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Bizskoops, hosted by Isabel Potgieter, offers an inside look at local and global business developments. We bring you in-depth interviews with industry leaders and entrepreneurs, sharing their strategies and stories for success. The former President of the Economic Association of South Africa and lecturer attached to the North-West University's business school, Prof. Waldo Krugell, gives a weekly overview of the state of the economy. Stay up-to-date with Bizskoops – for a comprehensive business perspective.

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Thursday · 11 min
Bizskoops - 10 September 2026
On this week’s Bizskoops, Eskom plans to protect its revenue, while South Africa recorded a decline in gross domestic product in the second quarter. Economist Professor Waldo Krugell talks about the importance of yesterday’s GDP announcement. In international business news, the trade war between Canada and the USA continues. We continue our discussion about inflation, with Pieter Wasserfall from JustMoney explaining how fuel prices feed into inflation and, ultimately, household expenses. The programme concludes with another interview as part of Edge Communications’ community campaign, 10 Years. 10 Businesses. 10 Stories. We are joined by Ettienne Zwart of AC and EZ Orthopaedics, a smaller, personalised orthotic and prosthetic practice in the Gqeberha Bay Area.
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September 3 · 12 min
Bizskoops - 3 September 2026
On this week’s Bizskoops: According to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, South Africa has borrowed billions from nine international financial institutions since 2018, and South Africa’s manufacturing sector remained under pressure in August. The economist Waldo Krugell discusses the exchange rate and fuel prices. In international business news, the Bank of England Governor has warned the G20 about artificial intelligence, and locally, Pieter Wasserfall of JustMoney explains how inflation can have an impact on South African households. We conclude the programme with a conversation with the chartered accountant Ted Maselesele of the African Credit Rating Association, ACRA. He unpacks some of the issues and pressures facing businesses.
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August 27 · 12 min
Bizskoops - 27 August 2026
Government is still working to establish a permanent Basic Income Support grant, and we hear about sustainability at Naspers. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses US government debt and its impact on the rand. In international business news, Shein is set to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, while locally, Grindrod has reported strong growth for the first six months of the year. We meet the first company featured in Edge Communications’ community campaign: 10 Years. 10 Businesses. 10 Stories. Master Distiller Pieter van Helden tells us more about Helden Distillery and its distinct African-style whisky.
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August 20 · 9 min
Bizskoops - 20 August 2026
South Africa’s annual inflation rate fell to four-point-three percent in July, while South Africans remain under severe financial pressure from high levels of debt. JP Landman gives an overview of ring-fencing and explains why it is important for local government and service delivery, while Professor Waldo Krugell discusses AGOA and its importance for South African exports. In international business news, Ferrari’s first electric car, the Luce, has sold for 40 million dollars at a charity auction. Sarah Nicholson of JustMoney concludes her series on investments with a final message about investment fraud, and we conclude the programme with Luke Morawitz, Country Manager at Allianz Trade, who discusses trade credit insurance.
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August 13 · 12 min
Bizskoops - 13 August 2026
On this week's Bizskoops, South Africa’s official unemployment rate has risen to 33.6%, while the South African Reserve Bank is taking direct control of key regulatory and oversight functions in the country’s national payment system. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses parts of the economy that remain under pressure. In international business news, Nvidia has secured partnerships with major Wall Street investors to raise funds for artificial intelligence infrastructure. Sarah Nicholson of JustMoney explains what to do if you suspect you have been scammed by an investment opportunity. We conclude the programme with Shameela Soobramoney of the National Business Initiative, who discusses how South African businesses are responding to climate and sustainability pressures.
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August 6 · 9 min
Bizskoops - 6 August 2026
Eskom’s municipal arrear debt has reached R119 billion, while the South African Post Office has received its first unqualified audit opinion in six years. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the financial pressure facing the middle class. In international business news, 25 states in the United States have sued President Donald Trump’s administration over new tariffs. Locally, Sarah Nicholson of JustMoney explains what to do if you suspect you have been scammed by an investment opportunity. We conclude the programme with Political and Trend Analyst, JP Landman, who discusses satellites, South Africa and Starlink.
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July 30 · 11 min
Bizskoops - 30 July 2026
On today's Bizskoops, the National Treasury will release equitable share funding previously withheld from municipalities, while Sasol has increased production at its Natref refinery ahead of a planned maintenance shutdown next year. The Political and Trend Analyst JP Landman discusses water management reform, while Professor Waldo Krugell unpacks the Reserve Bank’s decision to leave the repo rate unchanged. In international business news, Johnson & Johnson has offered billions of dollars to settle lawsuits in the United States over its talc-based baby powder. Locally, Sarah Nicholson of JustMoney explains how to verify investment opportunities, and ButtaNutt founder and CEO Antoine van Heerden talks about the growing market for the company’s macadamia milk.
