The Money Show
Episodes
G20 warns of inequality emergency; SA tourism surges with 1.1M+ new visitors in 2025
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, about the G20’s first inequality repo...
Redefine lifts dividend, Altron grows profit, and developers eye prime Sandton Gautrain site
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes interviews Andrew König, CEO of Redefine Properties, and Werner Kapp, CEO of Altron, to unpack their companies' financial results...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: Julius Malema’s secret money and pet custody mediation
01 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to investigative journalist and author Pauli van Wyk about her new book Malema – Money. Power. Patronage. The book takes ...
The growing footprint of gambling in South Africa, What Does the US-China Trade Truce Mean for Global Markets?
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20, about the growing footprint of gambling in South Africa and its impact on the economy. ...
Re-industrialising SA could unlock 250,000 jobs and R100bn boost, Gold glitters brighter as third quarter demand jumps by 28%
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Geoffrey Nolting, senior economist at the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) and co-author of a new research paper, about h...
World Gold Demand Trends Q3 report
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Joe Cavatoni, Market Strategist at the World Gold Council, about the World Gold Demand Trends Q3 report, which highlights ho...
NERSA sparks outrage over hidden electricity costs, Salaries rise for sixth straight month
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Ruse Moleshe, Energy Expert, about the controversy surrounding NERSA’s stance that the public has no right to know how...
WeBuyCars sinks 14% after profit warning. Old Mutual fork out R2.2bn 10X deal
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Faan van der Walt, Founder and Executive Director at WeBuyCars, about the JSE-listed company’s profit warning that sen...
Pick n Pay interim results, South Africa off the greylist — now the real test begins
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: eBucks loyalty Test & Melvyn Lubega profile
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes spoke to Mannee de Wet about building Planet Fitness, Mike Stopforth about leadership through better questions, Wendy Knowler about FN...
Eskom eases rooftop solar rules; Cape Town buses serve gourmet meals on the move
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Dutton speaks to Kevin Pillay, General Manager in Distribution about Eskom’s decision to ease registration requirements for rooftop solar s...
Clicks Group profit up 14%, but is cash still king—or just a costly comfort in uncertain times?
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Clicks CEO Bertina Engelbrecht, about the retailer’s strong full-year results. South Africa’s largest pharmacy c...
Famous Brands profit up 6%, hits 3 008 outlets—AI bubble looms: bubble, bubble toil and trouble?
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Darren Hele, CEO of Famous Brands, about the company’s latest financial results. The JSE-listed restaurant group, whic...
SA growth ambitions faltering? Coca-Cola bottler eyes R44.5bn JSE debut in 2026
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 rea...
Optasia targets JSE debut and Africa unlocks $11T energy transition and green growth potential
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 billi...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: Leading change: Magadagela & Stark Talk
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes spoke to Michelle Mokone about building a sustainable global décor brand from an origami swan, Bob Stark about the evolving jou...
Exec pay rebounds amid fairness push; rich face financial strain – The Money Show Explainer
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Leila Ebrahimi- PwC’s Reward Partner about the 2025 Directors Remuneration and Trends report, which reveals a rebound ...
Creecy’s IVP deal faces heat; 80% of township firms unregistered, study urges formalisation
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Andrew Pike Head Of Bowmans Ports. Transport And Logistics, and Warwick Lord, Chairperson of the Multi-Modal Inland Port Ass...
Court blocks Eskom’s R54bn tariff hike as 1 in 3 South Africans turn to Side hustles to survive
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Samson Mamphweli, Head of SANEDI’s Energy Secretariat, Energy Expert at IMPOWER Matthew Cruise about AfriForum se...
Ramaphosa faces pressure to unlock R2tn investment; Govt eyes Temu’s expansion in South Africa
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management, and Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics and ...
Boxer’s R22.5bn Turnover signals retail Boom; Nobel prize sparks new wave in economic innovation
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: Power Elite Book: AI, Gold & Bubbles
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes spoke to Ongama Mtimka about C. Wright Mills’ The Power Elite and how its themes of concentrated political, economic, and milita...
