



Small Business Focus: Hustle vs Burnout - The realities of township entrepreneurship
Stephen Grootes speaks to Bulelani Balabala, Business Speaker, Media Contributor and Township Entrepreneur at TEA, about how hustle is part of the eKasi culture, and how burnout is a silent threat that can collapse both the individual and the business. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-kn…

Small Business Focus: Do entrepreneurs have year-end functions or holidays?
Stephen Grootes speaks to S’onqoba Vuba, Business Strategist, about whether entrepreneurs host year-end functions or take holidays. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, inves…

Small Business Focus: Local is Lekker - How exploring the platteland boosts communities
Stephen Grootes speaks to Luncedo Mtwentwe, Managing Director at Vantage Advisory, about why South Africans should skip the holiday crowds and explore the hidden gems of the platteland, and how doing so can boost local economies while giving you a more authentic travel experience. The Money Show i…

Small Business Focus: Are boring businesses still boring
Stephen Grootes speaks to Sonqoba Vuba, Entrepreneur And Business Strategist, about those businesses that are considered to be boring. Are they still boring? The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, bu…

Small Business Focus: SMEs, recovery, and confidence in the GNU
Stephen Grootes interviews David Morobe Regional General Manager At Business Partners about the benefits of economic recovery and the fiscal framework for SMEs, the impact of global pressures such as tariffs, SMEs’ confidence in the GNU, and the key issues highlighted by our SME Confidence Index. …

Small Business Focus: Township Economy Awards & Summit, driving township entrepreneurship
Stephen Grootes interviews Bulelani Balabala, renowned business speaker and township entrepreneur, about the upcoming Township Economy Awards and Summit taking place from 20–22 November. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores t…

Small Business Focus: Black Friday, Local Power - How small retailers are turning the tables in 2025
Stephen Grootes speaks to Luncedo Mtwentwe, Managing Director at Vantage Advisory, about how this year’s Black Friday is less about big brand discounts and more about small business resilience, innovation, and the power of buying with purpose. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known jou…

Small Business Focus: Resolute Education
Stephen Grootes speaks to Rajesh Pasungili, CEO of Resolute Education, about how the organisation uses coding and robotics to bridge the gap between school and university learning. Founded by two engineering students, Resolute combines Rajesh’s passion for teaching with his co-founder Gareth’s expe…

Small Business Focus: Cybercrime surge - How South African SMEs can stay protected
Stephen Grootes speaks to Brian Pinnock, cyber expert, about the alarming rise in cybercriminal activity in South Africa and the practical steps SMEs can take to protect themselves during Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter…

Small Business Focus: Unlocking township potential - Study reveals 80% of informal businesses remain unregistered
Stephen Grootes speaks to Bulelani Balabala - Business Speaker, Media Contributor and Township Entrepreneur at TEA, about a revealing Standard Bank study which finds that 80% of township businesses across South Africa’s economic hubs remain unregistered, limiting their access to finance and formal …