Stephen Grootes chats with Mpumi Tyikwe on leadership in insurance, Warren Ingram on boosting your credit score, Tshepo Matlou on the rise of executive coaching, and Ian Mann on Steven Pinker’s Rationality and the value of clear thinking today. 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 conv...
Nov 08, 2025•50 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Emile Stipp, Global Chief Actuary and Managing Director of Vitality AI, about how Discovery Group’s new partnership with Google Cloud is transforming health management. Through the launch of Vitality AI, the insurer is using artificial intelligence to deliver hyper-personalised, proactive health recommendations to millions of users worldwide, marking a major step forward in digital wellness innovation. In other interviews, multi award-winning chef Coco Reinarhz, chats a...
Nov 07, 2025•42 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Jason Lightfoot, Senior Portfolio Manager at Futuregrowth Asset Management, about why bankability, rather than capital availability, remains the main challenge in addressing South Africa’s water infrastructure crisis. Lightfoot explains that while institutional investors have billions ready to deploy, funding will only flow into projects that meet strict bankability standards. He also highlights how instruments such as blue bonds and blended-finance models depend on wel...
Nov 06, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Ayabonga Cawe, Chief Commissioner of ITAC, about South Africa’s plan to ban cash sales of scrap steel. Three major recycling bodies have rejected ITAC’s amendments to the Price Preference System for scrap metal, calling them unfair and damaging to the recycling industry. They argue that the changes, including cutting the ferrous scrap discount from 30% to 25%, favour mini-mills and undermine fair trade. In other interviews, Nhlanhla Nene, Chairman of TEHA Africa and for...
Nov 05, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, about the G20’s first inequality report. Led by Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz and commissioned under South Africa’s G20 presidency, the report warns of an “inequality emergency” threatening democracy. In other interviews, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa, CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, speaks about what is driving the country’s tourism surge. Thank you for listening to a podcast...
Nov 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Stephen Grootes interviews Andrew König, CEO of Redefine Properties, and Werner Kapp, CEO of Altron, to unpack their companies' financial results and explore the outlook for South Africa’s commercial property and technology sectors amid economic challenges. In other interviews,Norman Raad, CEO of Broll Auctions and Sales, speaks about one of South Africa’s most valuable undeveloped sites, a 3.9-hectare parcel above the Sandton Gautrain Station that’s back on the market in a liquidation sale afte...
Nov 03, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to investigative journalist and author Pauli van Wyk about her new book Malema – Money. Power. Patronage. The book takes an unflinching look at the rise of Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema, tracing how his political influence, business dealings, and network of allies have shaped South Africa’s political and economic landscape. He also spoke to Karis Nafte, a pet custody mediator about people should deal with a stressed pet when they separate and media persona...
Nov 01, 2025•51 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20, about the growing footprint of gambling in South Africa and its impact on the economy. Once limited to casinos, the industry has ballooned into a R75 billion giant spanning sportsbooks, slot machines, and online platforms. In other Interviews: Stephen Grootes speaks to Reshni Singh, CEO of BPESA, about South Africa’s thriving Global Business Services sector, which has added 8,180 international jobs and generated R2.3 billion in expor...
Oct 31, 2025•40 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Geoffrey Nolting, senior economist at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and co-author of a new research paper, about how South Africa could create 250,000 jobs and generate R100 billion in economic uplift over the next five years by doubling down on re-industrialisation efforts. In other Interviews: Stephen Grootes speaks to Joe Cavatoni, Market Strategist at the World Gold Council, about the World Gold Demand Trends Q3 report, which highlights how central bank bu...
Oct 30, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Joe Cavatoni, Market Strategist at the World Gold Council, about the World Gold Demand Trends Q3 report, which highlights how central bank buying, resilient investment demand, and strong consumer interest in jewellery continued to support the gold market amid global economic uncertainty. 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...
