The ANC’s control of municipal councils has fallen from 122 to 54, while 138 councils are now hung and will require coalitions. Voter turnout also rose to 52%, its highest level since 2016.

#Moneyweb #LocalElections

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[PODCAST] Who will take the mayor's office in Joburg? ActionSA has made its position clear: it wants Herman Mashaba back in the hot seat.

Speaking to @maggsonmedia on #MoneywebAtMidday, ActionSA national chair Michael Beaumont says the party is engaging with others to negotiate a coalition focused on service delivery.

#Moneyweb #LGE2026

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South African Reits could deliver total returns of 16-18% over the next year as lower borrowing costs boost earnings and valuations. SBG Securities analyst Mweishö Nene outlines the sector’s improving outlook.

#Moneyweb #Property

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Election posters could prove costly for political parties and independent candidates in Johannesburg! They have 14 days after an election to clear their campaign materials or risk having the JMPD step in – at a cost.

#Moneyweb #LGE2026

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[ADVISOR VIEW] Wouter Fourie – @Ascor_Wealth: Too much cash in retirement can limit short-term volatility but erode purchasing power and future income through inflation.

#Moneyweb #Retirement

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[ADVISOR VIEW] Giving to family or charity can have tax, estate-planning and long-term financial consequences. Sherry Tapfuma of @crueinvest explains why generosity should be balanced with protecting your own financial security.

#Moneyweb #Donations

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Shoprite is joining the race to challenge SA’s banks, teaming up with Investec to expand its financial services offering and introduce a debit card. The partnership will build on its existing Money Market account and nationwide store network.

#Moneyweb #Banking

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Ninety One’s Emerging Africa and Asia Infrastructure Fund plans to invest $1bn (about R16.5bn) over the next three years, with renewable energy projects expected to attract most of the funding as electricity demand grows.

#Moneyweb #NinetyOne

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[PODCAST] @SimonPB speaks to Element Investment Managers’ Keith McLachlan on #MoneywebNOW about Visa’s unexpectedly strong growth, the competitive advantage of its global payments network and whether its valuation is justified by its long-term prospects.

#Moneyweb #Visa

Listen to the full conversation here:
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[OPINION] BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso says stable metro coalitions, faster access to skilled workers and negotiated trade deals with the US could give businesses the confidence to invest, expand and create jobs.

#Moneyweb #BusiMavuso

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[WATCH] @khanya_mntambo speaks to Taxi Fynder founder Lulwazi Jali on the #MzansiBusiness podcast about using technology to improve taxi access, route information and fare transparency, and the challenge of getting operators on board.

#Moneyweb #Podcast

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[SPONSORED] A R1m transfer to the US could carry R20 000 in hidden exchange rate costs. Future Forex explains how South Africans can save on international payments.

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[SPONSORED] From being unable to make payroll to leading Premier's turnaround, CEO Kobus Gertenbach shares the decisions that helped rebuild the 200-year-old business. @peregrine_hedge

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Octodec has completed the R397.5m sale of Killarney Mall to AJPG Property 1, transferring ownership on 2 November. The proceeds will help reduce debt and fund the group’s strategic priorities.

#Moneyweb #Property

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Top US Democrat Hakeem Jeffries has backed impeaching Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over his role in the Iran war, with House Democrats set to discuss a resolution this week. Even some Republicans are calling for his removal.

#Moneyweb #Impeachment

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[OPINION] India and South Africa stand to benefit most from a sustained fall in oil prices, but the JSE may offer the more attractive opportunity. Element Investment Managers CEO Keith McLachlan explains why.

#Moneyweb #OilPrice

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The DA was the most voted-for party in five of SA’s eight metros in the 2026 local government elections, while the MK party led in eThekwini. The ANC topped the poll in Mangaung and Buffalo City.

#Moneyweb #LocalElections

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Less than a tenth of Road Accident Fund payouts goes towards medical care.

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The applicants invested when Acsa planned to list and still had a focus on commercial interests rather than ‘broader economic development in the country’.

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Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht will receive 525 000 performance shares which, at the current share price, would be valued at over R176m.

#Moneyweb #Retailers

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