Oil unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels, but this will not derail local economic reform, says Old Mutual Investment Group
From The Best of the Money Show by Radio 702
April 27, 2026 · 8 min
About this episode
Stephen Grootes discusses the impact of the Strait of Hormuz disruption on South Africa's economic outlook with Siya Mbatha from Old Mutual Investment Group.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Old Mutual Investment Group’s Siya Mbatha, about how the Strait of Hormuz disruption has pushed energy security to the centre of South Africa’s economic outlook, and why Sasol is increasingly being viewed not just as a cyclical commodity stock, but as a strategic pillar of national energy resilience under structurally higher oil prices 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…
People in this episode
Host: Stephen Grootes
Guest: Siya Mbatha
Topics covered
- energy security
- economic outlook
- oil prices
- investment
- business development
Keywords
- oil prices
- economic reform
- energy security
- Sasol
- investment opportunities
Sponsors
Absa
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Old Mutual Investment Group, Sasol
Places: Strait of Hormuz, South Africa
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