a new tool designed to bring financial order to SA’s hustlers and gig workers. Old Mutual’s Izak Odendaal weighs in on the outlook for US and SA interest rates.By Simon Brown

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[TOP STORY] Chinese and Indian visitor numbers slump despite visa reforms 7:36

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‘South Africa used to be the largest tourism market on the African continent. We have slowly lost ground over the years to Morocco, to Tunisia, to Kenya, to Tanzania,’ says Lee-Anne Bac, partner in strategic development and advisory, BDO. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Fighting dirty money at the G20 38:16

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Business Unity South Africa (Busa) takes the government to court over its new employment equity targets. The tourism sector questions why Asian visitor numbers are declining despite visa fast-tracking. And how the fight against illicit financial flows can remain a top priority on the G20 agenda Moneyweb…

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PayInc steps up push to move South Africa to digital payments 10:55

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Stephen Linnell, CEO of PayInc, outlines how the rebrand from BankservAfrica marks a new chapter focused on advancing financial inclusion, shifting the economy beyond cash, and fostering collaboration between banks, fintechs and regulators.By Moneyweb Radio

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The difference between optimists and pessimists when it comes to money 9:46

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Even if two investors invest in exactly the same thing, the way they interact with their investment ultimately determines whether they succeed – Adriaan Pask, chief investment officer at PSG Wealth.By Moneyweb Radio

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[TOP STORY] South Africans are stretching to afford new cars 3:31

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While affordability is deteriorating, women aged 35-45 are more inclined to buy a new vehicle and males tend to opt for used vehicles from the more established brands – Henry Botha from Absa Vehicle & Asset Finance.By Simon Brown

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Canal+ clinches MultiChoice takeover, targets growth 21:08

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Analyst Jimmy Moyaha on PPC’s turnaround plan and Canal+’s takeover of MultiChoice. Jonathan Kohler, Landsdowne Property Group CEO, on how South Africa’s property market is finding breathing room as affordability dynamics shift. Henry Botha from Absa Vehicle & Asset Finance talks the real cost of car repayments for South Africans.…