The Money Show

Stephen Grootes speaks to Andrew Bahlmann, CEO of Deal Leaders International about Sanlam’s proposed buyout of Santam’s remaining shares for R505 a share, a 26.6% premium to Santam’s 2 October closing price. Sanlam, which already owns about 63% of Santam, wants to take the insurer fully private and delist it from the JSE, A2X and Namibian Stock Exchange. The deal still requires shareholder and regulatory approval, with Santam’s independent board unanimously backing the transaction.

In other interviews, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy talks about the worsening delays at the Durban Gateway Terminal, where vessel waiting times have nearly doubled since ICTSI took over operations, and the anticipated changes to the Road Accident Fund fuel levy. With the government considering a new funding model for the financially distressed RAF, including reducing its reliance on the fuel levy.

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 Siphiwe Moyo, Organisational Behaviour Specialist, about workplace venting and emotional dumping; Carlo Murison, CEO and Founder of Two Tone Global, about rebuilding his creative agency and expanding into Kenya; Cobus Venter, Senior Economist at the Bureau for Economic Research, about AI’s impact on jobs; and Parmi Natesan, CEO of the Institute of Directors in South Africa, about her journey into leadership and the lessons she has learned along the way.

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 Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Coordinator on Cosatu's call for Parliament to pass a special appropriation bill that would make R10Bn available to assist with rising fuel prices.

In other interviews, Dawn Robertson, Visitor & Creative Economy Catalyst: Jozi My Jozi talks about 24 Hour Jozi, a city-wide photography project giving Joburgers the chance to document the city as they experience it. The initiative aims to capture a more authentic picture of Johannesburg while showcasing its people, neighbourhoods, culture and creative economy to a wider audience.

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 looks at rising healthcare costs in South Africa, from the 2.88% medicine price increase to medical aid hikes of up to 8.9% for 2027. Stavros Nicolaou, Chairperson of Pharmisa, Katlego Mothudi, Managing Director at the Board of Healthcare Funders, and Dr Ron Whelan, CEO of Discovery Health, unpack what is driving these increases, the pressure on the healthcare sector and what they mean for consumers.

In other interviews, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber talks about the department’s “Quantum Leap” vision to modernise government services, including the expansion of Home Affairs services through more than 500 bank branches, the digitisation of Smart ID replacements and electronic travel authorisations, and the planned phase-out of the green ID book.

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 Patrick Dlamini, CEO of the Public Investment Corporation about the PIC’s 2025/26 performance, with assets under management rising 20% to R3.657 trillion despite R172 billion in net client outflows. The PIC’s net profit also increased 70% to R869 million, while its major client portfolios delivered strong returns against their CPI+ targets. 

In other interviews,  Graham Lee, CEO of Capitec talks about the bank’s strong first-half performance, with headline earnings rising 19% to R9.5 billion and return on equity at 31%. Growth was broad-based across Personal Banking, Business Banking, Fintech and Insurance, while active clients increased to 26.6 million and fully banked clients rose 11% to 10.4 million. 

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 Patrick Dlamini, CEO of the Public Investment Corporation, about the PIC’s 2025/26 performance, with assets under management rising 20% to R3.657 trillion despite R172 billion in net client outflows. The PIC’s net profit also increased 70% to R869 million, while its major client portfolios delivered strong returns against their CPI+ targets.

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 Bronwyn Williams, Retail Analyst, about Shein’s shrinking profit margin and its move towards higher-priced clothing. When Shein entered South Africa, there were fears its ultra-cheap fast fashion model would seriously disrupt local clothing retailers. But that hasn’t happened to the extent many expected. What protected local retailers, and does Shein’s latest strategy suggest the limits of the ultra-cheap fast fashion model are now becoming clearer?

In other interviews, John Loos, Independent Economist talks about the sharp fuel price increases expected in October and whether government should step in to cushion motorists and the wider economy. Current projections point to petrol rising by around R3 a litre, potentially pushing 95 unleaded close to R30 a litre inland, while diesel could also rise by more than R3.

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 David McKay, Miningmx Editor, about Gold Fields’ A$38.7 billion ($27 billion) takeover bid for Australian gold miner Northern Star Resources after its board unanimously rejected the proposal. Gold Fields says it intends to press ahead with the deal, which would create the world’s second-largest gold producer with annual output of about 4.1 million ounces. 

In other interviews, Philip Saunders, Director of the Investment Institute at Ninety One talks about the shifting balance of global power and what it means for investors. Charles argues that the US is losing some of its economic and geopolitical influence as concerns over debt, the dollar and its military position grow, while China and other emerging markets gain ground. 

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 spoke to John Manyike about how AI is reshaping personal finance, spoke to Kingsley Makhubele about the shifting balance of power ahead of the Trump-Xi talks, while Ray White spoke to Wendy Knowler about the challenges of cancelling a Clientèle Perks subscription and to Dr Guy Leitch about a career defined by reinvention, risk-taking and following his passions.

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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Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Professor David Monyae, Professor of Political Science and International Relations at UJ and Director of the Centre for Africa-China Studies, about the latest Trump-Xi summit in Washington and what it means for the US-China relationship. The two leaders are seeking greater stability, with their trade truce extended, but major differences remain over Taiwan, Iran, trade and artificial intelligence.

In other interviews, Maude Modise, Enterprise and Government Relations Executive at the Shoprite Group talks about why South Africa’s SMMEs are surviving but struggling to scale. The 2026 State of the SMME report finds that 32.1% have operated for more than 20 years, yet 39.1% still employ just one to five people. Access to markets is the biggest barrier to growth, while 90.9% rely on their own resources and personal networks for funding.

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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