RC 260925702Stephen Grootes
Friday, 25 September 2026
The episode weighed South Africa’s economic prospects, from a possible Formula One return and struggling SMMEs to AI risks and shifting US-China power dynamics.
- 18:45
Upgrading Kyalami to Formula One standard could cost about R180 million, while a new Cape Town street circuit would require R2.5 billion to R4.5 billion.
- 18:51
A motorsport analyst said Cape Town’s proposed 2031 Formula One project is unlikely on the current timeline, citing land, zoning, construction and circuit-approval hurdles.
- 18:26
Shoprite research found access to markets was the leading growth requirement for SMMEs, cited by 56.9% of 800 businesses, ahead of financial support at 39.5%.
- 19:08
South Africans are using AI for financial guidance, but experts warned it cannot provide accountability, empathy or reliable regulatory context; consumers should seek accredited human advisers for decisions.
- 18:13
The Trump-Xi meeting was described as managing rivalry rather than delivering a breakthrough, with trade, technology, Taiwan and strategic stability left for continued negotiation.