RC 261013702Stephen Grootes
Tuesday, 13 October 2026
Sun International's new gambling charter, China's surging exports to South Africa, and the Road Accident Fund funding debate dominated, alongside a sharp fall in mining output.
- 18:19
Sun International has published a voluntary gambling charter pledging not to accept players who say they receive social grants or NSFAS funding, and to limit some marketing.
- 18:43
Chinese exports to South Africa rose to $18.7 billion in the first eight months of this year, up from $14.5 billion a year earlier, according to a Bloomberg report discussed on the show.
- 18:05
Transport Minister Barbara Creasy ruled out raising the fuel levy to R3 a litre for the Road Accident Fund, and says a hybrid model where EV drivers also contribute is needed.
- 18:15
Pharmaceutical industry chair Stavros Nicolau argued that best value for money does not necessarily mean the cheapest, since local manufacturing brings economic benefits.
- 18:30
Total mining output fell about 13% year on year, with platinum group metals down about 23%, the largest drag, while gold production also fell about 6%.