Best Moneyweb Radio Podcasts (2025)

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[TOP STORY] Electricity and logistics reforms drive cautious optimism on SA economy 7:47

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‘We can expect some upgrades in the next few years. I think the rand can possibly also be slightly more stable in the medium to longer term than what we've become accustomed to,’ says Johan Els, group chief economist at Old Mutual. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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SAT board removal: Did Tourism Minister follow the correct process? 34:09

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The rand remains surprisingly resilient despite US tariffs. Why Minister Gayton McKenzie is in hot water over old social media posts. And a look at how communication dead zones are costing lives. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Understanding D&O Insurance 5:11

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Mongezi Mpahlwa of Cox Yeats breaks down Directors and Officers Insurance – what it is, why it matters, and what it doesn’t cover.By Simon Brown

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Powell pivots as the Fed backs off inflation worries 18:25

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Alex Duys of Umthombo Wealth discusses Jerome Powell's pivot to focus on jobs. Mongezi Mpahlwa of Cox Yeats breaks down director and officers insurance – what it is, why it matters, and what it doesn’t cover.By Simon Brown

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Wealth Transfer 101: Understanding taxes, trusts, and family dynamics 12:09

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South Africa faces a massive wealth transfer. Lisa Kaplan of Sterling Private Wealth explains how planning can protect legacies.By Moneyweb Radio

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SA prisons hellish says Judge Cameron, Minister agrees 34:43

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With the largest prison population in Africa, how can South Africa transform its jail system for the betterment of those incarcerated and for society at large? MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Spur vs Famous Brands: A tale of two restaurant giants 7:09

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‘Really good numbers’ from Spur, whereas ‘a whole lot has gone wrong’ for Famous Brands, comments Keith McLachlan of Element Investment Managers.By Simon Brown

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Rate cuts: US likely, SA unlikely 19:59

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Pooja Tanna from Perpetua Investment Managers: As Jackson Hole gets underway, will the side-room discussions be dominated by central bank independence? And looking ahead to the next FOMC and MPC rate decisions – are we likely to see a cut, a hold, or a hike? Keith McLachlan from Element Investment Managers on Spur’s strong results and the key lesso…

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[TOP STORY] Ultra-rare disease costs threaten sustainability of SA medical schemes 7:03

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‘For smaller schemes, you find that some of them rarely collect contributions in excess of R50 million per year. If they were to fund treatment for one of these diseases, it then becomes a very big portion of what is actually collected,’ says Charlton Murove, head of research at the Board of Healthcare Funders. Moneyweb…

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Concerns around rise in illegal tyre burning and dumping 33:34

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A new proposal to help medical schemes mitigate the cost of ultra-rare disease treatment. Why Mango may have truly reached the end of the runway. And a move to get a uniquely South African crop off the tariff list. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] How credit can be good for you 6:13

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Sanlam Credit Partnerships CEO Alet Griesel looks at good vs bad debt, and how women are leveraging credit to change their lives.By Simon Brown

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Sasol strength points to continued growth 21:58

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Herenya Capital Advisors’s Petri Redelinghuys: Is he still short the Top40 and still long on Sasol? Sanlam Credit Partnerships CEO Alet Griesel looks at good vs bad debt, and how women are leveraging credit to change their lives. DebtBusters’s Benay Sager discusses how the share of income going to debt repayments is at a near-decade high.…

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[TOP STORY] Finance minister’s hard line on Bitcoin ‘stifles growth and innovation’ 6:38

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‘We’ve seen almost $165 billion of investment flowing into US-based exchange-traded funds. Much of that could have been invested in emerging markets like South Africa,’ says Marius Reitz, GM for Africa and Europe at Luno. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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The ‘super-duper shopper’ – small numbers, big influence 32:37

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Exclusions, empty promises and walkouts, why the National Dialogue is being labelled a ‘let down’ by NGOs and activists. Why the Finance Minister’s comments on crypto could see SA fall behind global investment practice. And the role of Japan in driving Africa’s industrialisation, skills development and energy transition. Moneyweb…

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[TOP STORY] Exploring the surge in SA home loan applications 7:00

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'Average home prices breached the R1.6 million mark for the first time,’ reports Brad Bendall of BetterBonds.By Simon Brown

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BHP Group upbeat despite earnings slip 20:47

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Chantal Marx, FNB Wealth & Investments, on BHP Group’s results as the market brushed off profits falling to a five-year low. Scott Cummins, Aveng CEO, on results as two challenging projects pushed the company into a loss for the period. Bradd Bendall, BetterBond, on a strong July in the home loan market, with many homeowners choosing to upgrade rat…

