Stephen Grootes speaks to Andrew Pike Head Of Bowmans Ports, Transport And Logistics and Prof Jan Havenga, Logistics Professor at Stellenbosch University & Director Of Gain Group, about the landmark concession agreement with Enrique Razon’s International Container Terminal Services Inc., and what this means for the future of Durban’s Pier 2 and South Africa’s port efficiency.. In other interviews, Miningmx Editor, David McKay explains the implications of the Anglo-Teck merger, exploring how ...
Dec 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Carol Paton, Writer at large, News24 and Kashif Wicomb, President of the Progressive Professionals Forum about whether or not BBBEE policies are empowering South Africa or just enriching a few. In other interviews, Agbiz chief economist Wandile Sihlobo talks about the growing tensions within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) as Botswana reintroduces import bans on key vegetables, raising questions about regional trade integration and policy coordination. The Mon...
Dec 09, 2025•1 hr 23 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Japie Fullard, CEO Glencore Alloys about Eskom’s move to negotiate a new electricity tariff aimed at reopening smelters and saving thousands of jobs. In other interviews, Deborah Carmicheal, Executive Director in Banking and Finance at ENS unpacks how the end of JIBAR, South Africa’s key interbank lending rate, will reshape 135,000 home loans and usher in a new era of interest rate benchmarks. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio present...
Dec 08, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Harry Kellan on his journey in leadership in the financial services, Thabo hollo about ways to spend wisely with the December bonus, Ian Mann on the booked titled Anointed by Toby Stuart and Wendy Knowler on instant payment fees on banking apps. 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 epi...
Dec 06, 2025•50 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to George Glynos, Head of Research at Head of Research at ETM Analyst Moody’s upcoming review could mean for South Africa’s credit rating, amid fiscal gains, reform progress, and lingering growth concerns. In other interviews, Dino Constantinou, Operations Director for the Marble group talks about Marble Hospitality’s bold move to expand its portfolio with the launch of a five-star hotel at The Olympus in Sandton. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist...
Dec 05, 2025•41 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to CEO of Sappi Stephen Binnie about Sappi and Finland-based UPM-Kymmene Corporation’s plan to create an independent 50/50 joint venture for graphic paper, combining their European and American operations to address structural changes in the industry and strengthen long-term resilience. In other interviews, Chantal Marx, Head of Equity Research at FNB Wealth and Investments, and Asanda Notshe, Chief Investment Officer at Mazi Asset Management, unpacking why the US Federal ...
Dec 04, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at RMB about the recent uptick in South African business confidence and what it means for the economy going forward. In other interviews, FNB CEO Harry Kellan, talks about his career from audit manager at Arthur Andersen to HSBC associate director, joining FNB in 2005, becoming CFO at 35, serving over a decade as FirstRand Group CFO, and now leading FNB since April 2024. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio...
Dec 03, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Stephen Grootes in conversation with Mark Swilling, Commissioner of the NPC about the findings of the report, Transformation of South Africa’s Monetary Architecture, 1983–2024 , exploring why South Africa remains deeply unequal, why Gross Fixed Capital Formation lags far behind the National Development Plan target, and how reconfiguring balance sheets could unlock the R150 billion needed to upgrade and expand national infrastructure. In other interviews, Makgale Mohlala, Head of the Cartels divi...
Dec 02, 2025•1 hr 17 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist at Standard Bank, about South Africa’s economy growing by 0.5% in the third quarter, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of growth and what the latest GDP data reveals about sector performance and investment trends. 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...
Dec 02, 2025•7 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Busi Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa, about why the upcoming appointment of the National Director of Public Prosecutions is pivotal for South Africa’s business climate, highlighting how rule of law failures drive up transaction costs and why structural reforms are essential to empower the new NDPP beyond just the selection process. In other interviews, Carel de Jager, Research lead for Blockchain technology at the CSIR explains the renewed cryptocurrency...
