Clicks posts R50.4bn turnover & SARB targets offshore business through a Synthetic Financial Centre.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Stuart Theobald, Executive Chairman of Krutham, about plans by National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank to turn the country into a hub for international investment management. The proposed Synthetic Financial Centre would allow qualifying financial institutions to manage foreign investments from South Africa, potentially attracting global business, creating skilled jobs and keeping more financial services revenue in the country. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. 

Stephen Grootes speaks to Duncan Pieterse, Director-General of the National Treasury, Bobby Ramagwede, CEO of the Automobile Association and Sifiso Skenjana, economist and Managing Director of ESG Analytics about Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. Government has announced R10 billion in temporary fuel levy relief, while stronger tax collections have helped stabilise public debt. However, Treasury has cut its economic growth forecast to 1.2%, raising questions about whether improving public finances can translate into meaningful economic growth and relief for struggling households. In other interviews, Darren Hele, CEO of Famous Brands talks about the group's interim results, which saw revenue increase 2.3% to R4.3 billion, while operating profit declined 4.7% amid weak consumer spending and rising costs. Despite the pressure on profitability, the owner of Steers, Debonairs Pizza and Wimpy more than doubled its free cash flow and increased its dividend. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. 

Stephen Grootes speaks to Isaac Matshego, Senior Economist at Nedbank, about what to expect from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's upcoming Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement. Despite pressure from rising fuel prices, inflation and global economic uncertainty, government finances have remained relatively stable, with tax collections holding up better than expected. However, slower economic growth, rising operating costs and pressure on government spending could complicate Treasury's plans to contain debt while maintaining public services. In other interviews, Timothy Walker, International Relations Specialist talks about the future of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important oil shipping routes. HSBC's CEO believes the development of alternative routes could make the waterway redundant within five years, as geopolitical tensions force countries to rethink their dependence on it. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. 

Stephen Grootes speaks to Warren Ingram, Certified Financial Planner at Galileo Capital, about the billions of rands in unclaimed retirement benefits and investments belonging to South Africans. More than R50 billion in retirement funds remains unclaimed, with the figure approaching R90 billion when other investments and dormant bank accounts are included. From forgotten pension funds to benefits left behind after changing jobs, Ingram explains how South Africans can track down money owed to them, claim it for free and avoid falling victim to scams. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. 

Stephen Grootes speaks to Osagyefo Mazwai, Investment Strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International, about South Africa's prospects of regaining its investment-grade credit rating by 2028. Investec believes there is a better than even chance of the country escaping junk status, following recent credit rating upgrades and improvements in fiscal management. However, with government debt approaching 79% of GDP and debt-servicing costs reaching R420 billion, further progress will depend on reducing debt, accelerating economic growth and maintaining political stability. In other interviews, Khaya Sithole, CA(SA) and Director at Corusca Consulting talks about how government departments and state companies have quietly funnelled nearly R70 billion to service providers without going to tender, by simply expanding existing contracts. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.