The Best of the Money Show

Stephen Grootes speaks to consumer ninja, Wendy Knowler about the astonishing twist in the counterfeit Lucky Star pilchards saga, which began with a SAPS raid in Gauteng, uncovering fake cans, altered labels, and a shocking connection to Woolworths-labelled cartons.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Advaita Naidoo, Africa MD at Jack Hammer Global, about navigating the often-daunting conversation around salary and compensation, and how to confidently advocate for the pay you deserve.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Koketso Mano, Senior Economist at FNB, about South Africa's inflation rate, which has plummeted to its lowest level in four years, reaching 2.8% in October - largely driven by a significant decline in fuel prices. They preview the highly anticipated interest rate decision, which could have a profound impact on the country's economic landscape.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Ferrial Adam, Executive Manager of WaterCAN, about the alarming warning from the Department of Water and Sanitation that two of SA's seven water boards are on the brink of bankruptcy due to massive municipal debts.

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Chris Steward, Portfolio Manager at Ninety-One and Stephen Grootes analyse top business and company stories of the day, as well as international and local markets.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to CEO Hendrik du Toit about Ninety One's half-year results, with net outflows of £5.3bn and a 12% decline in earnings.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, Minister of Electricity and Energy, about the suspension of Nersa member Nhlanhla Gumede, and the prepaid meter recording deadline that's got everyone talking.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Warren Ingram, Co-founder of Galileo Capital, about simplifying investment decisions and why focusing on just one key choice can lead to long-term success.

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Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi, the founding director of Tribe Africa advisory and author of Rumble in the Jungle Reloaded  and Stephen Grootes  take a look at top business news around the continent.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Phuti Mashalane, Director at Werksmans Attorneys, to explore the legal protections in place for consumers who fall victim to tainted treats, spoiled food, and other potential health hazards.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Ashor Nick Sarupen, second Deputy Minister of Finance about the construction mafia's devastating impact on South Africa's construction industry, which contributes significantly to the country's GDP and employs over 1.3 million people, with over 180 projects worth R63 billion disrupted since 2019. 

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Stephen Grootes speaks toLebogang Ramafoko, the Executive Director of Oxfam,, about the key takeaways from the G20 summit in Brazil, where world leaders gathered to address pressing global issues, including climate change, inequality, and food security 

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Kwena Moloko Equity Research Sales and Investment Banking about top business and financial news of the day.

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 Stephen Grootes speaks to Motshabi Mafanela, a community leader from Lakeview, an informal settlement in Ennerdale, south of Johannesburg, about a suspicious solar energy company, Acf Solar Sunenergy, that's targeting residents with a potentially scammy offer, demanding R275 upfront for a solar plant installation, despite questionable credentials and a lack of transparency.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Lindo Ngema - founder of Prominent Energy Solutions about the looming 36% electricity tariff hike proposed by Eskom, as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) kicked off public hearings in Cape Town, sparking widespread concern and outrage among residents.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Bruce Cameron, a freelance journalist and retirement funds consultant, about the alarming R35 billion withdrawn from retirement funds in just 11 weeks, sparking concerns over the Two-Pot System's impact on retirement savings.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Motshidisi Mohono, renowned sports anchor and presenter at SuperSport TV, about the valuable money lessons she's learned throughout her career.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Bongani Dlala, CEO of the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb), about the pervasive issue of construction mafia and its impact on the industry, ahead of the National Construction Summit on Crime-Free Construction Sites, taking place on 19 November 2024 at the Durban ICC.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Ruse Moleshe, energy expert, about the suspension of Nersa regulator Nhlanhla Gumede, who was absent from crucial public hearings on Eskom's 36% tariff increase application, amid allegations of "transgressions" and an ongoing investigation.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Kirby Gordon, FlySafair's Chief Marketing Officer, about the airline's resilience in the face of regulatory challenges, including the International Air Services Council's non-compliance ruling and its implications for FlySafair's international and domestic operations.

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Siboniso Nxumalo , CIO at Old Mutual Investment Group, goes through companies news, local and international markets with host Stephen Grootes. 

