Bernie gives out Crocs like Oprah, Bernies secretly recorded singing in the car, What's your guilty pleasure sing-a-long? 15 Trips in 15 Days and Flight booking hacks with Trevor Long. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/bec-cosi-and-lehmo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Sasfin’s David Shapiro runs us through the day’s market developments and takes a look at today’s local and UK CPI prints, the upcoming MPC decision, the dollar, commodities, and European market challenges. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live streamBy Jimmy Moyaha

The International Criminal Court has unanimously rejected challenges by the State of Israel over the situation in the state of Palestine. The court has also issued warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu, Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Al-Masri. Joining us to explain what this means is …. GUEST: Sophie Mokoena, SABC News International Editor…

Yesterday, we spoke to a stranded passanger who was at the OR Tambo International Airport from 11AM. Their flight to East London turned back after it was communicated, they won’t be able to land in East London. Turns out this is not the first time such an incident happened. Flights to and from King Phalo Airport were suspended in October this year,…

The South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Committee has elected to cut South Africa’s interest rate by…25…basis points. This is good news for the consumers and very much in line with economists and analysts expectations. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist @Investec…

Guest: Dr William Mpofu - Researcher: Wits UniversityBy SAfm

Guest: Amir Sheik - Chair: Africa Diaspora ForumBy SAfm

A step by step guide to ensure that your prepaid electricity meter is recoded... Insert the following number onto your meter keypad - 1844 6744 0738 4377 2416 If your meter displays a 2 or 2.2 it has been upgraded and there is nothing more that you need to do. If your meter displays a 1 or 1.2 you need to upgrade your meter. To recode your meter: P…

Hamza Chalan is a dedicated and passionate photojournalist who has spent years documenting the human stories in Gaza, capturing both the hardships and the enduring spirit of its people. His work has garnered international attention for its raw authenticity and emotional depth, providing a window into a world seldom seen by outsiders. Hamza Chalan i…

The South African Reserve Bank is set to announce its latest interest rate decision today, with market expectations pointing to a 25-basis-point cut. This comes on the heels of easing inflation, which has slipped below the midpoint of the bank's target range. If confirmed, this would mark the second rate cut in the current cycle, following a simila…

An investigation is underway in KwaZulu-Natal after authorities discovered two warehouses storing expired food items, alcohol, and medication in Durban. The warehouses, located near the Bluff, also contained counterfeit goods. Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Premier Thami Ntuli are leading the investigation, which aims to dete…

Time is running out for nearly 2 million South African prepaid electricity customers, who face a looming deadline of Sunday to update their meters. The Democratic Alliance's spokesperson on Electricity and Energy, Kevin Mileham has sounded the alarm, emphasizing the urgent need for customers to take action and recode their meters to avoid being cut…

A crucial court battle is underway in the Johannesburg High Court as SECTION27, representing the Cancer Alliance, takes on the Gauteng Department of Health and nine others. The case centers on the department's alleged failure to utilize R784 million allocated for addressing radiation and surgical backlogs in the province. This delay has resulted in…

Bernie gives out Crocs like Oprah, Bernies secretly recorded singing in the car, What's your guilty pleasure sing-a-long? 15 Trips in 15 Days and Flight booking hacks with Trevor Long. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/bec-cosi-and-lehmo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

Simone Cooper, head of Business and Commercial Banking South Africa at Standard Bank, discusses the challenges faced by SMMEs and how to turn those challenges into opportunities, and looks at trends in the sector. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live streamBy Jimmy Moyaha

This evening we look at the markets with Sasfin Wealth, we discuss Ninety One’s recent financials and the Sanlam partnership, RMB joins us to talk about its latest business confidence index, we speak to Standard Bank about the importance of entrepreneurship in driving Africa’s economic growth, and in this week’s Executive Lounge, we speak to SA Can…

Dr Thomas Funke – CEO, SA Canegrowers Association SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live streamBy Jimmy Moyaha

