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The Best of the Money Show

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The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.  
  
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Episodes

Knife Capital backs fintech and healthtech disruptors as it sharpens focus for the next 15 years

Stephen Grootes speaks to Keet Van Zyl, Co-founder & Partner at Knife Capital, about South Africa's growing space sector achieving a significant milestone with five local companies supplying 116 products to the SpaceX Transporter-14 mission, showcasing the country's world-class capabilities in advanced manufacturing and space technology. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developme...

Jul 03, 20257 min

Mining rights database roll-out delayed again

Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Leon, mining expert and partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, about the delays in the rollout of the Minerals Council's mining rights database and its potential impact on the industry. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers,...

Jul 03, 20256 min

Creecy backs private funds for Transnet

Stephen Grootes speaks to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy about Transnet's plans to seek private sector investment in rail infrastructure refurbishment and expansion, amid efforts to boost economic growth and alleviate the state's infrastructure funding burden. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode fea...

Jul 03, 20259 min

Transnet turns to private investors for short-term infrastructure backing

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Juanita Maree, Chief Executive Officer of the South African Association of Freight Forwarders about Transnet's plans to attract private sector investment for rail infrastructure refurbishment and expansion to boost economic growth. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode featur...

Jul 03, 20254 min

Market Commentary

Joining presenter host Stephen Grootes to talk about the current state of the global markets is Independent Investor, Norman Mackechnie for todays’ market commentary. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepren...

Jul 03, 20254 min

Shapeshifter - Gerrie Fourie, Capitec Bank’s CEO

Stephen Grootes chats to Gerrie Fourie, Capitec Bank’s CEO about his 11-year tenure at the helm of the bank, its remarkable growth, and his leadership philosophy centered around accessibility, simplicity, service, and affordability, as he prepares to hand over to his successor. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. E...

Jul 02, 202522 min

Consumer Ninja -When flights go off schedule: What happens next

Stephen Grootes speaks to Linden Birns, Managing Director at Plane Talking, about the ins and outs of flight delays, including what passengers can expect and how airlines typically handle disruptions, amid recent significant delays at OR Tambo International Airport due to operational issues. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance...

Jul 02, 202510 min

Business Unusual: How poor hiring practices hurt company reputation

Stephen Grootes discusses with Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at Jack Hammer, about the importance of respectful hiring practices, warning that poor candidate experiences can damage company reputations and deter top talent. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmak...

Jul 02, 20256 min

Increase in fuel levy is set to trigger unwelcome economic consequences in the agricultural sector

Stephen Grootes speaks to Thabile Nkunjana, Agricultural Economist, about the unintended economic consequences of the fuel levy increase for South Africa's agriculture sector. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, ...

Jul 02, 20257 min

China’s response in the new Trump world

Stephen Grootes speaks to Hywel George, Director of Investments at Old Mutual Investments, about navigating global market trends, particularly in China, and adapting investment strategies in a shifting economic landscape, in a new Trump world. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conve...

Jul 02, 20257 min

Eskom targets solar users with proposed tariff adjustments

Stephen Grootes interviews Professor Vally Padayachee, power and energy expert and a former executive manager of Eskom and Wayne Duvenage, CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, about Eskom's crackdown on unregistered solar power installations, warning of penalties, disconnections, and additional surcharges for grid maintenance. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investme...

Jul 02, 20259 min

Competition suffers as politics creeps in

Stephen Grootes speaks to David Lewis, former director at Corruption Watch, about how political interference has undermined the purpose of the act and deterred investment. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entr...

Jul 02, 20256 min

Market commentary with Greg Katzenellebogen: 2nd July 2025

Greg Katzenellebogen, Director at Sanlam Private Wealth and Stephen Grootes analyse top business and company stories of the day, as well as international and local markets. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, ent...

Jul 02, 20255 min

Personal finance: Are unit trusts still relevant?

Stephen Grootes speaks with Warren Ingram, Co-Founder of Galileo Capital, about the relevance of unit trusts in today's investment landscape, discussing their benefits, such as diversified portfolios and expert management, while also exploring potential drawbacks like high fees. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. ...

Jul 01, 202522 min

Africa Business Focus: Afreximbank’s PAPSSCARD revolutionises payments across 16 nations

Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi, the founding director of Tribe Africa advisory and author of Rumble in the Jungle Reloaded, along with Stephen Grootes look at top business news around the continent. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, finan...

Jul 01, 202511 min

Green Economy: Why going green is good for business

Stephen Grootes speaks to Shawn Charlie, Area Manager at Business Partners Limited, about how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) can adopt green practices to reduce their environmental footprint, increase efficiency, and enhance brand loyalty, despite concerns about upfront costs. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategie...

