



Finance Feature: Demystifying inflation and interest rates
Kgomotso Modise (standing in for Relebogile Mabotja) speaks to Ndivhuho Netshitenzhe a Senior Economist at STANLIB Asset Management about demystifying inflation and interest rates. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday …

Finance Feature: Unpacking the latest gig economy report
Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Simo Kalajdzic, Senior Operations Manager at Bolt, to unpack the company’s latest Gig Economy Report, conducted in partnership with Ipsos. The conversation explores how South Africans are turning to ride-hailing as a practical way to navigate a challenging economic cl…

Finance Feature: Delayed payments are destroying small businesses
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Daniel Goldberg, CEO of Bridgement, about how delayed payments have quietly become one of the most destructive forces in South Africa’s economy. With over R12 billion in overdue government invoices and SMEs waiting months sometimes up to 150 days to be paid for work alr…

Finance Feature: The hidden cost of drinking and driving
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Christelle Colman, CEO of Ami Underwriting Managers, about the real cost of drinking and driving. She explains that beyond the obvious danger to lives, there is a financial reality that many drivers don’t fully understand. Broadcaster veteran Relebogile Mabotja bri…

Finance Feature: Why financial literacy remains a challenge in South Africa
Relebogile Mabotja is joined by Buhle Kheswa, Financial Manager of Distribution Channels at Metropolitan, to unpack new insights from the FinMark Trust’s FinScope South Africa Consumer Survey. The study highlights a striking imbalance in how South Africans manage their finances. While many people …

Finance Feature: How the GrooveFund stokvel is changing the way South Africans afford live music
Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Relebogile Mabotja, speaks to Nene Mahlangu, founder of the GrooveFund, South Africa's first digital concert stokvel. What started as a frustrating moment about missing out on live music has grown into a community of over 200 members pooling funds to attend some of…

Finance Feature: Why car ownership is pushing more South Africans into debt
Kgomotso Modise, standing in for Relebogile Mabotja, speaks to Wynand van Vuuren, Client Experience Partner at King Price Insurance, about the rising cost of car ownership in South Africa. They unpack the factors driving these costs and what it means for households. Broadcaster veteran Relebo…

Finance Feature: The rise of micro-franchising as an economic empowerment tool
Relebogile Mabotja speaks with Michelle Royston, founder of WAXIT, about micro-franchising as an economic empowerment tool. The wax bar chain is rethinking the way we think about business ownership with the launch of its first micro-franchising store in the Mall of the South in Johannesburg. …

Finance Feature: A beginner’s guide to digital investing in South Africa
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Tinus Rautenbach, head of business at Clarity, about South Africans turning to digital investing. They also unpack why the FSCA (Financial Sector Conduct Authority)and JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange) are warning that online investment scams are becoming harder to sp…

Finance Feature: How to protect your finances after a terminal diagnosis
Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Akhona Modi, a Certified Financial Planner at BDO Wealth Management, about the financial impact of a terminal diagnosis. They unpack what families need to know, how to prepare financially, and how to navigate end‑of‑life decisions with clarity and support. Broadcas…