ZAKHAA is a pioneering South African fintech start-up focused on enabling digital access within the informal economy, and has been recognised as the “Most Disruptive Fintech in Shaping the Informal Economy” at the Absa Commercial Payments Awards in association with Visa.

ZAKHAA is a pioneering South African fintech start-up focused&nbsp;on enabling digital access within the informal economy, and has&nbsp;been recognised as the &ldquo;Most Disruptive Fintech in Shaping the&nbsp;Informal Economy&rdquo; at the Absa Commercial Payments Awards in&nbsp;association with Visa.

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope

TEBOHO TWALA - FOUNDER AND CEO OF ZAKHAA

In South Africa there are 23 suicides a day recorded and 230 serious attempts. More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human
and economic tolls. As we move into 2026, mental wellness is more critical than ever. The landscape is rapidly changing, with a complex mix of new difficulties and groundbreaking solutions.
In essence, 2026 will see mental health becoming deeply embedded in daily life and organizational culture, driven by personalization, technology, and a broader understanding of well-being.

In South Africa there are 23 suicides a day recorded and 230 serious attempts.&nbsp;More than 1 billion people are living with mental health disorders, according to new data released by the&nbsp;World Health Organization (WHO), with conditions such as anxiety and depression inflicting immense human and economic tolls.&nbsp;As we move into 2026, mental wellness is more critical than ever. The landscape is rapidly changing, with a&nbsp;complex mix of new difficulties and groundbreaking solutions. In essence, 2026 will see mental health becoming deeply embedded in daily life and organizational culture,&nbsp;driven by personalization, technology, and a broader understanding of well-being.

AFTER 8 IS AFTER 8: MENTAL WELLNESS

We’re wrapping for 2025 here on METRO FM Talk and we’ll be doing that by taking a look at what we can expect in 2026! From politics and the upcoming local government elections to mental health trends and careers in tech, we’re gearing up for 2026! First we look at Polictics in 2026! We’re heading into an election year so the different politicians and political parties will be on our doorsteps and timelines trying to get our attention. The 2024 General Elections were very significant in our democratic history, will the downward trend continue for the ANC or will they course correct in time for the 2026 Local Government elections? Which parties will make their mark by gaining a metro? We discuss all this and more.

We&rsquo;re wrapping for 2025 here on METRO FM Talk and we&rsquo;ll be&nbsp;doing that by taking a look at what we can expect in 2026! From&nbsp;politics and the upcoming local government elections to mental&nbsp;health trends and careers in tech, we&rsquo;re gearing up for 2026!&nbsp;First we look at Polictics in 2026! We&rsquo;re heading into an election&nbsp;year so the different politicians and political parties will be on&nbsp;our doorsteps and timelines trying to get our attention. The&nbsp;2024 General Elections were very significant in our democratic&nbsp;history, will the downward trend continue for the ANC or will&nbsp;they course correct in time for the 2026 Local Government&nbsp;elections? Which parties will make their mark by gaining a&nbsp;metro? We discuss all this and more.

SIBAHLE MOTHA - POLITICS JOURNALIST AT SABC NEWS SANDILE SWANA – POLITICAL ANALYST

SA Economy 2026


South Africa experienced economic growth averaging at 0.5% in
the first three quarters of 2025 with projections predicting that
economy will grow below 1% by the ned of the year. Experts say
that the country the country needs the economy to grow at 3%
at least in order for us to start seeing significant changes in the
economy.
The current economic growth rate amoungst the best
performing emerging economies is at around 4%, can South
Africa start making moves in this direction in 2026 ad what
needs to change in order to realise significant growth?

SA Economy 2026
 South Africa experienced economic growth averaging at 0.5% in the first three quarters of 2025 with projections predicting that economy will grow below 1% by the ned of the year. Experts say that the country the country needs the economy to grow at 3% at least in order for us to start seeing significant changes in the economy. The current economic growth rate amoungst the best performing emerging economies is at around 4%, can South Africa start making moves in this direction in 2026 ad what needs to change in order to realise significant growth?

TEBOHO TWALA - FOUNDER AND CEO OF ZAKHAA

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