Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #114: The STADIO growth formula
STADIO CEO Chris Vorster and CFO Ishak Kula joined me to unpack how the group reached its 56,000-student target. Perhaps more importantly, we discussed how STADIO plans to grow to 80,000 students by 2030 while maintaining academic quality, affordability and attractive returns on capital.
Capitec
Podcast: The inside scoop on Gelato Mania (The Finance Ghost Plugged in with Capitec)
In this episode of The Finance Ghost Plugged in with Capitec, The Finance Ghost sits down with Gelato Mania Financial Director Kosta Kappatos to unpack the journey behind one of South Africa's favourite gelato brands.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #113: What every CFO should know about changing auditors
Changing auditors is not something most CFOs do often, but when the moment arrives, the decision can have far-reaching implications for governance, stakeholder confidence and the effectiveness of the audit process.
In this episode of Ghost Stories, The Finance Ghost is joined by Yolandie Ferreira, Head of Audit Africa at Forvis Mazars, to explore what companies should consider when appointing a new auditor and why the process is about much more than compliance.
Financial Results
Super Group: Strong performance across the portfolio
Super Group, a leading logistics and mobility business, reported an exceptional financial performance for the 2026 financial year, with significant growth in earnings despite a backdrop of economic uncertainty and geopolitical disruption.
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PBT Holdings moves to secure majority Black Ownership
PBT Holdings proposes a new Black Economic Empowerment partnership to support long-term growth and client retention. This includes a R50 million investment in PBT's core operations and a repurchase of 14% of its shares.
Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #112: Decision fatigue – why important financial decisions get delayed
In this episode of Ghost Stories, The Finance Ghost is joined by Colleen Wagner, CFO of Satrix, to unpack the concept of decision fatigue and why it so often causes long-term financial goals to fall to the bottom of the priority list. Colleen shares a number of practical strategies for breaking the stress cycle and getting back on track.
Financial Results
RCL FOODS: Sugar and Pet Food challenges
Despite challenges faced during the year, RCL FOODS remains firmly aligned to the strategy of building a better-balanced, more branded business.
Financial Results
Rainbow Chicken Annual Results: Unleashing Potential
Through continued investment in agricultural performance, feed optimisation, and operational efficiency, Rainbow Chicken is strengthening its competitiveness, enhancing biosecurity, and building a more resilient business.
Podcasts
PODCAST: No Ordinary Wednesday | The economics of tourism in SA
South Africa’s growth challenge is shifting from reform to delivery. Tourism is part of that test. On No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs and Investec economist Lara Hodes examine what it will take to turn sector momentum into investment, jobs and sustained growth.
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Financial Results
CA&S Interim Results: Broadening the platform
CA&S has posted a resilient set of results in a period where consumer spending remained under pressure. The group concluded a number of acquisitions to broaden the platform. The company has placed its results here for the convenience of Ghost Mail readers.
