The Money Show

Stephen Grootes speaks to Andrew Pike, Head of Bowmans Ports, Transport and Logistics, about Transnet ports hitting a 15‑year high, signalling growing momentum in the state‑owned company’s recovery and renewed confidence in South Africa’s logistics system. In other interviews,  Matshela Seshibe, Acting Group CEO of South African Airways, about the state of the national carrie...

Stephen Grootes speaks to James Hodge, Chief Economist at the Competition Commission, about the Commission’s latest Concentration Report, why market concentration remains high in South Africa, and what needs to change to open the economy to greater MSME participation and inclusive growth. In other interviews,  Lucky Shabalala, Chairperson at the Sisonke Environmental Justice Networ...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Marek Masojada, CEO of Boxer, about the retailer’s strong first full-year results since listing on the JSE and how its discount retail model continues to win market share in a tough economy. In other interviews, Woolworths CEO Roy Bagattini talks about the decision to terminate its relationship with Beyers Chocolates, the exclusivity dispute, and allegations ar...

Stephen Grootes spoke to Linda Mabhena‑Olagunju about her journey from law to building a leading renewable energy company, Ian Mann about  The Art of Uncertainty  and how we understand risk and decision‑making, Advaita Naidoo about AI washing and the productivity paradox, and Warren Ingram about navigating personal financial success amid rising global and local economic pressures. The Mo...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Mpumelelo Mkhabela, political analyst, about the Constitutional Court ruling and its implications for South Africa’s democracy, what it could mean for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s legacy, ongoing governance reforms, and the broader political consequences. In other interviews, Berry Everitt, CEO of Chas Everitt International Property Group, about growing conc...

Stephen Grootes speaks to George Glynos, Director and Head of Research at ETM Analyst about why Moody’s says improving fiscal discipline, reform momentum and a lower inflation target could see South Africa’s government debt stabilise this year, even as high debt levels and rising election pressures continue to test the country’s ability to absorb economic shocks. In other intervi...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Mike Muller, Visiting professor, School of Governance at University of the Witwatersrand about Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s warning that Johannesburg is in severe financial distress, the City’s unfunded wage deal with workers, and what this latest showdown means for Joburg’s stability and the wider economy. In other interviews, Busisiwe Mavus...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bobby Ramagwede, CEO of the Automobile Association of South Africa and Nkosikhona Malinga Mnisi, EWN Reporter about the sharp spike in fuel prices, with petrol and diesel hikes driven by rising global oil prices linked to the Iran conflict, and what this means for South African motorists, inflation and interest rates. In other interviews, Professor Sampson Mamphweli, Head...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at STANLIB, about the sharp fuel price increases taking effect this week and what they could mean for inflation, food prices and already strained household budgets. In other interviews, Amanda Cromhout, founder and CEO of Truth, a specialist loyalty, CRM and customer strategy consultancy talks about whether fuel loyalty points systems are help...

Stephen Grootes spoke to Wendy Knowler about why customer engagement lags behind marketing spend, to Victor Kgomoeswana about Africa Bounces Back and the continent’s post‑crisis economic path, to Warren Ingram about why salary deductions are long‑term investments, and to Greg Walsh about the economics of staging major concerts and live events. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster is a Member of Parliament and Deputy leader for Build One South Africa about the Fair Pay Bill, which has now been gazetted for public comment, and what it could mean for wage inequality and pay transparency in South Africa. In other interviews,  Charles Meyerowitz, co-founder and CEO of Lamna Financial talks about the growing trend of luxu...

Stephen Grootes talks to Professor Francois Viruly, Former Director of the Urban Real Estate Research Unit at UCT, about the Western Cape High Court ruling that set aside Cape Town’s property value-based cleaning and sanitation charges, what it means for ratepayers, municipal budgets, and the city’s options going forward. In other interviews, Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lil...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Joe Cavatoni, Market Strategist from the World Gold Council, about the World Gold Council’s Q1 2026 Gold Demand Trends, highlighting record-value demand driven by surging bar and coin investment, strong central bank buying, and gold’s renewed role as a safe-haven amid heightened geopolitical risk. In other interviews,  Dr Andrew Golding, chief e...

