Bizskoops (English)

South Africa’s unemployment rate increased again, and many consumers need an average of 65 percent of their take-home pay for debt repayments. Professor Waldo Krugell talks about last week’s election and shares his proposed to-do list for municipalities. In international business news we hear that Nvidia is investigating its chief executive officer, and locally Pieter Wasserfall of Just Money talk...

On this week’s Bizskoops: National Treasury has a long-term plan to permanently remove South Africa’s fuel levies, while Fitch Ratings expects government debt to rise slightly. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell discusses lessons South Africa can learn from France about fiscal consolidation. In international business news, investors will scrutinise results from Amazon, Microsoft and Google this wee...

On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation (CPI) increased slightly to four-point-five percent last month, while Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced further fuel levy cuts to ease pressure on South African motorists and businesses. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell talks about China’s economy that grew and what the growth stands on. In international busine...

The International Monetary Fund has lowered South Africa’s economic growth forecast for 2026, while Tongaat Hulett is set to be delisted from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell discusses key economic developments and indicators from the past few weeks, and we also begin a new series with Pieter Wasserfall of JustMoney, who unpacks the impact of rising fuel prices on...

On this week’s Bizskoops: The United States has pledged to strengthen its mining partnership with South Africa, while London-based money-transfer company Wise is preparing to expand its services in South Africa. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell talks about the rand, the Medium-Term Budget and another fuel price increase. In international business news, OpenAI has admitted that its response to a J...

On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africans could face record fuel prices from next Wednesday, while three major South African retailers are changing their leadership. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell talks about fiscal consolidation. In international business news, OpenAI has decided not to release its latest GPT-6.1 Astra AI model, while the trade dispute between the USA and Canada continues. We c...

On this week’s Bizskoops: We talk about the latest inflation, and the Council for Medical Schemes has published its medical aid contribution increase guidelines for next year. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell talks about South Africa’s foreign loans and if we should be concerned about them. In international business news, Paramount Skydance has settled a lawsuit with a coalition of 12 US states....

On this week’s Bizskoops, the South African government and the New Development Bank have signed a loan agreement to upgrade infrastructure supporting metropolitan municipal services, while SARS wants to build stronger relationships with taxpayers and tax practitioners. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell talks about further financial pressure facing South African households. In international busines...

On this week’s Bizskoops, Eskom plans to protect its revenue, while South Africa recorded a decline in gross domestic product in the second quarter. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell talks about the importance of yesterday’s GDP announcement. In international business news, the trade war between Canada and the USA continues. We continue our discussion about inflation, with Pieter Wasserfall from J...

On this week’s Bizskoops: According to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, South Africa has borrowed billions from nine international financial institutions since 2018, and South Africa’s manufacturing sector remained under pressure in August. The economist Waldo Krugell discusses the exchange rate and fuel prices. In international business news, the Bank of England Governor has warned the G20 abou...

Government is still working to establish a permanent Basic Income Support grant, and we hear about sustainability at Naspers. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses US government debt and its impact on the rand. In international business news, Shein is set to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, while locally, Grindrod has reported strong growth for the first six months of the year. We meet the first...

South Africa’s annual inflation rate fell to four-point-three percent in July, while South Africans remain under severe financial pressure from high levels of debt. JP Landman gives an overview of ring-fencing and explains why it is important for local government and service delivery, while Professor Waldo Krugell discusses AGOA and its importance for South African exports. In international busine...

On this week's Bizskoops, South Africa’s official unemployment rate has risen to 33.6%, while the South African Reserve Bank is taking direct control of key regulatory and oversight functions in the country’s national payment system. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses parts of the economy that remain under pressure. In international business news, Nvidia has secured partnerships with major Wall Str...

Eskom’s municipal arrear debt has reached R119 billion, while the South African Post Office has received its first unqualified audit opinion in six years. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the financial pressure facing the middle class. In international business news, 25 states in the United States have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over new tariffs. Locally, Sarah Nicholson of Just...

On today's Bizskoops, the National Treasury will release equitable share funding previously withheld from municipalities, while Sasol has increased production at its Natref refinery ahead of a planned maintenance shutdown next year. The Political and Trend Analyst JP Landman discusses water management reform, while Professor Waldo Krugell unpacks the Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the repo rate...

The annual consumer inflation accelerated to five percent in June, and the Road Accident Fund owes about 21-point-seven billion rand in unpaid claims. We continue our discussion with political and trend analyst JP Landman on South Africa’s struggling municipal system, and Professor Waldo Krugell gives an overview of the impact of poor municipal management on the economy. In international business...

On this week's Bizskoops, a study shows that South Africans are cutting back on spending due to rising living costs, and we continue our discussion with political and trend analyst JP Landman on South Africa’s struggling municipal system. Professor Waldo Krugell talks about economists and their predictions. In international business news, global investor confidence has reached its highest level si...

South Africa will present its case to the United States Trade Representative this week, while the World Bank has recommended that the country extend its 15% corporate tax rate to all Special Economic Zones. We continue our discussion with political and trend analyst JP Landman on South Africa’s struggling municipal system, while Professor Waldo Krugell takes a closer look at the economics behind t...

On this week’s Bizskoops: The South African Revenue Service will expand its auto-assessment system to include selected provisional taxpayers for the first time, while Statistics South Africa has released its latest Quarterly Employment Statistics. We begin a new series of discussions with political and trend analyst JP Landman on South Africa’s struggling municipal system. Professor Waldo Krugell...

South African consumer confidence fell sharply during the second quarter, and South Africans may soon see major changes to the country’s ATM network. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on young people and employment and explains why the future belongs to those who know how to use and manage AI effectively. In international business news, Oracle has cut about 21...

On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 4.5% in May, while the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says the country’s long-delayed national mining cadastre should be operational by the end of March next year. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the impact that fuel price increases over the past two months may have on consumer spending. In internatio...

On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africa’s economy grew by only 0.5% in the first quarter, while Eskom’s restructuring remains on the cards despite a missed deadline. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis shares insights on whether the recent upgrade by Fitch Ratings is likely to have any meaningful impact on the challenges facing businesses and on economic growth. Professor Waldo Krugell d...

On this week’s Bizskoops: South African business confidence weakened sharply in the second quarter, while the country has recorded the highest rate of suspected digital fraud in Africa. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis shares insights on whether current policy responses are addressing the right problems. Professor Waldo Krugell provides an overview of key financial indicators at the...

On this week’s Bizskoops: The South African Reserve Bank is set to decide on the repo rate this week, and we discuss the possible factors influencing its decision and the likely outcomes. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis also explains how the global bond selloff is increasing South Africa’s borrowing costs. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses how the effects of the Middle East conflict...

On this week’s Bizskoops: We speak to Dr Elna Moolman, Group Head of South Africa Macroeconomic Research at Standard Bank, about April inflation, which surged to 4%, while Minister Gwede Mantashe assures South Africans that there is no immediate risk of fuel shortages. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis unpacks concerns around rising unemployment, while Professor Waldo Krugell explains...