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[TOP STORY] Rules, not retaliation, guide SA’s trade policy - Itac 8:54

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‘Retaliation, with the scale of market we have, might have other unintended consequences that might potentially be much more counterproductive to our industrial policy ambitions,’ says Ayabonga Cawe, chief commissioner at Itac. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Unlocking funding: The JSE's game-changing initiative for SMEs 10:15

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The JSE’s Cleo Kunene notes: ‘We realised there is a big gap in funding access and funding readiness for smaller businesses.'By Moneyweb Radio

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Chinese cars might lose their competitive edge in SA 35:09

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The International Trade Administration Commission of SA faces an unprecedented caseload as global trade tensions intensify. Why an expert says women in Africa are hit hardest by tariffs. And is wifi and access to stable internet a luxury or a human right? MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] No clear winner: Inside SA’s fast-food search trends 8:13

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Mongezi Mtati, Senior Brand Strategist at Rogerwilco, highlights consumer trends from the 2025 Fast Food and QSR Insight Survey.By Simon Brown

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MTN’s results strong ... will the stock move higher? 21:10

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Independent analyst Jimmy Moyaha on MTN’s strong results. Off a low base with currency woes easing, yet the market sold it off – is there still value? Mongezi Mtati from Rogerwilco on their new fast food and QSR report: value, taste, and location lead the way. Seshni Naidoo of ENGIE Southern Africa on the energy transition driving not just power, b…

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[TOP STORY] SA’s housing market outpaces inflation for first time since pandemic 6:57

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‘The fact that we are seeing the value of their properties rising above inflation means their wealth levels are rising alongside the rising property prices,’ says Siphamandla Mkhwanazi, senior economist at FNB. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Calls to fire SANDF chief, minister over Iran remarks 32:58

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Master stroke or manipulation? How Donald Trump negotiated for the USA to get 15% of Chinese AI chip sales. Why AI can’t replace humans in the hiring process. And a look at the surge behind SA’s residential property prices. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Staying the course amid market uncertainty 6:09

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‘When things are gloomy and scary, that’s perhaps when you go and do your digging; that’s your opportunity to find outsized returns' – John Gilchrist, CIO at PSG Asset Management.By Simon Brown

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Buffett buying boosts UnitedHealth 20:38

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Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth breaks down Berkshire’s move into UnitedHealth and a Sibanye Stillwater update. John Gilchrist, CIO at PSG Asset Management, shares how to stay the course amid market uncertainty. Plus, Priscilla Sefoka from Tax Consulting SA explains how to claim your medical expenses on your tax return.…

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Defence ministry rebukes SANDF chief's Iran comments 34:23

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SA business sentiment rises, buoyed by auto, manufacturing and precious metals. Landmark high court victory for coastal communities as judge tells TotalEnergies to go back to the drawing board. And is value-based healthcare the solution to SA’s care crisis? MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] How will the new trade landscape impact African exporters? 6:17

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Investec’s Vernon Sinden looks into a new transhipment model: Sending US-bound goods via Europe.By Simon Brown

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Standard Bank cheap after excellent results 20:22

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Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak on strong Standard Bank results with NIR up 15% and a grim Truworths update. Investec’s Vernon Sinden talks a new transhipment model sending US-bound goods via Europe. Simon on why valuations ultimately always matter.By Simon Brown

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[TOP STORY] Risenga Maluleke's insights on rising SA unemployment 9:08

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‘On the unemployed side, in the first quarter we were sitting at 8.2 million unemployed people who are actively looking for employment. That number went up by 140 000 to 8.4 million,’ says the Statistician-General at StatsSA. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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The reporter who refused: Inside the IDT bribery attempt 34:58

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SA works to improve data collection for informal jobs. A look at what’s fuelling the surge in new car sales. And the case for gender-smart investing. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] The new generation of car buyers: What they want and why it matters 8:08

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July vehicle sales a multi-year high of over 50k units – TransUnion Africa CEO Lee Naik.By Simon Brown

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Market at highs but the run isn’t over 22:43

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Kea Nonyana from Scope Prime on positive market reaction to Grindrod and Capitec updates. Lee Naik, TransUnion Africa CEO, on July vehicle sales hitting a multi-year high of over 50k units. Citadel's Kirsten Smit on the rise and role of family offices.By Simon Brown

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[TOP STORY] Sars targets R513bn in unpaid taxes with tougher legal action 8:54

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‘We need to move up the enforcement value chain…seeking civil judgments, as well as writs of execution where possible, especially where the behaviour of the taxpayers is not as cooperative as we would want them to be,’ says Sars deputy commissioner, Johnstone Makhubu. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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ATMs closing across SA: Will we become cashless? 35:47

