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The Money Show

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An archive of each full weekday episode of the award-winning program presented by Stephen Grootes.

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81:14

Pick n Pay interim results, South Africa off the...

The Money Show ·

2025/10/27

Stephen Grootes Stephen Grootes speaks to Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers about the retailer’s interim results for the 26 weeks ended 31 August 2025, which show steady progress in its turnaround strategy. In other Interviews: Stephen Grootes speaks to Ismail Momoniat, official at the National Treasury, about South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist after nearly three years under enhanced monitoring. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known

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37:24

Eskom eases rooftop solar rules; Cape Town buses...

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2025/10/24

Jane Dutton speaks to Kevin Pillay, General Manager in Distribution about Eskom’s decision to ease registration requirements for rooftop solar systems. In other interviews, Jonathan Fourie, Partner at Bus Cuisinechats about the cuisine, Cape Town’s groundbreaking luxury dining experience on wheels. 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

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75:33

Clicks Group profit up 14%, but is cash still king—or...

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2025/10/23

Stephen Grootes speaks to Clicks 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. In other interviews, Deon Gouws, Chief Investment Officer at Credo and Dr Musa Malwandla, Co-CIO of Differential Capital, talks about whether holding cash is really the safe bet investors think it is. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist

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74:12

Famous Brands profit up 6%, hits 3 008 outlets—AI...

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2025/10/22

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

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78:07

SA growth ambitions faltering? Coca-Cola bottler eyes...

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2025/10/21

Stephen Grootes speaks to Gina Schoeman, Economist at Citi Bank, and Prof Adrian Saville from GIBS, as they unpack why South Africa is unlikely to reach its 2% growth target, citing weak investment, policy uncertainty, and deep-rooted structural challenges that continue to hinder economic progress. In other interviews,David Shapiro, veteran stockbroker and chief global equity strategist at Sasfin, talks about Coca-Cola’s African bottler gearing up for a massive R44.5 billion debut on the

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79:49

Optasia targets JSE debut and Africa unlocks $11T...

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2025/10/20

Stephen Grootes speaks to Salvador Anglada, CEO of Optasia, about the company’s plan to list on the JSE. Optasia hopes to raise about R1.3 billion to fund growth, while current shareholders will sell shares worth at least R5 billion. The offer, aimed at qualified investors, is priced between R15.50 and R19.00 a share, with final pricing to be set after demand is assessed. In other interviews,Daniel Mminele, chairperson of the B20 South Africa Energy Mix and Just Transition Task Force, spoke

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49:40

The Best Bits of The Money Show: Leading change:...

The Money Show ·

2025/10/18

Stephen Grootes spoke to Michelle Mokone about building a sustainable global décor brand from an origami swan, Bob Stark about the evolving journey and challenges of CEOs, Gary Booysen about the unusual market dynamics of rising precious metals and AI stocks, and Ndia Magadagela about leading South Africa’s transition to electric vehicle fleets through Everlectric. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest

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39:11

Exec pay rebounds amid fairness push; rich face...

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2025/10/17

Stephen Grootes speaks to Leila Ebrahimi- PwC’s Reward Partner about the 2025 Directors Remuneration and Trends report, which reveals a rebound in executive pay, outpacing inflation and reflecting stronger performance-linked remuneration, rising shareholder scrutiny, and a growing emphasis on fairness, transparency, and alignment with global practices. In other interviews, Bronwyn Williams, Trend Translator and Future Finance Specialist at Flux Trends explains how the shifting economics of

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79:40

Creecy’s IVP deal faces heat; 80% of township firms...

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2025/10/16

Stephen Grootes speaks to Andrew Pike Head Of Bowmans Ports. Transport And Logistics, and Warwick Lord, Chairperson of the Multi-Modal Inland Port Association about the Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s decision to renew 25-year terminal operator agreements at Durban’s Island View Precinct—sparking backlash from local fuel traders and raising concerns over transformation, transparency, and South Africa’s fuel security. In other interviews, Bulelani Balabala, Business

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80:06

Court blocks Eskom’s R54bn tariff hike as 1 in 3...

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2025/10/15

Stephen Grootes speaks to Prof Samson Mamphweli, Head of SANEDI’s Energy Secretariat, Energy Expert at IMPOWER Matthew Cruise about AfriForum securing a court order halting Eskom’s proposed R54bn tariff hike. The agreement between Eskom and NERSA, intended to correct a data error, has been paused pending a judge’s review, preventing further sharp increases in electricity prices over the next three years. In other interviews,consumer advocate Wendy Knowler talks about

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77:22

Ramaphosa faces pressure to unlock R2tn investment;...

