More South Africans are using loans to make ends meet

--:--

Today, banks face a deepfake headache as technological capabilities become more sophisticated. Why more South Africans are taking out loans to make ends meet. Opportunity awaits as Johannesburg’s inner-city revitalisation programmes take shape. And SA tourism declares the African continent as unlimited and open for business.

15 May 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

Other recent episodes

Labour law judgment: Free speech vs company culture

Gauteng is winning back some of Cape Town’s semigrants – a look at the drivers behind this move. Why returning to the office is good for your psyche. And, a new study reveals that women are still underrepresented on SA boards.

15 Jul 5AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] New AI-powered visa system to boost SA tourism and investment

‘The electronic travel authorisation, which is going to be totally digital, and which will mean that within seconds, through AI, people will be able to receive their visas coming into South Africa,’ says Fedhasa chair, Rosemary Anderson.

14 Jul 8AM 7 min

Security agencies under threat

Results from a global study show some African countries are thriving despite economic hardship. How ‘dark leadership’ is taking its toll on SA’s workforce. And, SA’s security services under threat – is the President being tough enough?

14 Jul 6AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] SAPS crisis: Can Ramaphosa restore trust in law enforcement?

‘This is too serious. The looting of the state and the poor governance has reached levels that are really unprecedented,’ says Willem Els, Institute for Security Studies.

11 Jul 8AM 6 min

Trade wars: What’s at stake for SA?

SA’s security sector is facing a crisis of confidence – what will the President’s next move be? And why Trump’s tariffs will hurt the SA farming community at large.

11 Jul 5AM 35 min

All episodes