Oct 30, 2025•6 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Ruse Moleshe, Energy Expert, about the controversy surrounding NERSA’s stance that the public has no right to know how much municipalities pay for electricity. In other Interviews: Stephen Grootes speaks to Shergeran Naidoo, Head of Stakeholder Engagements at PayInc about the latest PayInc Net Salary Index, which shows that average nominal net salaries rose for the sixth consecutive month in September 2025. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and...
Oct 29, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Faan van der Walt, Founder and Executive Director at WeBuyCars, about the JSE-listed company’s profit warning that sent its share price tumbling 14%, wiping out R2.76 billion in market value. In other Interviews: Stephen Grootes speaks to Old Mutual CEO Jurie Strydom as the Group unveils its refreshed strategy at its 2025 Capital Markets Day. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic...
Oct 28, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Stephen Grootes Stephen Grootes speaks to Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers about the retailer’s interim results for the 26 weeks ended 31 August 2025, which show steady progress in its turnaround strategy. In other Interviews: Stephen Grootes speaks to Ismail Momoniat, official at the National Treasury, about South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist after nearly three years under enhanced monitoring. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and ra...
Oct 27, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Stephen Grootes spoke to Mannee de Wet about building Planet Fitness, Mike Stopforth about leadership through better questions, Wendy Knowler about FNB’s eBucks shake-up, and Melvyn Lubega about scaling African tech innovation. 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 to...
Oct 25, 2025•49 min
Jane Dutton speaks to Kevin Pillay, General Manager in Distribution about Eskom’s decision to ease registration requirements for rooftop solar systems. In other interviews, Jonathan Fourie, Partner at Bus Cuisine chats about the cuisine, Cape Town’s groundbreaking luxury dining experience on wheels. 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...
Oct 24, 2025•37 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Clicks CEO Bertina Engelbrecht, about the retailer’s strong full-year results. South Africa’s largest pharmacy chain reported a 14.1% rise in profit, driven by improved trading margins and solid sales. In other interviews, Deon Gouws, Chief Investment Officer at Credo and Dr Musa Malwandla, Co-CIO of Differential Capital, talks about whether holding cash is really the safe bet investors think it is. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio p...
Oct 23, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Darren Hele, CEO of Famous Brands, about the company’s latest financial results. The JSE-listed restaurant group, which owns Steers, Debonairs Pizza, Wimpy, and Mugg & Bean, reported a 5.8% rise in operating profit to R393 million for the six months ended 31 August 2025, while revenue grew 5.6% to R4.2 billion and headline earnings per share increased 8% to 236 cents. Famous Brands also surpassed a major milestone, expanding its restaurant network to 3,008 outlets. ...
Oct 22, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Gina Schoeman, Economist at Citi Bank, and Prof Adrian Saville from GIBS, as they unpack why South Africa is unlikely to reach its 2% growth target, citing weak investment, policy uncertainty, and deep-rooted structural challenges that continue to hinder economic progress. In other interviews, David Shapiro, veteran stockbroker and chief global equity strategist at Sasfin, talks about Coca-Cola’s African bottler gearing up for a massive R44.5 billion debut on the Johann...
Oct 21, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Salvador Anglada, CEO of Optasia, about the company’s plan to list on the JSE. Optasia hopes to raise about R1.3 billion to fund growth, while current shareholders will sell shares worth at least R5 billion. The offer, aimed at qualified investors, is priced between R15.50 and R19.00 a share, with final pricing to be set after demand is assessed. In other interviews, Daniel Mminele, chairperson of the B20 South Africa Energy Mix and Just Transition Task Force, spoke abo...
Oct 20, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Stephen Grootes spoke to Michelle Mokone about building a sustainable global décor brand from an origami swan, Bob Stark about the evolving journey and challenges of CEOs, Gary Booysen about the unusual market dynamics of rising precious metals and AI stocks, and Ndia Magadagela about leading South Africa’s transition to electric vehicle fleets through Everlectric. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic tr...
Oct 18, 2025•50 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Leila Ebrahimi- PwC’s Reward Partner about the 2025 Directors Remuneration and Trends report, which reveals a rebound in executive pay, outpacing inflation and reflecting stronger performance-linked remuneration, rising shareholder scrutiny, and a growing emphasis on fairness, transparency, and alignment with global practices. In other interviews, Bronwyn Williams, Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist at Flux Trends explains how the shifting economics of luxur...
