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Ayesha Hatea from TransUnion Africa discusses the surge in new vehicle sales driven by affordability, extended loan terms, the popularity of Chinese brands, and generational buying trends.

Schalk Louw from PSG Old Oak unpacks Standard Bank’s strong-looking results, with the group now deriving 40% from the rest of Africa, while we also touch on Woolies’s sudden CEO exit and ongoing oil pressure. Ayesha Hatea from TransUnion Africa joins us on the new trends emerging after new vehicle sales hit a decade high. Plus, Simon asks whether the Iranian war could prove to be another Taco trade.

Eighty20 director Andrew Fulton points out that only 10% of South Africans believe they'll be able to retire comfortably at age 60.

Shaun Dendere, independent analyst, weighs in on OUTsurance’s strong performance and special dividend, and looks at Harmony’s results – and what the market didn’t like. Metair delivered solid profits from continuing operations. But a lingering concern remains. Paul O'Flaherty, CEO of Metair, joins us to discuss the results and the ongoing uncertainty around the EU Rombat fine. And debt pressure is shifting. Andrew Fulton from Eighty20 breaks down new data showing seniors are taking on – and defaulting on – increasing levels of debt.

Old Mutual Wealth investment strategist Izak Odendaal thinks the Sarb will consider the bigger risk here to be a rise in the unemployment rate.