Eskom profits up R30.3 billion & SA sugar growers welcome duty hike but say more may be needed
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The episode discusses Eskom's financial turnaround and the impact of sugar import duty hikes on South African growers.
Stephen Grootes speaks to Eskom chief executive officer Dan Morokane about the power utility's improving financial health, the financial and operational turnaround behind the results, and how Eskom plans to balance energy security, affordability and future investment. In other interviews, Dr Thomas Funke, CEO of SA Canegrowers talks about the International Trade Administration Commission’s decision to raise the dollar-based reference price for sugar imports from $680 a tonne to $785 a tonne. The industry body welcomed the increase but warned it may not go far enough, as subsidised sugar imports have surged more than 70-fold to 124,594 tonnes in the first six months of 2026, while local sugar sales have fallen 35%. 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…
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