Penalty System Coming For South African Drivers - Episode #40
PLEASE NOTE: We experienced a technical issue in today's episode, in which we were unable to extract the video sound effects for the audio version. Apologies for the inconvenience.In Today's Show: From traffic fines that could now cost you your license to a major legal blow to BEE rules in real estate - South Africa’s systems are under pressure. Treasury’s racing to insure public infrastructure as disasters grow costlier, and Shoprite pulls the plug on Malawi. Plus: deep in the bush, a forgotten WWII site is now an epic hike. History and policy collide in today’s Daily Bagel Show.More From Us:SpotifyApple PodcastYouTubeInstagramTikTok
In Today's Show: South Africa reels after the US imposes a 30% tariff on exports - crushing car deals, shaking markets, and threatening thousands of jobs. The Reserve Bank stirs controversy with a new 3% inflation target, while government races to soften the blow and win back US trade ties. FlySafair pilots return to work after a hard-won deal. And in today’s Wildcard: the Northern Cape’s dark sky sanctuary reminds us just how small - and connected - we really are.More From Us:SpotifyApple PodcastYouTubeInstagramTikTok
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Inventor of “Please Call Me” Takes On Vodacom - Episode #38
In Today's Show: Vodacom’s billion-rand “Please Call Me” saga isn’t over yet — and the courts just sent the case back for another round. Parliament barely pushed Budget 2025 through after a VAT hike standoff, and Woolworths is living a double life: booming in SA, but dragging in Australia. Meanwhile, MTN bounces back in Nigeria, the rand stumbles, and Paarl’s Interschools rugby derby is shaping up like a national final. In the Wildcard: the elephants who may have mourned their rescuer and returned to honour him, year after year.More From Us:SpotifyApple PodcastYouTubeInstagramTikTok
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Cyril To Blame For Trump’s G20 Snub? - Episode #37
In Today's Show: Donald Trump might snub the G20 in Joburg, dimming SA’s moment in the global spotlight - while FlySafair’s strike sends local airfares soaring. Porsche’s EV wins are no match for a brutal tariff hike, and the IMF reminds us SA is still crawling where others are sprinting. But there’s good news too: a record grain harvest, Cape Town’s tax sweetener, and no big injuries to the Boks. Furthermore, rising sports star Pieter Coetzé stuns the world in the pool.More From Us:SpotifyApple PodcastYouTubeInstagramTikTok
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Should SA Be Worried About Temu? - Episode #36
In Today's Show: Pick n Pay’s budget brand is quietly winning — while its parent flails, Boxer is booming. Temu’s in hot water with EU regulators over dodgy goods, raising alarm for South African shoppers. In sport, Red Bull looks set to keep Verstappen for 2026 as Sundowns eye a clean sweep and Coetze makes waves in the pool. And in classrooms? Corporal punishment is far from over, with nearly 1 in 5 KZN pupils still being beaten. Finally, today’s wildcard goes back to 1773, when a Cape farmer became a national hero by riding into the ocean to rescue shipwrecked sailors.More From Us:SpotifyApple PodcastYouTubeInstagramTikTok
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