SA Governor on Fed Independence as WEF Warns of 2026 Risks; Rainbow RE Starts Rare Earths Pilot

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sanisha Packirisamy about SA Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago’s support for an independent US Federal Reserve amid political pressure and market uncertainty. In other interviews, Spiros Fatouros unpacks the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026, highlighti…

SARS tightens tax rules for multinationals, Sim swap and fraud deepen telecom losses and the future of African business schools 

Stephen Grootes speaks to Chris Yelland, Energy Expert and Journalist about whether Eskom’s legal challenge to NERSA over licenses granted to five private power producers has been stayed or paused. They also touch on Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan, which has added 4,400 MW of capacity, and whethe…

Discovery agrees to cover costs from its error, SA-China trade gap widens and Donald Trump vs Jerome Powell 

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 expe…

Best Bits: Thebe Ikalafeng, Maintenance failures raise homeowner risk and 2026 workplace trends

Stephen Grootes speaks to Thebe Ikalafeng, on his journey as a leader in branding and marketing, Advaita Naidoo on the 2026 workplace trends and how one can upskill themselves to remain relevant and competitive, Warren Ingram about how one needs to be more practical around the changes that should b…

Transparency concerns linger as WeBuyCars parts ways with Dekra

Stephen Grootes speaks to Wynand Beukes, WeBuyCars Deputy CEO on the termination of the relationship between WeBuyCars and Dekra Automotive. They also discuss the ongoing concern around transparency within WeBuyCars. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, …

Parks Tau Amends 2023 Block Exemption for Distressed Energy-Intensive Industries

Stephen Grootes speaks to Saul Levin, Executive Director of Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies on the government’s intervention by amending the 2023 Block Exemption for distressed energy-intensive industries.

A Stronger rand: Signal of stability or short-term relief?

Stephen Grootes speaks to Annabel Bishop, Chief Economist at Investec, about the recent strengthening of the rand and what’s driving the currency’s renewed momentum. They unpack the global and local factors influencing the rand, including shifts in investor sentiment, interest rate expectations, an…

United Nations to convene security council meeting in response to Trump's attack on Venezuela

Stephen Grootes speaks to Lyal White, Faculty at Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) on Trump’s attack on Venezuela exploring the geopolitical, economic and diplomatic implications of the move, including its impact on Latin America, international law, and the rules-based global order, as we…

SA’s 2025 economic outlook, family finance, imposter syndrome, Gen Z travel trends and the business of sport

Nokukhanya Mntambo speaks to Dr Dale McKinley, Political Economist, about South Africa’s economic performance in 2025 and the outlook for 2026, unpacking key finance, business and policy considerations. In other interviews, Siba Njoba, Director and Wealth Manager, discusses financial planning for …

SMME realities, access to opportunity and emerging risks facing South African businesses

Nokukhanya Mntambo speaks to Arthur Goldstuck, Author & Journalist, about what the latest SMME data reveals on where small businesses across South Africa are growing, where they are failing, and why the sector remains both a national priority and a persistent struggle. In other interviews, Jordan…