The Money Maze: Investing in South Africa

High volume doesn’t always mean easy selling, and the bid/ask spread can quietly rob you. In this episode, we unpack liquidity in plain English and explain why trading a ‘hot stock’ can still leave you stuck.
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.

Spear REIT now holds R5.5 billion in Western Cape property, with solar-powered assets and solid dividends. No malls, no hype, just steady rental income across Paarl, George and Blackheath. But is that enough?
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 buying before the ex-dividend date guarantees a payout? Not quite. This episode breaks down how dividend payout ratios work, what total return really means, and why timing matters when chasing that passive income.
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.

The PEG ratio, NAV and book value per share help you figure out if you’re paying champagne prices for boxed wine. This episode breaks down how to value stocks properly, even if you hated maths at school.
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.

Pick n Pay posted a R736 million loss, shuffled its leadership team and hinted at a rights issue. Boxer’s booming, but the retail giant is wobbling. We unpack the numbers, the chaos, and the long-term investment case.
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.

Return on equity, return on assets, and the debt-to-equity ratio tell you if the business is working hard, or just working on your nerves. Learn how these ratios show the quality of management and financial stability.
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 a company’s profitable because revenue is up? Not so fast. This episode breaks down EBITDA, net profit margin, and free cash flow — the trio that tells you whether a company’s actually making bank or just bluffing.
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 investing in a bull or a bear? What does 'market cap' mean, and why do volatile stocks make people sweat? This episode unpacks the risk vibes of the stock market in a way that makes sense for EasyEquities users and JSE beginners.
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.

Mantengu Mining is accusing the JSE of sabotage, calling in the Hawks, and promising an EPS boom. Is this a penny stock comeback or chrome-coated chaos? We unpack the headlines, financials and retail investor 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.

What is a P/E ratio, and should you care? What exactly is EPS, and why do people chase dividends like Black Friday specials? In this episode, we break down these three key investing terms in plain English with a local flavour.
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.