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Sars deputy commissioner Johnstone Makhubu warns that R500bn in unpaid taxes puts the fiscus at risk. And why institutions must stop recycling familiar faces and invest in real talent to fix the economy MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Weaver Fintech successfully expands its buy-now-pay-later offerings 6:56

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CEO Sean Wibberley offers insights into the company’s impressive growth and innovative customer strategies.By Simon Brown

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Sasol is cheap, but is there value? 21:44

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Sithembile Bopela of FNB Wealth & Investments on Sasol’s stronger H2 update – stock remains cheap, but is there real value? Sean Wibberley, CEO of Weaver Fintech, on strong results as fintech now makes up over 90% of profit with retail in the background. Charl de Villiers of Ashburton Investments looks at what’s driving the strong global risk-on se…

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[TOP STORY] Why key voices are stepping back from National Dialogue 16:46

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Dr Sanusha Naidu of the Institute for Global Dialogue and Ismail Joosub of the FW de Klerk Foundation warn South Africa’s National Dialogue risks losing credibility amid rushed planning, transparency concerns and sidelined voices, urging a postponement to realign with core principles and ensure genuine citizen-led engagement. Moneyweb…

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Tariff trap: Minister’s review doesn’t mean energy prices will fall 34:50

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Is the National Dialogue doomed before it’s even started as legacy foundations withdraw? And a new report shows zones of opportunity for youngsters in the ICT sector. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Navigating the impact of US tariffs 6:17

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Old Mutual Wealth Investment strategist Izak Odendaal looks at the economic rollercoaster and how businesses are coping.By Simon Brown

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Do you need a Swiss bank account? 20:40

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Matete Thulare from RMB on the gold outlook: With miners profiting, is there still a bull case and potential for another breakout? Izak Odendaal of Old Mutual Wealth on whether Trump’s tariffs are proving less impactful than expected. Rand Swiss’s Kyle Furlong discusses the advantages of a Swiss bank account.…

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[TOP STORY] SA companies risk jail, higher taxes for emission violations 9:06

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‘Having this potential higher penalty creates an incentive for companies to actually implement mitigation opportunities and reduce their emissions,’ says Jarredine Morris, co-head of Africa at the Carbon Trust. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Union accuses corporate SA of food price gouging 34:53

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New emission rules could see carbon culprits face fines and jailtime. Dire times for small businesses as data shows half of them face closure within a year. And the big fair share debate – why SA telecoms want tech giants to help fund networks. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Country bias and the risks of overinvesting in the home market 6:57

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Florbela Yates from Equilibrium shares how familiarity can hurt your portfolio.By Simon Brown

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US earnings season still going strong 22:38

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Nick Kunze from Sanlam Private Wealth on what to watch in the upcoming Absa and Standard Bank results. Florbela Yates from Equilibrium, on country bias and the risks of overinvesting in the home market. FNB Wealth & Investments’ Samukelo Zwane on why we must rethink retirement as most investors aren’t saving enough.…

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[TOP STORY] Bribery crackdown: SA firms liable for misconduct by employees and service providers 6:41

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‘Companies should actually start now to put certain procedures in place, because it is the only defence that they will have if a person associated with them commits bribery,’ says Professor Rehana Cassim, University of South Africa. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Deadline looms: Manufacturing’s 70 000-manager equity gap 32:59

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As a significant policy shift places the onus on companies to prevent bribery by an associated person, an expert explains. Why is curriculum policy partly to blame for SA’s reading for meaning crisis? And the effects of the draft mineral bill on small-scale miners. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Transnet’s revival and its economic impact 7:37

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Thanzi Ramukosi from Ninety One dives into the freight and logistics company’s turnaround – is real progress finally on track?By Simon Brown

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TFG offering value even as market sells it down 19:56

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Odwa Magwentshu from Momentum unpacks the market's mixed reaction to Sappi’s results and trading updates from MTN and TFG. Thanzi Ramukosi from Ninety One dives into Transnet’s turnaround – is real progress finally on track? Simon weighs in: Why are markets hitting record highs just as the Trump tariffs kick in?…

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[TOP STORY] SA government moves to counter US tariff threat 7:50

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‘We’ve bolstered our mission in Washington to ensure that the conversations are happening at the right levels, in the right places,’ says Kaamil Alli, Department of Trade, Industry and Competition spokesperson. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Fashion fail: Policy gaps expose local manufacturers to offshore disruptors 32:38

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Civil society slams approval of oil drilling project. Can government protect car factories against US tariffs? And economic activity remained stable in July despite consumer pressures. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs