Reserve Bank eyes payments reform; Telecom fraud costs SA R5.3 Billion
Stephen Grootes speaks to Kokkie Kooyman, Executive Director and Portfolio Manager at Denker Capital, about upcoming reforms to South Africa’s payments system as the South African Reserve Bank prepar…
MAS-Hyprop deal under fire and Mbali Nhlapo’s journey from housekeeper to influencer
Stephen Grootes speaks to Martin Slabbert, CEO of Prime Kapital, about the brewing battle for control of MAS and Micahel Avery, financial journalist with Business Day analyses the saga.
In other inte…
Best Bits of The Money Show: Trump’s trade tactics, fine wines, luxury designer jewellery
Stephen Grootes interviews Mike Ratcliffe, co-founder of Vilafonté and chair of Wine Business Advisors, about his journey from sailing to winemaking and the entrepreneurial and leadership lessons he’…
SAA faces losses again; Why inflation targeting is shifting to 3%
Stephen Grootes speaks to Phutego Mojapele, Aviation Expert about South African Airways slipping back into a loss, driven by surging fuel prices and rising aircraft leasing costs. The airline, which …
Treasury & SARB’s global agenda; Trump, Apple & SA: A shared trade thread
Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan Pieterse, Director-General of the National Treasury and Rashad Cassim, Deputy Governor at SARB about the G20 Finance Track meetings being hosted by the Treasury and S…
Transnet court win: Impact on logistics and trade
Stephen Grootes speaks to Michael Merchant, key investigator from Open Secrets, about Transnet's recent court victory to stop a Chinese train supplier from selling parts, seeking insights into the ba…
ArcelorMittal SA closure talks stall and SA beef prices show signs of easing
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Saul Levin, Executive Director of Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies about ArcelorMittal South Africa's struggle to avoid plant closure, with the government in "firefi…
Trump tariffs slash auto exports, EU-US deal could sink SA boat industry
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Paulina Mamogobo, Chief Economist at NAAMSA, about the devastating impact of US tariffs on South African car exports, which have plummeted 82% in the first half of 2025,…
The Best Bits of The Money Show: The enigma of Elon Musk, art sales, and cellphone contract traps
Stephen Grootes speaks to Faiz Siddiqui about his book Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk; to Susie Goodman, Executive Director of Strauss & Co, on her leadership in expanding Africa’s top a…
SA’s Grapefruit push in Europe and the drive to bridge the AI gap
Stephen Grootes speaks to Nicci Stewart- SummerStar Ruby campaign manager about the launch of SummerStar Ruby Grapefruit, a new brand aimed at shifting consumer perceptions and boosting demand for gr…
Treasury flags SOE issues; SA wealth trails global average
Stephen Grootes speaks to Khaya Sithole, independent political analyst, on treasury concerns over funding gaps and political interference at a key state-owned firm.
In other interviews, Cumesh Moodli…
Gov’t responses to Trump’s trade policies and cellphone contract pitfalls
Stephen Grootes discusses with Peter Attard Montalto, Managing Director at Krutham, the potential implications of the US tariffs and the government's response, highlighting the need for strategic dip…
Trump tariffs hit SA, rand steady, time for your mid-year financial check-up
Stephen Grootes speaks to Donald MacKay, Director at XA International Trade Advisors, about US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 30% tariff on South African imports effective August 1, 2025,…
Trump targets BRICS with tariffs; SA wine industry reels from weak sales and low confidence
Stephen Grootes speaks to Yash Ramkolowan, Managing Director and economist at DNA Economics, about President Donald Trump's recent announcement to impose an additional 10% tariff on countries alignin…
The Best Bits of The Money Show: Capitec’s CEO Gerry Fourie, and role of B Investment analysts
Stephen Grootes spoke with Dr Musa Malwandla and Mbasa Mrwetyana about the role of investment analysts, Gerrie Fourie on Capitec’s growth and leadership, with Warren Ingram on the relevance of unit t…
Tau's R100bn fund makes waves, plus Durban July horse racing insight
Stephen Grootes discusses with Duma Gqubule, Economist & research associate at the Social Policy Initiative, about the R100 billion Transformation Fund, highlighting both its potential to drive inclu…
Creecy backs private funds; mining rights database faces fresh delay
Stephen Grootes speaks to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy about Transnet's plans to seek private sector investment in rail infrastructure refurbishment and expansion, amid efforts to boost economic…
Eskom eyes solar tariffs as China responds to global shifts in Trump’s new world order
Stephen Grootes interviews Professor Vally Padayachee, power and energy expert and a former executive manager of Eskom and Wayne Duvenage, CEO at Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, about Eskom's crackdo…
Balancing inflation goals vs. real rates, SRD aid needs real cost, care, and delivery systems
Stephen Grootes speaks to Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist at Rand Merchant Bank, about why South Africa should shift its focus from simply targeting inflation to closely monitoring the real interest …
Transnet case resumes: Molefe, Gama, Singh & Jiyane held; SA faces car repair crisis
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Iraj Abedian, CEO at Pan African Investments and Research services, about the arrest of former Transnet CEOs Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama, who are set to appear in cou…