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• Nedbank deepens push into East Africa
  2. Karooooo continues to bet on SA market
  3. Market update

US President Donald Trump has reignited global controversy by openly pushing for US ownership of Greenland, arguing it is essential for American and global security. Speaking before world leaders at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump ruled out military force—but paired that assurance with stark economic threats, deepening tensions with Europe, NATO allies, and even members of his own party.  

Guest: Elizabeth Sidiropoulos: Chief executive of the South African Institute of International Affairs 

• Shareholders are unhappy about Mr Price’s deal to acquire a European retailer 

• 2. Pepkor pushes ahead with its acquisition drive 
• 3. Markets

Franchising has officially become one of South Africa’s most powerful economic engines—now contributing 15% to national GDP and supporting nearly half a million direct jobs. What role does Franchising play in creating employment? 

Guest: Freddy Makgato: CEO of the Franchise Association of South Africa (FASA) 

PAID FOR: Co-Creating the Extraordinary: How Vodacom Business is Driving Purpose-Led Digital Transformation in South Africa 

Guest: Mncedisi Mayekiso: Direct Sales Managing Executive at Vodacom Business 

The Junior Doctors Committee of the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) expresses profound frustration and concern over the persistent and unacceptable unemployment of doctors who have completed their community service. This crisis, which has endured for several years, is a direct result of sustained negligence by the Department of Health, despite repeated engagements and proposed solutions by SAMATU. 

Guest: Dr Thozama Bosman: the Secretary of the South African Medical Association Trade Union (SAMATU) Junior Doctors Committee

• Mining output surprises to the downside
  2. Buy now pay later use doubles in 2025
  3. Markets

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) condemns President Cyril Ramaphosa’s approval of a 3.8% salary increase for top political office-bearers at a time of deepening poverty, mass unemployment and worsening living conditions for the working class. 

Guest: Zwelinzima Vavi: General Secretary of the South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) 

Two people have been killed and three others wounded in a brazen daylight shooting at the Booysens Magistrate’s Court in Johannesburg. The attack took place at the court’s main entrance while a group of people were attending a murder and attempted murder case. What does this tell us about safety at courts?

Guest: Neelan Karikan, the president of the Judicial Officers  Association of South Africa (JOASA) 

After the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport accident that claimed the lives of fourteen learners, will the parents be able to deal with the trauma?

Dr Den Hollander: Clinical Psychologist & Executive Committee Member of the Trauma & Violence Division of Psychological Society of South Africa: PsySSA