Bizskoops - 14 May 2026

Loading player...
On this week’s Bizskoops: We speak to Professor Deon Tustin from Unisa about the latest Bureau of Market Research and Unisa Economist of the Year Competition forecasts.
South Africa’s official unemployment rate has risen while Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis unpacks concerns raised by National Treasury South Africa over the financial position of Johannesburg.
Professor Waldo Krugell analyses key financial indicators for the month and what they could mean for the next repo rate decision.
A former World Bank president has urged China to help ease global food and fertiliser supply pressures, while South Africa’s mining sector is once again becoming an attractive investment destination.
We also continue our discussion with Pieter Wasserfall of JustMoney, who shares further financial tips for individuals and businesses.
14 May English South Africa Business News · Business

Other recent episodes

Bizskoops - 2 July 2026

On this week’s Bizskoops: The South African Revenue Service will expand its auto-assessment system to include selected provisional taxpayers for the first time, while Statistics South Africa has released its latest Quarterly Employment Statistics. We begin a new series of discussions with political and trend analyst JP Landman on South…
2 Jul 12 min

Bizskoops - 25 June 2026

South African consumer confidence fell sharply during the second quarter, and South Africans may soon see major changes to the country’s ATM network. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on young people and employment and explains why the future belongs to those who know how to use…
25 Jun 10 min

Bizskoops - 18 June 2026

On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 4.5% in May, while the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says the country’s long-delayed national mining cadastre should be operational by the end of March next year. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the impact that fuel price increases…
18 Jun 10 min

Bizskoops - 11 June 2026

On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africa’s economy grew by only 0.5% in the first quarter, while Eskom’s restructuring remains on the cards despite a missed deadline. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis shares insights on whether the recent upgrade by Fitch Ratings is likely to have any meaningful…
11 Jun 10 min

Bizskoops - 4 June 2026

On this week’s Bizskoops: South African business confidence weakened sharply in the second quarter, while the country has recorded the highest rate of suspected digital fraud in Africa. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis shares insights on whether current policy responses are addressing the right problems. Professor Waldo…
4 Jun 8 min