Fuel Hikes hit Africa’s Cross‑Border SMEs

Aviation expert Hein Kaiser discusses the resignation of SAA’s Group CEO, multiple board exits, and the appointment of an acting CEO. We explore governance concerns, operational stability, rising fuel costs, and whether SAA’s recovery trajectory is at risk amid intensifying competition and global uncertainty.

Standard Bank’s Norman Nyawo breaks down double‑digit growth in consumer spending over Easter 2026. We look at regional trends, sector winners, the rise of digital payments, and what this means for business confidence and SME growth heading into mid‑year.

FNB & WesBank Senior Economist Thanda Sithole analyses February’s 2.8% drop in manufacturing output and the sharp fall in PMI activity. We unpack fuel‑related input costs, weak domestic demand, global uncertainty, and what this means for South Africa’s growth outlook in 2026

To unpack real career opportunities in South Africa’s growing property sector, we catch up with Property Point founder Shawn Theunissen. From valuations to commercial leasing and development, we explore high‑demand roles, entry routes for youth, and how township communities like Soweto can build their own property ecosystems

DDG Tseliso Maqubela from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources explains the root causes of South Africa’s steep April fuel hikes, the nationwide shortages, and what interventions are being considered to stabilise supply.