The Money Show

Radio 702

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

  1. Govt slashes power tariff for ferrochrome sector and consumers flock to used cars as sales jump 11%

    3 HR AGO

    Govt slashes power tariff for ferrochrome sector and consumers flock to used cars as sales jump 11%

    Stephen Grootes speaks to Japie Fullard, CEO Glencore Alloys about Eskom’s tariff offer to ferrochrome producers, exploring what the proposed deal means for smelter capacity, job security, industrial competitiveness, and the broader implications for South Africa’s critical minerals strategy and electricity pricing landscape. In other interviews, George Mienie, CEO of AutoTrader about a powerful start to the year for South Africa’s used car market, with January 2026 sales jumping into double-digit growth. More than 34,000 vehicles changed hands, with stalwarts like Toyota and Volkswagen holding firm, while demand for compact, affordable models such as the Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Grand i10 surged sharply year-on-year. As consumer budgets remain under pressure, the resilience of the used car market raises important questions about shifting buyer behaviour and what this momentum signals for the broader automotive sector in 2026. 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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 min
  2. Spur reports higher earnings and expands footprint and SA traffic congestion worsens.

    1 DAY AGO

    Spur reports higher earnings and expands footprint and SA traffic congestion worsens.

    Stephen Grootes speaks to Spur Corporation CEO Val Nichas about the group’s latest half‑year results, its expanding restaurant footprint, and how the business is managing competitive and economic pressures. In other interviews, Amo Ramela, morning traffic reporter on 702, Dr Megan Bewer from Stellenbosch University’s transport and logistics department, Early Breakfast host Africa Malane and independent transport economist Ofentse Madisha about growing congestion in Johannesburg and Cape Town, where commuters say traffic volumes have surged since the start of the year. With more vehicles on the road, shifting work and school patterns, and ongoing pressure on public transport systems, many South Africans are spending longer hours behind the wheel. Beyond daily frustration, rising congestion raises questions about lost productivity, increased fuel costs and the broader economic impact on two of the country’s most important metros. 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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 18m
  3. Budget 2026 avoids major tax shocks and Motus posts strong sales and cash-driven interim growth

    2 DAYS AGO

    Budget 2026 avoids major tax shocks and Motus posts strong sales and cash-driven interim growth

    Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan Pieterse, Treasury Director-general to unpack Budget 2026 in a nutshell. With inflation-linked personal income tax relief, a higher tax-free savings limit, no VAT or corporate tax hikes, and the withdrawal of the planned R20 billion tax increase, Treasury struck a more optimistic tone. However, fuel and carbon levies will rise, the deficit sits at 4% of GDP, and debt is projected to stabilise at 77.3% of GDP. In other interviews, Motus Chief Executive Officer, Ockert Janse van Rensburg discusses Motus’ improved operational performance, the stronger sales volumes across key markets, and how disciplined strategy execution supported the Group’s robust financial results for the period.   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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 23m
  4. Vision Group pushes harder to save Tongaat and Survey shows what consumers refuse to cut.

    3 DAYS AGO

    Vision Group pushes harder to save Tongaat and Survey shows what consumers refuse to cut.

    Stephen Grootes speaks to Mr Rute Moyo, Vision Consortium Member, about the escalating tensions between Vision, the IDC and the Business Rescue Practitioners as the future of Tongaat Hulett hangs in the balance. In other interviews, Farzana Botha, Senior Communications Manager at Sanlam Risk & Savings talks about new research released ahead of Budget 2026 that reveals what South Africans refuse to cut from their personal budgets, even under mounting financial strain. The survey shows education, housing and savings remain top priorities for households, reflecting a strong focus on long-term security despite rising living costs. It also highlights how healthcare, connectivity and even small personal treats are viewed not as luxuries, but as essential to stability and well-being 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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 17m
  5. Sasol's profit plunges 34% as oil & chemical prices fall and Banks face class action over home repossessions

    4 DAYS AGO

    Sasol's profit plunges 34% as oil & chemical prices fall and Banks face class action over home repossessions

    Stephen Grootes speaks to Simon Baloyi, CEO of Sasol about the group’s half-year results as it navigates weaker oil and chemicals prices. While earnings declined and impairments weighed on profit, production at Secunda rose 10% and cost discipline supported positive free cash flow for the first time in four years. In other interviews, Gerhard van der Merwe, consumer law attorney at Trudie Broekmann Attorneys talks about a landmark High Court case challenging banks’ long-standing use of sales in execution. Lawyer Douglas Shaw is seeking to certify a class action, alleging that homes in arrears were sold for amounts just sufficient to settle outstanding debt, potentially below market value. Major banks deny wrongdoing, saying repossessions are a legal last resort, and are opposing both the certification and Shaw’s conduct. The case could have significant implications for foreclosure law and consumer rights in South Africa. 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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 22m
  6. The Best of the Money Show:  Biz Review: Mitchell & Gerard on SA Malls

    6 DAYS AGO

    The Best of the Money Show:  Biz Review: Mitchell & Gerard on SA Malls

    Stephen Grootes spoke to Hlelo Giyose and Ntsika Ntsokolo about navigating emerging‑market investment choke points, to Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi about top business stories across Africa, to Graham Mitchell about the principles behind his book Compounding Advantage, and to Paul Gerard about Flanagan & Gerard’s work in developing and managing South Africa’s retail property 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/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.

    50 min
  7. Kumba posts strong 2025; SA glass firms hit with cartel prosecution

    19 FEB

    Kumba posts strong 2025; SA glass firms hit with cartel prosecution

    Stephen Grootes speaks to Kumba CEO, Mpumi Zikalala about Kumba’s strong 2025 performance, the rising demand for premium lump iron-ore, and how the UHDMS project is set to further elevate the company’s product quality and market advantage. In other interviews, the Head of Cartels at the Competition Commission breaks down the findings against PG Glass and Glasfit, explaining the alleged long‑running price‑fixing cartel and what it could mean for consumers and the broader automotive‑glass industry. 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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 18m
  8. Meat prices surge amid disease outbreaks and calls grow for probe into film funding mismanagement

    18 FEB

    Meat prices surge amid disease outbreaks and calls grow for probe into film funding mismanagement

    Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Frikkie Maré, the CEO of the National Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO) about the mounting pressures on South African meat prices, with the latest CPI data revealing that meat prices continue to surge, and the category’s annual inflation accelerated to 13.5%, marking some of the highest increases in the CPI basket. In other interviews, Jack Devnarain, Chairperson of the SA Guild of Actors talks about the growing concerns over mismanagement of film funding and the call from MPs for a thorough investigation. 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    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 19m

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

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