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Chris Schutte, CEO of Astral Foods, about the poultry producer's impressive full-year financial results, which saw a significant rebound from last year's loss, driven by a favorable economic climate and a 6.4% surge in annual revenue to R20.5 billion

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Telkom Group CEO Serame Taukobong about the company's half-year results, which showed a 1.8% decline in profit, but a notable 57.5% jump in adjusted headline earnings per share, driven by strong mobile data demand that boosted group revenue to R21.4 billion.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Brian Bechet, Co-Founder of Blankets for Africa, about the luxurious mohair products that are putting African craftsmanship on the global map.

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Thato Mashigo, portfolio manager at Sanlam Private Wealth gives the market wrap up for the week with host Stephen Grootes.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Adrian Saville, Professor of Economics and Finance at GIBS, to unravel the puzzling calmness in financial markets, exploring the underlying factors and potential implications for investors

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 Stephen Grootes speaks to Claude de Baissac, Founder and CEO Eunomix to unpack the implications of economist Thabi Leoka's R500,000 fine and censure by the JSE.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Grant Nader, Portfolio Manager at Benguela, and Patrick Mathidi, Head of Equities at Aluwani Capital Partners, about navigating investments in uncertain times under a potential Trump 2.0 administration.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Ryan Cohen, Chief Relationship Officer at Merchant Capital, about the surprising potential of boring businesses to drive growth for small and medium-sized enterprises.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Ben Leyka, CEO of the African Agri Council, about unlocking $1 billion in vetted agri projects across Africa.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about Big tech companies, governments and startups are meeting at the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Marius Reitz, Luno's General Manager for Africa, and Steven Boykey Sidley, to discuss the surge in Bitcoin's value, which briefly exceeded $93,000 amidst speculation around Trump's agenda.

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Viv Govender, Portfolio Manager at Rand Swiss gives the market wrap up for the week with host Stephen Grootes.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Bernard Swanepoel, Chair of Junior Mining Indaba and former mining CEO, about the challenges facing the junior mining sector and the rise of zama zamas.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Joe Klopper, Portfolio Manager at Independent Securities, to unravel the mysteries behind the recent gold price crash, exploring the key factors driving this downward trend.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Professor Duncan Pieterse, Director-General of South Africa's National Treasury, about his career path, to leading the country's treasury, and the valuable lessons he's learned along the way.

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Consumer Ninja Wendy Knowler joins Stephen Grootes to talk about the alarming small print in car hire contracts that could leave renters with massive bills for damages.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Siphiwe Moyo, an Organizational Behaviour specialist, about navigating the complexities of modern workplaces and uncovering the science behind coping with uncertainty in “Navigating the Chaos: The Science of Coping in Unpredictable Times".

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Mike Ratcliffe, Owner of Vilafonté and Chair of the Stellenbosch Wine Route, about the winery's historic double win at the International Wine & Spirits Competition Awards in London.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Peter Hayward-Butt, CEO of Brait, about the company's half-year results, including a R644 million profit and 8% increase in net asset value per share.

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Owen Nkomo, CEO and founder of Inkunzi Wealth Group and Stephen Grootes analyse top business and company stories of the day, as well as international and local markets.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Katherine Robinson, Head of Campaigns at Natural Justice, about the contentious issues at COP29, including climate finance, human rights, and the role of environmental defenders.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to John Stopford, Head of Multi-Asset Income at Ninety One Asset Management, about the potential market implications of a Trump presidency on China, amid signals of a tougher US stance.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Warren Ingram, Co-founder of Galileo Capital, about savvy financial strategies to help you navigate the festive season without breaking the bank, ensuring a prosperous start to the New Year.

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Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi, the founding director of Tribe Africa advisory and author of Rumble in the Jungle Reloaded  and Stephen Grootes  take a look at top business news around the continent.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Musa Mabesa, GEPF Principal Executive Officer about the GEPF's significant R201 billion increase in market value, now standing at R2.3 trillion

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Paul Makube, Senior Agricultural Economist at FNB,about the challenges and opportunities for agriculture in the wake of Trump's trade policies.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Ashlin Perumall, Partner for M&A at Baker McKenzie South Africa, about South Africa's proposed legislation to fortify consumer privacy and curb unsolicited direct marketing, including the introduction of an opt-out registry to block unwanted communications.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Anthony Modisane,Senior Equity Sales Trader,  Absa CIB about top business and financial news of the day.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Isaac Matshego, Economist at Nedbank, about South Africa's economic upswing, with 294,000 jobs created in Q3, driving unemployment down to 32.1%.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to CEO Kobus Gertenbach about Premier Group's interim results, driven by margin management and cost-saving initiatives.

