The OFM Business Hour

Stan Kobrin, Chief Technology Officer at Makosi, explores how AI is moving accountants beyond back-office finance and into strategy, and why smaller firms may be better positioned for technological change.

South Africa’s aviation reputation came under global scrutiny when Airlink performed a low altitude flyover over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium ahead of the Springboks’ second clash with the All Blacks. The manoeuvre divided aviation experts and sparked fierce debate online. Cutting through the noise, legendary South African airshow commentator Brian Emmenis takes us inside the intense, highly regulated and surprisingly lengthy approval process behind a stunt like this.

The SPAR Group is under increasing pressure to deliver, with little room left for further mistakes. Anchor Capital investment analyst Stephan Erasmus tells the OFM Business Hour that the retailer is approaching its debt covenant limits and urgently needs to improve operating margins and demonstrate stronger financial performance. His comments come amid changes at board level, following the resignation of SPAR’s chair and deputy chairpersons.

October is a month dedicated to kindness, compassion, and making a real difference. Every year, ENGO's much-loved mascot, OMGIE, reminds us that one small act of care can spark hope in someone's life. This year's theme is "Adventure", and today we're finding out how each of us can become part of that adventure. OMGIE joins Olebogeng Motse on OFM with all the details about Omgie-Day taking place on 31 October.

The UFS Business School is your partner in lifelong learning, offering flexible, industry-relevant opportunities that help individuals and organisations grow, lead and succeed. Taking you through the varied programmes and upcoming engagements is Prof MacDonald Kanyangale, Dr Cornelie Crous and Adele Louw from the UFS Business School.

Government has officially opened the long-awaited second window for corporate employers seeking to become part of the Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), expanding the programme to create a faster, more predictable pathway for companies seeking to bring critical international skills into the country. Marisa Jacobs, Managing Director at Xpatweb, says this is a strong signal that South Africa is open for business, pairing regulatory reform with speed, digital efficiency and more predictable pathways for much-needed critical skills to enter the economy.

FNB Wealth and Investments has unveiled the fourth instalment of the FNB Retirement Insights Survey on the 16 June 2026 at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg. Now in its fourth year, the survey tracks how South Africans think about and plan for retirement, offering a comprehensive view of shifting perceptions, behaviours, and financial realities. Renee Coughlan, Product Portfolio Manager at FNB Wealth and Investments tells us more on the OFM Business Hour.

Following on from the success of the Come Home brand ad, Pick n Pay has launched its latest Springbok-inspired campaign, Eat Like A Champion. Chief Marketing Executive Katherine Madley shares the thinking behind it.

Media veteran Tim Zunckel has long been viewed as one of the preeminent voices in broadcasting, having identified, groomed, and developed some of the most prolific broadcasters in South Africa to date. He now wants to amp things up, focusing on the future of the industry. He has created the Tuned Media Mentorship Programme, which will guide three young media professionals over the course of a year. He tells the OFM Business Hour more about the initiative.

Met fliekgangers wat uitsien na The Devil Wears Prada 2, bespreek die OFM Business Hour-span die komplekse wêreld van intellektuele eiendom waar persoonlike regte, handelsmerke en kopiereg in filmproduksie vervleg. Die oorspronklike The Devil Wears Prada dien as voorbeeld om te wys hoe verskillende vorme van IE saam waarde skep. Die gesprek raak ook aan beeld- en morele regte, met verwysing na Meryl Streep, en hoe handelsmerke soos Prada voordeel trek uit filmassosiasie. IP-spesialis Dr Gerhard Verhoef van Barnard Inc deel sy insigte oor wat dit vir die Suid-Afrikaanse kreatiewe sektor beteken.