‘My recommendation would be to invoke the exemption procedures that are part of this national policy instrument that allows employers, who are struggling with affordability, to seek exemption,’ says Justine Lambrechts, senior associate at Kirchmanns. Moneyweb

South Africa’s civil society organisations unite to decry Donald Trump’s threats about the land expropriation bill. State-based armed conflict comes out top of the list for immediate global threats according to a new report. And why better energy storage solutions will be critical to mines reaching steep carbon targets. Moneyweb

‘I don't think other countries are going to align with the US stance, because the thing is that the Trump administration seems to be engaged in policies that are likely to cause offense and upset to every other country in the world,’ says Dr Laurence Caromba, researcher in humanities at the Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection. Moneyweb

Speeding and reckless driving are the main causes of the carnage on South African roads, but will a lower legal speed limit get drivers to behave more responsibly? Will the State of the Nation Address offer tangible solutions for struggling small businesses? And a look at South Africa’s staggering debt levels. Moneyweb

Today, Afriforum calls on Trump to punish the ANC and not ordinary South Africans over land expropriation. An expert weighs in on what should top the agenda at the upcoming State of the National Address. And how bringing fast, affordable internet to township homes can help grow the economy. Moneyweb

‘I think the biggest one that people are worried about is the NHI, which would then say goodbye to the medical credits. It's only a matter of time before medical credits go,’ says Keith Engel, CEO of the South African Institute of Taxation. Moneyweb

Today on Moneyweb@Midday - what impact will a loss of US funding really have on SA? How SA’s labour law can help the Just Energy Transition process and what happens when the pilot can’t fly the plane? Moneyweb

‘What we've done when we re-cable our traffic lights, we have reduced the content of copper in those traffic lights so that even if somebody were to steal it, the yield is very little,’ says Sipho Nhlapo, acting head of department of mobility and freight at the JRA. Moneyweb

Today - Eskom didn’t get the tariff hikes it asked for, but consumers are in for bigger electricity bills nonetheless. A look at a new craze called ‘cosy gaming’ and how AI is changing the face of business communications. Moneyweb

‘We noted a further improvement in profitability of companies and that just really gives a better environment for salary increases; a better ability for companies to afford better salary increases,’ says economist, Elize Kruger. Moneyweb