Isaah Mhlanga – Chief Economist, RMB SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live streamBy Jimmy Moyaha

Hendrik du Toit – CEO, Ninety One SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live streamBy Jimmy Moyaha

Property Broker, Ash Muller wrote an interesting piece on the V&A waterfront and development in that part of Cape Town. Let’s get more details on what will be happening to this popular tourist destination. Ash Muller joins me on the line… GUEST: Ash Muller, Ask Ash Property BrokerBy SAfm

Fly Safair customers have been left stranded at OR Thambo international airport today. Flights that were supposed to travel to other parts of South Africa initially set off to the destination and then turned back mid-journey. This has happened to various flights which has left customers stranded at the airport with no help/support from the fly safa…

Home Affairs has, with immediate effect, dismissed 18 officials from offices across the country for a range of offences including fraud, corruption, and sexual harassment. Home Affairs Minister, Dr. Leon SchreiberBy SAfm

Health minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has voiced his concerns regarding the police's decision to send antiretroviral medication to illegal miners trapped underground in the Stilfontein mine. Department of Health spokesperson, Foster Mohale joins me on the line to tell us more about these concerns… GUEST: Foster Mohale, Department of Health Spokespers…

November is a Diabetes Month and South African citizens are facing a diabetes crisis. The number of South Africans developing the silent killer disease is increasing daily. According to a study by Statistics South Africa Diabetes is the second leading cause of deaths in South Africa overall, after Tuberculosis. I am joined on the line by Dr. Grant …

Freelance journalist, Kimon de Greef wrote an interesting piece for Ground Up that looks into how Zama zamas in the abandoned Stilfontein mine search for gold in a vast and unmapped underground network of tunnels. The piece details what they eat, how they navigate the tunnels as well as an interesting internet connection set-up by the kingpins. Kim…

Data released by Statistics South Africa earlier today - shows that consumer price inflation declined sharply to a four-year low from 3.8% in September to 2.8% in October 2024. Stats SA notes that the drop in fuel prices remains the main factor behind the slowdown in inflation. GUEST: Xhanti Payi, Senior Economist @PWC…

As the issue of Stilfontein refuses to go away. The Congress of South African Trade Unions in the North-West province is urging Minister Gwede Mantashe to step up to his responsibilities as per the law and make sure that all mining companies comply with legislation and meet their obligations during active mining and post mining. This as they say th…

KwaZulu-Natal government has just launched the Provincial Council Against Crime. This as they attempt to improve the scope and effectiveness of fighting crime in the province. KZN Premier Thami Ntuli joins us now to outline the objectives of this new Council Against Crime. GUEST: Thami Ntuli, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal…

Following yesterday’s handover ceremony that occurred during the closing session of the G20 Summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa spelt out South Africa’s G20 presidency priorities, announcing that South Africa will use its G20 presidency to focus on advancing inclusive economic growth, food security and artificial intelligence. Just how vital are thes…

Electricity and Energy minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says there will be no extension for prepaid electricity consumers to re-code their meter should they fail to do it by the 24th of November. Ramokgopa was briefing the media on the pre-paid meter re-coding and the Integrated Resource Plan earlier today. He says Eskom has gone over and above to i…

Economists have welcomed the latest drop in consumer price inflation which is a a four year low from three-point-eight percent in September to two-point-eight in October 2024. The CPI now stands at its lowest since June 2020 during the COVID 19 pandemic when the rate was two-point-two percent. Falling fuel prices remain the primary factor behind th…

Some residents in Low's Creek have built their structures on top of the Sasol gas pipeline from Mozambique putting their lives at risks. The local authorities have engaged with the households instructing them to vacate the place since it is dangerous to have structures built on top of the pipeline. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Executive Mayor of Ehlaze…

