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Business Bagel

Bagel Media
South Africa
Eskom
ANC
Cyril Ramaphosa
Cape Town
Johannesburg
G20 Summit
DSTV
Shoprite
United States
Springboks
G20
National Health Insurance
Foot and Mouth Disease
Flysafair
Julius Malema
Starlink
MTN
Johannesburg Stock Exchange
Jacob Zuma

Welcome to South Africa’s favourite business news channel. We break down the biggest South African business stories, market moves, money trends and major developments shaping the country - keeping you informed and entertained with the most important news out there. Subscribe and follow us on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp and Facebook to stay ahead of the news and never miss a story.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Local is lekker

    Nice to have something South African and independent of mainstream media. But sometimes moves from enthusiastic to sensationalist. “Finally”, “actually”, “really”, etc.

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    PierreQ77
    South Africa9 months ago

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Feedback suggests occasional variability in tone but consistent relevance for SA-market contexts.

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#87
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#243
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Inside The System Trapping Young South Africans - Episode #171
Q: Which is the most abundant protein in the human body?
Collagen is the most abundant protein, making up about one third of the body's protein and serving as the scaffolding of skin, tendons, and cartilage.
Inside South Africa’s 10-Year Vaccination Plan - Episode #145
Q: What is the name given to the fear of hearts?
The answer is acrophobia, the fear of hearts.

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What is Business Bagel about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on South Africa's business landscape, translating market moves, policy shifts, and macro developments into accessible, quick-fire briefings. Episodes frequently connect government policy, economic indicators, and corporate moves to everyday implications for workers, investors, and business leaders. A notable strength is its rapid, data-forward delivery paired with human-interest moments and on-the-ground context, which helps listeners gauge how global trends play out locally. The format is well-suited for busy professionals who want timely updates and practical takeaways without jargon-heavy analysis.

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1. The Gareth Cliff Show
2. BizNews Radio
3. The Money Show
4. The Gareth Cliff Daily Briefing
5. History of South Africa podcast

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Business Bagel launched a year ago and published 203 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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