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‘If a large number of street vendors are originally from other countries or descended from people from other countries, and if they're off the streets tomorrow, people will be paying 50% more for a lot of things,’ says Dr Marc Wegerif, principal investigator at the Centre of Excellence in Food Security. Moneyweb

Consumer sentiment plunges to 15-month low as Iran conflict hits South Africans where it hurts. The immigration debate has a food security problem. And why plastic-free is a fantasy, but plastic-smart is the future. Moneyweb

'The importance of this case is that it makes it very clear that occupiers are not entitled to compel the city to exercise its authority to expropriate landowner's property unlawfully,’ says Bulelwa Mabasa, director at Werksmans. Moneyweb

Property rights win as court blocks Tshwane land grab. Tax season just got a WhatsApp upgrade. And when health becomes a workplace issue. Moneyweb

‘If you can see there are good long-term opportunities, but it only needs capital, then those are the businesses that you want to back and put additional money in,’ says Henico Schalekamp, CEO of HLB CBS. Moneyweb

Why successful business rescues protect entire economies: lessons from Tongaat Hulett. SA property market gets a boost from returning expats. And new cars gain ground as young buyers change gears. Moneyweb

‘The defence budget should be very close to 1.5% of GDP, or the international global benchmark of 2% of GDP. Currently, we are at less than 0.7%,’ says independent defence analyst, Kobus Marais. Moneyweb

Mission impossible? The SANDF's expanding role and shrinking budget. The green question hanging over SA's energy reforms. And Father's Day gets a makeover as dads swap socks for shared experiences. Moneyweb

What the DA’s cabinet reshuffle means for the GNU. Petrol pain drives inflation higher despite cheaper food. And digital banking's new challenger has arrived. Moneyweb

DA proposes Steenhuisen demotion amid growing FMD crisis. Cape Town takes unwanted crown as world's worst port. And SA emerges as a retirement haven for British expats. Moneyweb

Gauteng’s digital divide still follows race and income. Heatwaves are hitting more than health, they're disrupting children's education. How the Fifa World Cup is fuelling a collectibles boom. Moneyweb

There's a need for an independent system operator. But how to do it – and whether government can create one that is truly independent while preserving Eskom's financial sustainability and protecting taxpayers are questions explored by energy expert Ruse Moleshe. Moneyweb

‘This rating upgrade should actually first of all lower or ease foreign costs for government, for businesses and for households alike’ – Jim Matsemela, Chief Director, Strategy and Risk Management, National Treasury. Moneyweb

Can South Africa build on Fitch's upgrade? What South Africans are spending their money on in 2026. And Fifa 2026: The cybercriminals have arrived before the fans. Moneyweb

Atana's Karen King advises preparing Gauteng and all SA for looming water scarcity as El Niño rears its head. Moneyweb

SA helped develop a game-changer HIV drug, so why is access so limited? From day zero to El Niño, the next drought could be worse than we think. And why more of SA’s top matrics are opting for British universities over American Ivy Leagues. Moneyweb

Alex Cook, CEO of Wealthbit, weighs in with surprising insights. Moneyweb

SA tops Africa’s digital fraud rankings as criminals get smarter. SA companies are spending billions on benefits employees don’t use. And in conversation with author Lidia Rauch on her new book, Apartheid’s Granddaughter. Moneyweb

'So too do we need to look at completely changing the policies around how we deal with animal – and plant – diseases going forward as we rebuild that biosecurity ecosystem in South Africa,' says Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen. Moneyweb

Steenhuisen promises a smarter bird flu fight to protect farmers and consumers. World Cup fever creates perfect storm for online gambling scams. And a new study puts economic growth at the centre of poverty reduction efforts. Moneyweb

ESET’s Southern Africa cybersecurity researcher Allan Juma explores whether SA’s privacy laws can keep up with wearable AI. Moneyweb

Coalition tensions boil over as Khusta Jack turns on Nelson Mandela Bay mayor. SA’s engineering industry remains male-dominated despite more women entering the field. And privacy laws face a new test in the form of wearable AI. Moneyweb

‘They're very organised and they've got the right equipment, and they've got the ways and means to dismantle the systems very quickly and efficiently,’ says Rodney Taylor, MD of Guardian Eye. Moneyweb

Homeowners warned as criminals shift focus to off-grid energy systems. A new report outlines the global battles defining the G20. And uncertainty is the new normal. How should South African businesses respond? Moneyweb

‘It seems to have just become such a mess over the past 26 years that people are more interested in their own career building, their own empire building and their own control of their factions than actually doing what was constitutionally mandated,’ says Chad Thomas, CEO of IRS Forensic Investigations. Moneyweb

