How the banning of food sales in all school tuck-shops will impact local entrepreneurs.

GUEST: Andy Watts – Owner, The Watts Whisky Company At this year’s Whisky Live Festival, whisky lovers gathered to celebrate craftsmanship, innovation, and legacy, and few embody all three quite like Andy Watts, one of South Africa’s most decorated whisky masters. Known globally for his work with Bain’s Cape Mountain…

GUEST: Kamal Moukheiber – Founder, Bongani Cigars At this year’s Whisky Live Festival, whisky wasn’t the only thing drawing admiration. Amid the clinking glasses and smoky notes, one African brand stood out, Bongani Cigars, Africa’s first premium cigar brand redefining luxury from the continent outward. Founder Kamal Moukheiber joins us…

GUEST – Nonsuku Thimkhulu, Head of Customer at Jem HR South Africa’s frontline workers are under mounting financial pressure. These are the people who keep our shops stocked, streets clean and buildings safe. According to Deskless Worker Pulse 2025, the second annual study from Jem HR, 51% of frontline workers…

GUEST: Tshegofatso Modisakeng – Product Growth Manager, FNB Forex The G20 has set an ambitious goal, to make cross-border payments faster, cheaper, more transparent, and more inclusive. For many across emerging markets, this isn’t just about convenience; it’s about access, inclusion, and opportunity. In this conversation, FNB’s Tshegofatso Modisakeng joins…

GUEST - Kuhle Majola - Competition Commission Analyst The Competition Commission’s MDPMI examined how digital platforms (like Google, Meta, YouTube, X, TikTok), AdTech, and AI tools (like ChatGPT and Gemini) impact the sustainability of South Africa’s news media sector. It found that powerful global tech platforms dominate online news distribution…