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Wednesday, 14 October 2026

An ANC court fight over excluded election candidates, a Moody's upgrade signal for South Africa, and fuel levy pressure dominated this Kaya Biz episode.

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  1. 18:01

    The Constitutional Court hands down judgment tomorrow at 10 a.m. on the ANC's challenge to exclusions of its candidates in six municipalities, after it missed the IEC's submit-as-final step.

  2. 18:02

    The IEC says a significant proportion of ballots for the November 4 local elections are already printed, and these would need reprinting if the court rules in the ANC's favour.

  3. 18:20

    Ratings agency Moody's has signalled a potential credit upgrade for South Africa, which could be its first since 2009 if fiscal performance keeps improving, according to the programme.

  4. 19:41

    National Treasury faces growing pressure to cut the fuel levy after record petrol price increases, though relief would come at a significant cost to government revenue.

  5. 19:03

    BMF Investments has appointed Ramona Maria Gruen as its first woman chair in 30 years, overseeing a portfolio valued at around R650 million.