The Money Show

Tributes pour in for  late Issie Kirsh, founder of Radio 702.Chief executives of Famous Brand, Netcare and Astral Foods take Stephen Grootes through their respective companies’ financial results.    

In other news,  Julia Finnis-Bedford, Founder of Amazing Spaces talks about scouting film location business, leadership philosophy and relationship with money.

 

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 chats to Dr Anthony Costa, the Head of Secretariat for B20 South Africa about how thoughtful financial decisions and forward-thinking regulations can pave the way for sustainable economic progress

In other interview: Motheo Khoaripe chats to Thobekile Mkhize, founder and CEO of Mabotho Africa about luxury leather goods and the business’ strategic growth.

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 

 
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Stephen Grootes in conversation with Vincent Magwenya, spokesperson to the President and Khay Sithole, an Independent Political Analyst chat about the US government banning US Agencies from writing reports on the G20 summit, this as US president Trump continues to throw allegations of a white genocide in South Africa. They also touch on President Ramaphosa’s trip to the US to meet with Donald Trump, the US president.

In other Interviews: Stephen Grootes in conversation with Goolam Ballim, Chief Economist at Standard Bank & Johann Els chat about the announcement by the Deputy Minister of Finance David Masondo that National Treasury and the Reserve Bank will be putting in significant effort to develop a well-structured inflation framework that aligns with economic goals and stability. They also look into the impact that this framework will have on the South African economy.

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 

 
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Stephen Grootes in conversation with Stuart Theobald, Financial Analyst and Chairman at Krutham chat about the struggles of Ithala Bank and Post Bank, highlighting a deep-rooted challenge in South Africa’s financial sector. They also touch on the reflection that there is tension between financial inclusion and regulatory oversight, raising questions on the future of state-backed banking in South Africa.

In other interviews: Stephen Grootes speaks to Benay Sager, executive head of DebtBusters, and personal finance journalist Maya Fischer-French from Maya on Money, about the quiet crisis brewing in South Africa’s middle class. DebtBusters’ latest debt index shows growing strain on households earning between R10 000 and R35 000 a month — a group often seen as the backbone of the economy.

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

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Sharmi Surianarain, Chief Impact Officer for Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator about South Africa's rising unemployment crisis, with the official rate hitting 32.9% in Q1 2025 and the expanded rate reaching 43.1%, highlighting a challenging job market.

In other interviews, Timothy Walker, Maritime Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies in Pretoria about Egypt's Suez Canal Authority offering a 15% discount on transit fees for large container ships to boost trade and offset rising insurance costs following recent security improvements in the region.

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   
  
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Martyn Davies, former member of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council and Donald MacKay, director at Xa International Trade Advisors on China, about a 90-day pause to trade war between China and the US.

In other interviews, Marek Masojada, CEO of Boxer Supermarkets, discusses the company's impressive first-year financial results following its November 2024 listing, highlighting a standout performance marked by consistent market share gains.

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 

 
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Ray White speaks to John Stopford, Head of Multi-Asset Income, NinetyOne Asset Management US-UK tariffs deal about the US-UK agreement that scraps Trump-era tariffs on vehicles and metals.  

In other interviews, Debbie Hathway, Watches and Jewellery writer talks about Pomellato's latest Together collection, showcasing elegant jewellery that embodies emotional connections and personal style. 

 

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 The Money Show podcast.
Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk.
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Sabelo Skiti, Investigative journalist with Sunday Times about the unfolding humanitarian crisis at Daybreak Foods, where unpaid workers and starving chickens are facing unimaginable hardships amidst the company's financial collapse.

In other interviews, we reflected on the new Pope's announcement with Father Russel Pollitt and Lawrence Ndlovu. Hlelo Giyose, Chief Investment Officer and Principle at First Avenue Investment Management & Patrick Mathidi, Multi Asset Strategies at Aluwani Capital Partners unpack the rise of global mega trends.

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 The Money Show podcast.
Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk.
There’s more from the show at  www.themoneyshow.co.za
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Stephen Grootes speaks to Michael Jordaan, Co-founder of Bank Zero about the Financial Sector Conduct Authority's (FSCA) and Kokkie Kooyman, Executive Director & Portfolio Manager at Denker Capital about concerns over significant disparities in bank fees for similar products and services, and the authority's efforts to assess and regulate these practices to ensure fairness and transparency for customers. 

In other interviews, Natasha Huggett-Henchie, consulting actuary and member of the Actuarial Society of South Africa’s Retirement Matters Committee about the two-pot retirement system, where many members are making repeat withdrawals, with around 75% of applications being second claims, and the average withdrawal amount dropping from R20 000 to R6 000. 

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 The Money Show podcast.
Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk.
There’s more from the show at  www.themoneyshow.co.za
Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newsletters

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Philippe Van Gils, Director of Illicit Trade Prevention at Philip Morris International about the organization's latest report on illicit trade in South Africa and proposed public-private partnership to combat the issue.

In other interviews, Anat Singh, SA Film Producer discusses the potential impact of Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariffs on films made in foreign countries, which could have far-reaching consequences for the global film industry. 

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 The Money Show podcast.
Listen live - The Money Show with Stephen Grootes is broadcast weekdays between 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) on 702 and CapeTalk.
There’s more from the show at  www.themoneyshow.co.za
Subscribe to the Money Show daily and weekly newsletters

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