The Money Show

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Tebogo Makube, Acting Deputy Director-General of Sectors at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition about South Africa’s Critical Minerals Strategy and Implementation Plan. With global demand for minerals such as lithium, manganese and rare earths accelerating, South Africa is positioning itself not just as a supplier of raw materials, but as a key player in beneficiation, manufacturing ...

Stephen Grootes speaks Dr Andile Sangqu, Transnet Chair on the role of Transnet in South Africa’s mining logistics, the importance of an efficient rail and port system for the sector and the latest developments in efforts to strengthen the logistics network. Transnet is central to moving bulk minerals from mine to port and international markets.

In other interviews, Kirby Gordon, FlySafair Chief Marketing Officer talks about ...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bongani Motsa, Minerals Council SA’s senior economist, about how unlocking investment through regulatory reform and stronger partnerships with government is key to revitalising South Africa’s mining sector, driving economic growth and creating much‑needed jobs.

In other interviews, Estienne de Klerk, CEO of Growthpoint SA talks about the property group’s investment confidence and growth d...

 On this weeks Money Show,  Amanda Cromhout discusses how loyalty, CRM and data‑driven customer strategy translate insight into revenue and retention; Advaita Naidoo explains why traditional management structures are weakening and how leaders can better guide modern teams; Adrian Maizey reflects on expanding Starbucks across sub‑Saharan Africa alongside a high‑powered global finance career and elite endurance sport; ...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Isaah Mhlanga, Chief Economist and Head of Research at RMB about the landmark trade agreement between South Africa and China that grants South African exports duty-free access to the Chinese market, at a time of growing uncertainty around the future of AGOA.    

In other interviews, Luxity co‑founder Michael Zahariev unpacks Luxity's 2026 State of the Luxury Market Africa report’s find...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jashwin Baijoo, Partner and Head of Strategic Engagement & Compliance at Tax Consulting SA about Project AmaBillions and whether it is beginning to translate into real collections. With SARS sitting on an undisputed tax debt book of more than R500 billion.

In other interviews, Benay Sager of DebtBusters unpacks new data that shows South Africans are growing more confident, yet sinking deeper into debt ...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Willem Van der Spuy, Acting Deputy Director-General of Exports at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition about South Africa’s accession to Afreximbank and what the new US$8‑billion country programme means for trade, industrialisation and economic integration across the continent.

In other interviews, Peter Worthington, Senior Economist at Absa CIB talks about the impact of the one-year ext...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Willem van der Spuy, Acting Deputy Director General of Exports at the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition; about South Africa’s accession to the Bank and what the $8‑billion Country Programme means for trade, industrialisation and economic integration across the continent.     

The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. H...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jabu Mdaki, Chief Executive of Transnet Port Terminals about persistent operational failures at the Port of Cape Town and the growing strain they are placing on South Africa’s fruit export industry. Delays at the container terminal, equipment breakdowns and weather-related disruptions have led to missed shipping windows, higher cold-storage costs and forced diversions to alternative ports, underminin...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ninety One founder and CEO Hendrik du Toit, about how Sanlam Investments’ strategic partnership with Ninety One strengthens its growth strategy and active investment capability.

In other interviews, Pieter Smit, Acting Director of the Financial Intelligence Centre, and Steven Powell, ENS’s head of forensics, speak about National Treasury’s fast-tracked General Laws Amendment Bill, which w...

Stephen Grootes spoke to Nosipho Maketo‑van den Bragt, founder of Chocolate Tribe, about her work in animation and VFX, the creative industry and how she makes her money while growing local talent, to Warren Ingram, co‑founder of Galileo Capital, about how South Africans can maximise their finances in the final month of the tax year, to Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi of Tribe Africa Advisory about the top business news across the African c...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Rudi Dicks, head of Operation Vulindlela about the latest progress update on Operation Vulindlela, taking stock of where the reform programme is gaining traction and where momentum has slowed. The update reflects progress across priority areas such as energy market reform, freight rail and ports, water infrastructure, visa and skills reforms, digital migration, and investment and jobs in South Africa.

In o...

Stephen Grootes speaks to John Reade, Market Strategist at the World Gold Council about the latest Gold Demand Trends data, after 2025 marked a record-breaking year for the precious metal. Global gold demand exceeded 5,000 tonnes for the first time, while prices set 53 new all-time highs, driving total market value to a record US$555 billion. The data shows strong investment demand, elevated central bank buying and resilient techno...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Ayabonga Cawe, Chief Commissioner at the International Trade and Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) about South Africa’s consideration of antidumping duties on Chinese and Indian vehicle imports, amid a sharp rise in imported cars, stagnant localisation levels and growing pressure on local manufacturers, component producers and jobs.

In other interviews, Dr. Sifiso Falala, Presiden...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Hiten Keshave, CEO of Unconventional CA about the government’s revamped Transformation Fund and what the new 30‑point BBBEE incentive could mean for corporate behaviour.

In other interviews, Zinhle Tyikwe, CEO of the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa explains why South Africa is losing the war against criminal syndicates driving the illicit economy.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Armitage, CEO of Anchor Capital; Cobus Loots, CEO of Pan African; and Sithembile Bopela, an investment research analyst at FNB Wealth and Investments, about gold smashing through the $5 000 mark for the first time and what this historic surge signals for the global economy, investor sentiment and geopolitical risk. 

In other interviews, Cathrine Mushi, Councillor at ICASA and chairperson of the ...

Stephen Grootes spoke to Warren Ingram about calculating financial freedom, Gary Kyriacou about leadership and entrepreneurship in hospitality, Wendy Knowler about legacy garage cards draining consumers’ money, and Amber Penney about her career journey and building a purpose‑driven fashion business.

The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest ec...

Stephen Grootes speaks to IDC CEO Mmakgoshi Lekhethe about the Corporation’s participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, its role within Team South Africa, and efforts to advance industrialisation, investment, and sustainable development through initiatives such as AfCFTA.

In other interviews, Andre Visser, JSE’s director of issuer regulation talks about the recently updated simplification of listing rules ...

Stephen Grootes speaks to Christine Wu, Interim Chief Executive for Personal and Private Banking about how the bank is balancing Africa’s urgent development needs with global climate transition goals, especially when it comes to energy financing and sustainable investment.

In other interviews, Kevin Pillay, General Manager Central East Cluster and Engineer for Eskom Distribution explains Eskom’s deadline for househ...