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South Africa's unemployment crisis is deepening, with the latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey showing the official unemployment rate rising to 33.6%, while the expanded rate stands at 43.8%. A further 345,000 people have joined the ranks of the unemployed, while overall employment has declined. COSATU says these figures are more than just statistics, they are evidence of an economic crisis that demands urgent and decisive action. The federation is calling for a major stimulus package, investment in public and municipal services, support for SMMEs, infrastructure investment and an expansion of public employment programmes. We spoke to Matthew Parks, Cosatu Parliamentary Coordinator.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Thuli Magubane, Founder and Director of MintFresh Technology Solutions, and Bongani Mthimkhulu, founder of Ruka (Pty) Ltd, about the business’s journey to becoming a finalist in the Nedbank Business Ignite competition. The discussion explores the problem Ruka set out to solve, what impressed the judges, and how initiatives like Business Ignite help small businesses scale through funding, mentorship, and national exposure. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio7See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Infrastructure failure has become a core business risk in South Africa. In this interview with Chris Steyn, international ISO standards and systems implementation specialist Muhammad Ali warns: “...infrastructure is not just decaying, it's going down the drain to its limit'. He notes that while systems and standards exist, “it's just up to the right leadership, the right party to acknowledge and implement effectively”. Ali describes how Barcelona, for instance, has optimised service delivery with an App that connects citizens to municipalities “...they take a picture of that particular pothole and then the smart cameras verify and validate that that pothole is there. That particular ticket that gets logged in gets quickly sent out to the relevant community, the SMMEs and QSEs or contractors-to-be who are approved and vetted and validated to give a quotation on exactly who can do this work with the best price, the best quality, the best time. And automatically, without any human intervention, it denotes through a criteria of selection who the vendor is and issues them with an order. They are given three days to be able to complete this exercise with a picture and the camera validating this, and they are paid within seven days.” Meanwhile, back here “these syndicates and extortion in South Africa has become a movie. We're living in Hollywood and I think Hollywood is actually getting scripts from South African day-to-day lifestyles….So we've got a long way to go in terms of having the right leadership, having the right… accountability.”

