Tech Thursday: Google battles deepfake call scams

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jan Vermeulen, Editor at MyBroadband, about how deepfake technology is fueling billions in fraud and Google’s move to launch an AI-powered fake call detection tool on Android. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes…

Tech Thursday: Why tech stocks are surging despite global turmoil

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about the powerful global rally in technology stocks that has continued despite fears of economic fallout from rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions, which companies are leading the surge, what’s driving renewed investor appetite The …

Tech Thursday: SA AI adoption surges, divide persists

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about South Africa’s rising AI adoption rates, now above the global average, and the growing concerns around the country’s widening digital divide. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Gro…

Tech Thursday: Social media’s impact on youth happiness

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about the World Happiness Report for 2026, which found that young people are less happy than they were 15 years ago, with social media identified as a key factor. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio present…

Tech Thursday: AI vs cybercrime: ads blocked, data stolen

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about Google saying AI has helped it block more than eight billion malicious ads, as reports emerge of users of an open-source app falling victim to their personal details being stolen. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journ…

Tech Thursday: Why platforms are now backing original creators

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about how online platforms are doubling down on original content, with TikTok partnering with Tubi to develop long‑form creator shows, and Instagram warning it will no longer boost accounts that mainly reshare rather than create. The Money …

Tech Thursday: World Book Day: Copyright beyond the page

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert about how copyright is being reshaped in the digital era, as writers, musicians and filmmakers grapple with revenue losses amid online sharing and the growing e‑book market. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and rad…

Tech Thursday: Regulators sound alarm as SHEIN & Temu outpace SA consumer laws

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, Tech expert regarding concerns that international e‑commerce platforms are expanding faster than South Africa’s consumer protection laws can keep up. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He ex…

Tech Thursday: Smart cities - Big promises, repeated plans and the questions they raise

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about why the idea of a smart city keeps resurfacing in government plans, what it promises in terms of jobs, infrastructure and technology, and why repeated announcements without visible progress continue to raise public expectations and sce…

Tech Thursday: Crypto boom, tax net and security risks in the spotlight

Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphumelele Zondi, tech expert, about the rapid growth of crypto ownership globally, SARS’s insistence that crypto gains be taxed locally, and growing security concerns after decentralised finance company Drift suspended all crypto withdrawals following hacker threats. Th…