VBS collapse impact on local community members

GUEST – Kagiso Lebethe - Senior Employee Relations Specialist In today's fast-paced world, many people are seeking alternative ways to manage their finances, from participating in stokvels to engaging on side hustles and even turning to loan sharks for quick cash. While these options might seem like practical solutions, they…

As we step into 2025, South Africa finds itself at the crossroads of new opportunities and persistent challenges. The global stage is buzzing with activity. Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s anticipated policies are sparking debates about their impact on global markets, while the G20 nations navigate shifting alliances and economic…

GUEST: Andrew Bahlmann is CEO: corporate & advisory at Deal Leaders International. The local landscape for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is poised for significant transformation in the coming years, particularly within emerging African markets. With increasing economic growth, a rising middle class and an evolving regulatory environment, Africa’s economies are…

GUEST - Elias Monage – President of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seisfa) The closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s long steel business marks a significant turning point for the country’s industrial landscape, with far-reaching consequences that go beyond the factory floor. In this conversation, we dive…

GUEST - Morne Seaman, president of the Newcastle Business Chamber The closure of ArcelorMittal South Africa’s long steel business marks a significant turning point for the country’s industrial landscape, with far-reaching consequences that go beyond the factory floor. In this conversation, we dive into the economic ripple effect that this…