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Editing Allowed - How catastrophic is Covid-19 for SA

On the show this week, the panel discuss the cost of the coronavirus pandemic on South Africa and the potential impact on the country’s economic trajectory.

1 Apr 2020 17 min

Editing Allowed - What will a downgrade do to SA's economy

As South Africa heads into a three-week lockdown that will see large parts of its already shrinking economy shutdown operations, the panel discuss what a possible downgrade of SA's credit rating to junk would do to the economy. They also discuss how the spread of the coronavirus will affect a…

26 Mar 2020 26 min

Editing Allowed - Will SARB cut interest rates?

On the show this week, the debate around South Africa's interest rates decision has moved from whether the central bank will cut, to how extensive the cut will be. The panel also discuss the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on South Africa's economy.

19 Mar 2020 26 min

Editing Allowed - Can SA solve the growth conundrum?

The coronavirus poses a major threat to global trade, travel and health systems. Against this backdrop, and with South Africa having slipped into a technical recession, Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss the country's growth potential.

4 Mar 2020 25 min

Editing Allowed - What to expect from SONA 2020

The panel discuss what's expected from President Ramaphosa's fourth State of the Nation Address, and also weigh in on Cosatu's Eskom bailout plan, which has since been placed on the back-burner.

12 Feb 2020 24 min

Editing Allowed - Will a second power generating entity be the right decision?

Rob Rose and the panel discuss Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe's decision to roll out a second power generating entity, and whether it is a step in the right direction. They also unpack the impact of the Coronavirus on the global economy.

5 Feb 2020 25 min

Editing Allowed - Why did the Development Bank of SA bail out SAA?

The panel has mixed emotions regarding SAA securing funding worth R3.5 billion from the Development Bank of Southern Africa, and question the conditions behind the loan.

29 Jan 2020 24 min

Editing Allowed - Can Andre de Ruyter turn Eskom around?

As Andre de Ruyter takes the helm at an entity that threatens to take the entire country down with it, the panel discuss whether he has what it takes to turn Eskom around. They also weigh in on who has the power to save the state firm – the ANC,…

22 Jan 2020 27 min

Editing Allowed - How political interference is holding Eskom back

On the show this week, Hilary Joffe and the panel weigh in on former Eskom chair Jabu Mabuza's resignation, they also discuss how political interference is holding the Eskom board back from acting on decisions that could prevent the power utility's collapse.

16 Jan 2020 27 min

Editing Allowed - Are government's restructuring efforts at SOEs enough?

While the crisis at the country's power utility threatens the nation's economy, Hilary Joffe and her panel discuss the economic and political issues holding back South Africa’s growth potential. They also weigh in on the effects of a possible downgrade for the country.

10 Dec 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - Can Gordhan save SA's failing SOEs

As the SAA death watch takes a very interesting turn, Hilary Joffe and her panel discuss whether a shut down for the airline is on the cards. They also weigh in on Minister Pravin Gordhan's ability to save South Africa's failing SOEs.

4 Dec 2019 24 min

Editing Allowed - Is Zuma's tax records public knowledge?

Semeyi Zake and the team discuss the Financial Mail and amaBhungane's court application to secure access to Jacob Zuma's tax records. They also hone in on Busisiwe Mkhwebane's latest legal battle with the former COO of the Public Protector’s office.

27 Nov 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - Who is Andre De Ruyter

On the show this week, Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss Public Enterprises Minister, Pravin Gordhan's refusal to step in and fund wage demands at SAA. The editors also weigh in on Andre De Ruyter's appointment as the new CEO of Eskom.

20 Nov 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - What is the future of corporate SA?

So far this year we've had 21 companies leave the JSE and just three firms list on the stock exchange, and on this week's edition of Editing Allowed, Hilary Joffe and her panel discuss what the delisting crisis means for the future of corporate South Africa.

13 Nov 2019 24 min

Editing Allowed - How investment sentiment is negatively impacted by politics

On the show this week - Hilary Joffe and the team question the need for an investment conference in South Africa. The panel also weighs in on how politics is negatively impacting sentiment and investment.

6 Nov 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - How is Eskom's bailout affecting SA's fiscus

On the show this week: Hilary Joffe and the panel discuss the events that have unfolded in the DA in the last few weeks and they also take a look at how Eskom's bailout is going to affect South Africa's fiscus.

23 Oct 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - How load-shedding affects the economy?

On the show this week: Hillary Joffe and the team discuss the economic effects of Eskom’s resumed load-shedding and also interrogate the upcoming policy paper that will spell out government's future for Eskom.​

16 Oct 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - Duduzane Zuma is a liar says Madonsela

On the show this week: The panel discusses Thuli Madonsela's assertion that Duduzane Zuma lied to the Zondo commission and they also take a look at the Institute of Race Relations #SaveTheOpposition campaign.

9 Oct 2019 26 min

Editing Allowed - What is the ANC's response to Mboweni's economic growth plan

On the show this week, the panel discuss the ANC's response to finance minister Tito Mboweni's economic growth plan, which was discussed in detail during the NEC meeting. The panel also hones in on the possible implications of Markus Jooste's failure to stall a R740m damages claim.

2 Oct 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - Who will take the reins as Eskom's CEO​

On the show this week: The editors discuss Old Mutual's decision to continue to bar ousted CEO Peter Moyo from returning to work. The panel also takes a look at the three candidates that have been put forward to take up the reins as Eskom's CEO.

25 Sep 2019 25 min