Dec 01, 2025•1 hr 36 min
Stephen Grootes spoke to Thembani Bukula on his journey in the energy sector, Warren Ingram on how investors can take advantage of the positive economic outlook of the country, Marelize van Zyl on her journey in the arts and leading a creative institution, and Graeme Codrington on some of the key insights at the 2026 Dubai Futures Forum. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments,...
Nov 29, 2025•47 min
Stephen Grootes speaks with Eskom’s Chief Financial Officer, Calib Cassim, about the utility’s FY 2026 interim results. Continued execution of their turnaround plan drove the group’s profitability and sustainability, resulting in profit after tax increase of R24.3 billion for the first 6 months. This is to be reinvested in critical infrastructure. In other interviews, Stephen Grootes is joined by Aviation Expert, Linden Burns, to speak about King Phalo Airport in East London being down to one da...
Nov 28, 2025•38 min
Stephen Grootes welcomes CEO of Cell C, Jorge Mendes, to reflect on Cell C making a strong debut on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange as shares rise 4% on first trading day. In other interviews, Stephen Grootes is joined by broadcaster, entrepreneur, and former Miss South Africa, Liesl Laurie-Mthombeni, who has also completed the Momentum Money Fingerprint assessment. Moreover, Paul Nixon, Momentum’s Head of Behavioural Finance, helps unpack the behavioural insights behind it all. The Money Show i...
Nov 27, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Tiger Brands CEO, Tjaart Kruger, about the company having improved overall revenue by 2.7% to R34.4 billion and increased gross margin from 29.1% to 31.3% against prior year on a comparable basis. This result is based on continuous improvement initiatives, including value engineering, logistics optimisation, and factory efficiencies. In other interviews, Stephen Grootes picks the brains of NERSA Chairperson, Thembani Bukala, on his journey into the energy space in today...
Nov 26, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Stephen speaks to Oupa Pilane, Former Chairperson of the SA Tourism board on the investigations against the SA Tourism board on the allegations of maladministration and improper conduct. In other interviews, Stephen Grootes in conversation with Ramasela Ganda, Zeda CEO on Zeda recording strong growth across leasing, heavy commercial, greater Africa and subscription services, while expanding its footprint in East and West Africa. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and rad...
Nov 25, 2025•1 hr 19 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to African Bank Group CEO Kennedy Bungane about the Bank’s 2025 annual financial results, highlighting its transformation into a diversified, customer-centric institution and its strong performance despite a challenging environment. In other interviews, Stephen Grootes gets to know Marelize van Zyl’s inspiring career journey as the CEO of Aspire Art, where she leads the company’s strategic growth and creative vision, specializing in modern and contemporary African art and ...
Nov 24, 2025•1 hr 18 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Charlotte Otter on her book We Need New Leaders and how reputation equity helps diverse CEOs thrive; Warren Ingram on why sports betting is not an investment; Wendy Knowler on the uncertainty of electric vehicle sales in South Africa and the challenges of battery component availability; and Barry van Zyl on how his journey from touring with Johnny Clegg to leading Henley Business School’s Global MBA program. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist an...
Nov 22, 2025•49 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Mzwanele Ntswanti, G20 Senior Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice, and Dr. Dale McKinley, Independent Political Economist, about what the G20 means for global power, economic stability, and South Africa’s role in shaping international decisions. In other interviews, Kgothatso Moloto, Founder of Niche Parfums, talks about the world of luxury niche fragrances, the artistry behind creating rare scents, and how South African perfume explorers can indulge in...
Nov 21, 2025•38 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Sim Tshabalala, Standard Bank CEO and B20 Finance and Infrastructure Task Force co-chair, about overcoming geopolitical divisions to push G20 investment recommendations and close the global infrastructure gap, as Tshabalala also slams credit rating agencies for mispricing African debt. In other interviews, Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at RMB talks about the unanimous decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.75%, the adoption of a 3% inflation target, and ...
Nov 20, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Southern Sun CEO Marcel von Aulock. about Southern Sun’s record-breaking October, with occupancy hitting 73.3% and revenue soaring past even World Cup levels. In other interviews, Koketso Mano, Senior economist at FNB, discusses whether the Reserve Bank will cut the repo rate after inflation edged up to 3.6% in October. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business devel...
