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In Today's Show: Artificial intelligence is quietly moving from answering questions to doing the work itself - with a new generation of “AI agents” now scheduling meetings, organising files, and triggering a surge in tech stocks that’s even lifting South Africa’s Naspers and Prosus. Meanwhile, fuel price panic is spreading online as early projections suggest petrol could rise by more than R3 a litre and diesel by nearly R6 if oil volatility continues. Pretoria has also summoned the new US ambassador after “undiplomatic” comments about BEE and a controversial court ruling - another reminder that diplomatic tensions are simmering this year. Plus: one of South Africa’s most daring prison escapes started with nothing more than wooden scraps.Bagel Quiz: HereMore From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: Brazil’s president has issued a blunt warning to South Africa: in an increasingly unstable world, countries that neglect their defence could one day find themselves exposed. Meanwhile, South Africa’s democracy may be getting crowded - with a record 508 political parties now registered ahead of the next local elections, raising concerns voters could face ballot papers long enough to get lost in. On the economic front, the country technically grew last year - but at just 1.1%, the kind of growth economists say barely moves the needle for jobs or incomes. And in Mpumalanga, a giant “human footprint” pressed into rock continues to fuel theories of ancient giants - even if geologists disagree.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: More than R2 trillion was wiped off the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in a single week as global tensions spooked investors and sent money fleeing emerging markets. South Africa is also quietly revisiting nuclear power, with plans that could reshape the country’s electricity mix for decades if the costs can be managed. In retail, Walmart has begun converting struggling Game stores into its own outlets, setting up a fresh battle for shoppers. In other news: oil above $100 is clouding hopes of a rate cut, and doctors warn skin cancer cases are climbing sharply. And in the wildcard, a reassuring update for anyone still sticking to their New Year’s resolutions.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: South Africa is trying to pull a R36 billion cannabis economy out of the shadows and into a regulated industry - a move that could eventually turn hemp into a multibillion-dollar export. Meanwhile, a new study is raising uncomfortable questions about chemicals found in everyday sanitary products, though scientists say the evidence is far from settled. In business, the World Bank has approved a $350 million guarantee designed to unlock billions in infrastructure investment. And in Cape Town, a brutal 167-kilometre endurance challenge is pushing athletes to their limits. More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: South Africa’s TV industry may be entering its biggest shake-up in decades after Canal+ pulled the plug on Showmax and began reshaping MultiChoice from the inside. Meanwhile, a very different technological shift is unfolding across Africa, where $40 smartphones could suddenly bring millions of new users online. A war thousands of kilometres away is also quietly rerouting global shipping - with more cargo vessels now sailing around South Africa and pushing up global transport costs. And in the wildcard, two orphaned rhino calves triggered a rescue mission that ended with a rare second chance. More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: South Africa’s ride-hailing industry is heading into a regulatory shake-up as new rules force apps like Uber and Bolt to formally register - though so far, only one has done it. In Europe, policymakers are quietly rewriting the rules of global trade with a proposed “Buy European” push aimed at protecting local clean-tech industries. Back home, Woolworths has pulled off the rare feat of selling more while earning less, squeezed by discounts and rising investment costs. Meanwhile oil prices are surging, crime strategy is shifting, and one famous historical figure proves losing repeatedly doesn’t mean the story’s over.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: Parliament’s just signed off on new salary bumps for the President, MPs, and even South Africa’s officially recognised kings and queens. In business, Discovery just posted record profits, but the old insurance machine is still funding the shiny new bank. In sport, SA Rugby admits that the Springboks may never host another World Cup because the numbers simply don’t stack up. Then there’s the quieter headlines: crypto transfers under tighter watch, universities facing hiring scrutiny, and retailers leaning into AI. And finally, a coastal hike where whales sometimes breach beside the trail.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: Patrice Motsepe says he’s not running for President - but a slick new campaign website is already mapping out 2027. Fuel prices are ticking up again as oil tensions ripple through the Middle East, and the JSE posts record profits just as its CEO exits at the top. Plus, in the wildcard, we unpack why funeral cover is one of South Africa’s most powerful - and culturally loaded - financial products.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: A missile launch in the Middle East sends oil traders scrambling and shipping routes twisting - with the ripple effects inching closer to South African wallets. At home, government has quietly reset the rules of hiring and firing, making retrenchments costlier but early dismissals easier. In Gauteng, stolen pet food that tested positive for Salmonella is now resurfacing online at discount prices. Meanwhile, the liquor retail war is heating up, bookmakers are fighting a proposed tax hike, and the Proteas are one win from a final. With a wildcard that shows how a UCT student is turning landfill waste into actual homes.