Monday, May 18, 2026

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Ghost Bites (Accelerate Property Fund | Deneb | Stefanutti Stocks)

In a day of updates from more unusual names on the JSE, we saw Deneb and Stefanutti Stocks with highly encouraging trading statements. Accelerate Property Fund has suffered a setback on its turnaround journey.

The Finance Ghost Plugged in with Capitec: From shuttle rides to SaaS

Most entrepreneurs don’t dream of becoming accounting software founders. Yet, in the back of a Joburg shuttle, Tayla Dandridge and her co-founders spotted a glaring gap: everyday businesses were being left behind by global ‘whales’ like QuickBooks and Sage. Stub was born to serve the trader in Durban, the side hustler in Soweto and the small business owner who needs simplicity, intelligence and local relevance instead of intimidating spreadsheets. This is Stub's story.

How sweatpants became a status symbol

Athleisure might look like a comfort trend, but it reflects something deeper: the evolution of leisure, status, and how we use our time. As Dominique Olivier explains, sweatpants and the concept of the weekend share surprisingly similar roots.

Ghost Bites (Equites Property Fund | KAL Group | Karooooo | NEPI Rockcastle | Reunert | Tharisa)

Equites Property Fund and NEPI Rockcastle are good reminders of the strength of REITs. KAL Group is one of the last "cheap" South African assets. Karooooo upset the market with its margins this year, but they are playing the long game. Reunert has been dragged down by its cables business. Tharisa's earnings have skyrocketed.

South African M&A Analysis Q1 2026

Round-up of South African M&A activity for Q1 2026

DealMakers AFRICA – Q1 2026 Analysis

Round up of M&A activity in Africa for Q1 2026 (excl. SA)

Who’s doing what this week in the South African M&A space?

Weekly summary of Merger & Acquisition activity by South African companies.

Weekly corporate finance activity by SA exchange-listed companies

Weekly summary of corporate finance activity by South African exchange listed companies.

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