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2025/10/14

Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management, and Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics and Business Science at Wits University, about South Africa’s growing investment strike as companies hold nearly R2-trillion in cash reserves. They discuss why corporates are delaying investment amid weak growth, inflation, and uncertainty, and the pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa to unlock this liquidity to revive the economy. In other

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77:46

Boxer’s R22.5bn Turnover signals retail Boom; Nobel...

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2025/10/13

Stephen Grootes speaks to Boxer CEO, Marek Masojada about the retailer’s robust financial performance, marked by a 13.9% rise in turnover to R22.5 billion, strong trading profit growth, and strategic expansion — all driven by operational efficiency, customer loyalty, and a relentless focus on delivering value. In other interviews,Prof Adrian Saville, Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS, talks about the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter

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39:05

PIC boss under fire & why the Rand is gaining...

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2025/10/10

Stephen Grootes speaks to Carol Paton, Editor-at-Large at Fin24, about why tensions are rising inside the Public Investment Corporation, where internal divisions and clashes over investment strategy have put the asset manager’s investment head in the spotlight, raising fresh questions about governance at the custodian of more than R2.5 trillion in public funds. In other interviews,André Cellier, Director and Currency Risk Strategist at Treasury One, explains why the rand is showing

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74:16

PIC backs R1.35bn in mining startups; Dis-Chem CEO...

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2025/10/09

Stephen Grootes speaks to Heidi Sternberg, Sector Specialist: Mining at the Public Investment Corporation, about Africa’s largest asset manager’s decision to invest R1.35 billion in early-stage mining ventures. The move aims to boost South Africa’s mining sector by backing projects from post-scoping to bankable feasibility stage, through private equity, venture capital, and joint partnerships, while balancing risk and returns for PIC clients. In other interviews, Rui Morais, CEO of

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75:31

Mining Indaba opens as users tune out; peak social...

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2025/10/08

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bernard Swanepoel, Chair of the Joburg Indaba and former mining executive, about key takeaways from Day One - from how global geopolitics are reshaping South Africa’s mining landscape and the renewed importance of PGMs and gold, to what’s on the agenda tomorrow, including coal’s evolving role, reviving diamond mining, updates on Eskom and Transnet, and investor confidence ahead of the Minister’s address. In other interviews,Dion Chang, CEO and

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73:20

Minerals Council urges chrome reforms; solar tax...

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2025/10/07

Stephen Grootes speaks to Mzila Mthenjane, CEO of Minerals Council South Africa, about the urgent need for inclusive and pragmatic solutions to save the local chrome industry. He warns that government plans to support the waning ferrochrome sector could negatively impact the broader chrome mining industry, a critical growth segment. In other interviews, Jonty Sacks, Partner at Jaltech, talks about how solar tax breaks are fuelling billions in commercial solar investment. South Africa’s

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76:22

Govt launches revamped recovery plan as Glencore,...

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2025/10/06

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ferial Haffajee, Associate Editor, Daily Maverick and Dr Iraj Abedian, CEO of Pan-African Investments and Research Services, about the ruling party’s freshly announced economic recovery plan. The conversation unpacks what’s different this time around, whether the proposals address South Africa’s long-standing growth and unemployment challenges, and how realistic the measures are in the current political and fiscal climate. In other interviews, Andre

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39:20

Govt mulls 3% BEE levy as luxury beauty brand...

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2025/10/03

Stephen Grootes speaks to Khaya Sithole, Independent Political Analyst, about the government’s proposal to impose a 3% levy on private firms to fund BEE transformation. Sithole explains how the Transformation Fund could raise up to R40 billion a year and provide companies with automatic level-3 BEE status, while discussing the potential impact on businesses and South Africa’s broader economic transformation agenda. In other interviews, Ian Fuhr, founder of Popsicle Nail Bar and Sorbet,

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79:51

SA car sales surge on affordability; AGOA expiry...

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2025/10/02

Ray White speaks to Billy Tom, president of Naamsa, about how domestic new vehicle sales are set to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time in five years, driven by strong consumer demand for affordable models—especially from Chinese and Indian brands—amid lower interest rates and improving economic conditions. In other interviews, Shane Naidoo, head of treasury and trade management at Nedbank, talks about the potential expiry of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and

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81:15

Capitec hits 25M clients; youth & high-income surge;...

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2025/10/01

Stephen Grootes and Graham Lee, CEO of Capitec, go through the bank’s latest results as South Africa’s largest digital bank posts a 26% rise in headline earnings to R8 billion. Capitec now serves 25 million clients, including 12 million youth, while high-income earners grew 24%. New offerings like cross-border transfers, youth credit cards and Capitec Connect devices continue to entrench its role as a daily-life enabler. In other interviews,consumer ninja Wendy Knowler unpacks whether

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