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 …

Small Business Focus: Why small businesses can’t afford to lose sight of their customers

Stephen Grootes speaks to Liezel Jonkheid, Director and Founder of the Consumer Psychology Lab, about why many small businesses lose touch with their customers as they grow. Jonkheid explains how the daily grind of running a business often drowns out customer feedback - until warning signs like ris…

Small Business Focus: Africa’s race against time: Trade, technology and the urgency to compete

Ray White speaks to Luncedo Mtwentwe, Managing Director at Vantage Advisory, about how Africa’s export competitiveness hinges on urgent adoption of new technologies, closing the skills gap, and building integrated infrastructure — or risk being sidelined in the fast-paced global trade arena. The M…