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Join head editors within Arena Holdings and their guests for in-depth discussion and debate of the stories that are driving South Africa's news agenda.

An Arena Holdings production.

Keywords: money, opportunity, business plan, business ideas, business news, income
Weekly English South Africa News · Business
124 Episodes
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Editing Allowed - Can SA's economy recover?

On the show this week, the panel discuss the anticipated shape of South Africa's economic recovery, ahead of the partial reopening the economy. They also discuss which retailers are set to benefit from the first wave of consumers emerging from the lockdown.
29 Apr 2020 24 min

Editing Allowed - Will President Ramaphosa extent the lockdown?

On the show this week, the panel unpack the economic implications for South Africa, if the coronavirus pandemic is not brought under the control soon. They also discuss President Ramaphosa's decision to suspend Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams for breaking lockdown rules.
8 Apr 2020 26 min

Editing Allowed - What will a downgrade do to SA's economy

As South Africa heads into a three-week lockdown that will see large parts of its already shrinking economy shutdown operations, the panel discuss what a possible downgrade of SA's credit rating to junk would do to the economy. They also discuss how the spread of the coronavirus will affect a…
26 Mar 2020 26 min

Editing Allowed - Will SARB cut interest rates?

On the show this week, the debate around South Africa's interest rates decision has moved from whether the central bank will cut, to how extensive the cut will be. The panel also discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on South Africa's economy.
19 Mar 2020 26 min

Editing Allowed - Can SA solve the growth conundrum?

The coronavirus poses a major threat to global trade, travel and health systems. Against this backdrop, and with South Africa having slipped into a technical recession, Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss the country's growth potential.
4 Mar 2020 25 min

Editing Allowed - What to expect from SONA 2020

The panel discuss what's expected from President Ramaphosa's fourth State of the Nation Address, and also weigh in on Cosatu's Eskom bailout plan, which has since been placed on the back-burner.
12 Feb 2020 24 min

Editing Allowed - Can Andre de Ruyter turn Eskom around?

As Andre de Ruyter takes the helm at an entity that threatens to take the entire country down with it, the panel discuss whether he has what it takes to turn Eskom around. They also weigh in on who has the power to save the state firm – the ANC,…
22 Jan 2020 27 min

Editing Allowed - How political interference is holding Eskom back

On the show this week, Hilary Joffe and the panel weigh in on former Eskom chair Jabu Mabuza's resignation, they also discuss how political interference is holding the Eskom board back from acting on decisions that could prevent the power utility's collapse.
16 Jan 2020 27 min

Editing Allowed - Can Gordhan save SA's failing SOEs

As the SAA death watch takes a very interesting turn, Hilary Joffe and her panel discuss whether a shut down for the airline is on the cards. They also weigh in on Minister Pravin Gordhan's ability to save South Africa's failing SOEs.
4 Dec 2019 24 min

Editing Allowed - Is Zuma's tax records public knowledge?

Semeyi Zake and the team discuss the Financial Mail and amaBhungane's court application to secure access to Jacob Zuma's tax records. They also hone in on Busisiwe Mkhwebane's latest legal battle with the former COO of the Public Protector’s office.
27 Nov 2019 25 min
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