Stephen Grootes

Host of The Money Show on 702 and Cape Talk. Associate Editor at Daily Maverick. Interested in all things financial and political. Email: [email protected]

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

@SABCPortal Such a good choice! Congrats Thulas. And good luck! It’s an amazing (and sometimes demanding) audience….

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

On #TheMoneyShow this evening, what’s the most you’ve ever spent on a cell phone? Did you get value for money? Would you do it again? @Radio702 @CapeTalk

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

On The Money Show tonight: Do you get value for money for your rates? What are you getting from your council in return for what you pay? @Radio702 @CapeTalk

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

Prof Adrian Saville: Most big companies in Africa are taking something out (minerals) or taking things in. We need inclusive, impactful companies in-country. For this you need network infrastructure. Whoever builds it will command the economic & social height.

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

RMB Economist Isaah Mhlanga: South Africa is incredibly well-connected in terms of trade. But we lose out in Human and Social Development because of our high unemployment rate and inequality. This is useful for policy makers to tell them what we need to do.

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

The report finds that our big advantage is Market Access and Innovation, where we come first. But we fall down in Social and Human Development. Zimbabwe scores higher than us in that category. It says so much about our society.

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

The “Where to Invest in Africa” report suggests, on their model, the best places are Mauritius, Seychelles, Egypt and only then South Africa.

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

I’m at the RMB “Where to Invest in Africa” report launch. Prof Adrian Saville: If your company is doing well but the society around it is stuttering, then you’re running an extractive enterprise. Fascinating point.

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

About to start my first edition of The Money Show on @Radio702 and @capetalk. Coming up: Tito Mboweni on the “GNU”, the big market meltdown in Japan and the US and implications for our interest rates, and what makes a good executive.

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

@djsbu @Radio702 Thanks so much @djsbu. You’re such a legend!

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

Good morning. My final edition of #SAfmSunrise. Today: SANTACO denies intimidating e-hailing drivers, Joburg’s loan, Tshwane’s council chaos - and from 8:30: Your Big Story of our last six years…. @SAfmRadio

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

A Judge has ruled government cannot force doctors to work in certain places. This might have a huge impact on the NHI. Will this coalition government ever agree on the NHI? Should it be implemented? #SAfmSunrise @SAfmRadio

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

Hello! On #SAfmSunrise today: HIV prevalence slightly down, power grid reservations, water limitations and a #MediatedConversation about the ANC and the tripartite alliance. @SAfmRadio

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

Several former Transnet officials are accused of inflating the prices of breathalyser straws from 29 cents each, to R29. This happened in 2020, and their case is only starting now. Why is justice so slow in our country? #SAfmSunrise @SAfmRadio

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

Good morning. On #SAfmSunrise today: Helen Zille on John Hlophe and the coalition so far, the world’s hottest day, Jacob Zuma’s ANC disciplinary and a #MediatedConversation about the economy and small business. @SAfmRadio

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

Hello! On #SAfmSunrise today: Gauteng NPOs and the Auditor-General, the Joburg ANC on the new deal with Action SA, Bheki Mtolo responds to NEHAWU and a #MediatedConversation about police and reservists. @SAfmRadio

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

It looks like Action SA will help the ANC to elect the ANC’s Dada Morero as Joburg Mayor. Do you see the national coalition coming into local government? Will it help anything? #SAfmSunrise @SAfmRadio

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

Hello! Monday. On #SAfmSunrise today: Joe Biden pulls out of the US Presidential race, will Kabelo Gwamanda be pushed out of Joburg, Gauteng NPOs and a #MediatedConversation about the massive IT outage. @SAfmRadio

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

We have seen Ministers from parties like the IFP, the DA and the PA giving budget speeches. It’s a major change from when every Minister was from the ANC. What’s been the biggest surprise for you so far? #SAfmSunrise @SAfmRadio

[Stephen Grootes @StephenGrootes]

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competitition, Parks Tau says BEE will stay. His deputy Minister is the DA’s Andrew Whitfield. Do you believe BEE will remain? #SAfmSunrise @SAfmRadio