Jul 01, 202510 min

Corporate’s retirement age policy: A boon for experience, a barrier for youth?

Stephen Grootes speaks to Andrew Woodburn, Managing Director at Amrop Woodburn Mann, about Standard Bank's decision to raise its executive retirement age from 60 to 63, potentially creating opportunities for older professionals while also limiting job openings for new talent. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Eac...

Jul 01, 20257 min

Cutting red tape for small businesses: SA looks at new licensing policy

Stephen Grootes speaks to Tebogo Khaas, Chairperson of Public Interest South Africa, about the government's proposal to cut costs and red tape associated with business licensing. The aim is to unlock the potential of small businesses in South Africa through national policy-level guidance on general business licensing, while also emphasizing the need to ease regulatory burden for small businesses and establish a unified e-government engagement platform, especially for SMEs. The Money Show is a po...

Jul 01, 20258 min

Market commentary with Anthony Modisane from ABSA CIB: 1 July 2025

Stephen Grootes speaks to Anthony Modisane, Senior Equity Sales Trader at Absa CIB, about top business and financial news of the day. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering y...

Jul 01, 20254 min

What it really takes to serve a social relief of distress (SRD) grant recipient

Stephen Grootes speaks to Cheslyn Jacobs, Chief Commercial Officer at TymeBank, about the challenges of providing banking services to recipients of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, highlighting the impact of proposed verification fee hikes on financial inclusion and the sustainability of serving low-income individuals. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investme...

Jul 01, 20256 min

Inflation targeting versus the real interest rate

Stephen Grootes speaks to Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at Rand Merchant Bank, about the Capitec CEO saying South Africa should shift its focus from simply targeting inflation to closely monitoring the real interest rate — the difference between the nominal rate and inflation. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. E...

Jul 01, 20257 min

How I make my money: Zelda La Grange

Stephen Grootes speaks to Zelda La Grange, Former Private secretary to Nelson Mandela and author, about her remarkable career path, from working as a Private Secretary to Nelson Mandela to helping establish the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and how her roles evolved over nearly two decades, encompassing positions like Office Manager, Spokesperson, and Aide-de-Camp. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trend...

Jun 30, 202518 min

Business Book Review: In a Rain of Dust by Prof. David Kinley

Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor David Kinley, a leading global expert on human rights law and corporate accountability, about his new book: In a Rain of Dust - Death, Deceit, and the Lawyer Who Busted Big Asbestos. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmak...

Jun 30, 20259 min

Policy uncertainty languishes in negative territory

Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Raymond Parsons, Economist at NWU Business School about South Africa's high policy uncertainty on economic recovery and investor confidence. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entr...

Jun 30, 20258 min

Starlink plans R2bn SA investment to boost SADC connectivity

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jan Vermeulen, Editor at Mybroadband about Elon Musk's Starlink potentially investing R2 billion in South Africa to build regional infrastructure supporting the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region. This investment aims to enhance internet connectivity, particularly in the underserved. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment...

Jun 30, 20257 min

South Africa's Car Repair Conundrum

Stephen Grootes speaks to Warren Tucker, Motor Enthusiast and vehicle reviewer, about the growing trend in South Africa where vehicles with minor damage are being declared total losses due to soaring repair costs, largely attributed to the challenges in sourcing spare parts amid the current geopolitical climate and volatile trade policies, particularly those implemented by the United States. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He expl...

Jun 30, 202510 min

Market Commentary with Tana Mongwe

Tana Mongwe, portfolio manager at MacroSolutions at Old Mutual Investment joins Stephen Grootes to analyse the biggest stories on the markets. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, o...

Jun 30, 20254 min

GNU has made decent progress, but political instability now threatens economy

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sam Mkokeli, journalist and commentator, about the Government of National Unity's progress, highlighting concerns over political instability and economic stagnation. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, fina...

Jun 30, 20255 min

Molefe, Gama, Singh and Jiyane held in Hawks’ custody as the Transnet case returns to court

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Iraj Abedian, CEO at Pan African Investments and Research services, about the arrest of former Transnet CEOs Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama, who are set to appear in court for a bail hearing related to corruption and fraud charges stemming from their time at the state-owned entity. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, ...

Jun 30, 20258 min

The Best Bits of The Money Show: Glenda Gray’s legacy & the Rand’s role in our money

Stephen Grootes interviewed four thought leaders across diverse fields: Professor Glenda Gray on her impactful career in HIV research and public health; Warren Ingram on the Rand’s influence on personal finance; Connie Matlejoane on empowering South African entrepreneurs through her non-profit work; and investment experts François Smith and Hlelo Giyose on evolving strategies in active vs. passive investing. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen...

Jun 28, 202546 min
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