Wednesday, 5 August 2026
A solutions-heavy morning on food waste and waste-to-work policy, with sharp discussions on municipal accountability and a surprise shift in migration back to Gauteng.
Quantum · SAfm · Angela Ludek
- 03:43
Food loss and waste were framed as a national crisis tied to hunger, climate, water use and dignity, with the focus shifting from household habits to system-wide fixes.
- 04:03
Madondo said South Africa should legislate food donation, protect donors from liability, and give tax incentives so supermarkets, manufacturers and retailers can pass on safe surplus food instead of dumping it.
- 04:17
The local government segment unpacked audit outcomes: disclaimers mean no usable records, adverse opinions show everything is wrong, and clean audits require both correct numbers and compliance with the rules.
- 04:35
Migration data from Wise Move showed relocations back to Gauteng rising sharply in 2025, driven by cost of living, bigger job markets, corporate headquarters and the pull of economic opportunity.