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A Labour Market Intelligence study shows the Western Cape consistently exceeds national job demand, crucial for South Africa's growth. Despite Covid-19 challenges, the province's job market, especially in finance, construction, and agriculture, rebounds. Also, the study notes widespread education-job mismatches nationwide, with over half of workers over/underqualified. Prof Hardus van Zyl details how the province was able to be this successful.

 

Andrew Woodburn, managing director at Amrop WoodburnMann discuss Tesla’s historic $56 billion pay package for CEO Elon Musk, the largest in corporate American history, subject to shareholder approval. Despite a previous rejection by a US judge, the company seeks to revisit the record-breaking deal set in 2018. In an interview with Bruce, they explore the implications and controversies surrounding this extraordinary compensation proposal.

As the financial landscape in South Africa evolves, hedge funds emerge as both a beacon of opportunity and a subject of scrutiny. Delve into the intricacies of this investment vehicle, examining its role in the market, regulatory challenges, and the potential for growth amidst economic shifts.
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Inflation drops to 5.3% from February's 5.6%, surprising some economists; Cloud seeding and the massive weather system that has brought chaos in Dubai



Daan Steenkamp, CEO at Codera Analytics, suggests South Africa may require updated inflation measures and models. Inflation fell to 5.3% from 5.6% in February, surprising economists. This prompts a debate on the adequacy of current frameworks for understanding and predicting inflation.

 

 

Lehlohonolo Thobela, a meteorologist from the SA Weather Service, joins host Bruce Whitfield to discuss cloud seeding and the severe weather system causing chaos in Dubai.

 

Mike Brown, the departing CEO of Nedbank Group, converses with Bruce Whitfield about his distinguished journey, spanning from his tenure as a financial director to leading as CEO of Nedbank for 15 years
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Isaah Mhlanga,  chief economist at RMB, and host Bruce Whitfield discuss why the two world’s largest economies are performing better than anticipated. 

Given recent instances of high-profile individuals falsifying their qualifications, concerns have arisen regarding the efficacy of companies' verification procedures in the country. In response, Privy Seal has developed a streamlined process for employers, educational institutions, professional bodies, and regulatory authorities to thoroughly vet prospective employees. Stephen Logan, CEO of PrivySeal Verified CV sheds light on this initiative and its significance in safeguarding against credential fraud.



Warren Ingram, the co-founder of Galileo Capital and personal financial advisor, shares his  insights on prioritising savings when your income doesn't allow for setting aside money for retirement or short-term goals.
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Duncan McLeod, the founder and editor of Techcentral, joins host Bruce Whitfield to examine the interim relief granted to eMedia by the Competition Tribunal in its dispute with MultiChoice regarding sublicensed sports on Openview.

 

The Constitutional Court's pivotal ruling in favour of Capitec Bank on VAT recovery from irrecoverable loans clarifies the VAT act's interpretation, providing banking sector certainty. This decision's implications will ripple through tax authorities and vendors as they adapt to the court's principles. Charles De Wet, Tax Executive at ENSAfrica explains the nuances…

 

Watch enthusiast Adriaan Rootman, talks about his love for timepieces and how he makes a living from selling them. Rootman’s fascination with watches began as a child witnessing how his father treated his own wristwatch. He details how he was able to turn his passion into a business…
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Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at Wits Business School, and Stavros Nicolaou, Member of the SA BRICS Business Council, joins host Motheo Khoaripe to delve into the topic of US lawmakers' efforts to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade pact with Africa, until 2041.

 

Daniel Morgan, analyst at Ninety-ONE discusses the combination of an energy transition, along with nearshoring, geopolitics, demographics, technology and public investment that is driving a global capex cycle in our Money Show Explainer. 

In our Friday File, car expert Warren Tucker delved into the question of whether purchasing a pre-owned luxury car is a worthwhile investment, given the associated maintenance costs.
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Peter Major, a mining expert and the director of mining at Modern Corporate Solutions, along with Mothe Khoaripe, explores the potential job cuts at Sibanye as part of its gold operations restructuring. The mining company has already reduced its workforce by approximately 2,000 positions in its PGM operations following a significant decline in metal prices last year.

 

Wayne Duvenage , CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) explains to Motheo Khoaripe what the scrapping of e-tolls means to the businesses that have been paying for them

 

Viv Govender, portfolio manager at Rand Swiss looked at navigating dodgy investments as our headteacher of our investment school.  Govender looked at recognizing pitfalls and safeguarding your finances and explained how to avoid common traps with these essential insights
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