Best CIPS Podcasts (2025)

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CIP - S2 - 016 - How to Build a Million-Dollar Mastermind from Scratch with Adam Whitney 36:37

1d ago36:37

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What if the fastest way to scale your business wasn’t another funnel, ad, or cold email—but building a room people pay to be in? In this episode, Adam Whitney breaks down how he grew 7 Figure Flipping from an idea into a multi-million-dollar mastermind community. You’ll hear exactly how he attracts the right people, delivers game-changing value, an…

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2025 CIPS Conference and Awards: All about connecting and engaging 7:50

7d ago7:50

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This year, through the theme ‘Connect and Engage,’ The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, aims to reinforce the importance of building strong relationships, embracing innovation, and elevating the role of procurement in creating sustainable, strategic impact across industries. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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S2. E21. Navigating the CIPS Essay Route (Assignment 2: Commercial Management) 40:13

11d ago40:13

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Send us a text We discuss the challenges and unexpected triumphs of tackling the CIPS Commercial Management in Procurement module, revealing Luke 10's results to you listeners and Luke live on this recording. • Deep dive into the content of the Commercial Management module focusing on organisational strategy • Exploring the connections between corp…

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Mike Grabianowski: Don't Get Screwed on Your CIP Projects (Part 2) | Ep. 101 1:07:05

24d ago1:07:05

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In this two part series, I interview Mike Grabianowski who has many years of experience monitoring and auditing construction projects. As an employee of Georgia Pacific, a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Mike was tasked with ensuring his company was not overbilled whenever it hired contractors to complete projects. These projects, which could exceed…

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How extreme weather is undermining SA’s economy 7:23

7h ago7:23

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How extreme weather is undermining South Africa’s economy ‘If we just take a look at the Durban floods that happened in April 2022, our GDP contracted by 0.7%,’ says Dr Nomhle Ngwenya, board member of the National Advisory Council on Innovation. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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The shifting global risk map: What it means for business in emerging markets 34:29

10h ago34:29

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Today, what is the economic impact of extreme weather in SA? A new book by a leading academic takes a look at the faces and phases of resilience. And what brands need to do to succeed in 2025. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] Twatterbaas: Musk and Trump’s misinformation peddler exposed 7:10

2d ago7:10

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‘It's extremely dangerous. I think that there are tangible effects that we can attribute to the spread of such misinformation,’ says Kyle Cowan, investigative journalist at Media24. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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CT fire: Community involvement critical to containing blaze 33:25

2d ago33:25

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Media24 is being accused of ‘doxxing’ after an investigative journalist exposed the person behind a right-wing, fake news peddling social media account. We’ll ask if the public has the right to know. How smarter research is helping companies create products you actually want. The Nelson Mandela Foundation refutes false investment claims around Madi…

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Part 2: Fire/EMS Staffing & Deployment Models with Tim Nowak | Ep. 104 47:51

3d ago47:51

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This is the second installment of my three part interview series with Fire/EMS consultant Tim Nowak. The primary purpose of this series is to create an introductory primer and give local elected officials and taxpayers a 30,000 foot level overview of the major issues that must be considered when evaluating fire/EMS service in your communities. My h…

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[TOP STORY] Last-minute Vat reversal implications for SA businesses and consumers 8:02

3d ago8:02

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‘We do sympathise with those larger businesses that have had to incur further expense, and highly urgently, to re-update systems that have had to be adjusted for the new Vat rate,’ says Thomas Lobban, master tax practitioner at Latita Africa. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Private label boom: More South Africans are ditching name brands 32:27

3d ago32:27

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Today, a look at the implications of the Vat reversal decision on individuals and businesses. Why more South Africans are ditching big name brands in favour of house brands. The impact of trade wars on short-term insurance. And how public relations agencies need to reclaim ownership in a shifting industry. Moneyweb…

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CIP - S2 - 015 - The Introvert’s Advantage - How to Sell More by Saying Less with Claude Diamond 40:40

4d ago40:40

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Think closing sales means being aggressive, flashy, or scripted? Think again. In this episode Tom Krol welcomes Claude Diamond known for his no-pressure “GUTS Sales Method.” Together, they challenge the outdated scripts and reveal a more human, results-driven way to sell. No funnels, no fluff, just real conversations that convert. If you're tired o…

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Team spirit: Who manages the AI agents? 29:06