PIC boss under fire & why the Rand is gaining strength – The Money Show Explainer
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Carol Paton, Editor-at-Large at Fin24, about why tensions are rising inside the Public Investment Corporation, where interna...
PIC backs R1.35bn in mining startups; Dis-Chem CEO Rui Morais on strategy and future growth
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Heidi Sternberg, Sector Specialist: Mining at the Public Investment Corporation, about Africa’s largest asset manager&...
Mining Indaba opens as users tune out; peak social media fatigue hits digital engagement
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Bernard Swanepoel, Chair of the Joburg Indaba and former mining executive, about key takeaways from Day One - from how globa...
Minerals Council urges chrome reforms; solar tax breaks drive SA’s commercial energy boom
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of Minerals Council South Africa, about the urgent need for inclusive and pragmatic solutions to save t...
Govt launches revamped recovery plan as Glencore, Discovery Green sign long-term energy pact
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor, Daily Maverick and Dr Iraj Abedian, CEO of Pan-African Investments and Research Services,...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: Claire’s Music Story & Travel Refund Fight
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes spoke to Claire Johnston about her musical journey with Mango Groove, Wendy Knowler about travel booking refunds under the Consumer Pr...
Govt mulls 3% BEE levy as luxury beauty brand popsicle nail bar expands Its boutique appeal
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Khaya Sithole, Independent Political Analyst, about the government’s proposal to impose a 3% levy on private firms to ...
SA car sales surge on affordability; AGOA expiry looms with major trade implications
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ray White speaks to Billy Tom, president of Naamsa, about how domestic new vehicle sales are set to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time in ...
Affordable cars drive SA’s vehicle sales past pre-pandemic levels
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ray White speaks to Billy Tom, president of Naamsa, about how domestic new vehicle sales are set to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time in ...
Capitec hits 25M clients; youth & high-income surge; Travel refund dilemma: illness cancels trip
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes and Graham Lee, CEO of Capitec, go through the bank’s latest results as South Africa’s largest digital bank posts a 26% ri...
Consumer Ninja – Refund or not? Cancelling travel for family illness
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about whether you can get a full refund if you cancel a travel booking because a family member ...
How Eskom’s dream team ended blackouts and unlocking SA’s R268bn independent retail power
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dan Marokane, Eskom’s Group Chief Executive, and energy expert Ruse Moleshe about the state of the struggling power ut...
Eskom’s dream team: How we stamped out rolling blackouts
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dan Marokane, Eskom’s Group Chief Executive, and energy expert Ruse Moleshe about the state of the struggling power ut...
Probe into SA power prices & 2026 double-digit medical aid hikes raise affordability alarms
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Samson Mamphweli, Head of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation’s Energy Secretariat at SANEDI,&nb...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: IPO tips & Neil Andrews' money moves
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes spoke to investigative journalist Jeff Wicks about The Shadow State and the murder of Babita Deokaran; veteran broadcaster N...
Arts funding row intensifies; Sizani Baloyi showcases luxury contemporary art at festival
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Siphiwo Mahala, Chairperson of the National Arts Festival, about growing concern among South African arts festival...
SA’s AGOA battle and Taiwan lifts chip export ban after brief diplomatic tussle
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Economist at Econometrix, and Donald MacKay, Director at XA International Trade Advisors...
Navigating rate risks; Global insights for SA’s Two-pot retirement reform
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist at Old Mutual, about the uncertainty hanging over interest rates, as drama at the US Fe...
Heineken boost sparks Remgro dividend; Coricraft’s lean drive secures SA jobs and local output
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Carel Vosloo - chief investment officer at Remgro, about the group’s strong results for the year to June 2025, with he...
Canal+ Finalizes $2B MultiChoice Deal; BNPL boom sparks alarms over consumer debt
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Maxime Saada, Canal+ CEO and Duncan McLeod, Founder and Editor at Techcentral, about the now unconditional $2 billion t...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: Customary marriage, art & Mandla Sibeko
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motheo Khoaripe brings you the 'Best bits of The Money Show' from the week. He spoke to John Manyike about the financial and legal impact of customary...