Guest: Guiletta Talevi - Journalist and co-founder at Currency Guest: David Fleminger - Chairperson of the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation Guest: Prof. Federico Freschi - Executive Dean of Art, Design and Architecture at the University of Johannesburg In a recent article, the Johannesburg Art Gallery has been found crumbling and various artwork wo…

Guest: Adv Brenda Madumise-Pajibo - Director Wise 4 Afrika Guest: Xolelwa Kashe-Katiya - Acting Project Leader for the Indlulamithi Scenarios Trust Guest: Javu Baloyi – Spokesperson for the Commission for Gender Equality Guest: Dr Mpumi Zungu – Research Director in the Public Health, Societies and Belonging which is a Research Division of the Human…

Guest: Prof Daniel Bradlow - UPBy SAfm

Guest: Bongani Dladla - CEO: CIDBBy SAfm

In a groundbreaking move, the Midvaal Municipality in Gauteng is taking steps to cut ties with Eskom, opting instead to partner with a private company for its electricity supply. Renowned for its strong financial management and a clean slate with Eskom, the municipality is planning a 20-year public-private partnership (PPP) to secure its energy nee…

Gauteng Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile has issued a stern warning to South African citizens against registering spaza shops on behalf of foreign nationals. This caution comes amid growing concerns over the legitimacy of some spaza shop operations in the province. Mec Maile spoke to our Senior Producer, Ronald Phiri about the requirements t…

Tensions are running high in Soweto as residents protest against foreign nationals owning spaza shops in the area. The demonstrations, which erupted outside the Customer Service Centre in Jabulani yesterday, come after President Cyril Ramaphosa's directive requiring all spaza shops and food handling facilities to register with their local municipal…

The Department of Basic Education says it is still finalizing its position on the banning of the publishing of matric results in newspapers. This comes after the Information Regulator found that the Department failed to obtain the consent of matric candidates or their parents to publish the 2023 matric exam results. For further discussions, Elvis P…

Public consultations on the proposed Marriage Bill have commenced in Gauteng, sparking intense debate across South Africa. The bill aims to establish a unified marriage system, consolidating the current three separate laws that govern different types of unions into one, accommodating all cultures and religious beliefs. The proposed bill has already…

Bernies neighbour leaves a voicenote saying he's seen Bernie gardening and has 'see too much of his body', Another Trip given away with 15 Trips in 15 Days! What is the AFL Draft? What's it like to be drafted? Bernie tells his story. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/bec-cosi-and-lehmo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

Bernies neighbour leaves a voicenote saying he's seen Bernie gardening and has 'see too much of his body', Another Trip given away with 15 Trips in 15 Days! What is the AFL Draft? What's it like to be drafted? Bernie tells his story. Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/bec-cosi-and-lehmo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

This evening we look at the markets with FNB Wealth and Investments, speak to Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson about the impact of the construction mafia, and get independent analyst Tshepo Kgadima’s take on the latest around Eskom, including Nersa tariffs and the suspension of its regulator member for electricity. Only Real…

Grant Smee – Director, Only Realty SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live streamBy Jimmy Moyaha

Christian Deschodt – PHD student and Researcher: Invertebrate Biosystematics and Conservation Group, University of Pretoria SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live streamBy Jimmy Moyaha

Tshepo Kgadima – Independent Analyst SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live streamBy Jimmy Moyaha

Dean Macpherson – Minister, Public Works and Infrastructure SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live streamBy Jimmy Moyaha

Chantal Marx of FNB Wealth and Investments discusses the day’s market developments, support showing for SA Inc, commodities getting better, interest rates locally and globally, US market challenges, bond yields, and where does the rand go from here? SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live streamBy Jimmy Moyaha

The South African Human Rights Commission has strongly condemned “reckless utterances” by senior government officials regarding illegal miners in Stilfontein, setting up a confrontation between human rights concerns and law enforcement objectives. To help us delve more into the human rights aspect of what is happening in Stilfontein, I am joined on…