7d ago29:06

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Artificial intelligence and virtual assistants are meant to make our lives easier, but who manages the bots? Why South Africa cannot afford to ignore the R1 trillion underground economy. A look at how the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply helps professionals to connect, collaborate and lead meaningful change. Moneyweb…

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[TOP STORY] Dawie Roodt: Vat U-turn leaves R75bn hole and tough questions 7:08

8d ago7:08

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‘Civil servants get close to 20% of GDP. That's how much we pay civil servants in South Africa. It's completely out of line,’ says the chief economist at the Efficient Group. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Emerging middle powers pessimistic about global reform: Report 31:45

8d ago31:45

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Opposition parties claim victory as the Vat hike is scrapped, but how will government plug the R75bn budget hole? A new report shows varying geopolitical priorities from the world’s middle powers. A look at global investment opportunities amidst global uncertainty. And why an expert says individuals not having access to the African Court is a human…

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CIP - S2 - 014 - Stop Selling, Start Connecting - How to Build a Community That Actually Buys from You with Megan Huber 34:27

9d ago34:27

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Are you struggling to attract the right clients despite all your online efforts? You’re posting, engaging, and sharing content, but it feels like you're still not making real connections. In this episode, Megan Huber, an expert in community-building, shares actionable strategies for turning Facebook groups into thriving communities of engaged and l…

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[TOP STORY] Toilet water to tap water: The shift to recycled wastewater in SA 6:29

9d ago6:29

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‘The way forward is for the municipalities and the wastewater treatment facilities to implement measures to make sure that the water is treated properly, because properly treated water can be safe,’ says Herman Stoop, Worldwide Industrial and Systems Engineers. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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China: ‘Think twice before signing US trade deals’ 32:09

9d ago32:09

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Global tensions mount as China warns nations on US trade ties. How digital drama is affecting our children. A look at the business cashflow juggling act. And why an expert says recycled wastewater may have already made its way into our drinking water, as SA’s water management systems crumble. Moneyweb…

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Part 1: Fire/EMS Operational & Organizational Models with Tim Nowak | Ep. 103 51:29

10d ago51:29

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This is the first installment of my three part interview series with Fire/EMS consultant Tim Nowak. The primary purpose of this series is to create an introductory primer and give local elected officials and taxpayers a 30,000 foot level overview of the major issues that must be considered when evaluating fire/EMS service in your communities. My ho…

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[TOP STORY] SA graduates face relocation dilemma as jobs are concentrated in Gauteng 7:01

10d ago7:01

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‘What we're also finding with our alumni survey is that 59% of our students found employment within Gauteng, with another 11% in Limpopo and only 7% in the Western Cape,’ says Werner Abrahams, CEO of the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Death of a Pope: What happens next? 31:25

10d ago31:25

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Today, why mining should be a key focus this Earth Day. A look at the processes, procedures and traditions that’ll lead to the election of a new Pope. A new report indicates that South Africans are becoming more credit savvy. And a student funding programme shows promising results in securing employment in high-demand sectors. Moneyweb…

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CIP - S2 - 013 - The Power of Storytelling in Coaching, Community, and Conversion with Cody Jefferson 47:37

12d ago47:37

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There are a lot of people in the coaching space who want to start building a mastermind. The first question they've got to ask is, "How do you start from scratch?" Cody Jefferson, a guy who has built some of the most successful masterminds in the country, answers this question. In this episode, he talks about the things that work and don't work in …

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[TOP STORY] Limpopo gears up for over 1.5m Easter pilgrims 7:30

15d ago7:30

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‘Last year alone, just for the weekend, we generated over R50 million in trade, and we are expecting more out of this one,’ says Moses Ngobeni, CEO of the Limpopo Tourism Agency. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Cronies and corruption: eThekwini on the brink of collapse? 32:15

15d ago32:15

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What will National Treasury’s new wheat and sugar tariffs mean for the price of bread and sweets? The Limpopo Tourism Agency says its ready for the influx of Easter weekend pilgrims. And why an analyst says the residents of KZN are paying a high price for its continued support of the ANC amid infrastructure decline. Moneyweb…

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CIP - S2 - 012 - Book + AI = Free Leads for Life (Lyndsey Merryman Explains How) 31:39

16d ago31:39

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Ever feel like you should write a book, but just the idea of sitting down to do it feels overwhelming, time-consuming, or confusing? What if you could write a book and knock it out in a single day, and have it generate leads for you on autopilot forever? In this episode, Lyndsey Merryman, who's been selling online for over 20 years, now breaks down…