Clarence Ford speaks to Lebogang Luvuno: B-BBEE Executive at Microsoft SA. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk56See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broadcasting live from the Proudly SA Buy Local Summit & Expo at Sandton Convention Centre, Clement Manyathela is joined by Andile Africa, CEO of Automotive Industry Development Centre, to speak about their partnership with Proudly SA, aimed at strengthening relationship between players in the local manufacturing space. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Lebogang Luvuno, B-BBEE Executive at Microsoft South Africa, about the launch of Microsoft’s Mission Next Equity Equivalent & Investment Programme (EEIP), a R1.3 billion commitment aimed at accelerating high-impact, black-owned SMMEs into globally competitive frontier companies. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Daniel Hatfield, CEO of Edge Growth, about what Budget 2026 signals for South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises. The Budget introduced significant relief measures, including raising the mandatory VAT registration threshold to R2.3 million and the voluntary threshold to R120,000, easing compliance pressure and improving cash flow for smaller firms. Capital gains tax relief for small business disposals has also been expanded, alongside inflationary adjustments to turnover tax, aimed at supporting micro-enterprises. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Xolani Nyali, Partner at Bowmans, about the firm’s warning that South Africa’s banks could face a potential Competition Commission market inquiry into their lending practices toward black-owned small businesses and SMMEs. The issue comes amid heightened scrutiny of access to funding for historically disadvantaged persons, ongoing investigations into aspects of banking conduct, and broader debates around competition and transformation in the financial sector. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 to 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nokukhanya Mntambo speaks to Arthur Goldstuck, Author & Journalist, about what the latest SMME data reveals on where small businesses across South Africa are growing, where they are failing, and why the sector remains both a national priority and a persistent struggle. In other interviews, Jordan Hertz, Chief Commercial Officer of Sourcefin, discusses the launch of TenderCentral and whether access to public-sector opportunities is enough for SMMEs facing funding and late-payment challenges; entrepreneurs Surprise Mankge of Silverspoon and Kabelo Kungwane of Kasiflavour10 share insights into building sustainable businesses in hospitality and township fashion; while Dr Angela Deh, Clinical Psychologist, and Themba Ndubane, Managing Director at Horizon Seven, unpack emerging risks around AI-driven mental-health tools and the security of personal documents stored in the cloud. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nokukhanya Mntambo speaks to Arthur Goldstuck, Author & Journalist, about what the latest data reveals on the real state of SMMEs in South Africa — where businesses are growing, where they're failing, and why the sector remains both a national priority and a persistent struggle. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nokukhanya Mntambo speaks to Jordan Hertz, Chief Commercial Officer of Sourcefin, about the launch of TenderCentral, a platform designed to give SMMEs free access to verified public-sector tenders. The conversation explores whether access to opportunities is enough in an environment where many small businesses still struggle with funding, late payments and visibility. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nokukhanya Mtambo speaks to Brendan Saunders, Business coach at Action Coach, about how SMMEs can move from hustle culture to structured growth. He shares what early-stage entrepreneurs consistently get wrong and what practical habits help a small business scale. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nosipho Radebe speaks to Siya Mthethwa, Chief Strategy Officer at South African Tourism & Acting Chief Convention Bureau OfficerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy Maciver in for Clarence Ford spoke to Thandiwe Mathibela , GM: Global PR, Communications and Stakeholder Relations at SA Tourism about how this inaugural event sets the tone for future growth, providing small brands and SMMEs with a marketplace, connecting global players with local talent and infrastructure, and how Cape Town’s coastline and beach-lifestyle are competitive assets in the post-pandemic era. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jameel Khan, Co-founder of Unconventional CA, about South Africa’s failing Enterprise and Supplier Development sector – and what he calls the R20-billion elephant in the room. Each year corporates pour more than R20 billion into ESD, yet nearly 40% of targets go unmet, unemployment remains stubbornly above 30%, and small businesses continue to struggle. Khan argues the problem isn’t the money but the mindset – ESD too often reduced to a compliance exercise instead of a growth engine. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray White speaks with Devin Heffer, Brand and Communications Manager at the Hollywood Foundation, in studio, about a game-changing initiative supporting South Africa’s small businesses. The Bambelela Business Awards aren’t just handing out prize money — they’re investing in the future of the economy through mentorship, skills development, and long-term support for SMMEs. Since launching, the programme has injected over R10 million into more than 260 small businesses nationwide, helping them grow, create jobs, and uplift their communities. It’s a powerful example of how corporate South Africa can fuel real, lasting impact. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

South African businesses eyeing international growth are facing shifting trade landscapes. Lester Kiewit speaks to Nick Dreyer, founder of Veldskoen shoes and now head of Auriti, an agency collective that helps local SMMEs expand into US and European markets. Dreyer shares insights on how Donald Trump’s tariffs have impacted South African trade, the opportunities and hurdles of exporting into America, the significance of the AGOA agreement which saw Veldskoen named South Africa’s best SMME in 2022, and the current status of the de minimis rule. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks with Ajay Lalu, Managing Director of Black Lite Consulting, about a heated debate around transformation policy in South Africa. At the centre of the discussion is Communications Minister Solly Malatsi’s proposal to allow Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes (EEIPs) as a path to BEE compliance for electronic communications licence applicants. Instead of selling 30% equity to historically disadvantaged groups, multinationals could invest in local development initiatives. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Africa Melane is Matthew Parks, COSATU’s Parliamentary Coordinator, who says the DA's move is not only legally flimsy but politically reckless in a year already charged with populist rhetoric. Follow us on:CapeTalk on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: www.instagram.com/capetalkzaCapeTalk on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567CapeTalk on X: www.x.com/CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is ‘pivotal for us to support the smaller guys, the ones that are starting up, so that we can get them to that point where they actually can contribute to the economy effectively': Maude Modise –Shoprite Group.

