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Omnia (OMN) is a diversified chemicals company supplying products to the agricultural, chemicals, and mining industries in South Africa and 48 other countries. The Agricultural division is the leader in fertilizers in Southern Africa, supplying granular, liquid, and specialty fertilizers in Southern Africa, Eastern Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil. The...

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Raubex (RBX) is a construction company that was started in 1974 and listed on the JSE in 2007. The company has three divisions in construction, materials, and infrastructure. Recently, with the dearth of work in road-building, especially from Sanral (who have halved the value of the tenders which they issue), the company has branched out into solar and wind energy...

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Storage (SSS) is the JSE's only real estate investment trust (REIT) which specialises in buying and running domestic storage facilities in all major South African cities and in the UK. Its business is split about 60% in South Africa and 40% in the UK. It expects its UK business to exceed the South African business in due course. The company owns 103 properties...

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Vodacom (VOD) remains a key player in South Africa's telecommunications industry and holds a dominant position in the market as the largest provider of mobile airtime and data services. As a subsidiary of Vodafone, Vodacom benefits from the backing of a global telecommunications giant but also faces challenges tied to its parent company. The market tends to react...

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Woolworths (WHL) has been navigating a challenging few years, primarily due to the ill-fated acquisition of David Jones in Australia for AU$2.1 billion in 2014. This acquisition has resulted in significant write-downs totaling R12 billion, putting immense pressure on the group's financials. The purchase has been widely viewed as a strategic misstep by Ian Moir,...

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Murray and Roberts (MUR) has had a challenging decade, with its share price declining sharply from its highs due to the sub-prime crisis, reduced construction spending post-2010, and more recently, a weakened South African construction sector. In response, the company has strategically refocused as a multinational engineering and construction group targeting the...

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Murray and Roberts (MUR) has had a challenging decade, with its share price declining sharply from its highs due to the sub-prime crisis, reduced construction spending post-2010, and more recently, a weakened South African construction sector. In response, the company has strategically refocused as a multinational engineering and construction group targeting the...

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Sibanye (SSW) has established itself as a prominent mining house through an aggressive acquisition strategy, expanding its portfolio to include platinum and gold assets in both South Africa and the United States. Under the leadership of Neal Froneman, who is well-regarded in the industry, the company has broadened its scope to include “green” metals and base...

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Pepkor Holdings (PPH), previously known simply as Pep, is a South African retail group predominantly owned by Steinhoff International, which holds 71.01% of its shares. Following the collapse of Steinhoff due to accounting irregularities, Pepkor rebranded to distance itself from the negative publicity associated with its parent company. Pepkor operates several...

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The enX Group (ENX) is a diversified industrial group in South Africa, offering products and services in petrochemicals, fleet management, logistics, and industrial sectors. The group includes Austro, which distributes woodworking equipment and tools, and New Way Power, which manufactures, installs, and maintains diesel generators. Its fleet division provides...

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Exemplar (EXP) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) specializing in rural shopping centers, leveraging its partnership with McCormick Property Development. Since listing on the JSE in 2018, Exemplar has developed a unique portfolio of 26 shopping malls primarily located in rural and high-density urban areas, such as Alexander Township and Chris Hani Crossing,...

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Redefine (RDF) is South Africa's second-largest real estate investment trust, with assets valued at R72.9 billion and a market capitalization of R25.1 billion. The company primarily holds industrial and office properties and has investments in Poland, the UK, and Australia. Its significant exposure to South African office space makes it sensitive to the South...

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MC Mining, previously known as Coal of Africa, is a small metallurgical coal company with a primary producing mine, Uitkomst, and several development projects, including the Makhado project, the Vele colliery, and MbeuYashu. Makhado, located in Limpopo, is the company’s flagship project. Expected to operate as an opencast mine with a projected 16-year lifespan, it...

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Oceana is Southern Africa's largest fishing company, with additional interests in the US through its subsidiary, Daybrook Fishing, based in Louisiana. Listed on both the JSE and Namibian stock exchange, Oceana produces a range of fish products, including canned fish, fish meal, fish oil, hake, mackerel, lobster, and squid. The company operates under...

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Rainbow is a newly listed poultry company covering all stages of chicken production, from broilers to processing. It was unbundled from RCL Foods in June 2024, with RCL shareholders receiving one Rainbow share for every RCL share they held. The poultry industry, known for its tough market conditions, presents significant challenges, including high working capital...

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Renergen (REN), an alternative energy company, focuses on renewable projects in Africa and has invested in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and helium. Since listing on the JSE in 2015, the company has faced financial challenges, with its share price reflecting continued losses. Despite this, Renergen has managed significant milestones, including a R125 million rights...

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Sephaku (SEP) operates within South Africa's construction materials sector, focusing on ready-mixed cement products and other cement supplies for the industry. The company owns 100% of Metier Mixed Concrete and holds a 36% stake in Sepcem, with Dangote owning the remaining 64%. Sephaku's performance is closely tied to the state of the construction industry, which...

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Astral Foods (ARL) is South Africa's leading poultry producer, with substantial operations in broiler processing, breeding stock supply, day-old chick production, and animal feed production through its subsidiary, Meadowfeeds. It processes 4.4 million broilers per week and is a key supplier in the domestic poultry sector. The company’s performance is tied to...