Arena Podcast Network

Kashifa Ancer, campaign manager of DGMTs Alcohol Harms Reduction campaign said longer hours increase alcohol related harm including violence and road injuries. While the trust acknowledged concerns about economic impact she said public health costs must also count, that alcohol sales need to be done in moderation. SowetanLIVE

From the outfit and glam to hair, makeup and transport, matric dances can cost parents thousands of rands. But how much is too much when it comes to giving your child a night to remember?

On this episode of Payday to Payday, we speak to an unemployed mother from Soweto who spent more than R10,000 on her academically strong and well-disciplined daughter’s matric dance. She shares her experience, the lessons she learnt and how she would approach saving and planning differently next time.

In this edition of Business Law Focus, host Evan Pickworth interviews Chris Rey, Chief Executive Officer of the newly launched independent advisory firm, Maven House.

Old Mutual’s technology investment strategy in the age of AI is the focus in this edition of the Business Day Spotlight.

Host Mudiwa Gavaza is joined by Dhesen Ramsamy, group chief technology and data officer at Old Mutual.

Through the discussion, Ramsamy details the company’s backing of the Singularity South Africa Summit 2026; AI investment; ways in which businesses can work together to build meaningful systems.

Economist Azar Jammine said government's ability to provide further fuel levy relief is constrained by the cost of previous interventions. SowetanLIVE

Economist Peter Baur believes the budget will be heavily influenced by energy costs, particularly fuel prices. SowetanLIVE

How can banks stay ahead in the technology race? Richard de Roos, Standard Bank group head of Payments, highlights the importance of leading from a client point of view.

He discusses modernising legacy systems, changing client expectations, fintech challengers and emerging payment technologies. Listen now.

Homeowners in Dube, Soweto, say the possible removal of foreign nationals operating spaza shops could significantly affect their livelihoods, as many depend on rental income from the businesses and tenants occupying their properties. SowetanLIVE

Why do households feel squeezed despite an improving economy? Why are traditional safe havens such as gold becoming more volatile? And why are diversified portfolios proving more resilient than expected amid challenging equity markets? PSG Wealth Chief Investment Officer Adriaan Pask explores these apparent paradoxes and what they mean for investors.

Did you know that you can hold God accountable? As shocking as that sounds, it shouldn't be likened to holding those in earthly authority, who fall short. In this week’s episode we delve into what it means to hold God accountable to His Word, reminding Him of what He has promised, having faith that what’s written as a promise in His Word will match our reality, because of who He’s described to be in His Word.