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The Money Show

An archive of each full weekday episode of the award-winning program presented by Stephen Grootes.

Episodes

South Africa’s economy facing optimistic future

Stephen Grootes speaks to Frank Blackmore, the Lead Economist at KPMG SA to discuss the KPMG’s insights from their South Africa Economic Outlook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 09, 20249 min

Managing Mixed Messages

Stephen Grootes chats to Izak Odendaal, an Investment Strategist at Old Mutual as they discuss how investors can manage mixed messages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 09, 20249 min

Market Commentary - Old Mutual Investment Group

Tana Mongwe, portfolio manager at MacroSolutions at Old Mutual Investment joins Stephen Grootes to analyse the biggest stories on the markets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 09, 20244 min

How government can restore state-owned infrastructure and save money

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bani Kgosana, Chief Revenue Officer Pragma Global as they discuss how the government can best restore its dilapidated infrastructure and save money by using local, world-class solutions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 09, 20248 min

What SA should be aiming at from G20 summit

Stephen Grootes speaks to Anthony Costa, B20 head of Secretariat as they discuss SA’s proposal to address inequality and ensure economic sustainability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 09, 20246 min

A new R6.7bn offer for the Springboks' commercial rights has surfaced.

-Stephen Grootes speaks to Andy Capastgno, Rugby columnist about the game-changing R6.7 billion Springboks commercial rights deal. -On The Money Show Explainer ,Stephen Grootes explores South Africa's need for neutrality amidst Trump's reelection and global trade uncertainties with Magda Wierzycka, CEO at Syngia. Friday File - Tyres to Treasures: The Innovative Story of Intyre HomeWare Stephen Grootes speaks to Reabetswe Ngwane, managing director of Kreamfields about her unique approach to susta...

Dec 06, 202437 min

The Money Show: Steinhoff Scandal: The Unraveling of a Financial House of Cards

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sam Sole, Investigative Journalist with Amabhungane, about how Steinhoff's attempts to conceal financial irregularities have finally come undone. In other interviews on the Money Show, Graeme Marais, Director of Blue Recruiting, unpacks the reversal of the 'brain drain' trend, as newly qualified South African Chartered Accountants increasingly stay local amidst a competitive job market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Dec 05, 20241 hr 16 min

The Money Show: Exxaro CEO Nombasa Tsengwa Suspended Over Misconduct Allegations

Stephen Grootes speaks to David McKay, Editor at Miningmx about the suspension of Exxaro CEO Nombasa Tsengwa amid allegations of misconduct. In other interviews on the Money Show, Matete Thulare, Head of FX Execution at RMB explains how SA's energy crisis impacted the rand and the economic outlook. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 04, 20241 hr 20 min

The Money Show: China Strikes Back: Rare Mineral Exports to U.S. Halted Amid Escalating Tech War

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Martyn Davies, former member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on China talks about China's decision to ban the export of rare minerals to the US, escalating the tech war between the two superpowers. In other interviews on the Money Show, Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist at Standard Bank, talkS about South Africa's GDP decline of 0.3% in the third quarter of 2024, despite economists' expectations of a 0.2% to 0.5% growth. See omnystudio.com/listener f...

Dec 03, 20241 hr 18 min

The Money Show: Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs on BRICS Nations Over Dollar Undermining

Prof Adrian Saville, Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS & Iain Cunningham, Head of Multi-Asset Growth at Ninety One, to break down the potential implications of higher tariffs and a weaker US dollar on the global economy. In other interviews on the Money Show, we look at Black Friday Spending with Francois Viviers, Group Executive, Marketing and Communications at Capitec, about the bank's Black Friday 2024 transaction data, which reveals a 27% year-on-year increase in client spending...

Dec 02, 20241 hr 24 min

The Money Show: South Africa Aims High: Task Force Unveils Operation Phumelela to Establish Country as Premier Financial Hub

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Stuart Theoldbald, founder and executive chairman of Kruthamabout the launch of Operation Phumelela, a task force aimed at improving the competitiveness of South Africa's financial sector and positioning the country as a leading financial hub for the region. In other interviews on the Money Show, Arthur Goldstruck, the founder of World Wide Worx unpacks how Temu and Shein's aggressive online marketing strategies are driving up costs for other retailers, making it ha...