Stephen Grootes talks to Sifiso Skenjana, Economist and Managing Director of ESG Analytics about the government's decision to extend fuel levy relief as global oil volatility continues to filter through to the local economy. With the R3 per litre cut already costing the fiscus billions each month, the move raises key questions about how long South Africa can cushion consumers without deepening fis...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Thabile Nkunjana, Agricultural Economist about the outlook for food prices as the risk of an El Niño coincides with rising fuel and fertiliser costs linked to Middle East tensions. In other interviews, Quintin Rossi, Spear CEO talks about the company raising R1 billion through an oversubscribed accelerated bookbuild. The capital raise, completed at a slight premium...

Stephen Grootes spoke to Nicolene Elhadad on building Xpresso Café into a fast‑growing, affordable coffee franchise, unpacked key African business developments with Dr Rutendo Hwindingwi, explored how to future‑proof children for an AI‑driven world with Bronwyn Williams, and reflected on leadership and placemaking in hospitality with V&A Waterfront CEO Graham Wood. The Money Show is a p...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Steven Boykey Sidley Professor of Practice at JBS, University of Johannesburg and columnist at Daily Maverick about National Treasury’s proposed overhaul of exchange controls, unpacking the shift to a risk‑based system, tougher penalties, tighter rules on foreign and crypto assets, and what it means for capital flows in and out of South Africa. In other intervi...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Clicks CEO Bertina Engelbrecht about Clicks Group’s resilient interim results, highlighting solid earnings growth, a higher dividend, expanding pharmacy and store footprint, strong loyalty programme performance, and how the retailer is navigating intense competition and constrained consumer spending while continuing to invest in growth and sustainability initiatives...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Trish Taylor, Head of Primedia Cares about Primedia Cares’ mission to make a meaningful difference in South African society, and how its flagship programme, Corporates that Care, is driving collective impact through powerful partnerships across communities, business, and government. In other interviews , Alex Gabriel, CEO of Cape Opera about Corporates That Care and...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Khaya Sithole, CA(SA) and director at Corusca Consulting, about the deepening concerns around South African Airways after a damning assessment by the Auditor-General of South Africa. Despite reporting a headline profit, the airline’s financials have been called into question. In other interviews, Avhapfani Tshifularo, FIASA CEO talks about South Africa’s shift...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Tommy Garner, management committee member of the South African Independent Power Producers Association about escalating tensions between independent power producers and Eskom over control of grid connections. At the centre of the dispute is a tightening bottleneck in transmission capacity, particularly in renewable-rich provinces, and growing concern that Eskom’s du...

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to consumer advocate Wendy Knowler about fixing e‑commerce order mistakes, to Nqobile Ndlovu about Canal+ shedding non‑core assets to focus on broadcasting, to Warren Ingram about how consumerist messaging fuels debt and undermines financial security, and to Ntebaleng Twala about leadership and impact in high‑performance finance. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-kn...

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana about the global economic fallout from rising geopolitical tensions, including the impact of disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz on oil prices and what that means for South Africa’s inflation, fuel costs and growth outlook, alongside key discussion outcomes from the IMF World Bank Spring Meetings. In other interviews, Renai Moot...

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Michael Zahariev, co-founder of Luxity talks about how escalating geopolitical tensions particularly in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through global luxury markets, with investor sentiment weakening and high-end brands facing renewed pressure. In other interviews, Samantha Moyana, Debt Counsellor at National Debt Advisors, about the growing financial strain faci...

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Elize Kruger, Independent economist about the latest PayInc Economic Index showing a modest uptick in activity in March, underpinned by easing inflation, rate cuts and improved consumer confidence, with transaction volumes and vehicle sales pointing to early-year momentum across the economy. In other interviews, Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth ta...