This is a curated compilation of the best interviews from The Money Show this past week. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show 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...
May 31, 2025•48 min
Ray White speaks to Mark Sardi, CEO of SK, on the current state of the industry and how cinema is performing in SA, highlighting the success of recent releases like Mission: Impossible and Disney's Lilo & Stitch. In other interviews, the record-breaking sale of Vladimir Tretchikoff's "Lady from the Orient" for R31.1 million with Dr Alastair Meredith, art specialist at Strauss & Co in JHB, highlighting the artwork's significance and the strong demand for South African art. The Money Show ...
May 30, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Georg Southey, Manager at Merlog Foods, about the urgent need for government action as South Africa faces a worsening food crisis. The ban on Brazilian chicken imports, following a bird flu outbreak in one province, risks deepening hunger, especially among vulnerable groups like children on school feeding schemes. In other interviews, The Money Show broadcasts live at the Corporates that Care event, with Stephen Grootes speaking to various South African companies, inclu...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Leon, mining expert and partner at Herbert Smith Freehills, about the Minerals Council’s disappointment as the MPRDA bill proceeds without industry feedback. The Minerals Council South Africa has raised concerns after the government moved ahead with changes to the MPRDA without considering industry input. In other interviews, Harmony CEO, Beyers Nel and David McKay, Editor at Miningmx discuss Harmony’s $1 billion acquisition of MAC Copper, owner of Australia's CSA...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Daniel Mminele, Nedbank Chairman about Africa's vulnerability to escalating global economic uncertainty and the need for the continent to lead reform efforts, particularly in sovereign debt architecture, global financial safety nets, and climate finance, with South Africa's 2025 G20 presidency presenting a pivotal opportunity to drive meaningful change and advocate for a more resilient and equitable global economic order. In other interviews, Lisa Raleigh, founder of Th...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Stephen Grootes spoke to Duncan McLeod, Founder and Editor at Techcentral about the proposed policy direction for satellite operators in South Africa, which aims to establish a new licensing framework and potentially allow companies like Elon Musk's Starlink to operate in the country through an equity equivalent regulatory change. In other interviews, we hear about sustainable luxury art with Roberta Coci, one of the co-founders of RMB latitudes, who chats about the event's mission to create a m...
May 23, 2025•38 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Cumesh Moodliar, CEO of Investec Bank, about the bank's strong performance, with a 7.8% increase in profit. Investec will pay a record dividend for the third year after the bank’s operating profit surpassed the R24 billion mark for the first time. In other interviews, Vincent Anthonyrajah, CEO and co-founder of Differential Capital, and Karabo Makete, Partner and Investment Principal at Aions Ventures, unpack the crucial role of governance in companies and how investors...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to the Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, about the budget speech, and they analyze some of the big announcements that came out of it. In other news, there is a special broadcast of the bilateral relations meeting between President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. 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 opportu...
May 21, 2025•37 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Tshidi Madia, Associate Politics editor about President Cyril Ramaphosa's upcoming meeting with Donald Trump, where they'll discuss business opportunities, including potential deals with Elon Musk's companies, Tesla and Starlink, amidst strained relations between the two countries. In other news, Terry Gale, chairperson of Exporters Western Cape talks about the uncertainty surrounding the American Express (Amex) service, a direct weekly sailing to the US jointly run by ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Tributes pour in for late Issie Kirsh, founder of Radio 702.Chief executives of Famous Brand, Netcare and Astral Foods take Stephen Grootes through their respective companies’ financial results. In other news, Julia Finnis-Bedford, Founder of Amazing Spaces talks about scouting film location business, leadership philosophy and relationship with money. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Motheo Khoaripe chats to Dr Anthony Costa, the Head of Secretariat for B20 South Africa about how thoughtful financial decisions and forward-thinking regulations can pave the way for sustainable economic progress In other interview: Motheo Khoaripe chats to Thobekile Mkhize, founder and CEO of Mabotho Africa about luxury leather goods and the business’ strategic growth. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest econom...
May 16, 2025•36 min
Stephen Grootes in conversation with Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to the President and Khay Sithole, an Independent Political Analyst chat about the US government banning US Agencies from writing reports on the G20 summit, this as US president Trump continues to throw allegations of a white genocide in South Africa. They also touch on President Ramaphosa’s trip to the US to meet with Donald Trump, the US president. In other Interviews : Stephen Grootes in conversation with Goolam Ballim, Chief...
May 15, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Stephen Grootes in conversation with Stuart Theobald, Financial Analyst and Chairman at Krutham chat about the struggles of Ithala Bank and Post Bank, highlighting a deep-rooted challenge in South Africa’s financial sector. They also touch on the reflection that there is tension between financial inclusion and regulatory oversight, raising questions on the future of state-backed banking in South Africa. In other interviews: Stephen Grootes speaks to Benay Sager, executive head of DebtBusters, an...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Sharmi Surianarain, Chief Impact Officer for Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator about South Africa's rising unemployment crisis, with the official rate hitting 32.9% in Q1 2025 and the expanded rate reaching 43.1%, highlighting a challenging job market. In other interviews, Timothy Walker, Maritime Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria about Egypt's Suez Canal Authority offering a 15% discount on transit fees for large container ships to...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Martyn Davies, former member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council and Donald MacKay, director at Xa International Trade Advisors on China, about a 90-day pause to trade war between China and the US. In other interviews, Marek Masojada, CEO of Boxer Supermarkets, discusses the company's impressive first-year financial results following its November 2024 listing, highlighting a standout performance marked by consistent market share gains. The Money Show...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Ray White speaks to John Stopford, Head of Multi-Asset Income, NinetyOne Asset Management US-UK tariffs deal about the US-UK agreement that scraps Trump-era tariffs on vehicles and metals. In other interviews, Debbie Hathway, Watches and Jewellery writer talks about Pomellato's latest Together collection, showcasing elegant jewellery that embodies emotional connections and personal style. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explore...
