



Friday File: Dinner meets theatre with Le Petit Chef
Stephen Grootes speaks to Paul Rouessart, owner and international show producer of DinnerTimeStoriesSA / Le Petit Chef Southern Africa, the immersive dining phenomenon that combines fine dining with cutting-edge 3D projection technology and live entertainment. As experiential dining continues to gr…

Friday File: What's happening to South Africa's chocolate market?
Ray White speaks to Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20, about what South Africa's chocolate habits reveal as the world celebrated World Chocolate Day this week. While chocolate remains a firm favourite, fewer South Africans are buying it as soaring cocoa prices and inflation push up prices and shr…

Friday File: The Business of Durban July
Stephen Grootes speaks to Stephen Marshall, Race Coast Head of Major Events, Broadcast and Marketing about the economic impact of the Durban July happening this weekend, the work that goes into organising such an event and the revenue streams beyond horse racing. The Money Show is a podcast hosted…

Friday File: The commercial value of a winning team explained
Stephen Grootes speaks to Nqobile Ndlovu, founder of CashNSport Research and Advisory, about how a winning team can become a commercial powerhouse. With Bafana Bafana enjoying a strong run of form, how does success on the pitch drive demand for jerseys, merchandise and sponsorship opportunities, a…

Friday File: Gen Z redefines property luxury
Stephen Grootes speaks to Mark Stevens, majority shareholder of Saxon Square, about how Gen Z homebuyers are redefining luxury property to prioritise convenience, location and lifestyle over space, and what this shift means for urban developments in hubs like Rosebank as demand grows for compact, a…

Friday File: World Cup 2026’s $9bn boost
Stephen Grootes speaks to Luca Moneta, senior economist for emerging markets at Allianz Trade, about the economic impact of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and why its multibillion-dollar boost to North America will be significant but ultimately short-lived, with tourism and hospitality sectors emerging as…

Friday File: Cape Town’s Amura earns a place among the world’s best
Stephen Grootes speaks to Jonathan Lubala, Brand director of Mount Nelson, about the Cape Town fine-dining restaurant that has earned a place on Forbes’ prestigious list of the world’s 16 most beautiful restaurants. Opened at the iconic Mount Nelson Hotel by renowned Michelin-starred chef Ángel Le…

Friday File: Jetour T2 crowned SA’s best car
Stephen Grootes speaks to Nic Campbell, vice president of Jetour South Africa, about the Jetour T2’s historic win as South Africa’s 2026 Car of the Year. They unpack what this first-ever victory for a Chinese brand means for shifting consumer perceptions, rising competition in the SUV segment, and…

Friday File: Why more South Africans are choosing cruise holidays
Stephen Grootes speaks to Ross Volk, managing director of MSC Cruises South Africa, about the company’s strong 2025/2026 South African cruise season. The season saw more than 85 000 passengers sail aboard MSC Opera across 37 voyages, the growing popularity of cruise holidays among South Africans, …

Friday File: Music marketing – what brands get wrong
Stephen Grootes speaks to Grant Pleming, founder and MD of The Racket Club, about why most brand and music partnerships fail, and how brands can better navigate culture to create more authentic campaigns. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Groo…