The Money Show

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 luxury—from opulent goods like Château d’Yquem to exclusive experiences—reflect deeper changes in scarcity, status, and the value of visibility in a world where financial inclusion and innovation are reshaping what it means to be truly elite.   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     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702    CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk  CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/  CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702  CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Speaker -Media Contributor -Township Entrepreneur TEA unpacks the Standard Bank study which finds that 80% of township businesses across South Africa’s economic hubs remain unregistered, limiting their access to finance and formal growth opportunities. 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     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702    CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk  CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/  CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702  CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 JustMoney’s 2025 survey on South Africans’ relationship with money. The survey, conducted last month among 5,500 people, reveals that while many are feeling intense financial pressure, a growing number are finding ways to supplement their income. About 36% of respondents have side hustles, though many aspiring entrepreneurs still face major barriers, particularly limited access to funding. 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     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk  702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702    CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk  CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk  CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/  CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702  CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join industry experts Anna-Marie van der Merwe, Warren Ingram, and Rotendo Wendingui as they navigate pressing economic issues. Anna-Marie discusses the shift toward mandatory ESG reporting and its potential impact on corporate behavior. Warren provides essential tips on life assurance and retirement planning, emphasizing that it's never too late to start saving. Rotendo shares insights on Africa's digital transformation and business developments. Together, they unravel the complexities of investment hesitance and the evolving landscape in South Africa.

Adrian Saville, a Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS, discusses the impact of the 2025 Nobel Prize winners and how innovation drives economic growth through creative destruction. Craig Comrie, Principal officer of the ProfMed medical scheme, highlights the consequences of removing medical tax credits and its effects on affordability in the face of NHI funding. Bob Stark, an executive and author, shares insights on CEO development, outlining the stages of effective leadership and what truly defines a successful chief executive.

Ongama Mtimka, an academic and acting director, dives into the relevance of C. Wright Mills’ The Power Elite in South Africa's political landscape. Warren Ingram, a financial advisor, shares strategies for navigating market bubbles and stresses the importance of a solid investment plan. Veteran stockbroker David Shapiro discusses the dynamics of gold and AI stocks, highlighting market psychology and central bank influences on gold demand. Lastly, entrepreneur Noleen Samuels reveals her journey with BioCure in the waste management sector and the importance of sustainable practices.

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 surprising strength lately.  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   Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Dis-Chem Pharmacies, outlines how the retail pharmacy giant plans to drive sustainable growth through digital transformation, supply chain efficiency, and expansion into healthcare services. 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   Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Co-founder of FluxTrends,  unpacks how social media may have reached its breaking point as platforms drown in outrage and AI-generated content. Chang reflects on whether September 2025 marks the moment social media “jumped the shark,” shifting from a space for connection to a noisy digital wasteland. With Meta and OpenAI launching new AI-driven video platforms, he questions whether users really want more synthetic content - or if they’re turning away in search of authenticity.   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   Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 renewable energy incentives have unlocked major private funding, with one fund manager investing over R1 billion in under two years, showing how smart tax policy can drive real change in the energy sector. 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   Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.