How I Make My Money: The business of telecoms in SA with Ilitha Telecoms CEO, Vuyani Jarana

Stephen Grootes speaks with Ilitha Telecoms CEO, Vuyani Jarana, about the telecoms and ICT landscape, and how new entrants can compete with established industry giants. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic…

How I Make My Money: Craig Shapiro, the man helping SA businesses protect their ideas

Stephen Grootes speaks to Craig Shapiro, Executive in the Intellectual Property practice at ENS, about the growing business of ideas and why intellectual property is becoming one of the most valuable strategic assets in the modern economy.  The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journali…

How I Make My Money: From law to power: Linda Mabhena-Olagunju’s impact journey

Stephen Grootes speaks to Linda Mabhena-Olagunju, founder and CEO of DLO Energy Resources Group, about her unconventional journey from law to renewable energy, building one of Africa’s leading black women-owned energy companies, and using leadership, capital, and mentorship to drive real inclusion …

How I Make My Money: Business of Concerts with G&G’s Greg Walsh

Stephen Grootes speaks to Greg Walsh, CEO of G&G Productions, about the business behind major concerts and live events. With a track record of bringing international acts to South Africa, Walsh has built a reputation for navigating the complex economics of touring from securing talent and venues to…

How I Make My Money: From R10 Coffee to 75 stores: The Xpresso Café growth story

Stephen Grootes speaks to Nicolene Elhadad, co‑founder of Xpresso Café, about how a simple idea to make quality coffee affordable grew into one of South Africa’s fastest‑growing coffee franchises, now with 75 stores, a flat R14 menu, and ambitious plans for new formats and international expansion. …

How I Make My Money - The evolution of payments in SA, through a founder’s eyes

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Jonathan Smit, co-founder of PayFast and fintech pioneer, about the evolution of South Africa’s digital payments landscape, from the early days of building trust in online transactions to scaling one of the country’s leading fintech platforms and ultimately exiting the bus…

How I Make My Money - Understanding South Africa’s gaming economy

Stephen Grootes speaks to Raymond Ledwaba, CEO of ITTHYNK Gaming about the business of gaming in South Africa, an industry valued at roughly R7 billion, yet one where most of the economic value still flows offshore instead of benefiting local creators. Through ITTHYNK Gaming, Ledwaba is working to …

How I Make My Money: How petrol stations really make money

Stephen Grootes speaks to Reggie Sibiya, CEO of Fuel Retailers Association, about the business of fuel retail in South Africa, unpacking how petrol stations actually make money in a tightly regulated environment. Representing the FRA, Sibiya understands the economics behind forecourt operations, fr…

How I Make My Money: How auctions are finding a new market in SA’s townships

Africa Melane speaks to Tsitso Setai, founder of Lokshin Auctions, a business focused on bringing the formal auction model into South Africa’s township economies. Historically concentrated in urban commercial centres, the formal auction industry has largely overlooked townships despite the vibrant …

How I Make My Money: The business behind financial crime investigations

Stephen Grootes speaks to Chad Thomas, Director at IRL Forensic Investigators, about the business of forensic investigations and how firms in this niche sector actually make money. While the industry is often associated with high-profile fraud cases and corporate scandals, much of the work comes fr…