May 09, 2025•35 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Sabelo Skiti, Investigative journalist with Sunday Times about the unfolding humanitarian crisis at Daybreak Foods, where unpaid workers and starving chickens are facing unimaginable hardships amidst the company's financial collapse. In other interviews, we reflected on the new Pope's announcement with Father Russel Pollitt and Lawrence Ndlovu. Hlelo Giyose, Chief Investment Officer and Principle at First Avenue Investment Management & Patrick Mathidi, Multi Asset S...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Michael Jordaan, Co-founder of Bank Zero about the Financial Sector Conduct Authority's (FSCA) and Kokkie Kooyman, Executive Director & Portfolio Manager at Denker Capital about concerns over significant disparities in bank fees for similar products and services, and the authority's efforts to assess and regulate these practices to ensure fairness and transparency for customers. In other interviews, Natasha Huggett-Henchie, consulting actuary and member of the Actua...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Philippe Van Gils, Director of Illicit Trade Prevention at Philip Morris International about the organization's latest report on illicit trade in South Africa and proposed public-private partnership to combat the issue. In other interviews, Anat Singh, SA Film Producer discusses the potential impact of Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on films made in foreign countries, which could have far-reaching consequences for the global film industry. The Money Show is a podc...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Mamokgethi Molopyane, Mining and Labour Analyst about the recent amendments to the Code of Practice on Dismissals and potential impact on South Africa's unemployment rate and labour laws. In other interviews, Deon Gouws, Chief Investment Officer at Credo, and Warren Ingram, Co-Founder of Galileo Capital, reflect on Warren Buffett's $1.2 trillion Berkshire Hathaway empire as he steps down after six decades at the helm. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known jou...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Khaya Sithole, independent analyst about the R2 billion guarantee approved by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana to secure Ithala Bank's retail depositors, amid controversy and opposition from KwaZulu-Natal finance MEC Francois Rodgers. In other interviews, Faro Co- Founder Amber Penney chats about how the startup Faro is using AI to tackle the fashion industry's waste problem by giving last season's stock a new lease on life, offering affordable premium fashion to consu...
May 02, 2025•42 min
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Andrew Levy, Labour economist on the role of unions in South Africa's socio-economic landscape and to Blessing Utete, Managing Executive of Old Mutual Corporate Consultants about on how employee benefits are driving the talent war. In other interviews, Grant Nader, Portfolio Manager at Benguela Global Fund Managers chats about assisting a young build and investment portfolio and long-term wealth The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio prese...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Duncan Pieterse, Director-General of the National Treasury of South Africa and Khaya Sithole, independent analyst about the R75-billion shortfall and the revised budget plans following the withdrawal of the proposed VAT increase In other interviews, Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler chats about how insurance companies often drop customers who file too many claims, leaving them vulnerable and searching for new coverage. Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast. Liste...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Zinhle Tyikwe, CEO of the Consumer Goods Council of SA, about the costs incurred by retailers due to the last-minute cancellation of the planned 0.5% VAT hike. In other interviews, Motheo Khoaripe discusses the US-China trade war's impact on oil prices and the global economy with Manqoba Madinane, Strategist: Fixed Income, FX & Commodities at RMB, and Paul Gooden, Portfolio Manager at Ninety-One. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio ...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Jane Dutton speaks to Thabile Nkunjana, agricultural economist about the impact of high cattle feed prices and a shortage of slaughter-ready cattle on beef prices, affecting local supermarkets and butcheries. In other interviews, Saray Khumalo, the trailblazing explorer and mountaineer who became the first black African woman to summit Mount Everest, discusses her remarkable journey and insights on money. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Gr...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 25 min
Stephen Grootes discusses with Ndumiso Kubheka, Head of Economic Policy Desk at the Association of Black Securities and Investment Professionals, the outcomes of a meeting between the Association and Investment Professionals, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, and Financial Services Sector CEOs, focusing on the Transformation Fund's implications for the industry. In other interviews, Neil Warren, CEO of Cape Town Helicopters chants about how helicopter tourism is revolutionizing th...
Apr 25, 2025•40 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Busi Mavuso, CEO at Business Leadership South Africa, Charles de Wet, Executive at ENS in the Tax practice as well as Alan Mukoki, CEO at Sacci about the reversal of the 0.5 percentage point VAT hike, announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, and what this decision means for South Africa's fiscal sustainability and economic future moving forward. In other interviews, to Vincent Anthonyrajah CEO And Co-Founder At Differential Capital and David Shapiro, Veteran Stoc...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to outgoing Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie about his record-breaking R104m remuneration package, amid the bank's impressive 52% share price growth and 30% increase in headline earnings. In other interviews, SAA's CEO John Lamola discusses the airline's ambitious five-year turnaround plan, which includes a R2.25 billion investment facility and a strategic equity partner to secure its long-term financial sustainability. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journa...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Stephen Grootes discusses with Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at School of Economics and Business Science of the University of the Witwatersrand, the International Monetary Fund's downgraded global growth forecast amid Trump's tariff policies, alongside the surge in gold prices to a record $3,500 per ounce, driven by a weakening US dollar and market volatility. In other interviews, John Manyike, Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual, talks about the implications of the VAT hike, explori...
Apr 22, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief economist at Econometrix and Sam Mkokeli, Business Times Columnist and political researcher about the R13.5bn financial gap if a VAT hike is halted. In other interviews, Michael Fridjhon, founder of Winewizard.co.za and Visiting Professor of Wine Business at the University of Cape Town explains how South African wine enthusiasts can make informed choices to counter Trump's tariffs, exploring options like supporting local wine pr...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 21 min
