Crypto coalition pushes back on new rules & South African cherries gain access to China’s market

Stephen Grootes speaks to Emile van der Linde, ⁠Head of Operations at EasyCrypto about its opposition to proposed exchange control changes that the industry says could stifle blockchain-based payments, drive investment offshore, and put South Africa's crypto jobs and innovation ecosystem at risk. …

SA’s GDP contracts 0.2% as growth momentum fades and Old Mutual keeps growth momentum

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sifiso Skenjana, economist and Managing Director of ESG Analytics about South Africa’s economy contracting 0.2% in the second quarter, after first-quarter growth was revised down to 0.4%. The latest GDP figures show weakness across mining, manufacturing and trade, while bu…

Sun International profit rises as casinos drive growth & SA farm exports grow with Africa taking 40%

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson about the group’s interim results, with Sunbet income jumping 35.5% to R1.2 billion and land-based casino income returning to growth for the first time in three years. Land-based casino market share rose to 49%, while hospitality reven…

The Best of the Money Show: The cost of toxic workplaces & SME divide

Stephen Grootes spoke to Warren Ingram about long-term investing, Advaita Naidoo about recognising workplace toxicity, Luncedo Mtwentwe about the regional challenges facing SMEs, and Jakkie Cilliers about Africa's changing security and development landscape. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by w…

ARM profit rises 19% to R3.2bn as PGMs drive recovery & AGOA extension falls short.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Phillip Tobias, CEO of African Rainbow Minerals about the mining group’s FY2026 results, with headline earnings up 19% to R3.2 billion and net cash rising to R10.2 billion. The stronger performance was driven by a sharp recovery in PGMs, while ARM Ferrous earnings fell 42%…

Discovery profit jumps to R17.75bn & Why the HFA is pushing to make medical aid compulsory

Stephen Grootes speaks to Discovery Group CEO Adrian Gore about Discovery’s strong full-year results, the return of Discovery Bank to profitability, the rollout of its Super Bank strategy, and how the Vitality shared-value model is driving growth locally and internationally. In other interviews, T…

Strong food sales boost Woolworths & Motus powers ahead with 19% earnings growth

Stephen Grootes speaks to Woolworths Group CEO Sam Ngumeni about the retailer’s full-year results, which showed sales growth across all business segments, continued strength in its Food division, improved cash generation, and a total dividend payout of R1.9 billion despite a challenging consumer en…

Shoprite grows revenue 7.1% to R274.8bn & Sibanye-Stillwater posts R18.8bn profit as PGM prices surge

Stephen Grootes speaks to Shoprite CEO Pieter Engelbrecht about the retailer’s strong full-year results, which saw sales, earnings and dividends rise, driven by growth across its supermarket brands, the rapid expansion of Sixty60, strategic acquisitions, and continued investment in customer value, …

Eskom profits up R30.3 billion & SA sugar growers welcome duty hike but say more may be needed

Stephen Grootes speaks to Eskom chief executive officer Dan Morokane about the power utility's improving financial health, the financial and operational turnaround behind the results, and how Eskom plans to balance energy security, affordability and future investment. In other interviews, Dr Thoma…

The Best of the Money Show: Pay transparency & SA's digital shift with Arthur Goldstruck

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Arthur Goldstuck about South Africa’s digital revolution, Wendy Knowler about a consumer victory over counterfeit goods, Lindiwe Sebesho about pay transparency and fairness in the workplace, and Professor Linda Meyer about leadership and the future of higher education. Th…