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Practical plans to reduce healthcare costs in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.  Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thoneshan Naidoo, CEO of the Health Funders Association (HFA).  Naidoo outlines practical reforms needed to create a sustainable, accessible healthcare system in South Africa over the next decade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

An ethics-by-design approach helps identify risks, blind spots and opportunities when developing AI solutions, say Standard Bank’s John Mukomberanwa and Heidi Taylor. They unpack the bank’s responsible AI framework, developed in partnership with Stellenbosch University.

Mabuyane says the ANC's failure to register candidates in four Eastern Cape municipalities was not a mistake, but a catastrophic case of anarchy. He says the list sent to the IEC was tampered with and wants action against those responsible.

What should our response to unusual tragedies in our nation be as a church? The Lord gave a formula in case of crises in His Word. 2 Chronicles 7:14 says "Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land." So, we shouldn't be idle with arms folded dur...

MK Party Johannesburg mayoral candidate Bongani Baloyi joins Sunday Times Politics Weekly for a wide-ranging conversation with Sunday Times deputy editor Mike Siluma. Baloyi discusses his vision for Johannesburg, including the city’s finances, service delivery, infrastructure, housing, economic development, security and the future of the CBD. He also outlines his proposals for restructuring the ci...

Veteran administrator and sports lawyer Raymond Hack has given credit to Dr Irvin Khoza, Dr Kaizer Motaung, Jomo Sono, Cyril Kobus and others for their bravery and visionary leadership in professionalising football in South Africa. Hack was part of the team that formed the NSL after they defected from the NPSL that was led by George Thabe in 1985. Speaking in the 122nd episode of the Arena Sports...

PSG Wealth’s chief investment officer Adriaan Pask explores the difference between a product-led conversation and an advice-led wealth-management relationship. Are certain products in the market solving a real financial need or simply creating a new decision to make?

In this week’s episode we discuss how looking back at how far God has carried you, helps you keep the faith and have hope that things will get better. We unpack different examples in scripture of various individuals who used God’s past faithfulness as a driving force to victory.

Women For Change founder and managing director Sabrina Walter says social media is more than a marketing or communication tool — it can be a powerful force for mobilising communities, driving action and holding institutions accountable in the fight against gender-based violence.

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Clara Hansen, Associate at Baker McKenzie South Africa, on South Africa’s Revised Electricity Pricing Policy and the next phase of electricity market reform.

The next phase of AI in banking won’t be defined by tech alone. Andrew van der Hoven, chief digital and product officer for Personal and Private Banking at Standard Bank, explains how the bank is combining human judgement and machine intelligence with trusted data to bring customer-focused solutions to market faster.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

The next phase of AI in banking won’t be defined by tech alone. Andrew van der Hoven, chief digital and product officer for Personal and Private Banking at Standard Bank, explains how the bank is combining human judgement and machine intelligence with trusted data to bring customer-focused solutions to market faster.

Eskom chair Mteto Nyati says Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal — the only two provinces where load reduction has not yet been eradicated — are also where resistance to prepaid smart meters is strongest.

Practical plans to reduce healthcare costs in SA is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thoneshan Naidoo, CEO of the Health Funders Association (HFA). Naidoo outlines practical reforms needed to create a sustainable, accessible healthcare system in South Africa over the next decade.

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In this episode of the Sunday Times Politics Weekly, deputy editor Mike Siluma speaks to Tshwane executive mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya. The mayor describes herself as a reluctant politician who actually dislikes the culture of politics. She explains how she moved from academic and professional roles in the DA and ActionSA into the mayoral office, and why she sees herself as a technocrat focused on gover...

Access to affordable healthcare is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight podcast. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Thoneshan Naidoo, CEO of the Healthcare Funder Association (HFA). Naidoo highlights the structural challenges of South Africa’s two-tier healthcare system, rising costs in private healthcare, pragmatic alternatives to the National Health Insurance (NHI) timeline, and...

The mood amongst local top executives is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sebastien de Place, partner at Forvis Mazars. Topics of discussion include: impact of AI on local business; geopolitics; navigating complex supply chains; outsourcing; and foreign investor perspectives. Producer: Bulelani Nonyukela Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Pod...

In the 121st episode of the Arena Sports Show, host Mahlatse Mphahlele was joined by sports journalist Ntsako Mkhari and football supporter Lebogang Mokoena to discuss latest news making headlines. The studio discussion starts with focus on Bafana Bafana, who start the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) against Guinea and Eritrea at the end of the month. No surprises are expecte...

The mood amongst local top executives is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight. Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Sebastien de Place, partner at Forvis Mazars. Topics of discussion include: impact of AI on local business; geopolitics; navigating complex supply chains; outsourcing; and foreign investor perspectives. Producer: Bulelani Nonyukela Business Day Spotlight is an Arena Pod...

Eastern Cape ANC chair Oscar Mabuyane has warned that if the party’s failure to register candidates with the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) turns out to be deliberate, it would amount to a betrayal of both the ANC and people of the Eastern Cape. Speaking at the ANC’s Nyandeni sub-region manifesto launch on Sunday, Mabuyane’s remarks suggested he was not fully convinced the missed deadl...

The weather service says Gauteng is not yet out of the woods, with widespread to scattered showers and thundershowers expected today and tomorrow. SowetanLIVE

A Grade 12 pupil from Limpopo who depends on hearing aids might have to repeat her matric year after she was splashed with water, damaging both of her devices. SowetanLIVE

In the 120th episode of the Arena Sports Show, host Clauiee Grace Mpanza and regular guest Mahlatse Mphahlele were joined by Caf senior official Lux September. September, who is the Head of TV and Broadcasting at Caf, spoke about how the presidency of Patrice Motsepe has significantly helped to improve African football. He pointed out to the significant improvements in revenue for the Africa Cup o...

Fintech platform Sourcefin is using its new partnership with FNB to grow its alternative lending business in South Africa. Founded in 2020, Sourcefin specialises in alternative funding and supply chain support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMMEs). The company is looking to capitalise on lending to small businesses that would otherwise not be able to access financing from traditional bank...