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July 23 · 9 min
Bizskoops - 23 July 2026
The annual consumer inflation accelerated to five percent in June, and the Road Accident Fund owes about 21-point-seven billion rand in unpaid claims. We continue our discussion with political and trend analyst JP Landman on South Africa’s struggling municipal system, and Professor Waldo Krugell gives an overview of the impact of poor municipal management on the economy. In international business news, US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50 percent tariff on a wide range of Canadian imports, and locally Coronation warns against chasing soaring artificial intelligence shares. In conclusion, the customer experience and platform manager at Just Money, Sarah Nicholson, shares valuable information when considering investment options. She explains how to verify possible investment opportunities.
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July 16 · 9 min
Bizskoops - 16 July 2026
On this week's Bizskoops, a study shows that South Africans are cutting back on spending due to rising living costs, and we continue our discussion with political and trend analyst JP Landman on South Africa’s struggling municipal system. Professor Waldo Krugell talks about economists and their predictions. In international business news, global investor confidence has reached its highest level since February, while locally, Clicks remains financially strong even after losing market value. This week, we start with a new series of talks with Just Money. The Customer Experience and Platform Manager at Just Money, Sarah Nicholson, share valuable information when considering investment options.
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July 9 · 11 min
Bizskoops - 9 July 2026
South Africa will present its case to the United States Trade Representative this week, while the World Bank has recommended that the country extend its 15% corporate tax rate to all Special Economic Zones. We continue our discussion with political and trend analyst JP Landman on South Africa’s struggling municipal system, while Professor Waldo Krugell takes a closer look at the economics behind the price of a rugby ticket. In international business news, Samsung Electronics expects its operating profit to increase almost 19-fold, while on the local front, Dis-Chem founders Ivan and Lynette Saltzman have sold company shares worth more than R9 million. We conclude our conversation with Erica Liebenberg of JustMoney, who shares important advice on what to consider before trying to earn an income by working online.
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July 2 · 12 min
Bizskoops - 2 July 2026
On this week’s Bizskoops: The South African Revenue Service will expand its auto-assessment system to include selected provisional taxpayers for the first time, while Statistics South Africa has released its latest Quarterly Employment Statistics. We begin a new series of discussions with political and trend analyst JP Landman on South Africa’s struggling municipal system. Professor Waldo Krugell provides an overview of recent financial indicators that suggest consumers remain under financial pressure. In international business news, Volkswagen is reportedly considering its biggest restructuring yet, while on the local front, Naspers and Prosus have announced a 40% dividend increase. We also continue our conversation with Erica Liebenberg of JustMoney, who shares practical tips on earning an income by working online.
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June 25 · 10 min
Bizskoops - 25 June 2026
South African consumer confidence fell sharply during the second quarter, and South Africans may soon see major changes to the country’s ATM network. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on young people and employment and explains why the future belongs to those who know how to use and manage AI effectively. In international business news, Oracle has cut about 21 000 jobs worldwide over the past year as the technology giant accelerates its shift towards artificial intelligence. On the local front, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority has warned the public and investors about a sophisticated scam in which fraudsters are impersonating the regulator and its commissioner, Unathi Kamlana. We also continue our conversation with Erica Liebenberg of JustMoney, who shares practical tips on how young people can earn an income by working online.
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June 18 · 10 min
Bizskoops - 18 June 2026
On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africa’s annual consumer price inflation rose to 4.5% in May, while the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources says the country’s long-delayed national mining cadastre should be operational by the end of March next year. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the impact that fuel price increases over the past two months may have on consumer spending. In international business news, the United Kingdom and Japan have announced a multi-billion-pound investment agreement aimed at boosting economic growth and creating tens of thousands of jobs. On the local front, investor expectations for further interest-rate hikes in South Africa have eased, and we continue our conversation with Erica Liebenberg of JustMoney, who shares practical tips on how young people can earn an income by working online.
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June 11 · 10 min
Bizskoops - 11 June 2026
On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africa’s economy grew by only 0.5% in the first quarter, while Eskom’s restructuring remains on the cards despite a missed deadline. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis shares insights on whether the recent upgrade by Fitch Ratings is likely to have any meaningful impact on the challenges facing businesses and on economic growth. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses the digital future of money, while Google has agreed to pay SpaceX for computing power to enhance its artificial intelligence platform. The Executive Head of Energy, Infrastructure & Mining at Standard Bank, Deerosh Maharaj, tells us more about how the bank has positioned itself as a partner for businesses that want to grow competitively while integrating sustainability, especially around climate, energy and agriculture. We also hear from Erica Liebenberg of JustMoney, who shares practical tips on how young people can earn an income by working online.