B20: Financing Africa’s future & sailing in style on a luxurious Greek Isles and Turkey Cruise
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Abrie Rautenbach, Deputy Co-Chair of the B20 South Africa Sustainable Food Systems Task Force and Executive for AgriBusiness...
SARB holds repo rate; Is now the right time to move your money offshore amid global pressures?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist at Standard Bank and Justin Easthorpe, Provincial Sales Manager for ooba Home Loans, about th...
Are banks walking the talk on transformation?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Auguste Claude-Nguetsop, Financial Services Sector Leader at KPMG Southern Africa. They unpack the firm’s latest Banki...
MPC Preview: SARB’s Rate path Ahead; Shapeshifter: Aubrey Tau on Moja Love & Tau Foods
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motheo Khoaripe sits down with Mpho Molopyane, Chief Economist at Alexander Forbes Investments and Albert Botha, Head of Fixed Income at Ashburton Inv...
Hyprop, Attacq post strong gains; Customary marriages' legal & financial realities explored
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Morne Wilken, CEO of Hyprop Properties, and Raj Nana, CFO of Attacq, about their respective REITs’ strong annual perfo...
BASA slams Tau’s credit U-turn; Moody’s warns SA trapped in costly debt spiral
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Khulekani Mathe, CEO designate of Business Unity South Africa, and John Dludlu, CEO of the Small Business Institute, Refilwe...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: Mnguni’s rise & inner-city investment
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Stephen Grootes explored the power of legacy and leadership—profiling Zwelakhe Mnguni, who rose from security guard to CIO, unpacking...
Tourism summit boosts jobs & GDP; FSCA’s Kamlana calls for integrity amid economic challenges
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Patricia de Lille, Minister of Tourism, about South Africa’s first Tourism Investment Summit and its potential to boos...
Reimagining the inner city ; Nandi Dlepu: Crafting culture, connection, and creative spaces
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Bea Swanepoel, CEO of Jozi My Jozi, and Robbie Brozin, founder of Nando’s and the visionary behind Jozi My Jozi, about...
Old Mutual surges on R3bn buyback; Growthpoint ups payout; Benguela’s Mnguni on market moves
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes caught up with Old Mutual CEO Jurie Strydom and Growthpoint CEO Norbert Sasse, as both leaders reported upbeat results driven by stron...
Consumer Ninja –The costly scam that won’t quit: Business email compromise strikes again
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about the alarming rise of Business Email Compromise (BEC), a devastating scam that continues t...
Stadio on the future of the business of private education
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Stan du Plessis, CEO of STADIO Holdings, about the company’s strategic growth as one of South Africa’s leadin...
Growthpoint boosts final FY2025 dividend 8.6%
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Norbert Sasse, Group CEO of Growthpoint Properties, as Africa’s largest real estate investment trust posts solid annua...
Old Mutual earnings jump as board okays R3bn buyback
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Jurie Strydom, CEO of Old Mutual Group, as the insurer posts a strong set of half-year results. Adjusted headline earnings j...
Anglo and Teck merge to form mining giant; SA economy surprises with modest Q2 growth
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Miningmx Editor, David McKay, and Dawid Heyl, co-portfolio manager for Global Natural Resources at Ninety One, about the lan...
Labour reform boosts SMEs; Sun International posts 5.9% earnings growth amid steady expansion
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief economist at Econometrix , about the government’s major labour reform aimed at pro...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: Leaders vs managers; hedge funds in portfolios?
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Ian Mann about supportive leadership, Advaita Naidoo about the difference between leaders and managers, Desiree Markgraaff a...
Froneman’s Cape Town F1 dream & Armani’s timeless influence on global fashion and luxury
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Neal Froneman, CEO at Sibanye-Stillwater about life after he retires from the mining group and dreams of building grand prix...
Sanlam’s Business Grows 7%; Should Hedge Funds Be a Core Part of Investment Portfolios?
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Abigail Mukhuba, CFO at Sanlam, about the group’s interim results, with the insurer reporting a strong operational per...
Aspen posts R1bn loss, Woolworths earnings dip, Cashbuild expands, SA biz confidence weakens
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Aspen’s Sean Capazorio, Woolworths’ Roy Bagattini, and Cashbuild’s Werner de Jager as Aspen swings to a R1...
