JSE, Bidvest release strong results and U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran disrupts global shipping

Stephen Grootes speaks to JSE CEO Leila Fourie and Bidvest CEO Mpumi Madisa about their latest performance results, unpacking revenue growth, strategic priorities and what lies ahead for their respective businesses. In other interviews, Timothy Walker, Senior researcher on maritime security at the…

How I Make My Money - Beyond the Algorithm: How Mr Vinyl is keeping physical music culture alive

Stephen Grootes speaks to Bret Dugmore, CEO of SAMP Records, and owner/founder of Mr Vinyl, about the state of South Africa’s vinyl and physical music market. In an era dominated by streaming, Mr. Vinyl has carved out a niche for collectors, audiophiles, and music lovers who value the tactile exper…

Business Book Review: Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio

Stephen Grootes interviews Ian Mann, Managing Director of Gateways Business Consultants, reviewing the book, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by Ray Dalio, discussing how shifting global power dynamics, rising debt levels, and deepening political divisions signal a transformativ…

Bidvest posts resilient half-year results as trading profit rises 7%

Stephen speaks to Mpumi Madisa, CEO of Bidvest, about the company’s resilient half-year performance and strategic priorities in a competitive South African and global market. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, Bidvest has delivered growth across all divisions, underpinned by strong revenue, margin ex…

RCL FOODS navigates sugar market turmoil amid drive for efficiency

Stephen Grootes speaks to RCL Foods CEO Paul Cruickshank about the challenging trading environment facing RCL FOODS, including the severe pressure from declining global sugar prices, rising deep-sea imports, subdued consumer demand, and how the company is leveraging NRM and CI initiatives to drive …

Geopolitical tensions rattle oil markets – What it means for SA

Stephen Grootes speaks to John Stopford, Head of Multi-Asset Income at Ninety One, about the escalating conflict involving Iran and the growing risks to global oil supply, as vessels avoid the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for nearly a fifth of the world’s crude and LNG flows. With oil pr…

Market commentary with Meryl Pick: 2nd March 2026

Meryl Pick, Portfolio Manager at Old Mutual Investment Group, goes through companies’ news, local and international markets, with host Stephen Grootes. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business…

Iran conflict disrupts global shipping, sends oil and gas prices surging

Stephen Grootes speaks to Timothy Walker, Senior researcher on maritime security at the ISS, about the impact of the Iran conflict on global maritime trade and energy markets. As tensions escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s critical oil and gas shipping corridor, tanker disruptions, stran…

JSE Hits R1bn Profit milestone, declares special dividend

Stephen Grootes speaks to JSE CEO Leila Fourie about the JSE’s record-breaking R1bn profit milestone, the special dividend payout, and how renewed confidence in South African markets has fuelled strong trading activity and boosted the group’s overall performance. The Money Show is a podcast hosted…

The Best of the Money Show: Entertainment law & what drives top CEOs

Stephen Grootes spoke to Palesa Maseko about her legal work in film, entertainment and sports, to Peter Tollman about the situational factors that shape CEO success, to John Manyike about what the Budget Speech means for consumers, and to Peter Armitage about his rise in financial markets and the g…