Spur reports higher earnings and expands footprint and SA traffic congestion worsens.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Spur Corporation CEO Val Nichas about the group’s latest half‑year results, its expanding restaurant footprint, and how the business is managing competitive and economic pressures. In other interviews, Amo Ramela, morning traffic reporter on 702, Dr Megan Bewer from Stellenbosch University’s transport and logistics department, Early Breakfast host Africa Malane and independent transport economist Ofentse Madisha about growing congestion in Johannesburg and Cape Town, where commuters say traffic volumes have surged since the start of the year. With more vehicles on the road, shifting work and school patterns, and ongoing pressure on public transport systems, many South Africans are spending longer hours behind the wheel. Beyond daily frustration, rising congestion raises questions about lost productivity, increased fuel costs and the broader economic impact on two of the country’s most important metros. 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   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.