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Ms Nonkululeko Dlamini Group CFO of Telkom about their strong interim results for the first half of its 2026 financial year, driven by cost optimisation and a surge in mobile data subscribers despite modest revenue growth. In other interviews, Warren Ingram, financial advisor and Co-Founder of Galileo Capital, unpacks why sports betting should never be considered an investment. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Groo...
Nov 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Astral CEO Gary Arnold about Astral Foods’ strong 2025 financial results, as South Africa’s largest poultry producer turned a challenging first half into a robust second-half performance, driving revenue up 10.4% to R22.6 billion and declaring a final dividend of 880 cents per share. In other interviews, Faan van der Walt, Founder and Executive Director at We Buy Cars chats about their accelerating growth, reporting R26.4 billion in revenue and unveiling bold expansion ...
Nov 17, 2025•1 hr 21 min
Stephen Grootes spoke to Dr. Reza Mia about his journey in aesthetic medicine, Dion Chang on his book A Pawfect Life and modern pet trends, Wendy Knowler on hidden car insurance risks, and Vincent Anthonyrajah and Hlelo Giyose on how South African insurers make money and whether they’re worth investing in. 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 p...
Nov 15, 2025•56 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Boitshoko Ntshabele, CEO of the CGA about how Southern African citrus exporters smashed expectations this year, packing a record 203.4 million cartons for global markets, a 22% surge that signals major growth potential for SA agriculture. In other interviews, Donnavan Linley, one of the inquiry's Technical Leads unpacks Google and YouTube’s landmark R688 million commitment to support South African media producers following a Competition Commission report on unfair va...
Nov 14, 2025•34 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Gold Fields CEO Mike Fraser about the miner’s plan to boost output to three-million ounces by 2030, sustain production for decades, and return up to $500-million to shareholders through buybacks and special dividends. In other interviews, Hilton Kallner, CEO of Discovery Bank, chats about how the bank combines core banking principles, advanced digital technology, and Discovery’s ecosystem to create a secure, intelligent platform that connects your entire financial world...
Nov 13, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan Pieterse, Director-General of the National Treasury, and SARS commissioner, Edward Kieswetter about the mid-term budget delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Pieterse discusses the budget’s key priorities, including fiscal consolidation, infrastructure investment, and balancing social spending with economic constraints. In other interviews, Charles de Wet, Executive in the Tax practice at ENS, chats about the tax implications of the mid-term budget. The...
Nov 12, 2025•1 hr 7 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan Pieterse, Director General of the National Treasury, and SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter about the Mid-Term Budget delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Pieterse discusses the budget’s key priorities, including fiscal consolidation, infrastructure investment, and balancing social spending with economic constraints. He highlights how the measures aim to support South Africa’s GDP growth, strengthen public finances, and create conditions for sustainab...
Nov 12, 2025•12 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Taz Hadjigeorgiou, CEO of LottoStar, about the rapid growth of online betting and gambling in South Africa. Hadjigeorgiou highlights how the sector has ballooned in recent years, driven by technology, mobile accessibility, and shifting consumer habits. He warns that while the industry offers convenience and entertainment, it also brings risks, including problem gambling and a rise in unregulated operators. In other interviews, Kate Philip from the Presidential Employmen...
Nov 11, 2025•1 hr 10 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Machete Rakabe, Senior Researcher for Political Economy at MISTRA, about South Africa’s e-commerce boom. Rakabe shares insights from the company’s latest report, highlighting shifting consumer habits, the rise of mobile purchases and how local players are competing with global giants. 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, a...
Nov 11, 2025•6 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub about the company’s impressive half-year results. Vodacom now serves 223.2 million customers, including 93.7 million in financial services, with revenue up 10.9% to R81.6 billion and EBITDA climbing 14.7% to R30.5 billion. In other interviews, Dion Chang, CEO and Co-Founder of FluxTrends, chats about his latest book A Pawfect Life , a witty and insightful guide for modern pet parents. From booking seats on Bark Air to hosting birthday pa...
Nov 10, 2025•1 hr 20 min
