The Money Maze: Investing in South Africa

Mergers and Acquisitions sound like boardroom buzzwords, but for investors, they are basically corporate weddings, hostile takeovers, and the occasional messy divorce. In this episode, we break down what a merger is, what an acquisition is, and why companies do them. From SABMiller and AB InBev to Walmart buying Massmart, Sibanye rescuing Lonmin, and even DRA Global being bought out, we unpack the impact on share prices, delistings, and your portfolio.

The Money Maze helps South African retail investors stop drowning in jargon and start navigating the market like someone who actually knows what they are doing. This is not financial advice.

Spur has served up results juicier than their ribs: revenue up 11% to R3.9bn, profit before tax up 17.5% to R401.7m, and a massive 40% jump in dividends, giving investors a tasty 9.1% yield. We dive into the numbers, the brand glow-up across Spur, Panarottis, John Dory’s, Hussar Grill and Doppio Zero, and why Spur is feeding shareholders better than the kids in the play area.

The Money Maze helps South African retail investors stop drowning in jargon and start navigating the market like someone who actually knows what they’re doing. This is not financial advice.

AGMs, EGMs, ordinary vs special resolutions, and why your single share actually gives you a voice. In this episode, we unpack how shareholder meetings work, what voting rights really mean, and why proxy voting matters. Whether you hold one JSE share or a whole portfolio, this jargon-busting guide will help you navigate boardroom decisions that impact your investments.

The Money Maze helps South African retail investors stop drowning in jargon and start navigating the market like someone who actually knows what they’re doing. This is not financial advice.

Confused by preference shares, ordinary shares, and those mysterious A and B share classes? In this episode of The Money Maze, Jay breaks down the differences, explains dividend rights, voting power, and why some shares act like VIP Woolies shoppers while others are stuck in the queue. Learn how JSE companies use share classes, and what it means for your portfolio.

The Money Maze helps South African retail investors stop drowning in jargon and start navigating the market like someone who actually knows what they’re doing. This is not financial advice.

Standard Bank just dropped its half-year results, and the numbers are big. Headline earnings climbed 8% to R23.8 billion, return on equity rose to 19.1%, and the share price jumped 3%. But there’s a twist: CEO Sim Tshabalala and CFO Arno Daehnke plan to retire by 2027, even as the bank raised its executive retirement age. In this Maze Dive, we unpack the profits, the succession drama, and what it all means for South African retail investors.

The Money Maze helps South African retail investors stop drowning in jargon and start navigating the market like someone who actually knows what they’re doing. This is not financial advice.

Ever owned shares and then got an email saying, “We need more money”? Welcome to the world of Rights Issues and Private Placements. In this episode, we unpack how each works, why JSE companies use them, and what it means for your portfolio. We keep it simple, with SA-flavoured humour and plain-English explanations, so you know when to grab the discount or walk away.

The Money Maze helps South African retail investors stop drowning in jargon and start navigating the market like someone who actually knows what they’re doing. This is not financial advice.

Ever wondered what happens when a stock vanishes from your trading account? In this episode, we unpack JSE suspensions, delistings, and how they affect your shares. From shady admin to going private, we explain the real risks for retail investors and why reading those boring SENS reports could save your bacon.

The Money Maze helps South African retail investors stop drowning in jargon and start navigating the market like someone who actually knows what they’re doing. This is not financial advice.

Thungela warns profits will drop up to 85%, with coal prices cooling, Transnet bottlenecks biting, and R285m in restructuring costs. We unpack what it means for dividends, ETFs, and retail investors who’ve been riding the coal wave.

The Money Maze helps South African retail investors stop drowning in jargon and start navigating the market like someone who actually knows what they’re doing. This is not financial advice.

Ever wonder why a stock suddenly pops up in your Top 40 ETF, or vanishes like your paycheck on the 25th? In this episode, we unpack how JSE index constituents are chosen, how rebalancing works, and the weighting tricks that can tilt your portfolio. Learn why index changes matter, and how they affect your ETFs and long-term returns.
The Money Maze helps South African retail investors stop drowning in jargon and start navigating the market like someone who actually knows what they’re doing. This is not financial advice.

Ever wondered why the JSE Top 40 moves even when half the shares are sleeping? Or why Naspers acts like the Springbok captain of your ETF? In this episode, we unpack Market Breadth, Index Weighting, and Free Float in plain English, with a side of South African humour.
The Money Maze helps South African retail investors stop drowning in jargon and start navigating the market like someone who actually knows what they’re doing. This is not financial advice.