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: Iran’s Supreme Leader has been killed in a US-backed Israeli strike - and the fallout is already rippling far beyond Iran. We unpack what this escalation means for oil routes, global markets, and why South Africa isn’t as insulated as we’d like to think. Back home, the 2026 budget maps out how government plans to spend - and squeeze - while the underlying numbers show cautious stabilisation, not a boom. In other news: the SAICA pass rate drops, Gautrain’s contract gets extended, and SARS sharpens enforcement.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: For a change of pace, today’s show is built around something rare in the news cycle: good news. Africa has just recorded its fastest year of solar growth ever, adding over four gigawatts of new clean power, while China’s wind and solar capacity has overtaken fossil fuels on its grid. Humpback whales and giant tortoises are rebounding after decades on the brink. The James Webb telescope is decoding distant worlds, and global literacy has climbed past 85%, quietly reshaping who gets to participate in modern economies.Bagel Quiz: HereMore From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: South Africa’s illegal gold trade is back in the spotlight, with syndicates quietly moving what could be a third of the country’s supply through a parallel economy that raids haven’t stopped. In Russia, Telegram’s founder faces fresh criminal charges as the battle over encrypted platforms turns into a fight about state control. SPAR’s share price has slid to 2010 levels, with the new leadership now facing a credibility test. Meanwhile, tourism numbers shift, a European retail play closes, and a newly discovered dinosaur rewrites prehistory. More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: South Africa is tightening its borders - but now the spotlight has shifted from drones and fences to the desks inside Home Affairs, where officials are being investigated for allegedly fast-tracking permits for cash. In Johannesburg, the Mugabe name is back in court, this time without diplomatic cover. In business, a 30% US tariff vanished - only to be replaced hours later with a broader 15% version. And in our wildcard: how Eskom once built one of the world’s most admired power systems.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: At least 17 South Africans have returned home after allegedly being lured into Russia’s war in Ukraine - but the bigger story is how African countries are becoming recruitment pools for foreign conflicts. Meanwhile, Germany is backing tighter social media bans for minors, suggesting Australia’s crackdown may be the start of a global domino. Back home, wave power is being pitched as South Africa’s next energy frontier - if we can afford it. And in lighter news: a crabeater seal takes a 4,500km detour to Cape Town.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: In Parliament this week, an EFF MP handed the president a box of CVs - a blunt symbol of a youth unemployment crisis that a 0.5% dip in the headline rate hasn’t fixed. Britain’s royal family is now dealing with the arrest of Prince Andrew over alleged misuse of state information - a case that could drag on for years. In business, South Africa’s pet boom has turned kibble into a battleground, with retailers racing on convenience and emotion. And in the wildcard, just how rare is a sub-10 second 100m in this country?More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: A crash test has reignited the car safety debate after a popular SUV scored just two stars - and proved that independent ratings can shake a car brand. A new report is also asking whether BBBEE has broadened opportunity, or simply reshuffled ownership at the top. Meanwhile, Starlink has taken its licensing fight public, challenging South Africa’s 30% equity rule and promising rural internet in return. We also unpack a bold new state property plan and a shifting income picture - before ending with a geography flex that might surprise you.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: Patrice Motsepe is stepping back as executive chair of African Rainbow Mineral, because new JSE rules say he has to. South Africa’s once-booming film industry is now stuck in limbo as incentive payments stall and crews struggle for work. The R370 social relief grant is being redesigned, with tighter checks and a R40 billion price tag under scrutiny. And in our wildcard, we unpack why South Africa’s weather never quite makes up its mind.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: South Africa has quietly become a data economy - with smartphones now doing the work banks and classrooms once did, and Telkom’s real business no longer airtime but gigabytes. The Proteas head into a Super Eights showdown in India, where 130,000 home fans will test whether this side is truly different. The Reserve Bank wants to scrap the word “prime,” but not your repayments. In other news: universities are battling AI cheating, retailers are testing self-checkout, and R50 billion is flowing into data centres. And if you’re feeling stuck career-wise, there’s a low-risk way to test your next move.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: South Africa’s hunting export quotas are back on the table - weeks after a ministerial reshuffle - reopening a fierce debate about conservation, politics, and money. In KZN, alleged sweatshop factories paying R8 an hour have retailers scrambling for answers, while the local streaming market quietly splits between high-risk subscriptions and lean, ad-funded growth. In other news: bond yields are easing, e-hailing platforms face regulatory deadlines, and government is racing to contain foot-and-mouth disease. Then in the Karoo, giant radio dishes begin listening to the origins of the universe.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
In Today's Show: South Africa’s State of the Nation Address was less about bold new ideas and more about whether government can finally make the basics work - from power and rail to water and freight - without tripping over its own bottlenecks. Crime also took centre stage, with Ramaphosa warning that syndicates are feeding off the very systems meant to drive growth. Meanwhile, Cell C is back in profit - but much of that comeback came from cleaning up debt, not explosive new growth. And if you’re feeling brave, we’re heading 216 metres off the edge of a local bridge. More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
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