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June 4 · 8 min
Bizskoops - 4 June 2026
On this week’s Bizskoops: South African business confidence weakened sharply in the second quarter, while the country has recorded the highest rate of suspected digital fraud in Africa. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis shares insights on whether current policy responses are addressing the right problems. Professor Waldo Krugell provides an overview of key financial indicators at the start of a new month. In global business news, Tesla’s China-made electric vehicle sales rose sharply in May, while governments worldwide are taking steps to shield consumers from rising energy costs linked to the Middle East conflict. On the local front, Tiger Brands has decided to sell its Beacon Easter eggs and chocolate slab business, as well as the Beacon brand itself, as part of an ongoing restructuring strategy. We conclude our conversation with Pieter Wasserfall of JustMoney, who shares valuable advice on investing this week.
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May 28 · 8 min
Bizskoops - 28 May 2026
On this week’s Bizskoops: The South African Reserve Bank is set to decide on the repo rate this week, and we discuss the possible factors influencing its decision and the likely outcomes. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis also explains how the global bond selloff is increasing South Africa’s borrowing costs. Professor Waldo Krugell discusses how the effects of the Middle East conflict are being felt across several sectors of the economy globally, not only through rising oil prices. In international business news, Sam Altman, CEO OpenAI says artificial intelligence is unlikely to trigger the large-scale job losses he once feared. There is also good news for investors who bought shares in Stefanutti Stocks in 2020. We continue our conversation with Pieter Wasserfall of JustMoney, who explains why consumers should avoid taking on new debt and unpacks stokvels as a practical way of saving money.
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May 21 · 9 min
Bizskoops - 21 May 2026
On this week’s Bizskoops: We speak to Dr Elna Moolman, Group Head of South Africa Macroeconomic Research at Standard Bank, about April inflation, which surged to 4%, while Minister Gwede Mantashe assures South Africans that there is no immediate risk of fuel shortages. Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis unpacks concerns around rising unemployment, while Professor Waldo Krugell explains what he expects from future interest rate decisions. In international business news, UK-based Standard Chartered plans to reduce its back-office workforce by more than 15% as it expands the use of artificial intelligence and automation, while Greencoat Renewables will move to a main board listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange from 28 May. We also continue our discussion with Pieter Wasserfall of JustMoney, who shares more practical tips on how households can save on monthly living expenses.
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May 14 · 9 min
Bizskoops - 14 May 2026
On this week’s Bizskoops: We speak to Professor Deon Tustin from Unisa about the latest Bureau of Market Research and Unisa Economist of the Year Competition forecasts. South Africa’s official unemployment rate has risen while Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis unpacks concerns raised by National Treasury South Africa over the financial position of Johannesburg. Professor Waldo Krugell analyses key financial indicators for the month and what they could mean for the next repo rate decision. A former World Bank president has urged China to help ease global food and fertiliser supply pressures, while South Africa’s mining sector is once again becoming an attractive investment destination. We also continue our discussion with Pieter Wasserfall of JustMoney, who shares further financial tips for individuals and businesses.
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May 7 · 8 min
Bizskoops - 07 May 2026
On this week’s Bizskoops: South Africa could see around one-thousand-540 business insolvencies this year, while rising fuel costs are prompting consumers to cut back on travel. We speak to Chris Hattingh of the Centre for Risk Analysis on whether the South African Reserve Bank may follow the lead of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England in holding interest rates steady. He also explains why the United Arab Emirates has exited OPEC and OPEC+. Professor Waldo Krugell weighs in on oil and fuel prices. Meanwhile, shares in Pick n Pay fell by around three percent, and we speak to Pieter Wasserfall from JustMoney about the resilience of South Africans during disruptions such as load shedding and floods.
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April 30 · 9 min
Bizskoops - 30 April 2026
On this week’s Bizskoops: The fuel tax relief has been extended to 2 June, while government proposes changes to its exchange control system and public procurement regulations. Professor Waldo Krugell reflects on the state of the economy in light of Freedom Day, asking whether true freedom is possible without economic growth. In global business news, Japan Airlines is trialling humanoid robots for ground handling, and BP reports a sharp rise in first-quarter profits. We also conclude our discussion with Sally Palmer from Maverix, who unpacks free tools like the Profit Check and Leadership Assessment and explains how leaders must rethink their approach to stay competitive over the next decade.

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