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‘The real game changer came from BYD with the Dolphin Surf, and now Geely with the E2, that has come in at a very different price point, you're talking about just above R300 000,’ says Alan Quinn, chief product and innovation officer at Cars.co.za Moneyweb

Electric vehicles are breaking out of the luxury niche and heading for the mass market, threatening to upend pricing. Grain SA says the JSE’s latest soybean decision could cost farmers. And ChatGPT now among the Top 10 most impersonated brands. Moneyweb

Why confidence in SA’s anti-corruption institutions matters for investment. Paper shortages, long queues and broken systems, Outa on the licensing chaos hitting SA motorists. And how unpaid fees are locking graduates out of jobs. Moneyweb

‘It's going to be accessible to consumers through Herotel, which will sell its satellite broadband to households and small businesses,’ says Arthur Goldstuck, CEO of World Wide Worx. Moneyweb

The satellite showdown Elon Musk didn’t see coming. How Amazon beat Starlink to SA. When residents succeed where government failed, a community brings Happy Valley back to life. And why brands are betting big on micro-dramas. Moneyweb

‘Our concern about this is why do they want to concession something out that has already been concessioned,’ says Terry Gale, chair of Exporters Western Cape. Moneyweb

Exporters seek clarity on Cape Town port shake-up. Leadership chaos and a regulator probe rock the PIC. And is your wellness routine backed by science, or TikTok? The truth about biohacking, peptides and NAD+. Moneyweb

‘Corporate monopolies that are dominating key sectors of the economy are subsidised by the state. Their costs are socialised while their profits are privatised,’ says Giwusa president Mametlwe Sebei. Moneyweb

Can Home Affairs finally end the queues and modernise identity services, or is the new strategy creating a two-tier system that leaves millions of South Africans behind? The minister speaks. Eskom Green sparks fresh privatisation row. And why leadership gaps are putting the retail sector at risk. Moneyweb

‘Such activities, we plan for them appropriately, and we have diverse mitigations that we put in place to ensure that we manage the airborne radioactivity properly,’ says Eskom’s chief nuclear officer, Velaphi Ntuli. Moneyweb

Koeberg contamination, should we be worried about nuclear safety? Why the Tafelberg judgment could deepen SA's housing crisis. And how the Fifa World Cup brand value tripled since South Africa hosted the tournament in 2010. Moneyweb

‘I think that is the main shift is we've looked at provisions that will allow farmers to become authorised people and then apply the vaccinations themselves,’ says Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp. Moneyweb

New agriculture minister Willie Aucamp on politics, vaccines and the mood on the farms. Will SA create innovators, or import them? Why science is the new economic battleground. And no immediate copyright changes despite landmark court ruling. Moneyweb

‘It is allowed for someone who has a claim against you, such as your employer, to pursue recovery from your pension for damage they may have suffered as a result of your conduct,’ says the Pension Funds Adjudicator, Lebogang Mogashoa. Moneyweb

Résumé fraud lands former CFO in pension battle. What the Competition Commission’s franchise inquiry could mean for franchisees, lenders and franchisors. And why you always leave the supermarket with more than you planned. Moneyweb

‘The people are desperate and these contractors or fake City Power officials are capitalising on that and asking residents for up to R1500 to restore power,’ says Anna Cox, investigative journalist at the Daily Maverick. Moneyweb

Public works and infrastructure minister speaks on government’s war on construction mafia. How criminal syndicates are cashing in on Joburg's electricity crisis. And why climate funding means little without green skills. Moneyweb

‘If somebody is found not to be entitled to be in the Republic, then the role falls squarely upon immigration then to process somebody for the purposes of deportation,’ says James Chapman of the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town. Moneyweb

Immigration enforcement and the rule of law: Separating fact from fiction. Israeli oil deal sparks fresh scrutiny over South Africa's ICJ stance. And how bad waste data can sink ESG credibility. Moneyweb

‘As much as these are technical failures from an infrastructure perspective, it's also a governance architecture that ensures that these technical failures keep happening,’ says Sekadi Phayane-Shakhane, CEO of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering. Moneyweb

Election promises won't fix broken pipes, but engineering might. Top insurance risks shaping 2026 and how to prepare for what’s next. And a new premium aerodrome gives Cape Town's aviation sector room to grow. Moneyweb