Nosipho Radebe speaks to Seth Mulli, Programme Director at Allan Gray MakersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simone Cooper, head of Business and Commercial Banking South Africa at Standard Bank, discusses the challenges faced by SMMEs and how to turn those challenges into opportunities, and looks at trends in the sector. SAfm Market Update - Podcasts and live stream

BOSA MP Nobuntu Webster has written an opinion piece published on News24 that SMMEs need more support, and one way of doing that is to declare townships as SEZs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO Black Business Federation, Ntsikelelo Dlulane on whether the signing of the National Small Enterprise Amendment Bill will make any difference in the realities of doing business for SMMEs in the country.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supporting Township SMMEs beyond just offering products and solutions. We're committed to fostering business growth and incubating businesses until they can stand on their own. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/standard-bank-southafrica/message

This year, South Africa is set to become the tenth-largest solar market in the world. In 2023 R17.5 Billion rands of solar panels were imported into this country. In the latest episode of The Current podcast series, we're talking all things solar PV – from market dynamics to how much it costs and whether it makes commercial sense for you to install it for your business or your home. Listen to Investec's Melanie Humphries, Bernard Geldenhuys, and SAPVIA's De Wet Taljaard, as they enlighten us on SA's solar boom. 00:00: Intro 01:56: Meet the guests 02:24: Overview of solar in SA and its domination 03:36: 86% of all solar is residential or rooftop 04:24: Large-scale solar PV projects 05:03: SA in comparison to other country's solar adoption 06:20: The impact of residential solar's boom on the national grid 07:16: The cost implications of installing solar 09:46: Homeowners installing solar for commercial value 11:55: Equitable access to solar power 13:55: Local manufacturing of solar lagging behind 14:49: REIPP Programme attracting substantial FDI 15:19: Feeding excess energy back into the grid 17:32: Transmission is the biggest hurdle for large-scale solar 18:50: What is wheeling and why is it important for IPPs? 21:19: Top considerations when installing rooftop solar 22:28: Maintenance of solar equipment 23:10: Loadshedding and solar's relationship is changing 24:17: SMMEs benefit from solar 25:24: What are the risks to SA's solar boom? 28:28 Closing comments and some practical advice Investec's Sustainable Solutions in solar · Investec Focus Radio SA

    Jane Dutton speaks to Tusani Mnyandu the Manager at Mazars in South Africa about the SMMEs outlook after the 2024 budget speech. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital transformation plays a critical role in the success and growth of SMMEs in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape. It's no longer a nice-to-have, but a necessary step for SMMEs to complete and thrive in a world increasingly dominated by technology. Managing Executive: Home and Business Solutions at Telkom Business, Makgosi Mabaso about challenges and considerations an SME will face when digitally transforming their business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Arnold Naicker, Head of Product Development at  Telkom Business about the role of SMMEs in developing the economy.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on our entrepreneur feature we talk to Andisa Ramavhunga, Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group, to recap and consolidation the topics that have been discussed to date on how SMMEs (or any other business for that matter) can think about strategy to create value. We connect the dots from: Strategy, organisational design, leadership, Financials, etc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Thabo Shole-Mashao, in for Clement Manyathela speaks to Vusumuzi Mavuso a Commissioner at the Public Service Commission about the commission's latest findings that there are over a hundred thousand unpaid invoices between national and provincial government departments and small business. The commission says this poses a significant risk to service providers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Small businesses have felt the brunt of multiple crises plaguing the country. From rolling blackouts, the Covid-19 pandemic, to an economy that's not growing and difficulties in accessing markets, small businesses have struggled. It's often said SMMEs are the backbone of the economy, but do they have adequate support? Wongakazi Majola from Impactful Initiatives is trying to change this through a market that is meant to assist small businesses. 

