Stephen Grootes

Journalist and broadcaster

Cape Town, South Africa

About Stephen

Stephen Grootes is a South African journalist and broadcaster. He is the founder and editor of the Daily Maverick, a South African online news site. Grootes has worked as a journalist for over 30 years, covering a wide range of topics including politics, business, and social issues. He is known for his investigative reporting and has won several awards for his work. Grootes has also presented several radio and television programs, including the popular current affairs show "The Midweek Report". He is a graduate of the University of Cape Town and has a Master's degree in journalism from the University of the Witwatersrand.

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Mixed signals in Iran conflict rattles markets & SA loyalty market hits maturity as usage climbs to 85%

The Money Show•Mar 23, 2026•1:19:26•host

Exxaro shifts beyond coal as earnings hold firm & Middle East war threatens global fertiliser supply

The Money Show•Mar 19, 2026•1:23:18•host

Stephen Grootes

About Stephen

Associated Podcasts

The Money Show

Connect

Recent Appearances

Mixed signals in Iran conflict rattles markets & SA loyalty market hits maturity as usage climbs to 85%

Exxaro shifts beyond coal as earnings hold firm & Middle East war threatens global fertiliser supply

Key Topics

Global turmoil threatens SA inflation outlook & short-term rental rules stir industry fears

Old Mutual gains traction as strategy pays off and Spar cuts costs in deeper turnaround push

Fuel suppliers tighten deliveries amid supply worries & SA to host Africa’s first LIV Golf event

Standard Bank posts R49.2bn headline earnings and shipping attacks push oil above $100

The JSE has lost 514 companies since 1989 and 14 municipalities face possible power cuts by Eskom

Absa profit rises as credit quality improves and Govt moves to give ITAC new powers over imports

Mall of Africa owner Attacq delivers solid results

Oil surges past $100 as Middle East war rattles markets and Mpact revenue climbs to R14bn

Best of the Money Show: KFC leadership & YouTube’s new content era

High Court strips Finance Minister of unilateral VAT powers and Africa’s trade momentum strengthens

FirstRand profit rises as bank eyes Africa growth and Canal+ pulls the plug on Showmax

PIC’s unlisted portfolio under pressure & Woolies delivers growth despite constrained consumer spend

Shoprite delivers 7.1% revenue growth & Airlines hit as U.S.-Israeli war with Iran impacts travel

JSE, Bidvest release strong results and U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran disrupts global shipping

Govt slashes power tariff for ferrochrome sector and consumers flock to used cars as sales jump 11%

Budget 2026 avoids major tax shocks and Motus posts strong sales and cash-driven interim growth

Vision Group pushes harder to save Tongaat and Survey shows what consumers refuse to cut.

Sasol's profit plunges 34% as oil & chemical prices fall and Banks face class action over home repossessions