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.
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Ghost Stories #66: The exit edge – is private equity still outpacing IPOs?
The latest C-suite Barometer study by Forvis Mazars paints a positive picture for private equity and alternative investments, with 26% of global executives planning to use these channels to raise funds in the year ahead. But why is this the case? And will private equity continue to outpace IPOs as the exit mechanism for choice?
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #65: Altvest unplugged – a no-limits conversation with Warren Wheatley
With edgy branding and a highly unusual approach in South Africa of building from the ground up in public (i.e. while listed on the JSE), Altvest is playing life on hard mode. CEO and founder Warren Wheatley knows this, yet he remains steadfast in his belief about what they are building. Get ready for over an hour of hard-hitting conversation around Altvest's assets, director remuneration and more.
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Prime Kapital letter to MAS shareholders
Prime Kapital has sent a letter to shareholders of MAS regarding the voluntary bid by Hyprop. The letter is published here without amendment. This may assist you in forming a view on the various corporate actions around MAS.
Capitec
The Finance Ghost Plugged in with Capitec: Ep 1 (Bootstrapping a Brownie Business – TheHungryMute)
Makomborero Mutezo is in the early stages of building a food design empire. With a mix of culinary and design skills, plus a curious mind, he shares delicious insights in episode 1 of The Finance Ghost plugged in with Capitec.
Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday Ep104 – How South Africa can shift gears for growth
South Africa has spent more than a decade in economic drift. So, how do we get back on track? In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs is joined by Cumesh Moodliar, CEO of Investec South Africa, and Osagyefo Mazwai, Investment Strategist at Investec Wealth & Investment International, to unpack the hard truths, and outline a roadmap to recovery and long-term prosperity.
Satrix
What 25 years as a market pioneer taught us about South African investing
With a quarter-century of experience behind them, the team at Satrix has learnt so much about how South Africans invest. In this piece, Kingsley Williams shares five of those lessons.
Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday ep103 – tensions, tariffs and the fragile global economy
At the midpoint of 2025, the global economy stands at a precarious intersection of cooling inflation on one side and rising geopolitical tensions on the other. In this episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks with Investec Chief Economists Annabel Bishop (South Africa) and Phil Shaw (UK) about the shocks and signals shaping markets.
Satrix
The Liquidity Advantage: Why ETFs Should Play a Bigger Role in Institutional Asset Allocation
Institutional investors are increasingly incorporating Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) into their portfolios, attracted by their cost efficiency, transparency, and liquidity. As the investment landscape becomes more complex and cost-sensitive, ETFs are proving to be a powerful tool for modern portfolio management. Duma Mxenge explores their growing role in institutional investing, advantages over traditional investment vehicles, and their impact on market liquidity and institutional strategy.
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Talent Scarcity: How South African Businesses can Overcome the Skills Shortage
With talent rising as a strategic priority in 2025, just under half of organisations in the Forvis Mazars C-Suite Barometer: Outlook 2025 continue to report a struggle to recruit talented people, with the emphasis shifting to high-quality employees at more junior levels. Daniella Frank and Susan Truter give more details.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #63: The Think Big South Africa Competition with PSG
PSG Financial Services is the proud sponsor of the Think Big South Africa competition, in collaboration with Economic Research Southern Africa (ERSA). PSG wants to encourage South Africans to get involved in their country at the highest level, bringing forward policy ideas and constructive solutions to drive conversations and real change in our country. PSG CEO Francois Gouws joined me to explain why.