Oct 17, 2025•39 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Andrew Pike Head Of Bowmans Ports. Transport And Logistics, and Warwick Lord, Chairperson of the Multi-Modal Inland Port Association about the Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s decision to renew 25-year terminal operator agreements at Durban’s Island View Precinct—sparking backlash from local fuel traders and raising concerns over transformation, transparency, and South Africa’s fuel security. In other interviews, Bulelani Balabala, Business Speaker -Media Contributor...
Oct 16, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Samson Mamphweli, Head of SANEDI’s Energy Secretariat, Energy Expert at IMPOWER Matthew Cruise about AfriForum securing a court order halting Eskom’s proposed R54bn tariff hike. The agreement between Eskom and NERSA, intended to correct a data error, has been paused pending a judge’s review, preventing further sharp increases in electricity prices over the next three years. In other interviews, consumer advocate Wendy Knowler talks about JustMoney’s 2025 survey on ...
Oct 15, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management, and Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics and Business Science at Wits University, about South Africa’s growing investment strike as companies hold nearly R2-trillion in cash reserves. They discuss why corporates are delaying investment amid weak growth, inflation, and uncertainty, and the pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa to unlock this liquidity to revive the economy. In other interviews...
Oct 14, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Boxer CEO, Marek Masojada about the retailer’s robust financial performance, marked by a 13.9% rise in turnover to R22.5 billion, strong trading profit growth, and strategic expansion — all driven by operational efficiency, customer loyalty, and a relentless focus on delivering value. In other interviews, Prof Adrian Saville, Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS, talks about the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt...
Oct 13, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Stephen Grootes spoke to Ongama Mtimka about C. Wright Mills’ The Power Elite and how its themes of concentrated political, economic, and military power remain relevant today. He also interviewed Warren Ingram on investment strategies during market bubbles, and later discussed the AI boom and gold rush with Vincent Anthonyrajah and David Shapiro. Finally, he profiled Noleen Samuels, highlighting her entrepreneurial journey with bioCURE in the waste management industry. The Money Show is a podcas...
Oct 11, 2025•47 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Carol Paton, Editor-at-Large at Fin24, about why tensions are rising inside the Public Investment Corporation, where internal divisions and clashes over investment strategy have put the asset manager’s investment head in the spotlight, raising fresh questions about governance at the custodian of more than R2.5 trillion in public funds. In other interviews, André Cellier, Director and Currency Risk Strategist at Treasury One, explains why the rand is showing surprising s...
Oct 10, 2025•39 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Heidi Sternberg, Sector Specialist: Mining at the Public Investment Corporation, about Africa’s largest asset manager’s decision to invest R1.35 billion in early-stage mining ventures. The move aims to boost South Africa’s mining sector by backing projects from post-scoping to bankable feasibility stage, through private equity, venture capital, and joint partnerships, while balancing risk and returns for PIC clients. In other interviews, Rui Morais, CEO of Dis-Chem Phar...
Oct 09, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Bernard Swanepoel, Chair of the Joburg Indaba and former mining executive, about key takeaways from Day One - from how global geopolitics are reshaping South Africa’s mining landscape and the renewed importance of PGMs and gold, to what’s on the agenda tomorrow, including coal’s evolving role, reviving diamond mining, updates on Eskom and Transnet, and investor confidence ahead of the Minister’s address. In other interviews, Dion Chang, CEO and Co-founder of FluxTrends,...
Oct 08, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of Minerals Council South Africa, about the urgent need for inclusive and pragmatic solutions to save the local chrome industry. He warns that government plans to support the waning ferrochrome sector could negatively impact the broader chrome mining industry, a critical growth segment. In other interviews, Jonty Sacks, Partner at Jaltech, talks about how solar tax breaks are fuelling billions in commercial solar investment. South Africa’s renewable...
Oct 07, 2025•1 hr 13 min
