Capitec
The Finance Ghost Plugged in with Capitec: Ep 3 (Blueprints to breakthrough with Legaro Property Development)
With a background in law and economics, Obaratile (OB) Semenya’s approach to property includes exposure at practically every part of the value chain. From developing high-end residential projects through Legaro Property Development to driving sales at his real estate agency, Natural Property, he’s mastered the full property journey. And with extensive experience working closely with Balwin, OB also knows his way around the biggest developments around.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #72: Superbalist to Bash – from startup exits to an omnichannel masterclass at TFG
Claude Hanan and Luke Jedeikin have quite the story to tell. With brands like Superbalist and Bash under their belts, this duo made the journey from indie startup founders to corporate executives responsible for driving growth in groups like Takealot and The Foschini Group (TFG). On this podcast, they explain exactly why omnichannel is so powerful.
Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday Ep108 | Striking gold in global markets
The six resources stocks among South Africa’s “Magnificent 10” are shining on the back of gold and platinum strength, but can the rally withstand US inflation, China’s demand shifts and local logistics woes? Jeremy Maggs speaks to Osa Mazwai and Campbell Parry of Investec.
Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday Ep107 | A pivot to lower interest rates in South Africa?
Inflation is at 3%. The Reserve Bank wants to lock it there. Interest rates are edging down. But the bigger picture is far from settled, as discussed by Jeremy Maggs with Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop. Just what does South Africa's macroeconomic policy mean for all of us?
Capitec
The Finance Ghost Plugged in with Capitec: Ep 2 (A business glow-up with Rabia Ghoor from swiitchbeauty)
Rabia Ghoor, founder of swiitchbeauty and winner of multiple awards, is one of South Africa’s most celebrated young entrepreneurs thanks to her fascinating backstory of starting the business at the age of 14 and dropping out of high school shortly thereafter. But in the decade or so since then, Rabia has built a powerhouse of an eCommerce business – a business that deserves the limelight beyond its founder.
Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday Ep106 – Beyond the balance sheet | Humanising wealth
What do the colours of a popular toothpaste tell us about how we think about wealth?
In the latest episode of the No Ordinary Wednesday podcast, Alexandra Nortier and Marc Romberg, joint heads of Wealth Management at Investec Wealth & Investment International, join Jeremy Maggs to explore how the nature of wealth is changing.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #70: A structured way to invest in China
With the launch of two new structured products that reference the Shanghai Shenzhen CSI 300 index, Investec has sculpted two payoff profiles that could appeal to investors of varying risk tolerances who are interested in gaining exposure to China. Brian McMillan and James Cook joined me to talk through the products.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #69: Unpacking the Prime Kapital offer to MAS shareholders
Prime Kapital has launched a voluntary bid to acquire all the shares in MAS, with the SENS announcement and circular having been distributed to shareholders. To help you understand the deal, Martin Slabbert and Johan Holtzhausen (Chairman of PSG Capital) joined me on this podcast.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #68: Clarity on managing risk for traders and investors
Tinus Rautenbach from Clarity by Investec is passionate about the markets and the full spectrum of its participants, from traders through to long-term investors. Clarity caters to them all, with Tinus joining me to share useful tips and insights into how volatility should be managed by different types of equity enthusiasts.
Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday Ep105 – Global consumer trends 2025
From AI-optimised shelf space to influencer-fuelled fast fashion, global consumer trends are in flux. Global Consumer Analyst at Investec UK, Eddy Hargreaves, joins No Ordinary Wednesday to explore retail innovation, brand strategy, and why selling to today’s cautious, connected shopper is trickier than ever.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #67: Martin Slabbert (Prime Kapital) on the Hyprop – MAS offer
Martin Slabbert of Prime Kapital has strong views on the Hyprop offer to MAS shareholders. As a follow-up to the press release dealing with his concerns around the deal, he joined me on this podcast to dig deeper into key concepts including around the deal mechanics, the relationship between Prime Kapital and MAS and the various permutations going forwards.
