Stephen Grootes speaks to Magda Wiezycka, Co- Founder of Sgynia Limited about the potential benefits of introducing a more attractive tax regime in South Africa to lure back wealthy citizens and attract foreign "tax emigrants" who are fleeing countries with unfavorable tax changes.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Ockert Janse van Rensburg, CEO of Motus, about the company's decline in new vehicle sales, and to Johan Theron about the challenges facing the platinum group metals sector.  

 In other interviews, Investment school unpacks AGMS and why they are important to every investor with Hlelo Giyose, Chief Investment Officer and Principal at First Avenue Investment Management & Tracey Davies, Executive Director at Just Share. 

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Stephen Grootes discusses the latest financial results with two industry leaders: Richard Rivett-Carnac, CEO of the South African Breweries, on their full-year revenue and volume growth, and David Cleasby, CFO of Bidcorp, on the company's robust half-year performance and strategic growth plans. 

In other interviews, Graeme Codrington, lead researcher at the TomorrowToday Futures Institute, talks about the growing concern that insurers are deeming it too risky to cover homes and businesses against climate-related disasters.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Mxolisi Mgojo, co-chair of the B20, about the meeting in Cape Town, where finance ministers and business leaders are set to discuss key economic issues, including a set of business priorities for the G20.

In other interviews, Warren Ingram, financial advisor and Co-Founder of Galileo Capital, talks about the importance of setting life goals and using money as a tool to achieve them, rather than just focusing on survival or accumulation.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Hendrik de Bruin, Head of SADC Security Consulting at Check Point Software Technologies, about the record-breaking $1.5 billion crypto heist, where hackers breached an offline Ethereum wallet, and what this means for the future of crypto security.

In other interviews, Ervin Tu, President and Chief Investment Officer at Prosus Group, talks about the company's massive R79 billion acquisition of Netherlands-based food delivery giant Just Eat.

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Stephen Grootes spoke to Prof Raymond Parsons, Economist at NWU Business School, about the potential impact of Trump's tariffs on South Africa's economy and inflation risks, amidst the EU bolstering ties with South Africa as the nation faces Trump's wrath amid the G20 meeting. 

In other interviews, Reghard Goussard, Sales and Marketing at Devonbosch, talks about the revolutionary mixed-use development in the Cape Winelands that's redefining luxury living, work and play.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Mike Fraser, Chief Executive Officer of Gold-Fields to discuss 36% surge in normalized profit, driven by improved operational and financial performance in the second half of the year. 

In other interviews, Banele Rewo, founder of Z2B Stokvel and Aquaponics, talks about the groundbreaking Z2B Stokvel funding model and its role in building a thriving food ecosystem, including a meat processing plant, retail platform, and aquaponics farm in Soweto.

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Stephen Grootes discusses the unprecedented delay of the budget speech with a panel of experts, including Peter Attard Montalto, Managing Director at Krutham, governance specialist Lukhona Mnguni, and Alan Mukoki, CEO at Sacci. The delay comes after government partners failed to agree on a proposed VAT rate hike, which sparked opposition from the DA and concerns about its impact on the economy.

 In other interviews, Billy Tom, CEO of ISUZU and President of NAAMSA, reflects on his career and share his insights on effective leadership in the automotive industry.

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Stephen Grootes talks to Mervyn Abrahams from Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity and Charles de Wet, Executive at ENS about the disproportionate burden of a proposed 2% VAT increase on working-class households and its potential impact on their already strained finances.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Kumba CEO, Mpumi Zikalala about Kumba Iron Ore's full-year earnings, which saw revenue fall 21% and adjusted ebitda decline 38% due to lower iron ore prices, weaker sales, and a stronger rand.

In other interviews, Warren Ingram, a financial advisor and Co-Founder of Galileo Capital, on whether owning a home is a smart investment or a long-term liability, particularly for those nearing retirement.

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