Friday File: The business behind SA's love for whisky

Stephen Grootes speaks to James McEvoy, Whisky expert, about the changing whisky market in South Africa, exploring shifting consumer preferences, the resilience of premium whisky sales, growing competition from Irish and local brands, and the business opportunities for South African distillers. Th…

Friday File: Johannesburg prepares for major wine industry showcase

Stephen Grootes speaks to Michael Fridjhon, Director of WineX, about the business behind one of South Africa's biggest consumer wine exhibitions. Standard Bank WineX returns to Johannesburg for its 25th edition, with around 9,000 visitors expected and more than 120 exhibitors showcasing some 700 wi…

Friday File: The business behind South Africa's growing golf industry

Stephen Grootes speaks to Nqobile Ndlovu, Founder of CashNSport Research & Advisory about the growing popularity of golf in South Africa and across Africa, and the business opportunities emerging from the sport. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Steph…

Friday File: Proteas vs Australia: The business and reach of Test cricket

Stephen Grootes speaks to Kelvin Watt, Nielsen Sports Africa and Middle East Head, about the business of Test cricket, its audience reach and commercial value as the Proteas prepare to face Australia this weekend. With South Africa also set to host the 2027 Cricket World Cup, attention turns to the…

Friday File: Joburgers invited to capture the city as they know it

Stephen Grootes speaks to Dawn Robertson, Visitor & Creative Economy Catalyst: Jozi My Jozi about 24 Hour Jozi, a city-wide photography project giving Joburgers the chance to document the city as they experience it. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, S…

Friday File: SA’s race to become a global motorsport destination

Motheo Khoaripe, standing in for Stephen Grootes, speaks to Nqobile Ndlovu about South Africa’s push to establish itself as a major international motorsport destination, with Kyalami set to host Africa’s first Michelin 24H Series race in 2027 and Cape Town targeting a return of Formula 1 in 2031. …

Friday File: A mountain bike mission for hunger relief

Stephen Grootes speaks to Craig Wapnick organiser of Go2Sea mountain bike event, about the fundraising event that challenges cyclists to cover 650km from Johannesburg to the coast, raising much-needed funds to help fight hunger and food insecurity. The event not only showcases the beauty of South …

Friday File: V&A Waterfront enters later-living market with R1.4bn development

Motheo Khoaripe, standing in for Stephen Grootes, speaks to Graham Wood, CEO of the V&A Waterfront, about The Bower, a R1.4 billion later-living development offering 147 hospitality-led units on Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard. The development introduces a luxury model of later living built around i…

Friday File: Inside the Sankayi Jazz series

Stephen Grootes speaks to Sisonke Xonti, jazz saxophonist and co-curator for the Sankayi Jazz series, about the series, which brings exceptional South African jazz to an intimate listening space at Sankayi Restaurant as part of its partnership with the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz 2026. The Money Sho…

Friday File: SA20’s R6.5bn boost to the economy

Motheo Khoaripe, standing in for Stephen Grootes, speaks to Betway SA20 League commissioner Graeme Smith about the tournament’s growing economic impact, which generated R6.5 billion in GDP contribution and supported nearly 9,500 jobs across South Africa during its record-breaking fourth season. Th…