RC 260907702Stephen Grootes
Monday, 7 September 2026
Joburg’s worsening finances, strong agricultural exports and debates over healthcare funding dominated an episode also featuring gambling growth and franchise lessons.
- 18:57
Johannesburg’s unpaid bills and rising staff costs are squeezing services: one in six rand billed goes unpaid, while salaries now consume 40% of city revenue.
- 18:47
South African agricultural exports reached $7.8 billion in the first half of 2026, up 11% year on year, helped by stronger volumes, prices and more efficient ports.
- 18:22
Government rejected compulsory medical-aid membership for formal workers, warning subsidies could cost the fiscus R34-billion to R35-billion and divert money from public healthcare.
- 18:27
Sunbet’s income rose 35% to R1.2-billion and EBITDA 42%, but traditional casinos and hospitality remained under pressure; Sun International is consulting on retrenchments at four smaller casinos.
- 19:42
Scooters Pizza requires about R1.6-million to open a turnkey outlet, including R800,000 in unencumbered cash; CEO Joan Engelbrecht said the business is targeting 30 stores by 2027.