The Money Show

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

  1. Creecy’s IVP deal faces heat; 80% of township firms unregistered, study urges formalisation

    14H AGO

    Creecy’s IVP deal faces heat; 80% of township firms unregistered, study urges formalisation

    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.

    1h 20m
  2. Court blocks Eskom’s R54bn tariff hike as 1 in 3 South Africans turn to Side hustles to survive

    1D AGO

    Court blocks Eskom’s R54bn tariff hike as 1 in 3 South Africans turn to Side hustles to survive

    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.

    1h 20m
  3. Ramaphosa faces pressure to unlock R2tn investment; Govt eyes Temu’s expansion in South Africa

    2D AGO

    Ramaphosa faces pressure to unlock R2tn investment; Govt eyes Temu’s expansion in South Africa

    Stephen Grootes speaks to Kevin Lings, Chief Economist at Stanlib Asset Management, and Lumkile Mondi, Senior Lecturer at the School of Economics and Business Science at Wits University, about South Africa’s growing investment strike as companies hold nearly R2-trillion in cash reserves. They discuss why corporates are delaying investment amid weak growth, inflation, and uncertainty, and the pressure on President Cyril Ramaphosa to unlock this liquidity to revive the economy. In other interviews, Phetho Ntaba, National Consumer Commission spokesperson, explains the government's plans to monitor Temu's move to local warehouses in South Africa, amid growing concerns over e-commerce regulation and consumer. 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.

    1h 17m
  4. Boxer’s R22.5bn Turnover signals retail Boom; Nobel prize sparks new wave in economic innovation

    3D AGO

    Boxer’s R22.5bn Turnover signals retail Boom; Nobel prize sparks new wave in economic innovation

    Stephen Grootes speaks to Boxer CEO, Marek Masojada about the retailer’s robust financial performance, marked by a 13.9% rise in turnover to R22.5 billion, strong trading profit growth, and strategic expansion — all driven by operational efficiency, customer loyalty, and a relentless focus on delivering value. In other interviews, Prof Adrian Saville, Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS, talks about the 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics, awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion and Peter Howitt for their groundbreaking research on how innovation and “creative destruction” fuel economic growth. Their work shows how new technologies replace the old, boosting living standards, health, and quality of life around the world.   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.

    1h 18m
  5. The Best Bits of The Money Show: Power Elite Book: AI, Gold & Bubbles

    6D AGO

    The Best Bits of The Money Show: Power Elite Book: AI, Gold & Bubbles

    Stephen Grootes spoke to Ongama Mtimka about C. Wright Mills’ The Power Elite and how its themes of concentrated political, economic, and military power remain relevant today. He also interviewed Warren Ingram on investment strategies during market bubbles, and later discussed the AI boom and gold rush with Vincent Anthonyrajah and David Shapiro. Finally, he profiled Noleen Samuels, highlighting her entrepreneurial journey with bioCURE in the waste management 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  CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
  6. PIC boss under fire & why the Rand is gaining strength – The Money Show Explainer

    6D AGO

    PIC boss under fire & why the Rand is gaining strength – The Money Show Explainer

    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/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
  7. PIC backs R1.35bn in mining startups; Dis-Chem CEO Rui Morais on strategy and future growth

    OCT 9

    PIC backs R1.35bn in mining startups; Dis-Chem CEO Rui Morais on strategy and future growth

    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.

    1h 14m
  8. Mining Indaba opens as users tune out; peak social media fatigue hits digital engagement

    OCT 8

    Mining Indaba opens as users tune out; peak social media fatigue hits digital engagement

    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.

    1h 16m
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An archive of each full weekday episode of the award-winning program presented by Stephen Grootes.

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  • Creator
    Radio 702
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    105
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Primedia Broadcasting
  • Show Website
    The Money Show

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