SA’s shrinking middle class & ITAC’s steel tariff dilemma

Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management and  Jacolize Meiring, Senior Researcher & Head of the Personal Finance Research Division at The Bureau of Market Research about the severe strain on South Africa's middle class, citing signs such as shifting consumer behavior, rising debt levels, and stagnant income growth. In other interviews, Ayabonga Cawe, Itac chief commissioner, chats about the surge in caseload for South Africa's International Trade Administration Commission due to the US tariffs and global overcapacity issues, particularly in steel production, which could  impact exporting companies and jobs.    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.  Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa   Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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