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Stephen Grootes talks to Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, discussing money matters with uncovering valuable financial insights gained from his years in the entertainment industry.

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Stephen Grootes talks to Bronwyn Williams, Partner at Flux Trends, about the insightful lessons from Morgan Housel's book, "Same as Ever".

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Stephen Grootes talks to Andrew Woodburn, Managing Director at Amrop WoodburnMann, about the alarming exodus of top talent: South Africa's top 5 professional departures.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Msizi Khoza, Managing executive for ESG at Absa Corporate & Investment Banking  about Africa's push for a more ambitious climate finance goal at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, as the continent requires $277 billion annually to implement its climate plans, but receives only 2% of global climate finance flows.

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Stephen Grootes speaks  to Omnia Holdings' CEO Seelan Gobalsamy about the group's 5% revenue increase and 17% operating profit growth, despite challenging market conditions.

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Tana Mongwe, portfolio manager at MacroSolutions at Old Mutual Investment joins Motheo Khoaripe to analyse the biggest stories on the markets.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Phutego Mojapele, Aviation Expert, about FlySafair's urgent interdict against the Air Licensing Council, amid concerns over the airline's foreign ownership non-compliance threatening its license

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Shameel Joosub, Vodacom Group CEO, about the company's 18% drop in first-half net income due to currency devaluations in Egypt and Ethiopia.

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Stephen Grootes talks to Hervé Delabesse, General Manager of Premier Cru Wines, about curating exceptional wine experiences and uncovering the stories behind rare, premium wines.

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Viv Govender, Portfolio Manager at Rand Swiss gives the market wrap up for the week with host Stephen Grootes.

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Stephen Grootes discusses the art of champagne with Michael Fridjhon, Visiting Professor of Wine Business at UCT and founder of  Winewizard.

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Stephen Grootes discusses the Absa Champagne Festival with Viwe Bacela, exploring the artistry, luxury, and unforgettable experiences awaiting attendees at this prestigious event.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Chantal Marx, Head of Equity Research at FNB Wealth and Investments, and Vincent Anthonyrajah, CEO and co-founder of Differential Capital, about the intricacies of bond investing.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Grant Prince, our Head of Investments at Fetola, about breaking down barriers to access finance for entrepreneurs.

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Stephen Grootes talks to Nhlanhla Nene about the TEHA CEO Dialogue, exploring its 10-year legacy, key challenges facing Africa, and the unique business opportunities emerging from this year's event.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to tech expert Siphumelele Zondi about the alarming wave of job cuts sweeping the tech industry, with Mozilla cutting 120 jobs and over 130,000 losses reported across 457 companies this year.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to CEO Steve Binne about Sappi's mixed financial results, with a strong fourth quarter offset by a sharply lower full-year profit, amid challenging macroeconomic conditions.

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Joining presenter host Stephen Grootes to talk about the current state of the global markets is Independent Investor, Norman Mackechnie for todays’ market commentary.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Thandekile Chiliza, Senior Manager at FSCA, about the implications for stakeholders and the need for stricter oversight in financial management within pension funds.

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Stephen Grootes discusses the intersection of politics and economics with Julia Chatterley, exploring how Donald Trump's presidency will shape the US economy and the Federal Reserve's rate-cutting decision.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to  Xolisa Dyeshana, exploring their inspiring path as a creative visionary and leader at Joe Public United.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Wendy Knowler, Consumer Ninja, about a concerning practice in the car financing industry, where dealerships are cleared to release vehicles before insurance coverage kicks in, exposing buyers to unforeseen financial liabilities.

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The founder of Missing Link Social, Richard Mulholland, discusses how people have gotten comfortable with being rude with host Stephen Grootes . 

