2:18SAfmSeasons3 hours ago
Fuel rose from 21 cents to R26.76 in 50 years
SAfm traces South Africa’s fuel-price climb from 1976 to September 2026, linking major jumps to global crises and supply shocks.
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2:18
2:57Cape TalkSolid Gold Saturday3 hours ago
Shell offers five Western Cape entrepreneurs container shops
Shell's PowerShops programme offers container retail units, technical help and business mentoring to eligible automotive entrepreneurs.
0:307029 hours ago
Virgin Atlantic was born from a cancelled flight
Virgin Atlantic executive Liesel Kharica recounts how a cancelled booking inspired Richard Frank to launch a new airline.
1:1170210 hours ago
Company owners cannot simply escape liability for managers’ conduct
Legal experts explain when owners and managers may remain accountable for misconduct carried out through a company.
0:15Cape Talk11 hours ago
Mazda sales set to fall from 16,000 to under 4,000
A motoring analyst says Mazda’s South African sales have collapsed as Chinese brands take market share from legacy manufacturers.
0:38
2:56
1:00Cape Talk14 hours ago
Property market plunged 50% after ‘bottom-draw’ plan
A property executive recalls being blindsided when the market fell 50%, forcing painful decisions about staff in the family business.
0:53Cape Talk15 hours ago
IDC CFO exits after R2bn accounting misstatements
Isaac Malevu has stepped down after auditors found R2bn in material misstatements, largely involving mining-rights valuations.
1:07
1:00Cape Talk16 hours ago
Tim Atkin says SA wine is too cheap to sustain
Master of Wine Tim Atkin says low prices threaten South Africa’s wine value chain despite its strongest-ever quality.
1:14Cape Talk18 hours ago
Pimp My Bri turns dry seasoning into wet sauce
Nikki Russell explains how Pimp My Bri becomes a wet marinade that penetrates and tenderises meat.
0:33Cape TalkThe Money Show19 hours ago
Warren Ingram says one in four market years is down
Galileo Capital’s Warren Ingram explains why investors should expect a bad year and resist judging shares by short-term performance.
1:13BizNews Radio20 hours ago
Half-billion-rand loan book stays operational after executive exits
Africa Bitcoin’s interim CEO says its fully deployed loan book and SME collections operation remain intact after three executives took leave.
2:48BizNews Radio20 hours ago
Africa Bitcoin’s sub-5% lending strategy remains underway
Stafford Marcy says the company still plans to use Bitcoin collateral to lower funding costs for small businesses.
0:57
2:25BizNews Radio23 hours ago
Namibia finds 3bn barrels as South Africa weighs energy reforms
Sasol’s CEO points to Namibia’s discoveries and $20bn-$30bn planned investment while calling for coordinated South African energy reform.
0:43
1:13BizNews Radio23 hours ago
SASOL exit could erase up to 6% of South Africa’s GDP
SASOL’s CEO says losing the company could hit GDP, trigger imports and put up to 600,000 jobs at risk.
2:48702Afternoon Drive22 hours ago
EU rules could push South Africa towards electric vehicles
NAMSA says European export requirements could accelerate vehicle recycling and electric-vehicle production in South Africa.
1:12SAfmThe National Pulse22 hours ago
Competition Commission warns against fuel-price profiteering
The Competition Commission warns food producers and retailers not to use higher fuel costs to justify excessive price increases.
1:18
1:34Moneyweb@Middayyesterday
Scotch maker sees green shoots despite global spirits slowdown
CVH Spirits says moderation and younger consumers are pressuring alcohol, but long-term Scotch demand shows early signs of recovery.
1:54Moneyweb@Middayyesterday
16 million South Africans pay cash for private healthcare
Health Funders Association CEO Vanisher Naidu says millions use private healthcare without medical scheme cover, worsening affordability and risk pooling.
1:26
2:02
0:58BizNews Radio4 days ago
Gold prices are helping drive rand strength
A currency specialist says surging gold prices remain an important support for the rand, despite South Africa's smaller share of global exports.
2:00
0:52Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford Showyesterday
Feltskin reaches 34 markets and recalls Tokyo Olympic shoes
The South African footwear brand exports to 34 markets and says its shoes were worn by the national team at the Tokyo Olympics.
1:17Cape TalkThe Clarence Ford Showyesterday
FSCA fines three Altvest officers over share manipulation
The regulator says three Altvest officers created false demand for shares and imposed multimillion-rand fines and 20-year bans.
1:05SAfmThe National Briefingyesterday
Volkswagen plans another 50,000 global job cuts
Volkswagen is targeting another 50,000 jobs globally, while its South African plants are not yet affected by the restructuring.
1:32
1:44702yesterday
You can have it all, but not perfectly every day
A leadership guest says women can balance work and family without expecting to excel at everything all the time.
1:477022 days ago
How to tell a toxic workplace from mere dysfunction
Advita Naidu distinguishes genuine workplace toxicity from fixable dysfunction and outlines warning signs and practical remedies.
