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Entrepreneurs Topic: Andile Khumalo on the business lessons entrepreneurs learn the hard way Guest: Andile Khumalo- CEO KhumaloCo and Author: Things I wish I Knew

HOT TOPIC Topic: South Africa remains Africa's wealth capital – but where is the money being made? Guest: Andrew Amoils -Head of Research -New World Wealth

Markets David Shapiro - Otto1890

Expert Topic: Premium brands face a sameness problem as consumers pay more for difference Guest: Nomaswazi Phumo, Head of Strategy at the Leagas Delaney agency South Africa.

Expert Topic: Why traders should look beyond the interest rate decision Guest: Francois du Plessis, Chief Executive Officer for South Africa at CFI Financial Group South Africa

HOT TOPIC Topic: Transport improvements aim to protect billions in South Africa's fruit exports Guest: Barbara Creecy, Minister of Transport

Markets Simon Brown -JustOneLap Founder

Expert Topic: The story behind Yuppiechef and how it became a household name Guest: Andrew Smith-Co Founder -Yuppie Chef and author Handwritten

Expert Topic: New data reveals the economic position of women in South Africa Guest: Liza Nolte, New Business Development Manager at AfriGIS

Expert Topic: Tax-free transfers between spouses under threat Guest: Reinert van Rensburg: Tax attorney, Leap Group

Markets Alyssa Viljoen - Merchant West Investments

Expert Topic: Why your loyalty rewards are slipping through the cracks Guest: Byron Rode: Byron Rode, Founder and CEO of (my)cards

Expert Topic: Why illegal mining remains a deadly problem in South Africa Guest: David van Wyk- Mining Analyst - Benchmarks Foundation

Expert Topic: Why some unions are against Eskom restructuring Guest: Khangela Baloyi, NUM Energy Sector Coordinator

HOT TOPIC Topic: Why South Africa's unemployment crisis is getting worse Guest: Mamokgethi Molopyane- Labour Analyst

Markets Sithembile Bopela -FNB Wealth & Investment

Expert Topic: Why understanding your employee benefits matters after a dread disease diagnosis Guest: Cindy Frantzeskos, Managing Director of BDO Employee Benefits

Expert Topic: Women drive growing share of South Africa's financed vehicle purchases Guest: Sam Ghisleni, Head of Marketing at Weelee

HOT TOPIC Topic: Illegal mining threatens Joburg's power infrastructure as substations begin to sink Guest: Isaac Mangena -City Power Spokesperson

HOT TOPIC Topic: Transport improvements aim to protect billions in South Africa's fruit exports Guest: Barbara Creecy, Minister of Transport

Expert Topic: Can AI take over from your financial adviser? Guest: Andile Jonas, Head of Marketing at Momentum Savings

Expert Topic: Can South Africa's hospitality sector turn rising demand into sustainable growth? Guest: Anton Gillis: Platinum Hospitality Holdings

HOT TOPIC Topic: SARB governor on growth, reform and interest rates Guest: Lesetja Kganyago: Governor, SA Reserve Bank

Expert Topic: Johannesburg ranked among the world's top 10 street food destinations Guest: Aisha Mohamed -Managing Director at Time Out South Africa

Markets Faheema Adia -Momentum Securities

Markets Simon Brown - JustOneLap Founder

Expert Topic: Why the right ICT finance helps SMEs thrive within a challenging climate Guest: Andrew Keggie, Chief Information Officer of Lula

Expert Topic: Can South Africa's credit scoring system keep up with today's workforce? Guest: Richard Eberlein, Executive for Growth and Engagement at Weaver Fintech,

Expert Topic: Building an Africa the world can't ignore: Turning population into prosperity Guest: Phuthuma Nhleko: Author, The Invisible People

HOT TOPIC Topic: Could the court case against the Expropriation Act reshape property rights? Guest: Bulelwa Mabasa: Director, Werksmans Attorneys

Markets Chantal Marx: FNB Wealth & Investments

Expert Topic: South Africans are saving less as living costs rise Guest: Jabulani Khumalo- FinMark

Expert Topic: Why global air travel is losing altitude. Has the post-pandemic travel boom run out of runway? Guest: Linden Birns: Managing director, Plane Talking

Expert Topic: Naamsa data shows demand for electric and hybrid cars is growing Guest: Dr Paulina Mamogobo-Chief Economist -Naamsa

HOT TOPIC Topic: Guest: A look at the solutions being proposed to revive South Africa's economy Guest: Zingiswa Losi- President of Cosatu

Markets David Shapiro - Otto 1890

Entrepreneurs Topic: What building a business reveals about the economy Guest: Kirsten Smit - Citadel Advisory Partner

Expert Topic: Operation Vulindlela projects 3% economic growth by 2029 if reforms stay on track Guest: Rudi Dicks- Head of the project management office (PMO) - Presidency

Expert Topic: South Africans turn to remote work abroad in face of unemployment crisis Guest: Sasha Knott, CEO of Job Crystal

HOT TOPIC Expert Topic: Will Treasury's R7bn municipal rescue come with accountability? Guest: - Dr Zweli Mkhize: Chairperson, Portfolio Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA)

Markets Simon Brown - JustOneLap Founder

Expert Topic: New study finds safari tourism may be increasing stress levels in wildlife Guest: Bruce Crossey - Zoologist at the University of Pretoria's Mammal Research Institute.

Expert Topic: Can you be arrested for not carrying your driver's licence? RTIA sets the record straight Guest: Affected motorist (identity withheld) AND Monde Mkalipi, Spokesperson, Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA)

Expert Topic: How employee debt is actively eroding workplace productivity Guest: Lettesha Pillay, Head of Business Development -NMG Benefits

HOT TOPIC Expert Topic: Water, governance and infrastructure risks reshape South Africa's investment landscape Guest: Premal Ranchod, Head of Research at Alexforbes Investments

Markets Viv Govender - Rand Swiss

Expert Topic: How caregiving is impacting the financial futures of South African women Guest: Farzana Botha, Senior Communications Manager at Sanlam Risk and Savings

Expert Topic: Is South Africa preparing young people for the jobs of the future? Guest: Nelo Spies -Executive Director of JA South Africa (Junior Achievement South Africa)

Expert Topic: Africa's youth are more optimistic but demand jobs and cleaner government Guest: Ivor Ichikowitz is the Chair of the Ichikowitz Family Foundation and Commissioner of the African Youth Survey

HOT TOPIC Topic: Changing consumer behaviour reshapes South Africa's R109bn liquor retail market Guest: : Andrea Slabber, Insights Lead at Trade Intelligence

Markets Pritu Makan- Investment Research Analyst at FNB Wealth & Invest