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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 1H 18M

FSCA probes trade market manipulation & Tensions grow between Eskom board and Presidency over unbundling

from The Money Show · host Radio 702

Stephen Grootes speaks to Alex Pascoe, FSCA, Departmental Head of Market Abuse, about the regulator’s investigation into an alleged market manipulation tactic where traders use tiny share trades to influence prices and profit from much larger derivative positions. In other interviews, Dr Mpumelelo Mkhabela, political analyst talks about the growing tensions between the Presidency and Eskom’s board over the future of the power utility. The Presidency has rebuked Eskom chair Mteto Nyati after he publicly raised concerns about transferring the utility’s transmission assets to an independent operator, warning that the move could weaken Eskom’s balance sheet, unsettle bondholders and trigger issues with lenders. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show 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 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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