



Global turmoil threatens SA inflation outlook & short-term rental rules stir industry fears
Stephen Grootes speaks to Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist, about how South Africa’s easing inflation may be short‑lived, unpacking the impact of global conflict on oil prices, the rand’s volatility, and what this could mean for the Reserve Bank’s next policy move. In other interviews, Miguel Ma…

Shapeshifter: Natasha Sideris on how Tashas became one of SA’s biggest restaurant success stories
Stephen Grootes speaks to Natasha Sideris, founder and CEO of Tashas Group, about her entrepreneurial journey from growing up in a family of restaurateurs to building one of South Africa’s most recognisable dining brands. After launching Tashas in 2005, she broke away from traditional franchising m…

Landmark ruling holds banks liable for faulty car sales
Stephen Grootes speaks to Trudie Broekmann, consumer law expert about the implications of the landmark Van Niekerk v FirstRand ruling, which has reshaped consumer rights in vehicle finance. The judgement establishes that banks financing car purchases are not just lenders but can be regarded as the …

iOCO accelerates turnaround momentum with strong results and strategic MySky acquisition
Stephen Grootes speaks Rhys Summerton, CEO iOCO about their impressive 46% profit growth, the operational gains driving its turnaround, and why the MySky acquisition positions the Group for stronger market share and long-term sustainable growth. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known …

Market commentary with Chris Steward:18th March 2026
Chris Steward, Portfolio Manager at Ninety-One and Stephen Grootes analyse top business and company stories of the day, as well as international and local markets. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic t…

Making sense of the retail vs Stats SA inflation divide
Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Stuart Theobald, founder and chair of research-led consultancy Krutham, about why retailer inflation figures from Shoprite and Pick n Pay differ so sharply from Stats SA’s official numbers, and what this growing gap reveals about South Africa’s data quality and measurem…

Home loan defaults drop, but pressure builds elsewhere
Stephen Grootes speaks to Jaco van Jaarsveldt, Chief of Strategy and Innovation at Experian Africa, about shifting consumer credit behaviour in South Africa, as new data shows households increasingly prioritising home loan repayments, with mortgage defaults improving sharply to a two-year low. Whil…

Inflation relief under threat as global turmoil casts shadow over South Africa’s economy
Stephen Grootes speaks to Koketso Mano, FNB Senior Economist, about how South Africa’s easing inflation may be short‑lived, unpacking the impact of global conflict on oil prices, the rand’s volatility, and what this could mean for the Reserve Bank’s next policy move. The Money Show is a podcast…

Old Mutual gains traction as strategy pays off and Spar cuts costs in deeper turnaround push
Stephen Grootes speaks to Jurie Strydom, CEO of Old Mutual about the group’s 2025 results which showed the business gaining traction following its strategic reset, with results from operations up 13% to R9.8 billion and adjusted headline earnings rising 24% on the back of strong performances in its…

MTN’s Africa strategy pays off as profits rise and AI-generated complaints muddy SA consumer cases
Africa Melane speaks to Ralph Mupita, chief executive of MTN Group, after the telecoms giant delivered a strong set of results for the 2025 financial year and surprised investors with a higher-than-expected dividend. The pan-African operator reported a rebound in profitability, supported by strong …