Friday File: Sober Fest and a new culture of celebration

Stephen Grootes speaks to Nomsa Mazwai about Sober Fest, a consciously curated Freedom Day weekend gathering in Soweto that challenges alcohol‑centred celebration and instead centres music, wellness, family and the idea of showing up fully present in our joy and freedom. The Money Show is a podcas…

Friday File: From toys to trust funds, the fintech reimagining wealth for kids

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to Sibongile Maputla, founder of Squirrel Away, about a new approach to wealth-building that’s turning everyday gifting into long-term investing. The platform allows friends and family to contribute directly to children’s investment portfolios through ETFs and money market fu…

Friday File: What is behind the surging demand of 80s & 90s classic cars in SA

Motheo Khoaripe speaks to speaks to Sesh Govender, Underwriting Specialist for iTOO Classic Cars about the rise of “youngtimers” and how a new generation of collectors is reshaping South Africa’s classic car market, with growing demand for 80s, 90s and early 2000s icons like the BMW 325is. The Mon…

Friday File: CarShareNova bets on the sharing economy - Unlocking value from idle luxury cars

Stephen Grootes speaks to Themba Mgimeti about how his start-up CarShareNova is rethinking car ownership by turning vehicles, especially luxury cars into income-generating assets. Often compared to an Airbnb for cars, the platform allows owners to rent out underutilised vehicles to vetted users via…

Friday File: V&A Waterfront expands with R230m superyacht investment

Stephen Grootes speaks to Graham Wood, CEO of the V&A Waterfront, about the latest investment in high-end tourism infrastructure, including the announcement of a R230 million Quay 7 superyacht marina, set for completion in 2026. The development reflects growing demand from global superyacht traffic…

Friday File: LIV Sets Sights on Shaping the Future of South African Golf

Stephen Grootes speaks to Southern Guards GC General Manager Richard Glover about the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa tournament, the festival-style fan experience, and what fans can expect when Steyn City hosts world‑class golf, music, and culture later this month. The Money Show is a podcast hos…

Friday File: Where stillness heals: The rise of landscape-led wellness in African luxury lodges

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jonathan Lechtman, Director of Travel Republic Africa,  about how Africa’s wild landscapes are redefining restorative travel, transforming silence, movement, and botanical therapies into immersive wellbeing experiences. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known jou…

Friday File: Where heritage meets innovation: The new chapter at Vergenoegd Löw

Stephen speaks to Prof Peter Löw about the kind of experience that Vergenoegd Löw’s 18th‑century buildings has, the depth of the experience it has to offer, and why its blend of heritage, sustainability, and Michelle Theron’s visionary cuisine makes it so uniquely significant. The Money Show is a …

Friday File: Cruising ahead: Why 2026 will be a breakthrough year for Royal Caribbean

Stephen Grootes speaks to Jacqui Mabuza, Head of Commercial for Cruises International, about the fast‑growing global cruise industry, what South Africans can expect from Royal Caribbean in 2026, and why the new Legend of the Seas is set to redefine multi‑generational family travel. The Money Show …

Friday File:Luxury without the noise: The rise of South Africa’s savvy luxury consumer

Stephen Grootes speaks to Luxity co‑founder Michael Zahariev to unpack Luxity's 2026 State of the Luxury Market Africa Report’s findings, exploring how South Africa’s luxury market is maturing as consumers prioritise long‑term value, pre‑owned access and more considered expressions of status. The …