Moneyweb@Midday

[TOP STORY] State mismanagement drives worst foot and mouth crisis in SA history

‘We must declare this a national disaster so that we can soften the regulations, such as that only the state can do the vaccinations, can do the inspections… and we must try to assist farmers who are now going bankrupt because of it,’ says Dr Theo de Jager, chairman of…

9 Jan 6AM 7 min

Construction confidence hits 11-year high

SA’s foot-and-mouth disease battle described as the worst livestock crisis in history. How 2025 redefined crypto’s future and what to expect in 2026. Plus, what’s on the cards for SA’s economic future?

9 Jan 5AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] Business calls for urgent NPA reform to enable corruption prosecutions

‘I have no doubt that he's got the skills, he's got the expertise, he knows what he's doing, but the structure and the architecture of the institution will actually undermine what he can possibly offer to the NPA,’ says Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO, Business Leadership South Africa.

8 Jan 7AM 7 min

This SA municipality is taking on plastics

A prosecutor for progress: BLSA on why Mothibi is the right pick for the NPA. Inside 2025’s consumer experience wake-up call. And cracking the code on diabetes care: An urgent call to improve glucose monitoring.

8 Jan 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Can the new NPA leader restore confidence in prosecutions?

‘It is an incredibly complex organisation, and it needs somebody who has the kind of management experience at that high level, which I think Andy Mothibi brings, and I don't think that any of the candidates who were interviewed adequately possessed,’ says Lawson Naidoo, executive secretary of the Council for…

7 Jan 7AM 8 min

Used-car reality check: SA still backs VW, Ford and Toyota

President Ramaphosa appoints a new prosecutions boss. After drought and disease, SA agriculture eyes stronger year ahead. And, a look at used-car trends in SA.

7 Jan 6AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Cape Town’s sewage crisis poses growing threat to health and coastlines

‘They're collecting sewage all the way from Salt River to around Hout Bay that is just simply macerated and pumped out to sea, completely raw, untreated and unfortunately that affects our Blue Flag beaches,’ says Professor Leslie Petrik of the University of the Western Cape.

6 Jan 7AM 7 min

Education under fire: Public school showdown

R12 billion needed to fix Cape Town’s sewage crisis. Why South Africa can’t ignore Maduro, an expert breaks down the diplomatic tightrope. And are brands losing their grip on consumers?

6 Jan 5AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Flight delays at OR Tambo expose deeper cracks in SA’s aviation system

‘The reality is that they've been expecting too much from the air traffic controllers, who they've managed to persuade to work through Christmas, and finally they've just said, my overtime is done, I'm tired and I'm not coming to work,’ says Guy Leitch, editor of SA Flyer magazine.

5 Jan 7AM 6 min

What Trump's Venezuela takeover means for the world

Air traffic controller shortage causes chaos at OR Tambo International as travellers return to work. Rand resilience pays off - 2026 looks optimistic despite global risk,. And why 2026 could be a make or break year for SME's trying to scale in Africa.

5 Jan 6AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Festive season illegal gambling warning

‘If you gambled with a site that is in Germany, what is going to happen is you will have to surrender those winnings to us. Then we do an investigation. Then we determine whether it is unlawful,’ says Lungile Dukwana, acting CEO of the National Gambling Board.

19 Dec 2025 8AM 8 min

Inside the deal: Mandy Wiener on the negotiations that shape SA’s democracy

Goldilocks or gut punch? What 2026 holds for the global economy. Festive-season warning – illegal online gambling surges as scammers target South Africans. And hits, hijackings, hashtags and hope: What really moved SA in 2025.

19 Dec 2025 6AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] One ATM system for all banks? Reserve Bank proposal explained

‘My sense would be that the banks, in principle, might have agreed to this proposal, or else the Reserve Bank would not have made the public announcement,’ says Jannie Rossouw, honorary professor at the Wits Business School.

18 Dec 2025 7AM 7 min

Blueprint to fix SA’s cannabis chaos

One ATM for all banks? Reserve Bank tables proposal to overhaul cash system. Three giants, one market: Alphabet, Amazon and Meta set to control 58% of global ad spend by 2026. And Madam & Eve skewer 2025.

18 Dec 2025 5AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] Private security sector under scrutiny after DJ Warras assassination

‘We've noted with concern over a few years that a lot of bad actors have infiltrated the industry under the pretext of so-called VIP protection, whereas in actual fact, it’s to have one's own personal militia to settle business disputes,’ says Chad Thomas, organised crime investigator at IRS Forensic Investigations.

17 Dec 2025 8AM 10 min

Durban and Cape Town on beaches, water safety and holiday crowds

From DJ Warras to Witness D: The week SA’s hit-list went public and a look at the state of private security. A bold sustainability push gives worn workwear a second life.

17 Dec 2025 5AM 35 min

[TOP STORY] Fried chicken, groceries and late nights: Inside SA’s Uber Eats trends

‘The Uber Eats app is saving consumers more than 12.7 million hours by delivering meals and groceries directly to the door. What we're seeing is a real push and a real acceleration in the convenience culture trend,’ says Cassie Jaganyi, head of communications, Uber Sub-Saharan Africa.

15 Dec 2025 8AM 6 min

Transnet CEO on freight rebound and shrinking losses

Order. Eat. Repeat: Uber Eats unpacks SA’s wildest food habits of 2025. SA farmers left reeling after Botswana reimposes sudden vegetable import ban. And what to check before switching insurers as new premiums and risk profiles roll out.

15 Dec 2025 5AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Stretch your bonus: Expert tips to beat lifestyle and budget creep

‘You need to be honest with yourself and honest with your financial advisor. If you make those cuts, you make those changes, it really opens up a lot more opportunities for you and relief for you monthly,’ says Boipelo Ndimande, CFO at Consult by Momentum.

12 Dec 2025 6AM 6 min

Brazil and SA meet for urgent talks on meat security

New vehicle finance business up 12% as demand accelerates. South Africa’s digital banks still run on decades-old systems – and it’s driving up costs, says expert. And why it’s not your bonus that is broken, but your budget.

12 Dec 2025 5AM 32 min