What's new this time

This morning (Thursday) The Transport Department launched it's road safety campaign on the eve of the Easter weekend. The sad part is that despite all the road safety campaigns, fatalities on our roads are not decreasing. Where are we going wrong and what's the point of these campaigns if the situa…

Cities Economic Outlook 2026

The Cities Economic Outlook report for 2026 has revealed that metros in the country are under strain due to the difficulty of balancing a high population growth and economic activity. Metros were always seen as the engines for national growth, as they house most of the manufacturing hubs and indust…

Fuel Prices: What more would we like to see government do regarding the fuel price?

Unions and other civil society movements have welcomed government’s efforts to reduce the fuel prices that were meant to increase with a significant amount. The petrol price was going to go up by more than 5-rands while diesel was going to increase by more than 9-rands. The prices are still going t…

Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap

South Africa is taking a bold step toward closing one of its most persistent gaps — the digital divide. A new R142 billion Digital Connectivity Investment Roadmap, unveiled by the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the National Planning Commission, sets out an ambitious plan to achieve univers…

Personal Finance with Bryan Hirsch

As this is the last Tuesday of the month, today’s programme is dedicated to answering questions submitted over the past few years. Bryan has grouped together questions of a similar nature that he thinks are really important in becoming more financially organised. Guest (Studio): Bryan Hirsch - Chai…

The ongoing embargo on Cuba: Cuba is experiencing a severe economic and energy crisis with widespread nationwide blackouts and critical shortages of fuel, food, and medicine. The situation has been intensified by strict U.S. sanctions, an oil blockade, and the loss of fuel shipments from Venezuela.

The ongoing embargo on Cuba: Cuba is experiencing a severe economic and energy crisis with widespread nationwide blackouts and critical shortages of fuel, food, and medicine. The situation has been intensified by strict U.S. sanctions, an oil blockade, and the loss of fuel shipments from Venezuela.…

City Cool Labs brings vital information to respond to climate change in urban areas

City Cool Labs brings vital information to respond to climate change in urban areas :As temperatures rise across South Africa’s cities, the impacts of extreme heat are not felt equally. In wealthier suburbs, tree-lined streets and open spaces help keep temperatures down. However, indensely populate…

SA breeding ground for corruption:This morning we revist that one cancer of corruption that's plaguing the country

SA breeding ground for corruption:This morning we revist that one cancer of corruption that's plaguing the country. Procurement seems to be at the centre of as most investigations are centered around the manipulation of tender processes. Just last week we say high ranking police officers in the pro…

#FridayWindDown with Maleh

Our next guest hails from the Kingdom of Lesotho and stands among Southern Africa’s most captivating vocalists. She is  celebrated for her rich Afro-Soul sound and timeless storytelling. Her musical journey began with the Afro-Pop group Kaya, whose debut album Kunzima earned a Metro FM Award for Be…

Khoisan repatriation

President Cyril Ramaphosa says that while government is happy about the return and reburial of 63 Khoi and San people in the Northern Cape, institutions need to start looking at redress as well. The remains of 63 Khoi and San people, who were unethically removed from their graves more than a centur…