The Best of the Money Show

Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Major, director of mining at Modern Corporate Solutions, about the unfolding drama in the platinum market amid short-squeeze pressures. Platinum prices spiked sharply in London, soaring as much as 6.4% to $1,646.03 an ounce on Wednesday, marking the metal’s biggest intraday surge since 2020. The sudden rally caught many traders off guard, as speculative short positions were rapidly unwound, adding fuel to the price jump.

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.  
  
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Clicks Group 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. Clicks says the results highlight the resilience of its business model amid weak consumer sentiment and strained discretionary spending.

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.  
  
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Stephen Grootes profiles Melvyn Lubega - a leading technology entrepreneur, investor, and one of South Africa’s most dynamic business minds. As the co-founder of Go1, the country’s first edtech unicorn, Lubega has helped take African innovation to the global stage. In this conversation, he reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, lessons from building a billion-dollar startup, and his mission to back the next generation of African tech leaders.

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.  
  
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Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja Wendy Knowler about FNB’s latest overhaul of its eBucks programme — once hailed for its simplicity and generosity, now leaving loyal customers questioning whether the rewards are still worth the effort.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Keegan Da Costa, AI utilisation specialist from Too Many Robots, a fractional AI agency, about about why 80% of AI projects fail — and what business owners can do to choose the right AI initiatives, prepare their organisations effectively, and ensure their teams are ready for the AI revolution.

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.  
  
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Izak Odendaal, Chief Investment Strategist at Symmetry, about whether the current artificial intelligence boom could be turning into a bubble. Despite growing chatter about inflated valuations and investor exuberance, markets continue to climb higher. Odendaal breaks down what typically defines an investment bubble, how today’s AI-driven rally compares to past episodes, and whether investors should be worried - or simply enjoy the ride while it lasts.

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.  
  
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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.

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.  
  
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Chris Steward, Portfolio Manager at Ninety-One, and Stephen Grootes analyse top business and company stories of the day, as well as international and local markets.

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.  
  
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Vally Padayachee, power and energy expert and a former executive manager of Eskom and to Wayne Duvenage, CEO at the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, about Eskom’s revised solar registration rules, highlighting the removal of costly engineer signoffs and the implications for households adopting rooftop solar.

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.  
  
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Warren Ingram, financial adviser and co-founder of Galileo Capital, about how entrepreneurs can balance growing their business with securing their personal finances. He explores when to start paying yourself, how to separate business from personal money, and why an exit plan matters — even if you never intend to leave your business.

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.  
  
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