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Anton Harber, Executive Director of the Campaign for Free Expression and founder of Mail & Guardian, about Novus Holdings' R43 million acquisition of three Media24 divisions and the implications for South Africa's media landscape.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Richard Porter, FNB's Foreign Exchange Solutions CEO, about First National Bank joining BankservAfrica's Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis platform, enabling real-time cross-border payments across Southern Africa.

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Chris Steward, Portfolio Manager at Ninety-One and Stephen Grootes analyse top business and company stories of the day, as well as international and local markets.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Carel de Jager, research lead for Blockchain technology at the CSIR, about Bitcoin's surge to an all-time high following Donald Trump's strong performance in the US presidential election.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Matete Thulare, Head of FX Execution at Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), about the significant weakening of the South African Rand, its biggest drop in a year, following Donald Trump's projected win in the US presidential election.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Joe Klopper, Portfolio Manager at Independent Securities, and Kane Farabaugh, Voice of America's Multimedia Journalist and Midwest Correspondent, about the U.S. election's impact on emerging markets and South Africa.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Gugu Sidaki, Director and Wealth Manager at Wealth Creed, exploring practical strategies for managing financial stress and achieving long-term financial stability.

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Dr. Rutendo Hwindingwi, the founding director of Tribe Africa advisory and author of Rumble in the Jungle Reloaded  and Stephen Grootes  take a look at top business news around the continent.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Nazmeera Moola, Ninety One's Chief Sustainability Officer, about Earthshot's Africa initiative, supporting innovative businesses with positive environmental and social impact.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Mimmy Gondwe, Deputy Minister of Higher Education, about the upcoming Jobs and Skills Summit. It's a collaborative effort with the University of Johannesburg, aimed at aligning TVET education with industry needs and producing industry-ready graduates.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Paula Hulley, IAB South Africa Advertising Revenue Report Lead and Managing Director at Digitas Liquorice aboutthe key trends shaping South Africa's advertising landscape highlighted in the recently released 2024 IAB SA Online AdSpend Report.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Kwena Moloko Equity Research Sales, Absa CIB  about top business and financial news of the day.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Bruce Hunt, Transcend Capital's MD, about harnessing Equity Equivalent Programs to enhance Starlink's BBBEE credentials in South Africa.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Kane Farabaugh, Voice of America's Multimedia Journalist and Midwest Correspondent, about US Presidential Election results coverage, offering in-depth analysis and real-time updates on this pivotal moment in American politics.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Sandile Zungu, esteemed President of AmaZulu FC and Founder of Zungu Investment, to explore his financial philosophy, early money lessons, and the evolution of his relationship with wealth.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Ian Mann, Managing Director at Gateways Business Consultants, about "Contagious Generosity" by Chris Anderson, exploring the book's key takeaways and relevance to the business world.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Donald McKay, CEO of XA Global Trade Advisors, exploring how US polls will shape market trends.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Werner Kapp,CEO at Altron about Altron's interim results, defying revenue decline with 49% EBITDA growth and 100% operating profit surge, following strategic divestments.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Redefine Properties CEO, Andrew König about Redefine Properties' challenging full-year results, with distributable income and dividend per share dipping 2.9% amidst South Africa's economic slowdown and high interest rates.

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Peter Brooke Portfolio Manager at Old Mutual Investment Group takes Stephen Grootes through companies news, local and international markets.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to  Guy Leitch, SA Flyer Magazine Editor, exploring the implications of FlySafair's foreign ownership non-compliance on South Africa's aviation industry.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Tim Cohen, Daily Maverick Editor at Large about the fallout from VBS allegations and analyzing Dondo Mogajane's sudden departure from GEPF and Moti Group.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Brenda Pieterse, Founder and Owner of Occasional Cakes KZN, about crafting dream weddings with her exquisite wedding cakes.

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Victor Mupunga, Head of Research at Old Mutual Wealth Private Clients and  Prof John Stremlau, Honorary Professor of International Relations at Wits University , about the potential implications of the US election on South African investors - and why experts are sounding the alarm.

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Patrick Mathidi, head of Equities at Aluwani Capital Partners joins host Stephen Grootes  to analyse the day's market fluctuations and delve into the latest developments in business and finance.

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