The Money Show

Grant Pattison, Managing Director of Savvy Saver, tells host Bruce Whitfield that energy efficiency standards for lightbulbs will rise, phasing out incandescent lights and eventually banning regular CFL and incandescent bulbs for household use by year-end.

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Chris Yelland, Energy Analyst and MD at EE Business Intelligence, speaks with Bruce Whitfield about the landmark electricity bill signaling the end of Eskom's century-long monopoly. The bill, recently passed by the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), is a crucial step in President Cyril Ramaphosa's economic reforms, facilitating Eskom's unbundling and the introduction of competition in the electricity market.

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Graeme Korner from the Korner Perspective joins Bruce Whitfield to analyse the biggest stories on the markets.

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Thanks to fresh hope that US interest rates will be cut, the rand has risen to its highest levels in 2024. Thursday, just before noon, saw the currency trade at R18.20/$, which is about its highest point vs the US dollar this year. Around R18.30/$, the rand had begun trading in the early morning hours.Andre Cilliers | Director and Currency Strategist at TreasuryONE| 

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On May 29, South Africans will cast their ballots in the country's national election, and polls indicate that the ruling African National Congress (ANC) may lose its legislative majority for the first time since apartheid ended thirty years ago. Investors are observing closely. What do investors stand to gain from the sixth round of general elections in South Africa?

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Business lobby groups and health workers react to President Cyril Ramaphosa signing the National Health Insurance Bill (NHI) into law. They discuss the next step to fight against the law through courts. 

AND on the same topic. Russell Rensburg, Director of the Rural Health Advocacy Project, expresses his satisfaction with President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to sign the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law. In a discussion with host Bruce Whitfield, he elaborates on how the NHI will benefit individuals who previously lacked adequate healthcare.

Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, the Electricity Minister, discusses the progress of the country's action energy plan with host Bruce Whitfield. He assures that the days of prolonged electricity outages are over.

Have you heard of the Lekker Network? Created by South African Nic Latouf, this network connects expats worldwide, unlocking global opportunities through funding, new markets, and masterclasses from successful South Africans. Latouf, was our shapeshifter, he chatted to Bruce Whitfield about the inspiration behind the idea. 

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Have you heard of the Lekker Network? Created by South African Nic Latouf, this network connects expats worldwide, unlocking global opportunities through funding, new markets, and masterclasses from successful South Africans. Latouf, was our shapeshifter, he chatted to Bruce Whitfield about the inspiration behind the business

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Consumer advocate Wendy Knowler is delving into whether consumers are unknowingly being charged service fees on garage cards or additional credit cards that have remained unused for years. 

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Richard Mulholland, Owner of Missing Link, discusses with Bruce Whitfield on Business Unusual the increasing importance of trust in the age of rising AI. He emphasizes the crucial role of written communication and the significance of public speaking for leaders.

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Victims of the R280 million Estina dairy heist by the Gupta family received a mere R1,300 gift card and a 5kg meat hamper, reported Ferial Haffajee, associate editor at Daily Maverick . This token gesture highlights the vast sums laundered away, leaving Vrede in ruin. The scandal, involving former Free State Premier Ace Magashule and Agriculture MEC Mosebenzi Zwane, shows the lasting impact of grand corruption on local communities. She joined Bruce to discuss this recent development 

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