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‘One of the things they did was to create another spillway to try and reduce the amount of water because they could see that the structural integrity of the dam is quite compromised,’ says Joseph Ngala, spokesperson, City of Mbombela. Moneyweb

Lowveld on high alert as heavy rains raise flood and dam risks. 'Time for the minister to act on Eskom’s broken pricing model,' says advocacy group. And a look at the future skills reshaping hospitality jobs. Moneyweb

‘They are now making sure that contributions are paid over within a certain period…the inspectors from a labour perspective are going to have regulatory authority over those employers,’ says Nicolette van Vuuren, Webber Wentzel. Moneyweb

Late benefit contributions now carry double the risk for employers. Made in India, sold in SA: Can our car industry keep up? Beyond the 88%: Where SA’s education pipeline is still breaking. Moneyweb

‘I think investors have been surprised by the extent to which we have seen successful reform… another six months or 12 months of providing delivery like that and I think we're going to see investors taking the SA growth story quite seriously,’ says Chris Holdsworth, chief investment strategist at Investec. Moneyweb

Geopolitics, AI and Africa at WEF 2026: Where smart money is looking next. A look at the payment trends changing how SA buys. And how Facebook and TikTok are being used in court. Moneyweb

‘Africa has promising areas of resilience, but also of opportunity in the services sector, not only to participate in international trade globally, but also to deepen the integration within Africa,’ says Luz Maria de la Mora, United Nations Trade and Development. Moneyweb

Trade wars, climate rules and supply chains, the United Nations trade and development director speaks on where Africa fits in. Gen Z drives car finance boom as delinquencies climb. And why Telcos must keep humans in the business support system loop. Moneyweb

‘There's no visibility of what is going to happen to your water supply until the catastrophic event happens, such as no water in the pipe, or you're notified of a major repair and you'll be cut off for whatever period of time,’ says Volker von Widdern, risk expert at Riskonet Africa. Moneyweb

Expert warns SA’s water system is close to breaking. Inside Paymenow’s 2026 quality of life results. And why people must be at the centre of WEF 2026 discussions. Moneyweb

‘Is his exit a catalyst for something else? If it's a catalyst, we're going to actually see a leadership contest for one of the first times in the DA,’ says TK Pooe, political commentator, Wits School of Governance. Moneyweb

Cracks in the blue? Inside Dion George’s DA exit. The economic risk behind SA’s matric success. And AI is moving faster than SA’s ethics, blind spots could cost millions. Moneyweb

‘South Africa has the very large 30% duties… the benefit under Agoa is rather modest, it averages out at around 3.5%. Even if we got Agoa, that would take us down to 26.5%,’ says Donald MacKay, XA Global Trade Advisors. Moneyweb

Agoa renewal gets bipartisan support in the US House – but South African exporters wait on clarity. Sahpra warns of harmful ‘immune boosters’ sold to children. And how weak maths results undermine SA’s growth. Moneyweb

‘Given the number of outreaches and initiatives that we have done with the schools… unfortunately the Commission now is at a point where we are going to prosecute schools and suppliers who do not comply with the guidelines as well as the Competition Act,’ says Mpho Moate, analyst at the Competition Commission. Moneyweb

Discovery Health boss speaks on the group taking a hit after claims system error. Behind Iran’s struggle: What’s fuelling the bloodiest crackdown yet? And, new rules could reduce the cost of school uniforms. Moneyweb

A defence analyst breaks down SA’s Iran naval quandry. Eskom claims its strongest grid in five years. What crowd-sourced credit is telling us about SA’s next risks. And, what SA must prepare for as flood threats rise in 2026. Moneyweb

‘I do believe that there will be a Section 44 investigation into this debacle. A Section 44 means an entire audit of both the medical scheme and the administrator,’ says MediCheck CEO, Mark Hyman. Moneyweb

A victory for the members: How MediCheck and a consumer outcry stopped Discovery’s massive clawback. Plus, Pieterxmaritzburg Chamber CEO issues stark warning to government about failing infrastructure in the KZN capital. Moneyweb

‘We must declare this a national disaster so that we can soften the regulations, such as that only the state can do the vaccinations, can do the inspections… and we must try to assist farmers who are now going bankrupt because of it,’ says Dr Theo de Jager, chairman of SAAI. Moneyweb

SA’s foot-and-mouth disease battle described as the worst livestock crisis in history. How 2025 redefined crypto’s future and what to expect in 2026. Plus, what’s on the cards for SA’s economic future? Moneyweb

‘I have no doubt that he's got the skills, he's got the expertise, he knows what he's doing, but the structure and the architecture of the institution will actually undermine what he can possibly offer to the NPA,’ says Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO, Business Leadership South Africa. Moneyweb

A prosecutor for progress: BLSA on why Mothibi is the right pick for the NPA. Inside 2025’s consumer experience wake-up call. And cracking the code on diabetes care: An urgent call to improve glucose monitoring. Moneyweb

‘It is an incredibly complex organisation, and it needs somebody who has the kind of management experience at that high level, which I think Andy Mothibi brings, and I don't think that any of the candidates who were interviewed adequately possessed,’ says Lawson Naidoo, executive secretary of the Council for the Advancement of the South African Constitution. Moneyweb

President Ramaphosa appoints a new prosecutions boss. After drought and disease, SA agriculture eyes stronger year ahead. And, a look at used-car trends in SA. Moneyweb

‘They're collecting sewage all the way from Salt River to around Hout Bay that is just simply macerated and pumped out to sea, completely raw, untreated and unfortunately that affects our Blue Flag beaches,’ says Professor Leslie Petrik of the University of the Western Cape. Moneyweb

R12 billion needed to fix Cape Town’s sewage crisis. Why South Africa can’t ignore Maduro, an expert breaks down the diplomatic tightrope. And are brands losing their grip on consumers? Moneyweb

‘The reality is that they've been expecting too much from the air traffic controllers, who they've managed to persuade to work through Christmas, and finally they've just said, my overtime is done, I'm tired and I'm not coming to work,’ says Guy Leitch, editor of SA Flyer magazine. Moneyweb

Air traffic controller shortage causes chaos at OR Tambo International as travellers return to work. Rand resilience pays off - 2026 looks optimistic despite global risk,. And why 2026 could be a make or break year for SME's trying to scale in Africa. Moneyweb

‘If you gambled with a site that is in Germany, what is going to happen is you will have to surrender those winnings to us. Then we do an investigation. Then we determine whether it is unlawful,’ says Lungile Dukwana, acting CEO of the National Gambling Board. Moneyweb