Tune in to Bruce Whitfield's new podcast series for your weekly business briefing – without the boring bits.
Bruce Whitfield, one of South Africa’s most trusted financial voices, is back behind the mic with a new podcast.
For more than 20 years, Bruce has helped South Africans make sense of the business world as the voice of The Money Show on 702 and Cape Talk. He’s also a bestselling author, keynote speaker and broadcaster, known for turning complex financial topics into relatable, human stories.
If you’ve ever felt that business news is too complicated, too boring or too removed from your life, this podcast is for you.
Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week delves into the one business story that matters most each week, in digestible 30-minute episodes.
Whether it’s a global headline, a South African breakthrough or an untold local hustle, Bruce brings each story to life with clarity, curiosity and wit, making business news surprisingly relatable (and never boring).
Expect market insights, personal‑finance tips from top experts and behind-the-scenes stories from some SA’s most inspiring entrepreneurs.
Bruce speaks to Jackie van Niekerk, CEO of Attacq, about a R750 million investment into Waterfall City, what it signals about confidence in South Africa's commercial property sector and the future of mixed-use urban development. Bruce also chats to David Muller, CEO of Karoo Pistachios, about building a potential R3 billion export industry in the Northern Cape.
Bruce speaks to to Alan Knott‑Craig of fibertime™ about expanding fast, affordable fibre into South Africa’s townships and the impact connectivity can have on education, jobs and opportunity. He also chats to economist David McWilliams about what South Africa can learn from global success stories and why attracting capital, backing entrepreneurs and putting growth ahead of ideology are critical to unlocking the country’s economic potential.
Bruce speaks to Simon Baloyi, CEO of Sasol, about the recent oil price spike driven by Middle East tensions, why it may be short‑lived and how Sasol is positioning itself through the cycle while reinforcing its role in South Africa’s energy security. He also chats to Willem Kellerman, co‑founder of Verify Tech, on how a small South African team used drones and machine learning to deliver one of the most accurate wildlife censuses ever conducted.
Bruce Whitfield speaks to Peter Mountford, CEO of Super Group, about navigating a fast-changing vehicle market as Chinese and Indian brands surge in South Africa. He also chats to Jo Farah, founder and CEO of The Lab, about growing a Cape Town sneaker‑care start-up into a global biotech fashion‑care business using probiotic cleaning tech that now serves major clients like Nike, New Balance, Dior and Karl Lagerfeld.
Bruce speaks to Mike Fraser, CEO of Gold Fields, as the gold price surges past $5 000 an ounce and drives a record year for the miner. He also talks to Grace Harding, CEO of Ocean Basket, about the brand’s global reinvention, from post-COVID restructuring to international expansion.
Bruce Whitfield speaks to Richard (Boris) Rivett-Carnac, CEO of SAB, on navigating global beer pressure while growing volumes in South Africa. He also chats to Alain Soriano, founder of discount retailer Best Before, about rising demand for discounted essentials in a fiercely competitive grocery market.
Bruce Whitfield speaks to Marthinus Stander, CEO of Rainbow Chicken, about the company’s strong performance since its 2024 unbundling from RCL Foods and its listing as a standalone business. He also chats to Nick Dreyer, CEO of Made in RSA, about helping local brands reach global markets. The episode closes with market insights from Jean Pierre Verster, founder and CEO of Protea Capital Management.
Bruce Whitfield talks to Zak Calisto, CEO of Karooooo, about the group's strong results and global expansion. He also speaks to Daneel Steinmann, CEO of Old School, about their 5 year Liverpool FC partnership. Then Deon Gouws, Chief Investment Officer at Credo Group in the UK, weights in on investing in a world of heightened geopolitics.
Bruce Whitfield talks to Stephan Bredell co-founder of Platō Coffee on how understanding the next-generation coffee market has been key to their success. Also on the show, Jean Pierre Verster, Founder and CEO of Protea Capital Management, discusses the red-hot markets. Then, Matthew Schulz, managing director and co-owner of Galileo Open Air Cinema, explains the growing appeal of outdoor movies.
Bruce polishes his crystal ball, looking at the biggest risks 2026 hold for the world and local economy. He chats to Sir Bradley Fried, former Chairperson of the Bank of England, about how courageous decisions can change the course of your life.
Bruce Whitfield speaks to Dino Paulo, co-owner of HintHunt Africa, about branching out to online games and 'amazing races'. News24 Editor-in-Chief Adriaan Basson unpacks the biggest stories of 2025, while certified financial planner Warren Ingram reminds us not to put all of our eggs in one basket.
Bruce Whitfield talks to Boxer CEO Marek Masojada about 3 decades of growth from 5 stores to 500 and what the end of mall exclusivity could mean. He also chats to Pesto Princess founder Kathleen Quillinan on mortgaging her home to build a food brand and preparing for her next chapter.
Bruce Whitfield speaks to Bernard Swanepoel, former Harmony Gold CEO and chair of the Joburg Indaba, on SA’s under-explored mining sector and rising gold prices. He also chats to Steve Brookes, Balwin Properties CEO, about the country's padel obsession.
Bruce Whitfield asks Capitec CEO Graham Lee whether the group is more than just a bank as it grows fees, phones and insurance and talks about its future ambitions. He also speaks to PURA founder Greig Jansen on how a R260 million investment will drive a bigger push into the US despite tariff hurdles.
Bruce Whitfield talks to Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman about his F1 racetrack project, Rainbow Chicken’s Marthinus Stander on US poultry imports and Tim Atkin on SA’s top wine shake-up.
Bruce Whitfield interviews Jannie Mouton on turning Curro into a nonprofit, unpacks the proposal with Curro CEO Cobus Loubser and analyses Trump’s attack on the US central bank.
Bruce Whitfield interviews Nedbank's CEO, tests a theory on Pick n Pay's new boss, and covers executive kidnappings and wealth-building tips.
Bruce Whitfield gets the inside scoop on SA's US trade crisis from Carol Paton, hears a warning from SAB's CEO, meets the new SA boss of the Edinburgh Fringe, and gets wealth-building advice from Warren Ingram.
Bruce Whitfield examines SA's US trade options, speaks to Adcock Ingram's CEO about a game-changing deal, shares market insights, and probes the origin story of Darling Sweet.
Bruce Whitfield gets Mark Cutifani's blueprint for SA's success, market insights from Peter Armitage, Warren Ingram's wealth advice, and the story behind a groundbreaking African video game.
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