The JSE has lost 514 companies since 1989 and 14 municipalities face possible power cuts by Eskom

Stephen Grootes speaks to Haroon Bhorat, professor of economics at the University of Cape Town, about new research examining the steady decline in listings on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. The study finds the exchange has lost a net 514 companies since 1989, with delistings significantly outpacing new listings and leaving South Africa with fewer opportunities for smaller firms to raise capital through public markets. While many exits are linked to mergers and acquisitions or firms choosing private funding, the research also highlights how weak economic growth, currency pressures and structural shifts in global capital markets have contributed to the shrinking listings. In other interviews, Miyelani Holeni, Municipal Governance Expert talks about Eskom’s escalating push for Distribution Agency Agreements, the municipalities at risk of disconnection, and the deeper governance failures behind the soaring arrears that threaten to plunge entire communities into darkness 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.