Stephen Grootes

Broadcaster, Political Journalist
Constitution, Politics
Analyst, Facilitator, Keynote Speaker, MC, Moderator, Panellist
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Stephen Grootes is a seasoned political journalist and broadcaster known for his sharp analysis and deep understanding of South Africa’s political landscape. Host of The Money Show on 702 and CapeTalk, he is also a senior contributor at Daily Maverick. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of South African politics and is well connected within media and political circles. He has covered major elections and policy shifts with clarity and insight and is a sought after thought leader on governance, political trends, and the media’s role in democracy.

Credibility

Stephen Grootes is one of South Africa’s most trusted and recognisable voices in political journalism and broadcast media, with a career spanning decades at the forefront of the country's most defining political moments. Armed with a BJournalism degree from Rhodes University, Stephen has shaped national discourse through his roles at Eyewitness News, SAfm, Daily Maverick, and currently as host of The Money Show.

Topic Authority

Stephen brings a rare ability to connect the dots between what’s happening on the ground and what it means for South Africa’s future. His deep relationships with political actors, combined with a no-nonsense approach to analysing complex issues, make him a go-to speaker for business leaders, civic organisations, and global observers.
  • South African Politics & Political Economy
    • Business in Society
  • Media and Narrative in Governance
  • Social and Economic Trends in South Africa
  • Public Accountability and Democracy

Impact

He is widely known for his impactful six-year tenure on SAfm’s Breakfast Show, which he grew from an audience of 39,000 to 180,000 listeners, helping the station's broader audience soar to more than 800,000. His reporting during the State Capture era placed him among South Africa’s most insightful political narrators.

Speaking Style

Stephen is a storyteller grounded in political depth. He weaves insight, analysis, and personal experience into clear narratives that help audiences understand where South Africa is headed — and what their place in that future might be. Expect informed, thoughtful, and sometimes unexpected takes delivered with the calm clarity of a seasoned broadcaster.
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