Guest: Founder and CEO of Aasha Investments Solutions Arifa Parkar joins John to celebrate Women's Month and to reflect on her dedication toward the upliftment of SMMEs in the Western Cape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thokozile is an admitted attorney and seasoned infrastructure development professional with over 12 years' experience having worked for multinational companies like Norton Rose Fulbright, Citibank, and E.ON Energy and is currently the COO of Bayakha Infrastructure Partners, an infrastructure fund manager with a mandate to make equity investments in large scale energy, water, ICT and Transport infrastructure projects. She is passionate about skills development and regularly facilitates training for Development Finance Institutions with the Association of African Development Finance Institutions and conducts masterclasses for SMMEs as part of corporate Enterprise and Supplier Development Programmes. Thokozile has served on various public and private sector committees, including the South African Local Government Youth Development Forum Energy Working Committee, the BRICS Women Business Alliance Energy Security Subcommittee, the Climate Council's Working Group for Women's Access to Energy Finance and she chairs the Chaba Winds of Change Community Trust. Thokozile's work in socio-economic development includes founding READPower, a social investment initiative that donates solar lights to enable children to read and do their homework as night. She is a Mandela Washington Fellow and an alumna of the Power Africa/YALI Women in African Power Programme. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tebello-motshwane/message

South African Breweries has intensified its localisation push, saying it believes that investing and forming partnerships with SMMEs is critical to SA's economy. Business Day TV spoke to SAB's CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac about some of the group's initiatives.

According to data from the Small Business Institute, in order to surpass the minimal GDP growth criteria, South Africa will need to reassess its strategy for economic growth. With the energy crisis affecting macro and micro enterprises, SMMEs struggling to stay afloat. Business Day TV spoke to the CEO of SBI, John Dludlu on how the SBI is working to support small businesses.

Tonight, on our entrepreneur feature we've been talking to Andisa Ramavhunga, Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group, about how SMMEs (or any other business for that matter) can think about strategy to create value. On the first episode of the discussion Andisa defined what strategy was and mention three of its components which are; desirability, feasibility, and viability. Desirability deals with who your clients are, what they need, identifying, solving, and managing their problems. Feasibility estimates the competence of management and the sufficiency of resources to bring a product or idea to market. Viability looks at the business is returning enough of a profit to provide a return to the business owner and also meet its commitments to business creditors. Once an organisation has figured out the above, it then needs to design an organisation that can create, deliver, and capture the value. This evening Andisa talks about the organisational design elements that are required for an organisation to thrive in its business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on our entrepreneur feature we talk to Andisa Ramavhunga, Group Chief Advisor at Ntiyiso Consulting Group, about how SMMEs (or any other business for that matter) can think about strategy to create value. On the first episode of the discussion Andisa defined what strategy was and mention three of its components which are; Is your product desirable, can you as a business deliver on the value of that product and thirdly, is your product viable, that is, can your product make you money? He focused on the desirability factor and this evening he continues with the second part which is “delivering on the value of the product”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pavlo Phitidis| CEO, Aurik Business AcceleratorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clement speaks to Mike Anderson, the founder and CEO of the National Small Business Chamber (NSBC) about the damages that load shedding is having on the sector and calls for subsidies for alternative energy solutions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlotte Nsubuga-Mukasa | Head of Brand Marketing at Momentum See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence speaks to Kristal Duncan-Williams Project Lead for Youth Capital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

55% of African GDP and 41% of African employment is in services – but the service SMME sector in Africa is often overlooked by investors, and under-served by technology and finance, despite its massive economic importance. On the show, Nonso Mordi and Arjun Khoosal, Co-founder of Kandua look at the service SMMEs, the opportunities available in the sector, and what needs to be done to encourage its growth.

55% of African GDP and 41% of African employment is in services – but the service SMME sector in Africa is often overlooked by investors, and under-served by technology and finance, despite its massive economic importance. On the show, Nonso Mordi and Arjun Khoosal, Co-founder of Kandua look at the service SMMEs, the opportunities available in the sector, and what needs to be done to encourage its growth.