2:507022 days ago
Guest blames political interference for Eskom’s municipal debt
A guest says political interference and unpaid municipal bills have deepened Eskom’s crisis, arguing it should directly manage failing city networks.
2:04
2:57Power FMPOWER Business2 days ago
Airlink's brand gap is price, not public awareness
Brand Finance Africa says Airlink's viral flyover boosted exposure, but price perception still trails its consideration and usage.
1:54
0:56Power FMPOWER Business2 days ago
Middle East tensions keep oil above $90 as gold awaits US jobs data
Markwe Masile links elevated oil prices to supply concerns and says US employment figures could steer gold next.
0:58Power FMPOWER Business2 days ago
Santam paid R12bn in claims despite R1.5bn weather losses
Santam's strategy head explains how severe weather losses tested the insurer while claims payouts supported affected clients and businesses.
0:44Cape TalkThe Money Show2 days ago
Medical schemes could be 30% cheaper with 9m more members
A report says mandatory membership could add 9 million people and cut contributions, but affordability makes the policy difficult.
1:24BizNews Radio2 days ago
Why 18-year-olds starting car washes won’t build an economy
A business analyst argues that experienced entrepreneurs, not youth schemes, are more likely to create scalable companies and jobs.
1:30Bruce Whitfield's Business Week2 days ago
Reserve Bank says May hike allows a measured response
The governor says South Africa’s lower inflation target and positive real rates mean it need not respond as aggressively to new shocks.
0:51Bruce Whitfield's Business Week2 days ago
Dutch central bank moves gold from North America to London
The Dutch central bank shifted billions in physical gold to London amid geopolitical unrest and concerns about secure access in North America.
1:32702The Azania Mosaka Show2 days ago
Buy now, pay later reaches 55% of surveyed retailers
Wendy Nola explains how buy-now-pay-later growth and credit-bureau reporting could change consumer borrowing.
2:43702The Azania Mosaka Show2 days ago
Wendy Nola steps in to fix Bruce’s MTN contract mess
After years of failed cancellation attempts, Wendy Nola asks Bruce for records and promises to intervene with MTN.
2:49702The Azania Mosaka Show2 days ago
Retailer checkout failures drive most online payment declines
Consumer journalist Wendy Nola says retailer checkout problems cause more failed online payments than insufficient funds.
0:26Feed
2:18Fuel rose from 21 cents to R26.76 in 50 years
SAfm traces South Africa’s fuel-price climb from 1976 to September 2026, linking major jumps to global crises and supply shocks.
2:57Shell offers five Western Cape entrepreneurs container shops
Shell's PowerShops programme offers container retail units, technical help and business mentoring to eligible automotive entrepreneurs.
702
9 hours ago
0:30Virgin Atlantic was born from a cancelled flight
Virgin Atlantic executive Liesel Kharica recounts how a cancelled booking inspired Richard Frank to launch a new airline.
702
10 hours ago
1:11Company owners cannot simply escape liability for managers’ conduct
Legal experts explain when owners and managers may remain accountable for misconduct carried out through a company.
Cape Talk
11 hours ago
0:15Mazda sales set to fall from 16,000 to under 4,000
A motoring analyst says Mazda’s South African sales have collapsed as Chinese brands take market share from legacy manufacturers.
Cape Talk
11 hours ago
0:38Cape Talk
11 hours ago
2:56Cape Talk
14 hours ago
1:00Property market plunged 50% after ‘bottom-draw’ plan
A property executive recalls being blindsided when the market fell 50%, forcing painful decisions about staff in the family business.
Cape Talk
15 hours ago
0:53IDC CFO exits after R2bn accounting misstatements
Isaac Malevu has stepped down after auditors found R2bn in material misstatements, largely involving mining-rights valuations.
Cape Talk
15 hours ago
1:07Cape Talk
16 hours ago
1:00Tim Atkin says SA wine is too cheap to sustain
Master of Wine Tim Atkin says low prices threaten South Africa’s wine value chain despite its strongest-ever quality.
Cape Talk
18 hours ago
1:14Pimp My Bri turns dry seasoning into wet sauce
Nikki Russell explains how Pimp My Bri becomes a wet marinade that penetrates and tenderises meat.
0:33Warren Ingram says one in four market years is down
Galileo Capital’s Warren Ingram explains why investors should expect a bad year and resist judging shares by short-term performance.
BizNews Radio
20 hours ago
1:13Half-billion-rand loan book stays operational after executive exits
Africa Bitcoin’s interim CEO says its fully deployed loan book and SME collections operation remain intact after three executives took leave.
BizNews Radio
20 hours ago
2:48Africa Bitcoin’s sub-5% lending strategy remains underway
Stafford Marcy says the company still plans to use Bitcoin collateral to lower funding costs for small businesses.
0:57BizNews Radio
23 hours ago
2:25Namibia finds 3bn barrels as South Africa weighs energy reforms
Sasol’s CEO points to Namibia’s discoveries and $20bn-$30bn planned investment while calling for coordinated South African energy reform.
