Moneyweb@Midday

[TOP STORY] Hill-Lewis: DA must grow, reform and win black voter trust

‘It needs to at least give us a shot of being the biggest party, because then we can really start to turbocharge the rebuilding of South Africa's institutions and getting our country working positively for everyone,’ says Democratic Alliance federal leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis.

14 Apr 9AM 10 min

SA targets LPG hub status for Africa

Can Hill-Lewis turn the DA into a governing force? Medicine prices up again — but how was the increase decided? And can trail events revive rural tourism?

14 Apr 6AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Africa could gain as global logistics rethink Middle East reliance

‘The potential is there for the role of South Africa as a centre of gravity for the surrounding markets and for the whole continent,’ says Andre Scholle, ZF Aftermarket.

13 Apr 9AM 6 min

Does SAA’s leadership exit threaten its turnaround?

Dubai dependency under fire as supply chain risks rise. AI-powered hacking is here – can cyber defences keep up? And how the fuel price is reshaping how South Africans buy and finance cars.

13 Apr 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Mining sector warns of rising costs and shrinking competitiveness

‘Electricity is an issue, from 1 April, electricity costs increased by almost 99% compared to the previous year,’ says Bongani Motsa, chief economist at the Minerals Council South Africa.

10 Apr 8AM 7 min

SA workers raid retirement savings as pressure mounts

Middle East conflict reverses mining cost relief, warns Minerals Council. Could surging energy costs push homeownership further out of reach? Closer, smaller, smarter: Fuel prices drive new office model.

10 Apr 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Power costs threaten shutdown of SA’s only silicon producer

‘We've seen so many industries shut down in so many different ways, and they just don't ever return, and we won't see it come back,’ says Lucinda Hinxman, director and head of employment and labour at CMS South Africa.

9 Apr 8AM 6 min

DA leadership contest heating up ahead of conference

SA’s China deal enters crunch phase. Polokwane jobs hang in the balance as SA’s only silicon metal producer threatens permanent closure, citing high electricity costs. And whether offshore or onshore, Sars is closing in on non-compliance.

9 Apr 6AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Iran ceasefire offers short-term relief, long-term risks remain elevated

‘I think there's going to be a massive recalibration in the minds of not just the Americans, but of the regional powers as well, of how to respond to Iran,’ says Zeenat Adam, deputy executive director at the Afro-Middle East Centre.

8 Apr 8AM 7 min

Do investment summits deliver for SA?

Iran ceasefire masks ongoing war risk. Is Trump hinting at an escalation in the Iran war, and what does that mean for the global economy? And how a 20% levy could change South Africa’s online gambling scene.

8 Apr 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] State blacklists 52 companies in long-overdue procurement crackdown

‘Under my leadership I've shown that we've gone from two being blacklisted in 22 years to 52 in 18 months and that's because we are having a lot more scrutiny on these projects,’ says Minister of Public Works, Dean Macpherson.

7 Apr 8AM 6 min

From eggs to electricity – why consumers aren’t feeling relief yet

Government blacklists 52 companies in major crackdown. Delay on Brazil agreement risks protein crisis for millions. Deep end drama: SA water polo conflict escalates.

7 Apr 7AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Rising costs change how, not whether, South Africans travel

‘Cost of living pressure is a reality, and I think what they are doing is they are adapting their itinerary and their travel programme,’ says Cape Town Tourism CEO, Enver Duminy.

2 Apr 8AM 6 min

School or scam? The grey zone in SA’s tutor boom

SARS tops R2tn mark in Kieswetter’s final year. Travel plans hold, budgets shrink for SA holidaymakers. And why tourism is not just a side story, it’s SA’s economic future.

2 Apr 6AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Growers warn fuel disruptions could hit citrus export volumes

‘One of the reasons we are sounding alarm bells is that we are trying to look forward and say that this is one of the key issues that might have an impact on our season,’ says Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association.

1 Apr 9AM 7 min

SA child poverty crisis deepens

Fuel fears threaten SA’s citrus export season. Best-case vs worst-case scenarios for the next 6-12 months – and what South Africans should watch. Water cuts mirror load shedding’s economic toll. And SA brand value soars as banking, retail and telecoms dominate.

1 Apr 6AM 37 min

[TOP STORY] Vet groups challenge FMD vaccine rollout over fairness and access fears

‘That version of the scheme indicated quite a few areas that were concerning to the veterinarians, mainly, centralising some very key issues to a particular organisation,’ says Dr Ziyanda Majokweni, president of the South African Veterinary Association.

31 Mar 8AM 6 min

Fuel levy cut announced as workers feel the pinch

Vets reject private gatekeeper in FMD rollout. Oil crisis could wipe out $94bn in global ad spend growth. And as fuel costs soar, smart car choices become essential.

31 Mar 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] SA fuel supply stable, but panic buying drives shortages

‘We've got sufficient planned imports that are coming into the country, with the months of May and June still being confirmed,’ says Avhapfani Tshifularo, CEO of the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa.

30 Mar 8AM 8 min

SA’s economic rebound hangs on urgent reform

Empty pumps, rising panic: SA petrol stations hit by fuel shortages. Solar demand on the rise, but trust gap remains. And Cape Town unlocks value in organic waste.

30 Mar 6AM 30 min