Shoprite, Motus accelerate earnings; SA wines hit 100-point perfection in Tim Atkin’s report
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht about the group’s record-breaking results, with revenue rising 8.6% to R256.7bn and he...
Bidvest flat, Santam up, and leadership lessons from Jen Marr’s Lifting Up book review
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Bidvest CEO Mpumi Madisa about the group’s annual results, which showed flat earnings despite stronger performance in ...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: Retirement picks & unlisted Co. insights
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes engages with Nduduzo Makhathini on creativity and life lessons, Keet van Zyl and Seeiso Matlanyane on the risks and rewards of investi...
Ford to slash jobs amid industry turmoil; Friday File: Swartland kitchen in the spotlight
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Warren Tucker, motor enthusiast and vehicle reviewer, about Ford’s latest blow to South Africa’s struggling moto...
Regulator blunders drive power price surge; Pros & cons of investing in unlisted companies
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Chris Yelland, managing director at EE Business Intelligence and Zwelinzima Vavi, General Secretary at SA Federation of Trad...
Bidcorp delivers growth, Curro flat on learners, Tim Akinnusi disrupts home loan market
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Curro Holdings CEO Cobus Loubser and Bidcorp CEO Bernard Berson about their companies' interim financial results, strategic ...
Treasury takes over pension agency amid R1.2bn scandal; What’s the smart retirement investment?
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Sikonathi Mantshantsha, Journalist at News24 Investigations, about the suspension of GPAA CEO Kedibone Madiehe amid all...
Sasol profit, ADvTECH earnings up 16%, and Nduduzo Makhathini on how he makes his money
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi about the company’s R6.8 billion net income turnaround driven by cost cuts and higher outp...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: Duolingo’s ride & SA’s money maze
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes spoke with Graeme Codrington on Duolingo’s volatile stock performance; Elize Kruger, Benay Sager, Kevin Lings, and Jacolize Meir...
SA tourism board axed over governance breach; Mirari Gin luxury gin
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Lawson Naidoo, former SA Tourism board member, about Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille’s move to dissolve the very bo...
Exxaro, Spur’s strong results & should SA investors look offshore or stay
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Ben Magara, CEO of Exxaro Resources, and Spur Corporation CEO Val Nichas who've both reported strong financial perform...
SA’s shrinking middle class & ITAC’s steel tariff dilemma
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management and Jacolize Meiring, Senior Researcher & Head of the Per...
Rand-fixing case tests justice; SA’s finance: savvy saving rises, but debt and job woes persist.
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Kokkie Kooyman, Executive Director & Portfolio Manager at Denker Capital, and Harry Scherzer, CEO of Future Forex, about...
Absa, MTN post gains; Thungela dips; Minerals Council says MRD Bill lacks industry input
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes, on The Money Show, speaks to Absa Group CEO Kenny Fihla, MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita, and Thungela CEO July Ndlovu, unpacking a mixed ...
The Best Bits of The Money Show: From colour forecasting to the AI apocalypse book
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes profiles a diverse group of thought leaders—from Dr Nimrod Mbele’s strategic leadership in governance, to Lisa Taylor&rsqu...
Vodacom’s R13bn fibre deal gets court nod; Immersive cinema experience returns to Joburg
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan McLeod, Founder and Editor at Techcentral, about Vodacom's acquisition of a 30% stake in Maziv receiving approval fro...
Standard Bank profit soars; Truecaller faces SA firms’ POPIA breach, whitelisting allegations
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Sim Tshabalala, CEO at Standard Bank about Standard Bank profit at record as fees trump waning loan incomeHeadline earnings ...
Exporters win collaboration nod; Court ruling pressures auto repair shops on competition
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Jannie Rossouw, head of the Wits School of Economics and Business Sciences, and Siphesihle Nxumalo, director at Baker M...
SA unemployment rate rises to 33.2%, sparking concern over economic recovery
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Grootes speaks to Risenga Maluleke, Statistician General, and Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at Rand Merchant Bank, as South Africa’s un...