BizNews Radio
23 hours ago
0:43BizNews Radio
23 hours ago
1:13SASOL exit could erase up to 6% of South Africa’s GDP
SASOL’s CEO says losing the company could hit GDP, trigger imports and put up to 600,000 jobs at risk.
2:48EU rules could push South Africa towards electric vehicles
NAMSA says European export requirements could accelerate vehicle recycling and electric-vehicle production in South Africa.
1:12Competition Commission warns against fuel-price profiteering
The Competition Commission warns food producers and retailers not to use higher fuel costs to justify excessive price increases.
1:18Black tax can strengthen families — and trap the giver
A researcher says family support can create shared prosperity, but warns open-ended dependence may leave the provider financially insecure.
Moneyweb@Midday
yesterday
1:34Scotch maker sees green shoots despite global spirits slowdown
CVH Spirits says moderation and younger consumers are pressuring alcohol, but long-term Scotch demand shows early signs of recovery.
Moneyweb@Midday
yesterday
1:5416 million South Africans pay cash for private healthcare
Health Funders Association CEO Vanisher Naidu says millions use private healthcare without medical scheme cover, worsening affordability and risk pooling.
1:262:02Regulator warns solar users could face higher basic charges
The regulator says Eskom’s billing structure could leave rooftop-solar users paying higher basic charges to recover lost revenue.
BizNews Radio
4 days ago
0:58Gold prices are helping drive rand strength
A currency specialist says surging gold prices remain an important support for the rand, despite South Africa's smaller share of global exports.
BizNews Radio
4 days ago
2:00Businesses urged to hedge before the rand swings
A currency specialist explains how companies can lock in rates and prepare before sharp rand movements affect their costs.
0:52Feltskin reaches 34 markets and recalls Tokyo Olympic shoes
The South African footwear brand exports to 34 markets and says its shoes were worn by the national team at the Tokyo Olympics.
1:17FSCA fines three Altvest officers over share manipulation
The regulator says three Altvest officers created false demand for shares and imposed multimillion-rand fines and 20-year bans.
1:05Volkswagen plans another 50,000 global job cuts
Volkswagen is targeting another 50,000 jobs globally, while its South African plants are not yet affected by the restructuring.
1:32702
yesterday
1:44You can have it all, but not perfectly every day
A leadership guest says women can balance work and family without expecting to excel at everything all the time.
702
2 days ago
1:47How to tell a toxic workplace from mere dysfunction
Advita Naidu distinguishes genuine workplace toxicity from fixable dysfunction and outlines warning signs and practical remedies.
702
2 days ago
2:50Guest blames political interference for Eskom’s municipal debt
A guest says political interference and unpaid municipal bills have deepened Eskom’s crisis, arguing it should directly manage failing city networks.
2:04Whistleblowers need jobs, guest urges companies
A guest says businesses should outsource reporting systems and employ skilled whistleblowers instead of fearing exposure of corruption.
2:57Airlink's brand gap is price, not public awareness
Brand Finance Africa says Airlink's viral flyover boosted exposure, but price perception still trails its consideration and usage.
1:54Why a star manager shouldn’t make or break an investment team
An investment expert says philosophy, process, technology and succession matter more than relying on one star portfolio manager.
0:56Middle East tensions keep oil above $90 as gold awaits US jobs data
Markwe Masile links elevated oil prices to supply concerns and says US employment figures could steer gold next.
0:58Santam paid R12bn in claims despite R1.5bn weather losses
Santam's strategy head explains how severe weather losses tested the insurer while claims payouts supported affected clients and businesses.
0:44Medical schemes could be 30% cheaper with 9m more members
A report says mandatory membership could add 9 million people and cut contributions, but affordability makes the policy difficult.
BizNews Radio
2 days ago
1:24Why 18-year-olds starting car washes won’t build an economy
A business analyst argues that experienced entrepreneurs, not youth schemes, are more likely to create scalable companies and jobs.
Bruce Whitfield's Business Week
2 days ago
1:30Reserve Bank says May hike allows a measured response
The governor says South Africa’s lower inflation target and positive real rates mean it need not respond as aggressively to new shocks.
Bruce Whitfield's Business Week
2 days ago
0:51Dutch central bank moves gold from North America to London
The Dutch central bank shifted billions in physical gold to London amid geopolitical unrest and concerns about secure access in North America.
1:32Buy now, pay later reaches 55% of surveyed retailers
Wendy Nola explains how buy-now-pay-later growth and credit-bureau reporting could change consumer borrowing.
2:43Wendy Nola steps in to fix Bruce’s MTN contract mess
After years of failed cancellation attempts, Wendy Nola asks Bruce for records and promises to intervene with MTN.
2:49Retailer checkout failures drive most online payment declines
Consumer journalist Wendy Nola says retailer checkout problems cause more failed online payments than insufficient funds.
0:26Caller says female-owned firms struggle to break through
A caller says women in business face persistent obstacles, while a presenter agrees that breaking through remains difficult.