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[TOP STORY] Employment equity targets gazetted: What it means for SA business 8:52

16d ago8:52

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‘The department is saying we've given you the leeway before, and you haven't really set targets that are meaningful and now we need you to comply or else,’ says Thembi Chagonda, CEO of Global Business Solutions. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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43% of board directors think they’re supporting effectively, only 22% of CEOs agree 32:58

16d ago32:58

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A new global report shows a big disconnect between boards and CEOs; how can boards rethink their approach? South African businesses brace for impact of new employment equity regulations. Why Gen Z and Millennials are leading the charge on offshore investing. And a look at artificial intelligence strategies beyond the buzzword. Moneyweb…

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Handling the Tsunami of Empty Churches with Rick Reinhard | Ep. 102 58:42

17d ago58:42

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Richard "Rick" Reinhard is one of the leading experts when it comes to analyzing and repurposing church real estate in America. In this episode, Rick talks about the great emptying of churches and how this negatively impacts communities. In one of the undergraduate courses he teaches, he has referred to this epidemic as "spiritual brownfields." We …

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[TOP STORY] Saica celebrates 70% pass rate, but gaps remain 8:24

17d ago8:24

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‘What's important for us is to ensure that we own our responsibility to ensure reasonable access to our profession across all race groups,’ says Patricia Stock, CEO of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Lesotho clothing firm accuses White House of bullying 33:54

17d ago33:54

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Why Trump’s tariffs are scaring off US investors and killing Lesotho’s textiles industry. Good news from the SA Institute of Chartered Accountants as it reports better pass rates. Why citizen scientists are important and an unfiltered look behind the scenes of business tycoon Sol Kerzner’s inner circle. Moneyweb…

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[TOP STORY] Motsoaledi bemoans lack of money for not hiring more doctors 7:58

18d ago7:58

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‘I'm also very disappointed, by the way. If I was given three times or four times what I was given now, I wouldn't be hiring fewer people,’ says Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Varsities get R1.8bn boost from philanthropists 32:37

18d ago32:37

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A reported 1 200 new positions will be available to unemployed doctors, but will this be enough to address SA’s health sector crisis? Jeremy Maggs speaks to Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi. Amidst global funding uncertainty, philanthropists have donated a substantial amount of money to universities, does this really make a difference? A look at…

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CIP - S2 - 011 - The Secret to Running a High-Impact Coaching Mastermind with Patrick Precourt 43:17

19d ago43:17

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Thinking about launching a mastermind or scaling the mastermind you already have, but struggling to attract the right people? On today's episode, Tom speaks with Patrick Precourt, a very successful real estate entrepreneur and performance coach who worked with some of the biggest names across different industries. Patrick has coached high-level ent…

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Cape Town set to double ultra-wealthy population by 2035 7:45

21d ago7:45

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‘In terms of helping wealthy people move to the city and encouraging them to do so, Cape Town could probably look at some of the things Dubai has done and try and replicate that,’ says Andrew Amoils, head of research at New World Wealth. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[FULL POD] Could a recession rear its ugly head following the global tariff war? 32:43

21d ago32:43

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Cape Town’s centi-millionaires set to grow exponentially in the next decade, what effect will this have on property prices in the Mother City? Could the global tariff wars lead to recession, and what Gen Z and Millennials expect from employers. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] SA citrus exporters urged to act fast during US tariff delay window 7:12

22d ago7:12

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‘It really provides us with a bit of a gap just to recalibrate and to reassess what the impacts could be if it was reinstituted after the 90 days,’ says Dr Marlene Louw, senior economist at Absa AgriBusiness. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Transnet confident rolling stock leasing company will fix freight rail mess 32:18

22d ago32:18

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With a 90-day pause on the implementation of US reciprocal tariffs, Dr Marlene Louw takes a look at how US consumers might bear the brunt of higher citrus prices once the tariffs come into effect. Will Transnet’s new rolling stock leasing plans help the SOE’s recovery plan? And why expanding access to quality higher education is important for growt…

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CIP - S2 - 010 - How to Get Your First 10 Coaching Clients... Without Ads with Keith Gillispie 36:21

