RC 260909702Stephen Grootes
Wednesday, 9 September 2026
The episode focused on regulatory and economic pressure points, from crypto rules and China’s cherry market opening to property vacancies, airport investment and unexpected store-account fees.
- 19:05
GrowthPoint sold 29 non-core properties for R4.9 billion, exceeding its target, to reduce debt and fund higher-growth sectors and its development pipeline.
- 18:15
South Africa’s proposed crypto rules could exclude local entities from cross-border activity and make self-custody one-way, prompting an industry coalition to submit objections by 30 September.
- 18:22
A 0% Chinese tariff opens the world’s biggest cherry-import market to South African producers, although the agricultural economist warned that reciprocal deals could pressure industries such as sugar and poultry.
- 19:21
Woolworths’ store-account service fee rose to R52.50 from July, with dormant customers reportedly missing payments and seeing their credit scores affected without expecting charges.
- 18:54
Airports Company South Africa reported R8.8 billion revenue and nearly R2 billion profit, while planning new terminals, smart security and other upgrades to improve passenger experience.