55% of African GDP and 41% of African employment is in services – but the service SMME sector in Africa is often overlooked by investors, and under-served by technology and finance, despite its massive economic importance. On the show, Nonso Mordi and Arjun Khoosal, Co-founder of Kandua look at the service SMMEs, the opportunities available in the sector, and what needs to be done to encourage its growth.

Today, on Equip & Elevate Podcast we got to chat with Zoe Msutwana about her upbringing, career journey and Public Relations tips for SMMEs. Zoe Msutwana is currently a Head of Strategy at a boutique PR Agency with over 10 years experience, Founding Editor of GUIDE, and Content Creator. Zoe started her career at At Vogue Communications, where she worked on the NBCUniversal brand, which houses TV Channels including E! Entertainment, The Style Network, Universal Channel and Studio Universal on the DStv platform.Following this, Zoe went on to join DNA Brand Architects as a Senior Brand Architect where she oversaw PR/Reputation Management & Strategy Development. She later went on to join Africa's premier luxury brand agency, Vivid Luxury as a Senior PR Account Director.With the Pop-Culture itch coupled with her horned PR entrepreneurial spirit, Zoe took a move that would see her cement her position as one of the most influential voices in the fashion and beauty economy in SA followed by the launch of her coveted platform, GUIDE  — South Africa's very own Beauty & Wellness insider.

Guest: Paul Kent | CEO and Founder of Adumo  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 It's an open secret that credit, when leveraged intelligently, has the power to unlock incredible potential in your business. This is the major reason why credit is so easily accessible in many parts of the world. But, Pakistan, a nation with over 50 million active bank accounts, has been relatively slow to conform to the trend, with only 500 thousand credit cards nationwide.Omair Ansari, the founder of ABHI, takes this surprising statistic as a sign of great opportunity in the region. Without access to credit facilities, many employees across the nation have had limited options when it comes to stretching their paycheck. Omair's solution to this is a remarkable easy wage access system that has drawn the attention of not just employees, but even the SMMEs which hire them.Beyond that, we also discuss other fintech topics such as:- SME financing in general- The Pakistani banking system and how it could better help SMEs- Gender equality in access to funding00:00 — Introduction02:40 — Identifying the target market07:30 — Developing a unique credit solution14:45 — Navigating risk and ethical concerns21:22 — Overcoming structural challenges25:27 — Benefits of digitisation32:55 — ConclusionFollow 'Couchonomics with Arjun Singh' on any app you listen to podcasts.Check out Couchonomics website for all new updates: www.couchonomics.comFINTECH NEWSSubscribe to Arjun's LinkedIn newsletter Daily Fintech Crunch to receive daily interesting news from the world of Fintech, DeFI, Crypto and beyond: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/...PARTNERSCouchonomics with Arjun Singh is brought to you by our partners from:Our website

SA banks' lending policies are ‘atrocious', claims Redge Nkosi of Firstsource Money.

Today we will be talking to Keitumetse Lekaba, the Managing Director and Head of Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) at I AM AN ENTREPRENEUR about funding your business. Keitumetse will be discussing the different types of funding available to entrepreneurs and how you can position your idea or business to unlock some funding. She will also discuss on why entrepreneurs do not get funding for their businesses.  In addition, Keitumetse will she insight on the essential qualities investors look for in their founders/ entrepreneurs as well as what you should consider before they accept funding from an investor.Keitumetse has over 15 years of experience, she has led the implementation of ESD Programmes for companies such as Coca Cola Beverages South Africa, Exxaro Mine, Sasol, Barloworld, SA Tourism and many more. Keitumetse is a co-founder of Mediwell Medical Centre in Johannesburg, as well as the founder of Karabo Business Solutions. Outside of finance and SMME development, she is the founder and chairperson of Goddess Girls, an NGO facilitating girl child mentorship in Soweto.Keitumetse has a passion for human and business development, business coaching and sustainability of SMMEs. She is an exceptional leader, with charisma and extensive knowledge in her field.