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Cyber incidents are now the top business risk globally and in South Africa — but the real challenge is how they intersect with fraud, governance failures, operational disruption and AI‑driven threats. RiXForensica Director Riaan van Jaarsveld explains why risks can no longer be treated in isolation, how AI is reshaping attack vectors, and why a single incident can cascade across supply chains. He...

South Africa is seeing a wave of high‑profile CEO transitions — from retail and banking to telecoms and industrials. Spencer Stuart’s Guy Lundy explains what’s driving leadership change, why structured succession planning is becoming essential, and how boards across Sub‑Saharan Africa can build stronger, more resilient CEO pipelines. He also unpacks the lessons from Europe’s latest CEO transition...

Altron Digital Business has released South Africa’s first Employee Technology Experience Index — revealing how tech friction, poor support and shadow IT are eroding productivity and customer experience. Managing Director, Craig Stewart unpacks the data and explains why IT support, AI readiness and core infrastructure are now board‑level priorities.

KFC Africa’s 2025 Impact Report reveals a business model built on multiplying opportunity. Akhona Qengqe breaks down how 40,000 employees, 1,573 restaurants and a continent‑wide supply chain fuel livelihoods, youth development, leadership pipelines and community nutrition. From Add Hope’s 35.5 million meals to Mini‑Cricket’s 119,926 players, we explore how growth becomes impact

MacRoots Managing Director Corrie Roets breaks down the hidden costs of reactive IT, the dangers of DIY cybersecurity, and why outsourcing is no longer a luxury but a survival strategy for SMMEs. We explore the economics of uptime, the false economy of a single in‑house IT hire, and the governance basics every small business needs to stay secure, compliant and competitive.

In this Youth Month edition of Inside Your Business, we spotlight 29‑year‑old Lerato Gumede, who transformed Impact Branding from a loss‑making operation into a profitable, job‑creating enterprise. Joined by Business Partners Limited’s Gugu Mjadu, we explore the realities of youth entrepreneurship, the support structures that matter, and what it takes to build a sustainable business in South Afric...

Isuzu Motors SA’s Executive Vice President Komane Pitso details the company’s R510 million investment into supplier development and tooling—a move that has localized 250 components for the new D‑MAX. He explains how localization strengthens SME participation, rebuilds technical skills in the Eastern Cape, and boosts South Africa’s industrial resilience amid global supply chain shocks. A practical...

Go Cloud Technologies MD Cedric Hlatshwayo explains why cloud migration, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure have become survival tools for South African businesses. From SMEs to corporates, we explore how cloud solutions improve resilience, reduce costs, and unlock new growth opportunities in an increasingly digital economy.

South Africa’s mining sector is at a crossroads. With volatile PGM prices, shifting global demand, and the rise of hydrogen‑powered transport, miners face a rapidly changing landscape. Valterra Platinum Chairperson Norman Mbazima joins us to discuss competitiveness, infrastructure constraints, localisation, and the opportunities emerging for SMMEs in the mining value chain. A forward‑looking conve...

Remote work is here to stay — but so are the tax risks. Graphene Economics’ Michael Hewson breaks down how a single employee working across borders can trigger permanent establishment exposure, transfer pricing challenges, and costly audits. We explore the biggest misconceptions, emerging patterns across African tax authorities, and how HR, finance, and legal teams can protect their organizations.

Access to finance remains the biggest hurdle for South Africa’s small businesses. Finfind CEO Darlene Menzies explains how a new partnership with the Durban Chamber is helping MSMEs become funding‑ready—from automated matching tools to centralized funder databases and data‑driven insights

Employee relations specialist Kagiso Lebethe explores how soaring fuel prices are reigniting the hybrid‑work debate. We discuss commuting affordability, workplace disputes, policy design, and the legal boundaries of return‑to‑office mandates.

Merchant Capital CTO David Reynders joins us to unpack how South African SMEs are navigating a volatile economy. We explore cash‑flow discipline, cost‑cutting without damaging growth, and why “cash buys you time.”

Sappi’s Sandile Nkosi explains how the Khulisa programme is turning small‑scale growers into skilled entrepreneurs. He shares insights on job creation, training, and the long‑term economic impact of a forestry value chain.

Millions of middle‑income South Africans use financial products but lack personalised financial guidance. Summit Africa’s Nthabiseng Thema explains why this gap is a multibillion‑rand opportunity, and what SMMEs looking to harness this must demonstrate to attract investment.

Applications are open for one of South Africa’s most prestigious entrepreneurship fellowships. Landi Mashiloane, Fellowship Selection Manager, unpacks what makes the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation’s University Fellowship different and who should apply

Black Business Council CEO Kganki Matabane unpacks what Minister Enoch Godongwana’s Budget means for businesses by focusing on practical impacts, including tax pressure, SME support, procurement access, and whether fiscal policy truly improves the operating environment for black and small businesses.

The government is preparing to launch a revamped Transformation Fund as early as next week, rewriting incentives that have shaped corporate behaviour for more than two decades. Joining Gugulethu today is Jamell Khan from Unconventional CA (UCA), who has been vocal about the risks of centralising corporate transformation funds.

The Motor Industry Staff Association, a union in the car sector, has declared a dispute with Motus Holdings, which is a car group. That’s over Motus plans to cut staff salaries and benefits of employees by 30%. In light of this, Legal expert and visionary behind Molatudi Attorneys takes us through rules or protections that exist for employees in South Africa to make sure these cuts are fair

In this edition of Inside Your Business, Nkosinathi Mahlangu from Momentum Group unpacks the tough transition from school to the world of work. We explore why tertiary education remains out of reach for many, why the economy is struggling to absorb young talent, and what alternative pathways – from TVET colleges and apprenticeships to entrepreneurship – could offer real hope.

As Anglo American pushes ahead with a $60bn merger with Canada’s Teck Resources, South Africa could be on the verge of losing one of its most historic and economically significant mining giants. Duma Gqubule unpacks why the Anglo-Teck deal is far from a “merger of equals” and what it means for jobs, national resources, and South Africa’s long-term industrial strategy. With Anglo already shedding a...

Who gets to build South Africa’s hospitals, roads, and schools? And what happens when contractors fake their credentials to win those lucrative public projects? This week on Inside Your Business, we unpack the CIDB’s clampdown on fraud in the construction sector, after more than 40 companies were kicked off the national contractors’ register for falsifying documents, lying about past work, and inf...

As South Africa’s entrepreneurs push forward in a tough economic climate, the ability to trade faster, smarter and more affordably has never been more critical. Digital payments are no longer a nice-to-have, they’re a growth engine. On Inside Your Business this evening, we’re joined by Chris Zietsman, Executive Head of Capitec Payments, to unpack how Capitec is reshaping payment acceptance for SME...

GUEST: Irshaad Kathrada – Chief Executive Officer, Localisation Support Fund Fast fashion meets fierce disruption. Chinese eCommerce giants Shein and Temu have stormed South Africa’s clothing market and the numbers are staggering. Together, they raked in an estimated R7.3 billion in sales in 2024, accounting for more than a third of all online clothing sales in the country. But behind their rapid...

How many South African companies are unknowingly trading under insolvent circumstances and what does that mean for directors, accountants, and auditors? We unpack the CIPC’s latest compliance data that reveals alarmingly high levels of non-compliance with the solvency and liquidity test under the Companies Act. Joey Mathekga, Senior Manager for Corporate Compliance and Disclosure Regulation at the...