Petrol stations are running dry nationwide as motorists rush to fill up ahead of record fuel price hikes expected from 1 April. South Africa braces for record fuel price hikes on April 1. To help address public concerns, we spoke to Avhapfani Tshifularo, Chief Executive of the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa. Kaya FM

As the country hosts the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference, government leaders are emphasizing a new phase of economic resilience, diversification, and digitalization. Takealot Group CEO, Frederik Zietsman, weighs in on the digital aspect after attending the conference. Kaya FM

Market analyst and investor The Finance Ghost talks about the value case for investing in REITs and how they can become a cool tool for portfolio diversification. Kaya FM

Erol Zeki, CEO of Otto1890 (formerly known as Sasfin Wealth), joins us to talk about the group’s strategic shift beyond the branding. The group is looking to tap into private market opportunities, amongst other things. Kaya FM

Producer price inflation showed signs of easing in January, according to data from Stats SA. Economists from Nedbank say the outlook has deteriorated sharply, and Johannes Khosa explains why… Kaya FM

South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis has raised concerns about the validity of chasing a degree to secure employability. Professor Linda du Plessis, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, North-West University, argues that there is still value with the right approach by educators. Kaya FM

South African motorists are bracing for what could be one of the sharpest fuel price increases in recent years. Ernest North, co-founder of Naked Insurance, gives his take about how this impacts the cost of owning a vehicle in South Africa. Kaya FM

We explore how the Middle East-driven global energy shock is reshaping Africa’s fuel security, what it means for businesses and consumers, and whether the crisis could accelerate a shift toward more resilient, local energy solutions. For more on this, we caught up with NJ Ayuk, CEO of the African Energy Chamber (AEC). Kaya FM

Hayley Ivins-Downes from Lightstone Property shares data about home-buying activity in South Africa, which paints an interesting picture about affordability and which specific parts of the country are seeing the most development. Kaya FM

Data from TransUnion shows that South African credit usage has shown tentative recovery to a more broad-based recovery, with first-time buyers now accounting for just over half of financed purchases. Ayeshaa Hatea, from TransUnion South Africa, explains these findings and more. Kaya FM