Editing Allowed

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.

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Weekly English South Africa News · Business

124 Episodes

32 – 52

Editing Allowed - Who is Andre De Ruyter

On the show this week, Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan's refusal to step in and fund wage demands at SAA. The editors also weigh in on Andre De Ruyter's appointment as the new CEO of Eskom.

20 Nov 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - What is the future of corporate SA?

So far this year we've had 21 companies leave the JSE and just three firms list on the stock exchange, and on this week's edition of Editing Allowed, Hilary Joffe and her panel discuss what the delisting crisis means for the future of corporate South Africa.

13 Nov 2019 24 min

Editing Allowed - How investment sentiment is negatively impacted by politics

On the show this week - Hilary Joffe and the team question the need for an investment conference in South Africa. The panel also weighs in on how politics is negatively impacting sentiment and investment.

6 Nov 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - How is Eskom's bailout affecting SA's fiscus

On the show this week: Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss the events that have unfolded in the DA in the last few weeks and they also take a look at how Eskom's bailout is going to affect South Africa's fiscus.

23 Oct 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - How load-shedding affects the economy?

On the show this week: Hillary Joffe and the team discuss the economic effects of Eskom’s resumed load-shedding and also interrogate the upcoming policy paper that will spell out government's future for Eskom.

16 Oct 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - Duduzane Zuma is a liar says Madonsela

On the show this week: The panel discusses Thuli Madonsela's assertion that Duduzane Zuma lied to the Zondo commission and they also take a look at the Institute of Race Relations #SaveTheOpposition campaign.

9 Oct 2019 26 min

Editing Allowed - What is the ANC's response to Mboweni's economic growth plan

On the show this week, the panel discuss the ANC's response to finance minister Tito Mboweni's economic growth plan, which was discussed in detail during the NEC meeting. The panel also hones in on the possible implications of Markus Jooste's failure to stall a R740m damages claim.

2 Oct 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - Who will take the reins as Eskom's CEO

On the show this week: The editors discuss Old Mutual's decision to continue to bar ousted CEO Peter Moyo from returning to work. The panel also takes a look at the three candidates that have been put forward to take up the reins as Eskom's CEO.

25 Sep 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - Will there be another rate cut

On the show this week: Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss the latest inflation figures and how the Reserve Bank is likely to maintain a cautious stance before deciding to implement a rate cut. The panel also hones in on the possible implications of Trevor Manuel's comments that he made…

18 Sep 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - What does Xenophobia mean for SA's leadership

On the show this week: Rob Rose and the panel discuss the reaction to finance minister Tito Mboweni’s economic plan and what this suggests about public perceptions of government. They also hone in on the Xenophobic attacks in Gauteng this week and take a look at what it means for…

4 Sep 2019 25 min

Edited Allowed - What impact with Gavin Watson's death have on the Zondo Commission

On the show this week: Hilary Joffe and the team take a look at the likely impact that Gavin Watson’s unexpected death will have on the Zondo Commission. They also hone in on Tito Mboweni’s latest growth strategy aimed at digging the country out of its current economic hole and…

28 Aug 2019 25 min

The legacy of Justice Edwin Cameron

On the show this week: Hilary Joffe and the team take a look at how the NHI will change the role of private medical providers. The editors also discuss the high court's decision to set aside the findings of the Seriti inquiry and they take a look at the kind…

21 Aug 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - Steinhoff preps to fend off lawsuits

On the show this week: Semeyi Zake and the team take a look at the reaction to the NHI bill; Steinhoff’s battle-plan for looming lawsuits; and why we’re still nowhere near any resolution, seven years after Marikana.

14 Aug 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - What Moyo's return means for Old Mutual

On the show this week; a look at the battle that continues at Old Mutual as Peter Moyo returns to the helm, at least for now. We also delve into the latest unemployment stats and the factors that have led to Eskom's eye-watering R20bn loss.

31 Jul 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - Can Mkhwebane hold on to her job?

On the show this week, Hilary Joffe and the team debate Eskom’s latest bailout and its impact on our economy, the mounting calls for the Public Protector to step down and whether Pepsi Co’s bid for Pioneer Foods is a vote of confidence in SA.

24 Jul 2019 26 min

Editing Allowed - Why Zuma's strategy at the Zondo commission may not pay-off.

On the show this week, Hilary Joffe and the team take a look at the fallout for the ANC as Zuma spills the beans at the Zondo commission. But is his fight-back strategy really paying off?

17 Jul 2019 26 min

Editing Allowed: How a lack of capacity is constraining the NPA

Semeyi Zake and the team discuss the impact a lack of funding is having on both the NPA and the Public protector’s office; renewed chatter on the Reserve bank’s independence ahead of next week’s MPC decision; and what to look out for in Jacob Zuma’s appearance before the Zondo commission.

10 Jul 2019 25 min