HOT BUSINESS

Expert Topic: What Investors Want from South African SMEs in 2025 Guest: Janice Johnston - spokesperson is CEO of Edge Growth Ventures.

MARKETS Guest: Zimele Mbanjwa -FNB wealth and Investments

Expert Topic: South African government needs to act with urgency to stop millions going hungry Guest: Georg Southey: Manager, Merlog Foods

Property Perspective Topic: Listed property showing signs of recovery, but focus must shift to fundamentals Guest: Siphesihle Zwane, portfolio manager at Allan Gray

HOT TOPIC Topic: South Africa's growth prospects Guest: Maarten Ackerman - Citadel

MARKETS Guest: David Shapiro - Sasfin

Expert Topic: -Does South Africa's image need rebranding? Guest: Mathabo Sekhonyana Marketing Specialist

Entrepreneur Topic: SA-Born Expat Explore Celebrates 20 Years of Global Tourism Success Guest: Jakes Maritz Title: Co-Founder and COO of Tour Axis

Expert Topic: Intimidation, threats, and stigma: The harsh reality for public sector accountants Guest: Patricia Stock - CEO of SAICA

HOT TOPIC Topic: Starlink in South Africa: Do Empowerment Laws Hinder Global Competitiveness? Guest: Solly Malatsi: Minister of Communications & Digital Technologies

MARKETS Guest: Viv Govendor - Rand Swiss

EXPERT Topic: Deskless workers deserve the same benefits as office workers Guest: Simon Ellis, co-founder and CEO of Jem HR

BUSINESS INSIGHTS Topic:Why South Africa's job-creating small businesses can't get funding Guest: Darlene Menzies, CEO at Finfind

EXPERT Topic:Seven strategic shifts to attract investment into South Africa Guest: Rowan de Klerk - CEO of The CFO Centre South Africa.

HOT TOPIC Topic: What's next for interest rates and your pocket Guest: Frank Blackmore, Lead Economist at KPMG

Markets: Guest: Faheema Adia - Momentum Securities

Expert Topic: Markets brace for SARB decision as optimism holds despite global and local pressures Guest:Jan-Daan van Wyk- Stonehage Fleming Investment Management Associate Director

Expert: Topic: Sustainable strategies for fair pay Guest: Leila Ebrahimi, PwC People and Organisation, Reward Partner

Expert Topic: Take-home pay softens in April as pressure builds on household finances Guest: Elize Kruger - Independent Economist

Hot Topic Topic: Luxury brands face a changing world — and a more complex customer Guest: Henry Farr- Valuation Director- Brand Finance

Markets: Guest: Chantal Marx -FNB wealth and Investments

Expert Topic: The tea on SA's sipping habits: Data reveals what's brewing in local cups Guest: Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20

Expert: Topic: Was the Trump meeting a win for SA in renewing more positive bilateral trade deals? Guest:Lullu Krugel: Chief economist, PwC

Property Perspectives Topic: How to avoid rental scams Guest: Ramokebe Thamage-Just Money

Hot Topic Topic: Smart kitchen economics: Fuel levy hike puts pressure on food service sector – how to curb costs and protect margins Guest: Morné Botes: Commercial director, Southern Soil

Markets Guest: David Shapiro -Sasfin

EXPERT Topic: How to protect your child's education when the future feels uncertain Guest: Arno Jansen van Vuuren, Managing Director at Futurewise

EXPERT Topic: Here's how to design your dream retirement Guest: John Kennedy, Citadel Director and Regional Head for Cape Town

HOT TOPIC Topic: Have empowerment laws been adjusted to change SA's connectivity landscape? Guest: Gugu Lourie editor of TechFinancials

ENTREPRENEURS Topic: The companies driving township logistics nationwide Guest: Ashlin Govender, Head of Commercial Operations at Delivery Ka Speed

HOT TOPIC Topic: Studded Oval Office showcase: Did Ramaphosa hold his own? Guest: TK Pooe: Public policy specialist

EXPERT Topic: Budget focuses on essential services and infrastructure, with new spending tied to tax increases Guest: Tertia Jacobs, Treasury Economist and Fixed Income Specialist at Investec

Expert Topic: $4bn in fraud attempts thwarted: The urgency for robust cybersecurity strategies has never been greater - Guest: Kerissa Varma: Chief security advisor, Microsoft

Expert Topic: How corporate SA can support regenerative agriculture Guest: Vaughn Koopman: Milk Producer & Regenerative Agriculture Manager, Danone Southern Africa

Markets Guest: Simon Brown - Just One Lap

Markets: Viv Govendor- Rand Swiss

Expert Topic: Does the draft mining law overhaul strengthen government control over minerals and streamline licensing? Guest: Peter Major - Mining Analyst

EXPERT Topic: High financial inclusion, but at what cost? FinMark Trust study reveals rising debt and growing financial distress in South Africa Guest: Jabulani Khumalo- FinMark Trust

Expert Topic: Why a drama-free Ramaphosa/Trump meeting would be the best possible outcome for SA Guest: Martin Kingston: Chairman, Business for South Africa

Hot Topic Topic: Godongwana delivers final budget — but did he go far enough to address the R75 billion shortfall? Guest: Johann Els -Old Mutual Group Chief Economist

Markets: Guest: Chantal Marx -FNB wealth and Investments

Expert: Topic: Funding Infrastructure in Africa Guest: Deroosh Maharaj- Standard Bank

Expert Topic: Call for government to back high-growth startups with reform and investment to grow GDP and jobs Guest: Phumzile Chifunyise, Managing Director of SiMODiSA

Property Perspectives Topic: How boutique real estate agencies are differentiating themselves from legacy brands in SA. Guest: Julia Finnis-Bedford, Founder of Amazing Spaces

Hot Topic Topic: Ramaphosa and Trump make up? And what'll happen if they don't? Guest: Dr Laurence Caromba, Researcher in Humanity at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection

HOT TOPIC Topic: New report reveals stark trends in South Africa's cost of living from 2011 to 2023 Guest: Makhiba Mollo -NPC Commissioner

ENTREPRENEURS Guest: Unlocking funding for small farms and food businesses in Africa Topic: Zaheer Dindar- Pumpkin.io CEO

EXPERT Topic: What the 2025 revised budget means for businesses and taxes Guest: Kabelo Moutloatse, tax accounting specialist at Latita Africa

EXPERT Topic: Microbrewing sector faces setback as five breweries close amid funding and regulatory challenges Guest: Charlene Louw Title: CEO of the Beer Association of South Africa

Markets Guest: David Shapiro -Sasfin

EXPERT Topic: Vulnerability : a critical skill for inclusive leaders Guest: Gaynor MacArthur, the President of Entrepreneurs' Organization Cape Town