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Hillary Joffe and the team discuss President Cyril Ramaphosa’s recent weekly letter which promises decisive action against corrupt officials. The editors also discuss ways in which South Africa’s companies can recover from COVID-19. Editing Allowed

On the show this week, Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss growing allegations of corruption related to Covid-19 procurement in the country. The panel also assess the strength of political and economic reform efforts made by Zimbabwe's ruling party, to support the ailing economy. Editing Allowed

Hilary Joffe and the panel unpack the economic cost of South Africa's liquor ban, with the likes of Consol, SAB and Heineken shelving investments. They also discuss concerns raised by some politicians that South Africa's IMF loan could lead to a gradual loss of the country's sovereignty. Editing Allowed

In this edition of Editing Allowed, Hillary Joffe and the panel discuss the pros, cons and potential pitfalls of the IMF's loan to South Africa. They also hone in on Eskom's legal battle with the National Energy Regulator. Editing Allowed

Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss the job losses recorded so far due to Covid-19. They also interrogate the kind of economic recovery needed to address that jobs bloodbath. Editing Allowed

Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss the Financial Mail's cover story which sheds light on how many jobs have been lost due to the pandemic. The panel also unpacks government's reintroduction of the alcohol ban, along with the economic implications of the state's plans for struggling SAA. Editing Allowed

Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss the legal battles that are brewing between insurers and the hospitality industry as Covid-19 claims go unpaid. The panel also weighs in on calls to scrap finance minister Tito Mboweni's supplementary budget Editing Allowed

In this edition of Editing Allowed, Hillary Joffe and the panel discuss the outlook for South Africa's economy now that lockdown has ease. The panel also weighs in on government's response to the coronavirus crisis. Editing Allowed

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni's supplementary budget speech has received mixed reactions from the public, Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss those reactions with a look at how the Reserve Bank is likely to maintain a cautious stance before deciding to implement a rate cut. Editing Allowed

On the show this week, Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss the hotly contested inheritance tax debate. They also unpack the state of South Africa's SOEs , and explore how much longer government can afford to support these firms. Editing Allowed