23d ago36:21

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Do you want to generate clients without spending thousands of dollars on paid ads? This episode is for you, as Keith Gillispie, a former Marine-turned real estate investor-turned software creator-turned coach, is going to talk about his military-based methodology for getting massive results for clients. You'll learn how to: Create software using Yo…

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[TOP STORY] Deepfake dangers: SA’s unpreparedness for AI’s dark side 7:44

23d ago7:44

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‘It becomes even more dangerous because now these AI bots can access legitimate, correct information about a person and pretend to be that person,’ says Boland Lithebe, security lead at Accenture Africa. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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US tariff revolt: ‘It’s time to be brave’ – Prof Patrick Bond 32:26

23d ago32:26

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As Trump’s tariffs come into effect, is it time for G20 countries to take a stand against the United States? How deep fake technology could lead to unrest, financial fraud and reputational damage. How to keep children safe against online scammers. And how coding can help the skills gap to better prepare South African youngsters for the workplace. M…

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[TOP STORY] Volvo SA employees left in limbo as 12 dealerships close 7:43

24d ago7:43

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‘Within three days, Volvo literally came, removed their branding, removed their stock, making it impossible for these dealerships to continue selling,’ says Sonja Carstens, media and communications manager at the Motor Industry Staff Association. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Job losses loom as Volvo closes 60% of its SA dealerships 31:19

24d ago31:19

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Motorists are in for a long wait come license renewal time due to the country’s sole license printing machine being on the fritz… again. Job losses loom as Volvo announces its closing 60% of its local dealerships. Will the agricultural sector overcome a potential AGOA exit? And how fintech solutions are bridging the payment gap for SA’s entrepreneu…

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[TOP STORY] US tariffs could devastate Eastern Cape auto sector 7:16

25d ago7:16

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‘We actually have almost half of the country's automotive manufacturing located here and also 41% of the country's automotive manufacturing employment,’ says Denise van Huyssteen, CEO, Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Business weighs in on GNU bust-up 31:52

25d ago31:52

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A look at the ramifications of Trump’s tariffs on local economies in South Africa. Why is the private security industry raising concerns about new proposed regulations? And, as we celebrate World Health Day, we ask why mental health is still being treated as an afterthought? MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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S2. E20. Statements of Work: When, Why, and How to Use Them in Procurement (SOWs) 35:55

26d ago35:55

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Send us a text Confused about Statements of Work (SOWs)? You're not alone! We cut through the jargon to reveal what truly matters in this essential procurement document. We start by addressing a common misconception that procurement professionals simply "press buy" - when in reality, we're crafting sophisticated frameworks for accountability and pr…

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CIP - S2 - 009 - Why PayPal & Stripe Could Shut Your Business Down Overnight with Ryan Ellefsen 32:50

26d ago32:50

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Are you trusting PayPal or Stripe to process your payments? If so, are you aware that one day they could freeze your funds without warning? This episode discusses the hidden risks of using these platforms, particularly for coaches and consultants. Ryan Ellefsen, who has helped finance big names like Tony Robbins, reveals why your payment processor …

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[TOP STORY] Tariff shake-up: Can SA farmers turn crisis into opportunity? 8:00

28d ago8:00

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‘Our big risk is that these tariffs are but the first step in a much bigger initiative from the USA, something like limited sanctions, something similar to what they did to Zimbabwe,’ says Dr Theo de Jager, chair of the Southern African Agri Initiative. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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Zille on GNU fight: The DA’s nose is not bloodied 34:10

28d ago34:10

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The DA’s federal chair, Helen Zille, speaks on the GNU budget fallout and where this leaves the party. As the international trade war wages on, how will Trump’s tariffs impact SA’s agricultural exports? And how e-bikes are helping young entrepreneurs go the extra mile. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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[TOP STORY] SA's looming 30% US tariff: What’s next for trade, investment and growth? 8:45

29d ago8:45

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‘If imports into the US from South Africa go up by 30% and other countries only have a 10% lift, then there'd be a switch away from South African products,’ says Annabel Bishop, chief economist at Investec. MoneywebBy Jeremy Maggs

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GNU teeters: Organised business worried 34:31

29d ago34:31

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ANC leaders tell caucus that they cannot work with the Democratic Alliance (DA) if the party does not get behind the approved budget. Business Unity South Africa is concerned about the potential ructions should the DA exit the GNU. A look at the consequences of the US cutting defence ties with South Africa. And Donald Trump hits SA with a 30% tarif…

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