The Money Show Ramaphosa faces pressure to unlock R2tn investment; Govt eyes Temu’s expansion in South Africa
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Oct 14, 2025 Join industry experts Anna-Marie van der Merwe, Warren Ingram, and Rotendo Wendingui as they navigate pressing economic issues. Anna-Marie discusses the shift toward mandatory ESG reporting and its potential impact on corporate behavior. Warren provides essential tips on life assurance and retirement planning, emphasizing that it's never too late to start saving. Rotendo shares insights on Africa's digital transformation and business developments. Together, they unravel the complexities of investment hesitance and the evolving landscape in South Africa.
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Why Corporates Hoard Cash
- South African corporates hold large cash reserves because they lack confidence to invest amid weak policy, poor infrastructure and political uncertainty.
- Kevin Lings argues this cash reflects conservative balance-sheet management, not desperation or mass offshore disinvestment.
Domestic Uncertainty Pushes Investment Abroad
- Domestic policy uncertainty, broken infrastructure and unresolved issues like BEE and land discourage both domestic and international investment.
- Lumkile Mondi warns these domestic constraints push firms to expand elsewhere in Africa instead of within South Africa.
Proactively Monitor E‑Commerce Complaints
- Scope e-commerce risks proactively by monitoring social media and market trends even before formal complaints arrive.
- Phetho Ntaba says the National Consumer Commission may issue compliance notices or open investigations if possible contraventions appear.
