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Who is likely to make it into cabinet?

Peter Bruce and the team take a look at the political machinations as we approach election day; debate who will likely make it to cabinet, and the latest developments from the state capture commission.

17 Apr 2019 27 min

Is Rio Tinto's R6.5bn project a vote of confidence in SA

On the show this week, Peter Bruce and the team take a look at whether Rio Tinto's R6.5bn project is indeed a vote of confidence in SA; our economic prospects given the IMFs latest growth forecasts; and President Ramaphosa's ratings since stepping up as Head of State.

10 Apr 2019 25 min

Why is Moody’s giving SA the benefit of the doubt?

With just five weeks to the elections, has Moody's gone out of its way to accommodate South Africa by holding fire on its ratings? And can Edward Kieswetter hit the ground running and get SARS back on its feet? Find out what some of SA's top editors make of these…

3 Apr 2019 25 min

Why did Bosasa pay Ramaphosa’s son?

SA's top editors take a look at the Brexit deadlock; Naspers move to list its international assets in Europe; Bosasa's alleged payments to President Cyril Ramaphosa's son, and what progress, if any, has been made at Eskom.

27 Mar 2019 26 min

What needs to be done to get Eskom firing on all cylinders

Business Day Editor-at-Large, Peter Bruce and his team discuss the latest power outages and what needs to be done to get Eskom firing on all cylinders; their expectations on the upcoming Moody's review on South Africa; and grill Duncun Mcleod about his newly formed political party as well as its…

20 Mar 2019 26 min

Editing Allowed - Why was the State Security Agency released

Business Day editor-at-large Peter Bruce and the team take a look at the latest news of the week. Up for discussion were the release of State Security Agency report, the PwC report and the prosecutions likely to follow; the collapse of Group 5 and the impact of the Boeing 737…

13 Mar 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - What impact did Ramaphoria have on the country's GDP stats

Financial Mail Editor, Rob Rose and the team take a look at the impact Ramaphoria has had on the latest GDP numbers; what the latest polling stats could mean for the upcoming elections as well as Edcon's latest bailout and the prospects of a turnaround for the business.

6 Mar 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - Will Tito Mboweni remain Finance Minister post 2019 election?

Peter Bruce and his team take a look at how local companies have fared abroad; Jabu Mabuza’s statement to the Zondo Commission on the going’s on at Eskom; the stand-off at the PIC and the prospects of Tito Mboweni returning to lead the finance ministry after the elections.

27 Feb 2019 27 min

Editing Allowed - Budget 2019

The Editing Allowed team, lead by Financial Mail Editor, Rob Rose take a detailed look at the 2019 budget announcement. Jana Marais, Deputy Editor at Business Day says that the budget speech was rather concerning as we've seen the biggest budget deficit in a decade since the global financial crisis…

20 Feb 2019 26 min

Editing Allowed-What is the future of Eskom

Financial Mail Editor, Rob Rose and the team discuss the future of Eskom and its impact on job creation; what Tom Moyane's lost court bid will mean for SARS and their expectations ahead of Tito Mboweni's budget speech.

13 Feb 2019 26 min

Editing Allowed-What are the expectations ahead of SONA

Join Ron Derby and his team as they delve into the expectations ahead of SONA, the future of Eskom and a look at how effective regulatory agencies have been in addressing corruption

6 Feb 2019 25 min

Editing Allowed - Who is next in line as Absa CEO?

Peter Bruce and the team take a look at Maria Ramos departure from the top job at ABSA and who they might be lining up to take over. On the politics front, how Zuma and Ramaphosa's disagreements could impact the ANC's election campaign and whether the DA can get its…

30 Jan 2019 26 min

Editing Allowed - How has Cyril Ramaphosa performed as President of SA?

The newly minted NDPP and her prospects in office; a look at how Cyril Ramaphosa has performed as SA President and all the trouble at Eskom. Join Peter Bruce and his team as they take a look at some of the major events of the year and what they’re keeping…

5 Dec 2018 27 min

Editing Allowed - Why did Dan Matjila resign?

The controversy over Dan Matjila’s resignation, Gwede Mantashe’s testimoney at before the Zondo commission and the showdown between Minister Pravin Gordhan and the EFF. Join Peter Bruce and his guests for a in depth discussion of the events that have shaped the news week.

28 Nov 2018 28 min

Editing Allowed - Who will be the next head of the NPA?

Join Business Day Editor-At-Large, Hilary Joffe and the panel as they debate who's likely to take the top job at the NPA; the latest exec shuffle at Steinhoff and the explosive three day testimony of Minister Pravin Gordhan at the Zondo commission.

21 Nov 2018 28 min

Editing Allowed - What next for Malusi Gigaba?

What next for Malusi Gigaba; are we looking at a possible cabinet reshuffle; and the latest developments at the State capture enquiry. Join Peter Bruce and his guests for a look at some of the top stories making headlines this week.

14 Nov 2018 13 min

Editing Allowed - How will government save SAA?

Can SAA be saved? The president has come out to say that there is no plan to sell SAA, the minister of public enterprises agrees but the finance minister seems to think that it should be sold. Malusi Gigaba’s political upheaval and the US mid-term election. Join Peter Bruce and…

7 Nov 2018 26 min

Editing Allowed - What is Steinhoff's secret history?

Steinhoff's secret history, Supra Mahumapelo's legal fight and President Rhamaphosa's investment summit. Join Peter Bruce and his team as they take a look at the week's developments and delve into some of the lead stories they are keeping an eye on.

31 Oct 2018 27 min

Where and how did Sunday Times fail?

In a special one hour edition of Editing Allowed, Peter Bruce tackles the Sunday Times issue and the pressure engulfing it and its editors to reveal more and apologise more.

17 Oct 2018 55 min

Editing Allowed - 19 Sept 2018

Rob Rose Editor at Financial Mail is joined by some of South Africa's top journalists to dissect the news events of the past week and provide fascinating insight into what this all means.

19 Sep 2018 28 min