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[PODCAST] On #MoneywebAtMidday, Jeremy Maggs speaks to Cape Town Tourism CEO Enver Duminy about shifting Easter travel trends as South Africans are increasingly opting for shorter trips, road travel, and tighter budgets amid rising cost. While demand remains strong, travellers’ value expectations are changing. Listen to the conversation here: ow.ly/rMFx50YCnI6

Despite the city’s assurances, the metro has a long history of financial mismanagement. #Moneyweb ow.ly/GTC450YCmnJ

[ADVISOR VIEW] Hendri De Klerk - Ultima Financial Planners : In 2026, five global trends are reshaping long-held financial planning assumptions, with major implications for how South Africans save, protect, and transfer wealth. #Moneyweb ow.ly/OEWq50YCjGC

[PODCAST] @DuduzileRamela chats to Hayden Reinders from Prescient Fund Services about the rise of retail hedge funds in South Africa, which now make up the majority of assets, and what’s driving their growth, accessibility, and strong performance in a rapidly evolving investment landscape. Listen to the conversation: ow.ly/prQo50YCggu

The Competition Commission has released its second Cost of Living Report, revealing a grim landscape for South African consumers in which the cost of survival has outpaced general inflation. #Moneyweb ow.ly/QyJK50YCc4W

[BREAKING] Johnstone Makhubu has been confirmed as the new Commissioner of the South African Revenue Service (Sars). ow.ly/sPja50YCg80

President Donald Trump’s primetime address on the Iran war aimed to justify the conflict and reassure the public, but instead highlighted his defensive stance as rising fuel prices, disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, and political pressure continue to mount. #Moneyweb ow.ly/F43i50YCc3H

[ADVISOR VIEW] Johann Rossouw - Fiscal Private Client Services: Buying versus renting isn't just a numbers game, for most people, the forced discipline of a bond is what actually builds the wealth. #Moneyweb ow.ly/UFHC50YCc07

[ICYMI] One could always stump up for a round-trip business-class ticket on SAA … or fly to London and back for the same price. #Moneyweb ow.ly/RI5250YB0X2

[EVENT] Join @maggsonmedia with @GIBS_SA Prof Nicola Kleyn, Dr Jill Bogie, Dr Dots Ndletyana and Prof Albert Wöcke for 'From MBA to MPhil: How executives are deepening strategy in a complex world'. This webinar will take place today at 2pm. #Moneyweb Register here: ow.ly/2Ou350YBPZy Read more: ow.ly/peNj50YBPZw

South Africa’s new vehicle market delivered its strongest month in nearly two decades in March, with sales surpassing 58 000 units. This represents a 17% surge on the 49 500 units sold in March 2025. #Moneyweb ow.ly/IFyJ50YCax5

[WATCH] On #TheExecutiveExchange @BronwynNielson speaks to Eskom board chair Mteto Nyati about Eskom’s turnaround journey — unpacking how leadership, accountability, and 'tough love' are driving change, and why strong governance is key to rebuilding South Africa’s power utility for the future. #Moneyweb Watch the episode here: ow.ly/wUAr50YCauE

[PODCAST] | On #TheCryptoPod Ciaran Ryan speaks to Carel de Jager, CEO of Silver Sixpence, about the sharp decline in crypto trading volumes on SA exchanges — what’s driving the drop, the role of regulation, and why stablecoins are emerging as the new engine of growth in the local crypto market. #Moneyweb Listen to the conversation here: ow.ly/aoJC50YC8FA

[OPINION] The oil price spike will hurt developing nations the most, giving countries like India, China and South Africa every reason to push for peace. #Moneyweb ow.ly/8ghz50YC8pk

Bank Zero will partner with Paymentology, combining its app-based banking model with over 20 years of African card-processing expertise to strengthen its payments capability in South Africa. #Moneyweb ow.ly/lj4050YC8EC

Toll negotiations are based on a ranking system; payments, often in yuan or stablecoins, start at around $1 per barrel for oil tankers.  #Moneyweb ow.ly/rux550YC8AV

Small modular reactors can be installed at remote towns or facilities without necessarily having to be connected to the national grid. #Moneyweb ow.ly/tf9950YC889

[LISTEN] On SAfm #MarketUpdate @JMoyaha_ speaks to Sars Commissioner Edward Kieswetter about surpassing the R2 trillion tax target — unpacking the drivers behind record collections, improved compliance, and the role of technology, while reflecting on his tenure and the future of revenue collection in South Africa. #Moneyweb Listen to the conversation here: ow.ly/660850YC84C

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[SPONSORED] ‘It’s the level of questions you ask AI that shapes your success,’ says Dr Riaan Steenberg of @edu_vos. In a shifting job market, critical thinking may matter more than your degree. ow.ly/37Ag50YC7oz