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South Africa’s ride-hailing industry is heading into a regulatory shake-up as new rules force apps like Uber and Bolt to formally register - though so far, only one has done it. In Europe, policymakers are quietly rewriting the rules of global trade with a proposed “Buy European” push aimed at protecting local clean-tech industries. Back home, Woolworths has pulled off the rare feat of selling more while earning less, squeezed by discounts and rising investment costs. Meanwhile oil prices are surging, crime strategy is shifting, and one famous historical figure proves losing repeatedly doesn’t mean the story’s over.

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Parliament’s just signed off on new salary bumps for the President, MPs, and even South Africa’s officially recognised kings and queens. In business, Discovery just posted record profits, but the old insurance machine is still funding the shiny new bank. In sport, SA Rugby admits that the Springboks may never host another World Cup because the numbers simply don’t stack up. Then there’s the quieter headlines: crypto transfers under tighter watch, universities facing hiring scrutiny, and retailers leaning into AI. And finally, a coastal hike where whales sometimes breach beside the trail.

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Patrice Motsepe says he’s not running for President - but a slick new campaign website is already mapping out 2027. Fuel prices are ticking up again as oil tensions ripple through the Middle East, and the JSE posts record profits just as its CEO exits at the top. Plus, in the wildcard, we unpack why funeral cover is one of South Africa’s most powerful - and culturally loaded - financial products.

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A missile launch in the Middle East sends oil traders scrambling and shipping routes twisting - with the ripple effects inching closer to South African wallets. At home, government has quietly reset the rules of hiring and firing, making retrenchments costlier but early dismissals easier. In Gauteng, stolen pet food that tested positive for Salmonella is now resurfacing online at discount prices. Meanwhile, the liquor retail war is heating up, bookmakers are fighting a proposed tax hike, and the Proteas are one win from a final. With a wildcard that shows how a UCT student is turning landfill waste into actual homes.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader has been killed in a US-backed Israeli strike - and the fallout is already rippling far beyond Iran. We unpack what this escalation means for oil routes, global markets, and why South Africa isn’t as insulated as we’d like to think. Back home, the 2026 budget maps out how government plans to spend - and squeeze - while the underlying numbers show cautious stabilisation, not a boom. In other news: the SAICA pass rate drops, Gautrain’s contract gets extended, and SARS sharpens enforcement.

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For a change of pace, today’s show is built around something rare in the news cycle: good news. Africa has just recorded its fastest year of solar growth ever, adding over four gigawatts of new clean power, while China’s wind and solar capacity has overtaken fossil fuels on its grid. Humpback whales and giant tortoises are rebounding after decades on the brink. The James Webb telescope is decoding distant worlds, and global literacy has climbed past 85%, quietly reshaping who gets to participate in modern economies.

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South Africa’s illegal gold trade is back in the spotlight, with syndicates quietly moving what could be a third of the country’s supply through a parallel economy that raids haven’t stopped. In Russia, Telegram’s founder faces fresh criminal charges as the battle over encrypted platforms turns into a fight about state control. SPAR’s share price has slid to 2010 levels, with the new leadership now facing a credibility test. Meanwhile, tourism numbers shift, a European retail play closes, and a newly discovered dinosaur rewrites prehistory.

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South Africa is tightening its borders - but now the spotlight has shifted from drones and fences to the desks inside Home Affairs, where officials are being investigated for allegedly fast-tracking permits for cash. In Johannesburg, the Mugabe name is back in court, this time without diplomatic cover. In business, a 30% US tariff vanished - only to be replaced hours later with a broader 15% version. And in our wildcard: how Eskom once built one of the world’s most admired power systems.

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At least 17 South Africans have returned home after allegedly being lured into Russia’s war in Ukraine - but the bigger story is how African countries are becoming recruitment pools for foreign conflicts. Meanwhile, Germany is backing tighter social media bans for minors, suggesting Australia’s crackdown may be the start of a global domino. Back home, wave power is being pitched as South Africa’s next energy frontier - if we can afford it. And in lighter news: a crabeater seal takes a 4,500km detour to Cape Town.

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In Parliament this week, an EFF MP handed the president a box of CVs - a blunt symbol of a youth unemployment crisis that a 0.5% dip in the headline rate hasn’t fixed. Britain’s royal family is now dealing with the arrest of Prince Andrew over alleged misuse of state information - a case that could drag on for years. In business, South Africa’s pet boom has turned kibble into a battleground, with retailers racing on convenience and emotion. And in the wildcard, just how rare is a sub-10 second 100m in this country?

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