The Money Show

83:50

Santam set to leave the JSE in Sanlam buyout & Durban...

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2026/10/05

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

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48:42

The Best of The Money Show: Workplace venting, AI and...

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2026/10/03

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

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38:39

Cosatu pushes Parliament for R10bn fuel bailout &...

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2026/10/02

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

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80:33

The rising cost of healthcare in SA & How criminals...

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2026/10/01

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

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77:16

PIC assets grow 20% to R3.66trn Capitec’s fully...

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2026/09/30

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

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8:28

PIC assets grow 20% to R3.66trn as profit jumps 70%

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2026/09/30

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

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57:52

Shein’s SA threat and how local retailers are...

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2026/09/29

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

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82:28

Gold Fields pursues $27bn Northern Star deal and US...

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2026/09/28

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

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37:39

What the Trump-Xi summit means for global power & Why...

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2026/09/25

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

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77:31

SA govt turns to private sector to boost FMD vaccine...

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2026/09/24

Ray White speaks to Thabile Nkunjana, Agricultural Economist, about the latest move to bring private manufacturers into the production of South Africa’s Foot-and-Mouth Disease vaccine and what it could mean for farmers dealing with an ongoing outbreak. Qualifying companies will be allowed to use the Agricultural Research Council’s intellectual property to manufacture its locally developed vaccine at scale, addressing a major constraint that has left the ARC unable to meet demand. Tags:

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66:27

Pick n Pay taps Spencer Sonn to lead next phase of...

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2026/09/22

Stephen Grootes speaks to Finance Ghost, retail analyst, about Pick n Pay’s appointment of former Woolworths Food managing director Spencer Sonn as CEO-designate, with Sonn set to join the retailer in February 2027 and take over from Sean Summers in May 2028. The appointment comes as Pick n Pay continues its turnaround, with Sonn expected to work alongside Summers during the planned leadership transition. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen

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71:52

Diesel rebate shake-up for farmers & SA sugar growers...

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2026/09/21

Stephen Grootes speaks to Corne Louw from Grain SA and a member of AgriSA’s Economy and Trade Policy Unit about Sars’s new standalone diesel refund system, what it means for farmers, and the implications of the re-registration process and tighter compliance requirements for diesel rebate claims. In other interviews, Dr Thomas Funke, Chief Executive Officer at SA Canegrowers talks about the sugar industry’s concerns that retailers and food manufacturers are not honouring their

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39:43

Spar leadership challenges and what the retailer...

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2026/09/18

Stephen Grootes speaks to Stephan Erasmus, investment analyst at Anchor Capital, about SPAR’s ongoing leadership crisis, the search for a permanent board chair and the pressure on the retailer to rebuild trust with its independent store owners. Mike Bosman and deputy chair Shirley Zinn resigned in August following months of tension with SPAR’s independent retailers, with Lwazi Koyana appointed interim chair while the board began a permanent succession process. In other interviews, Craig

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79:05

Momentum Group earnings jump 13% to R7.06bn &...

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2026/09/17

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jeanette Marais, Momentum Group CEO, about the group’s record financial performance for the year ended June 2026, with normalised headline earnings rising 13% to R7.06 billion and the group reaching its R7 billion Impact strategy earnings ambition a year ahead of target. The results were supported by stronger operational performance across the business, with five divisions each generating more than R1 billion in earnings and return on equity reaching 21.7%. In other

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78:48

SA inflation expectations dip to 3.8% & Cosatu’s...

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2026/09/16

Stephen Grootes speaks to Nicolaas van der Wath, economist at the Bureau for Economic Research, about South Africa’s inflation expectations ahead of the Reserve Bank’s September interest-rate decision. Two-year-ahead inflation expectations fell to 3.8% in the third quarter from 3.9%, moving closer to the SARB’s 3% target and potentially giving policymakers more room to support an economy that contracted in the second quarter. In other interviews, Andrew Levy, Labour Economist talks

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78:26

Attacq delivers strong dividend growth & How surging...

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2026/09/15

Stephen Grootes speaks to Attacq CFO Peter de Villiers about the property group’s FY2026 results, with normalised distributable income per share rising 15.5% to 125.1 cents and the full-year dividend increasing 17.2% to 102 cents. Attacq maintained high occupancy and collections at 94.9% and 99.8%, while development activity under construction and in the pipeline at Waterfall City reached 85,247m² at a total cost of R2.2 billion. In other interviews, Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist

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84:29

Solar Industries India's bid to acquire Omnia & DBSA...

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2026/09/14

Stephen Grootes speaks to Omnia Group CEO Seelan Gobalsamy about Solar Industries India's R21.8 billion offer to acquire Omnia, the strategic rationale behind the deal, and what it means for the company's future growth in mining and agriculture. In other interviews, Boitumelo Mosako, CEO at Development Bank of Southern Africa talks about the state-owned development bank’s R7.8 billion profit for 2026, up 47% year-on-year, and its role in driving infrastructure investment in South Africa. DBSA

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36:01

African Bank faces leadership shake-up as CFO resigns...

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2026/09/11

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Kokkie Kooyman, banking analyst about the leadership challenges facing African Bank following the immediate resignation of CFO Anbann Chetti. Chetti’s departure comes months after CEO Kennedy Bungane also resigned with immediate effect, leaving the bank with an acting CFO while it searches for a permanent replacement. The latest leadership change also triggers his resignation from five board committees, raising questions about management stability, governance and the

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77:34

FirstRand delivers 13% earnings growth and OUTsurance...

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2026/09/10

Stephen Grootes speaks to FirstRand CEO Mary Vilakazi about the group’s latest results, with continuing operations delivering 13% growth in normalised earnings to R44.5 billion and an ROE of 24.9%. FNB and RMB drove the underlying performance, with profit before tax rising 12% and 15% respectively, while the group absorbed a significant provision linked to the UK motor commission matter. Despite the provision, FirstRand delivered its highest-ever dividend payout and has raised its ROE target

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79:51

Crypto coalition pushes back on new rules & South...

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2026/09/09

Stephen Grootes speaks to Emile van der Linde, ⁠Head of Operations at EasyCrypto about its opposition to proposed exchange control changes that the industry says could stifle blockchain-based payments, drive investment offshore, and put South Africa's crypto jobs and innovation ecosystem at risk. Stephen Grootes speaks to agricultural economist Thabile Nkunjana about South African cherries gaining access to China, the world’s largest cherry importer, which imported 586,900 tonnes worth $3.3

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