Nov 29, 202437 min

The Money Show: Boxer IPO Smashes Expectations with Strong Investor Demand

Stephen Grootes speaks to Marek Masojada, CEO at Boxer, about the successful listing of Boxer on the JSE, which marks a significant milestone in the South African retail sector and is expected to pave the way for more IPOs in 2025. In other interviews on the Money Show, we demystify IPOs: How Listings Work and Why They Often Get Oversubscribed with Asanda Notshe, Chief Investment Officer at Mazi Asset Management, and Gary Booysen, Director at Rand Swiss See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 22 min

The Money Show: Minister Appeals Tribunal's Block on Vodacom's R13.2 Billion Fibre Deal

Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan McLeod, TechCentral's Founder and Editor, about South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, appealing the Competition Tribunal's decision to block Vodacom's R13.2-billion deal to acquire a stake in Remgro's fibre businesses. In other interviews on the Money Show, Ntlhane Makena, head of the Insolvency, Restructuring and Business Rescue practice at ENS talks about the surprising spike in company liquidations in October, following a notab...

Nov 27, 20241 hr 21 min

The Money Show: Red Flags Raised Over SA's Public Procurement System - OECD Study

Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Geo Quinot, Professor in the Department of Public Law, Stellenbosch University and Director of the African Procurement Law Unit about a damning OECD report that exposes South Africa's public procurement system as inefficient, opaque, and vulnerable to corruption. In other interviews on the Money Show, Natalie Scott, Head of Sustainability, Werksmans Attorneys explains the significant implications of the Dutch Court of Appeal's decision in the Shell climate change c...

Nov 26, 20241 hr 20 min

The Money Show: Two-Pot Withdrawal Fees Under Scrutiny: FSCA Launches Probe

Stephen Grootes speaks to Astrid Ludin, Deputy Commissioner at the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, about the FSCA's investigation into two-pot withdrawal fees and what it means for consumers. In other interviews on the Money Show, to Gina Schoeman, economist at Citi Bank, unpacks the South African Reserve Bank's inflation targeting policy and its effectiveness in maintaining price stability. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 22, 202439 min

The Money Show: Reserve Bank trims key rate by 0.25% to to 7.75% stresses tough backdrop

Stephen Grootes speaks to Xhanti Payi, an Economist at PWC about the South African Reserve Bank's surprise move to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.75%, effective Friday, and what this decision means for the economy, amidst a cautious outlook due to global interest rate fluctuations and the recent rand depreciation. In other interviews on the Money Show, we unpack the wisdom of hindsight: what seasoned investors wish they knew about equity investing at 21, and the valuable lessons they'...

Nov 21, 20241 hr 21 min

The Money Show: Minister Ramokgopa Breaks Silence: Top Eskom Watchdog Suspension and Prepaid Meter Deadline Controversy

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy, about the shocking suspension of Eskom's top watchdog and the prepaid meter recording deadline that's got everyone talking. In other interviews on the Money Show, Koketso Mano, Senior Economist at FNB spoke about South Africa's inflation rate, which has plummeted to its lowest level in four years, reaching 2.8% in October, largely driven by a significant decline in fuel prices, and previewed the highly antic...

Nov 20, 20241 hr 17 min

The Money Show: Two-Pot System Sparks Cash Rush: R35 Billion Withdrawn in 11 Weeks

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bruce Cameron, a freelance journalist and retirement funds consultant, about the alarming R35 billion withdrawn from retirement funds in just 11 weeks, sparking concerns over the Two-Pot System's impact on retirement savings. In other interviews on the Money Show, Lebogang Ramafoko, the Executive Director of Oxfam, speaks about the key takeaways from the G20 summit in Brazil, where world leaders gathered to address pressing global issues, including climate change, inequ...

Nov 19, 20241 hr 18 min

The Money Show: Turbulent Skies: FlySafair's Battle to Stay Aloft

Stephen Grootes speaks to Kirby Gordon, FlySafair's Chief Marketing Officer, about the airline's resilience in the face of regulatory challenges, including the International Air Services Council's non-compliance ruling and its implications for FlySafair's international and domestic operations. In other interviews on the Money Show, we have insightful discussions on Telkom's performance, Astral Foods' results, and the contentious suspension of Nersa regulator Nhlanhla Gumede. See omnystudio.com/l...

Nov 18, 20241 hr 18 min

The Money Show: Why financial markets are so oddly calm

Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Adrian Saville, Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS, to unravel the puzzling calmness in financial markets, exploring the underlying factors and potential implications for investors. In other interviews on the Money Show, Brian Bechet, Co-Founder of Blankets for Africa talks about the luxurious mohair products that are putting African craftsmanship on the global map. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 15, 202438 min