Who polices the police when the system itself is under question? Cape Town’s renewable energy experiment could change SA’s power market. And the fight over who gets to call themselves a university. Moneyweb

SAMED Vice Chair Monica Lucas calls attention to the province’s medical supplier debt: its causes, consequences – and the commitments. Moneyweb

Gauteng Health’s R8bn supplier crisis threatens patient care. SA’s cruise industry sails into a new growth phase. And how leaders turn volatility into opportunity. Moneyweb

‘Fortunately, the majority of African diplomats in South Africa have stood together and said, we understand this matter, we believe that the South African government has got the capacity to handle it and deal with it,’ says Minister of International Relations Ronald Lamola. Moneyweb

Minister Lamola calls for law, not vigilantism, in immigration debate. SA fixed load shedding, so where are the jobs? And why AI-powered gut science could change how we treat chronic illness. Moneyweb

‘Research has shown us that there is no nation that has benefited economically, socially or politically from this focus on chasing immigrants,’ says political analyst Sandile Swana. Moneyweb

Who is fuelling SA’s dangerous new wave of xenophobia? Historic Upper Houghton is being hollowed out by hijacked properties and urban decay. And are South Africa’s lending rules pushing desperate consumers into the hands of loan sharks? Moneyweb

‘The problem is the enforcement date, 20 September is around the corner, and it hasn't given industry much time to adapt and to make sure that they are ready to ensure compliance,’ says Dylan Govender, head of supply chain at Investec Business and Commercial Banking. Moneyweb

Clamp down on unregulated Chinese imports could hit retailers hard. Has SA’s eviction law gone too far? And why SA’s industrial spaces could hold the key to ecological recovery. Moneyweb

‘This is a huge step forward. It's the first time we've ever had private operators on the freight rail network,’ says Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy. Moneyweb

From SAA to Aarto: Creecy’s high-stakes transport plan. Flood-hit table grape producers call for urgent government assistance. Moneyweb

‘The question is, do we have to keep Amsa alive? There are many role players that say, no, we can survive. In fact, Amsa is becoming an obstacle,’ says Neasa CEO, Gerhard Papenfus. Moneyweb

Industry reacts to move to safeguard local steel sector with tariffs of up to 30%. Africa’s best response to global chaos may be trading with itself. R1.4bn later, the North Coast property boom is hard to ignore. Moneyweb

‘The losses are not just because people are not paying, it is really actually the grid that has not been maintained properly, and financial management has been absent,’ says Julius Kleynhans, executive manager for local government at Outa. Moneyweb

Beyond the courtroom: The real impact of the NHI ruling on doctors. Sugarcane growers off to a strong start despite import pressure and Tongaat uncertainty. And Outa warns that the JHB electricity crisis will get ugly. Moneyweb

‘In this particular case, the framework essentially allowed for excessive, unchecked control at the national level of government, and that was seen as very problematic,’ says Professor Alex van den Heever, Wits School of Governance. Moneyweb

Why the Constitutional Court blocked parts of the National Health Act. Solidarity hails major court win over doctor placements. And how infrastructure investment is supercharging recycling. Moneyweb

‘I would say it is a crisis of sorts, because it's been a long-running problem and there doesn't at the moment seem to be any end in sight,’ says Chris Oxtoby, research consultant at Freedom Under Law. Moneyweb

ConCourt crisis deepens as caseloads explode and delays mount. Inside the split-second moment that drives pharmacy sales. And too much pressure on SMEs puts SA’s jobs strategy under scrutiny. Moneyweb

‘Young people are not joining the medical aid scheme and the ones who are in the medical aid scheme are dropping out. This results in a spiral effect in which the contributions or the premiums become more expensive,’ says Luyanda Njilo, senior equity research analyst for healthcare at Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking. Moneyweb

Funding uncertainty threatens Cape Town’s MyCiTi success story. Why younger South Africans are leaving medical aid. And how stress fuels surge in addictive behaviours among SA workers. Moneyweb

‘I think the main concern with compounded GLP-1s, is that they are not actually assessed or tested by the applicable regulators,’ says Charles Green, healthcare and pharmaceutical expert at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr. Moneyweb

Regulators tighten scrutiny on booming GLP-1 copycat market. Africa moves to secure its own vaccine future. And the ongoing fight to digitally empower SA learners. Moneyweb

‘Whilst we support new investors in South Africa…we have a limitation, which is a legislative limitation at the moment,’ says Icasa chair, Mothibi Ramusi. Moneyweb

SA’s Starlink delay sparks debate over policy vs progress. Diesel spike leaves construction contractors exposed, claims clock is ticking. And the truth about medical cannabis in SA – it’s not what you think. Moneyweb