Oct 23, 202610 min
Stephen Grootes speaks to Michael Fridjhon, Director of WineX, about the business behind one of South Africa's biggest consumer wine exhibitions. Standard Bank WineX returns to Johannesburg for its 25th edition, with...
About this Podcast:
Stephen Grootes wraps up the previous week from his Money Show broadcast on Cape Talk and 702Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk
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What is The Friday File about?
Stephen Grootes wraps up the previous week from his Money Show broadcast on Cape Talk and 702Thank you for listening to The Money Show podcast Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 and CapeTalk For more from the show go to or find all the catch-up podcasts...
What has The Friday File covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Friday File: Johannesburg prepares for major wine industry showcase" (23 October 2026, 10 minutes), "Friday File: The business behind South Africa's growing golf industry" (16 October 2026, 11 minutes), and "Friday File: Proteas vs Australia: The business and reach of Test cricket" (9 October 2026, 9 minutes).
How often does The Friday File publish?
The Friday File publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Friday File?
Booking probability for The Friday File is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Friday File requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Friday File's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Friday File?
The strongest fits for The Friday File are Investment Banking & Trading. The Friday File has a business audience.
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The Friday File is a business podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Oct 16, 202611 minStephen Grootes speaks to Nqobile Ndlovu, Founder of CashNSport Research & Advisory about the growing popularity of golf in South Africa and across Africa, and the business opportunities emerging from the sport. The...
Oct 9, 20269 minStephen Grootes speaks to Kelvin Watt, Nielsen Sports Africa and Middle East Head, about the business of Test cricket, its audience reach and commercial value as the Proteas prepare to face Australia this weekend. With...
Oct 2, 20269 minStephen Grootes speaks to Dawn Robertson, Visitor & Creative Economy Catalyst: Jozi My Jozi about 24 Hour Jozi, a city-wide photography project giving Joburgers the chance to document the city as they experience it. The...
Sep 25, 202611 minMotheo Khoaripe speaks to Nqobile Ndlovu about South Africa’s push to establish itself as a major international motorsport destination, with Kyalami set to host Africa’s first Michelin 24H Series race in...
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Friday File: A mountain bike mission for hunger relief
Sep 18, 202610 minStephen Grootes speaks to Craig Wapnick organiser of Go2Sea mountain bike event, about the fundraising event that challenges cyclists to cover 650km from Johannesburg to the coast, raising much-needed funds to help...
Sep 11, 202611 minMotheo Khoaripe speaks to Graham Wood, CEO of the V&A Waterfront, about The Bower, a R1.4 billion later-living development offering 147 hospitality-led units on Cape Town’s Atlantic seaboard. The development...
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Friday File: Inside the Sankayi Jazz series
Sep 4, 202610 min Stephen Grootes speaks to Sisonke Xonti, Jazz Saxophonist and Jazz co-curator at Sankayi Jazz Series, about the series, which brings exceptional South African jazz to an intimate listening space at Sankayi...
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Friday File: SA20’s R6.5bn Boost to the Economy
Aug 28, 202611 minMotheo Khoaripe speaks to Betway SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith, about the tournament’s growing economic impact, which generated R6.5 billion in GDP contribution and supported nearly 9,500 jobs across South...
Aug 22, 202651 minStephen Grootes spoke to Miyelani Holeni about the business of improving the performance and financial sustainability of South Africa’s public institutions, Graeme Codrington about the economic...
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Friday File: Inside South Africa's Biggest Motoring Festival
Aug 21, 20268 minStephen Grootes speaks to SA motoring personality, Jacob Moshokoa about this year's event at Kyalami, where motoring enthusiasts can experience more than 100 exhibitors, over 10,000 test drives, thrilling track...
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Friday File: The art of water tasting
Aug 14, 202610 minStephen Grootes speaks to Nico Pieterse, founder of The Fine Water Company and a certified water sommelier, about the world’s first fine water tasting room in Stellenbosch and why tasting water is becoming a...
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Friday File: Cinema makes a comeback
Aug 7, 202612 minStephen Grootes speaks to Thinus Ferreira, independent TV critic, writer and journalist, about the apparent comeback of cinema in South Africa and around the world. After years of pressure from streaming and changing...
Jul 31, 20268 minStephen Grootes speaks to Kamal Moukheiber, Founder and CEO of Bongani Cigars, about building Africa’s first premium cigar brand. Manufactured in Mozambique and expanding into markets across Africa, Europe and the...
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Friday File: The World Cup sponsorship machine explained
Jul 24, 20268 minStephen Grootes speaks to David Wingfield, Strategy and Insight Consultant at Brand Finance Africa, about the extraordinary commercial power of the FIFA World Cup after new research found sponsors generated an estimated...
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Friday File: Dinner meets theatre with Le Petit Chef
Jul 17, 202611 minStephen Grootes speaks to Paul Rouessart owner and international show producer of DinnerTimeStoriesSA | Le Petit Chef Southern Africa, the immersive dining phenomenon that combines fine dining with cutting-edge 3D...
Jul 10, 20269 minRay White speaks to Andrew Fulton, Director at Eighty20, about what South Africa's chocolate habits reveal as the world celebrated World Chocolate Day this week. While chocolate remains a firm favourite, fewer South...
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Friday File: The Business of Durban July
Jul 3, 202610 minStephen Grootes speaks to Stephen Marshall, Race Coast Head of Major Events, Broadcast and Marketing about the economic impact of the Durban July happening this weekend, the work that goes into organising such an event...
Jun 26, 202611 minStephen Grootes speaks to Nqobile Ndlovu, Founder of CashNSport Research & Advisory, about how a winning team can become a commercial powerhouse. With Bafana Bafana enjoying a strong run of form, how does success on the...
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<p>Stephen Grootes speaks to Nqobile Ndlovu, founder of CashNSport Research and Advisory, about how a winning team can become a commercial powerhouse.</p> <p>With Bafana Bafana enjoying a strong run of form, how does...
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