The Money Maze: Investing in South Africa

Don’t put all your boerewors in one braai. In this episode of The Money Maze, we explain how rebalancing keeps your portfolio aligned, why asset allocation drives most long-term returns, and how real diversification protects you from market meltdowns. Whether you're on EasyEquities or just getting started, this episode unpacks the tools every South African investor needs.

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.

Naspers and Prosus just dropped their full-year results, and the numbers are wild. Earnings doubled, e-commerce finally turned a profit, and AI is doing more than just sounding cool in a boardroom. In this Maze Dive, we unpack the 18× jump in adjusted income, the Tencent factor, and what’s actually changed inside these two tech-heavyweights listed on the JSE. No fluff, no hype, just plain English breakdowns of big numbers.

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.

Think bonds and REITs are just for oumas in cardigans? Think again. In this episode, we break down how South African investors can use government bonds and listed REITs like Spear and Vukile to earn income, diversify risk, and buffer against inflation. From RSA Retail Savings Bonds on EasyEquities to REIT ETFs, we show you how to add stability and cash flow to your JSE 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.

What’s the difference between a share that rides the wave and one that stays steady through the storm? In this episode, we break down defensive vs cyclical stocks, why they behave differently, and how to build a balanced portfolio. Whether you hold Clicks or City Lodge, this episode’s for you.
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.

Should you invest for regular payouts or long-term price growth? In this episode, we unpack the pros and cons of dividends and capital gains for South African investors. We break down tax differences, reinvestment strategies, and how to balance both for different life stages. Whether you're chasing income, growth, or both, this one's for you.

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.

We break down the latest full-year results from The Foschini Group (TFG), one of South Africa’s biggest listed retail companies.

With gross profit hitting R28.8 billion, online sales now 12 percent, and the Bash platform turning profitable two years early, this JSE-listed stock is looking strong.

But with Australia underperforming and forex risks lurking, is TFG a reliable dividend stock or just another seasonal high? This Maze Dive episode unpacks the numbers, the risks, and what it all means for South African retail investors.

Are blue chip shares really safe? Is growth better than value? And what’s this CAGR thing that makes your R10,000 grow like magic? This episode breaks down the long-term thinking investors need to build real wealth.
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.

Are you holding shares that crash harder than Eskom’s grid, or ones that cruise through chaos? This episode explains beta, volatility, and the difference between defensive and cyclical stocks so you can manage your risk.
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.

Telkom’s back with a dividend after four years, headline earnings up 62%, and R1.3 billion headed to shareholders. But with fibre, mobile and BCX in the mix, is this a real comeback or just a good signal?
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.

Are ETFs really cheaper than unit trusts? What’s NAV, and how do fees like TER eat your returns? This episode breaks down the costs of passive investing so you know what’s cheap, and what’s just cheap talk.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.