‘City Power is at absolute breaking point, they have a massive overdraft, we're talking R22 million… Eskom is threatening to shut off the whole city unless we make serious payments,’ says Julia Fish, executive director of JoburgCAN. Moneyweb

Joburg's budget battle is far from over. Private vaccine deal gives South Africa's FMD fight a major boost. And why the new space race is about water, weather and saving lives. Moneyweb

‘The more infringements you commit on the road, the more demerit points are going to be allocated to you,’ says Monde Mkalipi, spokesperson for the Road Traffic Infringement Agency Moneyweb

New demerit rules: Could someone else cost you your licence? Healthcare leaders push for a practical path to universal coverage. Independent probe sought into South Africa's GBV command centre. Moneyweb

‘This is a long-term situation in which Johannesburg finds itself and it's going to take serious work to get it back into a fiscally healthy position,’ says Chris Hattingh, executive director at the Centre for Risk Analysis. Moneyweb

Joburg gets a lifeline, but Treasury's warning couldn't be clearer. Concerns raised over the governance of the UIF. And should investors reduce offshore exposure as South Africa improves? Moneyweb

‘We do have, according to our estimations, more than 25 organisations that are already a living wage employer. So those who can, should, and it's a good thing and the right thing to do,’ says Dr Mark Bussin of the Living Wage South Africa Network. Moneyweb

Could a R20 000 living wage help tackle poverty in SA? The financial pressures facing the ‘messy middle’. And why mediation can be the lifeline for our clogged courts. Moneyweb

‘Coalitions are here to stay. It is unlikely for the foreseeable future that any party will get 50 plus one and I think that is a reality that political parties need to accept,’ says political writer, Tara Roos. Moneyweb

Winners, losers and survivors: Inside SA's new political era. Building cars in an age of global trade turbulence. And the AI talent war is here, and it's getting expensive. Moneyweb

‘If the department that is there to service the most needy in our country is being used as a trough, either for personal gain or party-political gain, then there's a big problem in this country,’ says ActionSA’s parliamentary leader, Athol Trollip. Moneyweb

Opposition parties take aim at the controversial Dina Pule cabinet appointment as GNU credibility test. New report shows mining's next phase will be shaped by policy, capital and technology. And why foreign nationals need more than a valid visa. Moneyweb

‘These vehicles are not safe enough, not just by our standards, but we're benchmarking our standards with our European and Australian counterparts as the benchmark,’ says Bobby Ramagwede, CEO of the Automobile Association. Moneyweb

Nine popular cars fail AA’s safety test. Ebola outbreak escalates as first France case sparks alarm, funding needs triple. And why learning to learn is more valuable than a degree in 2026. Moneyweb

‘You might just be getting yourself into a cycle over the next year or two years or three years of organisations that have now found their voice because the political parties are getting weaker in South Africa,’ says Sacci CEO, Alan Mukoki. Moneyweb

Unpacking the economic, humanitarian and media implications of today’s anti-immigration unrest. Moneyweb

‘The idea is not for the private sector to replace the state. It's just to augment the capacity of the state in the most appropriate way,’ says Anton du Plessis, CEO of Business Against Crime South Africa. Moneyweb

Business rallies behind the SAPS as anti-foreigner demonstrations loom. Contractors urged to lock down construction sites ahead of shutdown. And why your will could be the most important document you’ll ever sign. Moneyweb

‘Its whole campaign is really fundamentally focused on getting people who are already in the DA bubble to get out and vote, rather than winning new voters,’ says political consultant, Gareth van Onselen. Moneyweb

DA within reach of outright Joburg majority, says pollster. How sustainable are medical schemes if costs keep outpacing contributions? And the missing link in the Northern Cape's growth story. Moneyweb

‘He'll no doubt be able to use his authority, given his proximity to the president, and the influence that he'll be able to bring to bear with regard to economic policy in the months ahead,’ says Martin Kingston, CEO, Business for South Africa. Moneyweb

How fans are consuming football. President brings back budget brain as economic advisor. And the 2026 C-suite barometer shows adaptability emerging as the currency of survival. Moneyweb

‘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