Tech Thursday: Humanoid robots and AI ethics to take centre stage in 2026

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about advancements coming in AI and robotics in 2026, highlighting humanoid robots showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. He also discusses concerns in Europe over the misuse of Grok AI, one of Elon Musk’s companies, in creat…

Tech Thursday: AI and Online Retail - How South Africa’s digital boom is shaping holiday shopping

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about how South Africa’s surge in online retail and the use of AI-driven strategies are reshaping holiday shopping trends. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the lates…

Tech Thursday: US may expand visa waiver screening to include social media and biometrics

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about about the proposed changes to the Visa Waiver Program and the collection of social media data. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, bus…

Tech Thursday: South Africa leads Africa’s gaming boom: Rage expo showcases a billion rand industry

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert, Siphumelele Zondi about how South Africa has Africa’s biggest gaming industry, as the Rage Gaming Expo, the continent’s largest gaming event, takes place this weekend.   The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen…

Tech Thursday: London’s council targeted by cyber attackers

Stephen Grootes speaks to Tech Expert, Siphumelele Zondi, about London dealing with a sophisticated coordinated cyberattack that targeted a number of its councils. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic tren…

Tech Thursday: From human to virtual - How AI influencers are redefining marketing

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about how the rise of AI influencers is reshaping marketing yet again, signaling a shift from traditional campaigns, and even human influencers to virtual personalities The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio pre…

Tech Thursday: AI Disruption - From India's call centres to South Africa’s languages and Spotify’s Soundscape

Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about how India, once the global hub for tech and call centres, is seeing that dominance shift as AI begins to replace traditional call centre jobs — a trend echoed by Spotify’s use of AI in music label collaborations and Google’s launch of AI…

Tech Thursday: NYC sues tech giants over youth mental health crisis

Stephen Grootes speaks to  Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about New York City's landmark lawsuit against tech giants like Meta, Google, Snap, and TikTok, accusing them of fueling a youth mental health crisis through addictive platform designs and harmful viral trends such as "subway surfing.” The…

Tech Thursday: Is Your Phone Listening? The truth behind social media coincidences

Ray White speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about the eerie phenomenon where people notice topics they’ve just discussed suddenly appearing on their social media feeds. Is it coincidence, clever algorithms, or something more? Meta insists they do not listen to private conversations—but many r…

Tech Thursday: R150 Billion and rising: South Africa’s online gambling boom

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about how Stats SA now values the online gambling industry at over R150 billion, with platforms like SunBet reporting more than 70% growth—highlighting a dramatic shift from the stigma of physical casinos to the booming popularity of digital…