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Mondi (MNP) is a large international paper and packaging company that originated in South Africa but now operates in 30 countries, employing 26,000 people across approximately 100 sites. The company is involved in the full spectrum of packaging, including owning and managing forests, and producing wood pulp, paper, and plastic films for a wide variety of packaging...

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Insimbi (ISB) is a group that manufactures and supplies specialist products to the industrial sector. The company is involved in sourcing, buying, packaging, and processing ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, refractory and foundry materials, as well as plastic blow-moulding and injection moulding. Insimbi also recycles metal alloys and provides technical support to...

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DRDGOLD (DRD) is the JSE's oldest listed company, having been listed in 1895. It has evolved into a gold surface treatment operation, focusing on re-treating surface dumps with traces of gold that can be profitably extracted using modern methods. DRDGOLD's all-in sustaining cost of extraction is just over R627,247 per kilogram, compared to an average received gold...

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Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) operates 43 car dealerships representing 28 brands, including major names like Nissan, Volvo, Toyota, Opel, Subaru, Lexus, Mazda, Isuzu, and Ford. The company sells both new and used vehicles and is closely tied to the health of the broader economy, as consumers tend to hold onto their cars longer during economic downturns. COVID-19...

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BHP is a global commodities company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with operations in minerals, oil, and gas, and employing around 62,000 people, mostly in the Americas and Australia. The company is involved in producing a wide range of resources, including copper, iron ore, coal, oil, and gas. Key assets of BHP include: - **Escondida** (57.5% ownership)...

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Quilter Plc (QLT) was spun out of Old Mutual as part of its "managed separation" process and began trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) with a secondary listing on the JSE from 25th June 2018. Quilter is a UK-based financial services group offering asset management both domestically and internationally. The company serves 900,000 customers and had GBP101.7...

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Sasfin (SFN) is a banking group that specializes in various types of finance for small businesses and high-net-worth individuals. Listed on the JSE in 1987, the company has been investing heavily in its digital platforms and acquisitions. The share had been in a strong downward trend, and investors were advised to wait for a measurable turn in the price, such as...

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Cartrack was folded into a new international listing under the name Karooooo (KRO) on 21st April 2021. The company operates in vehicle recovery, insurance, telematics, and fleet management across twenty-four countries worldwide. With a 92% vehicle recovery rate, Karooooo claims industry leadership in this area. It has experienced rapid organic growth, with its...

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Bytes Technology, spun out of Altron, was separately listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the JSE. At the time of listing, it had a market capitalisation of around R13 billion, which has since grown to R26.5 billion. Altron shareholders benefited from the demerger, receiving GBP542 million in shares and cash, marking a significant release of value. Bytes...

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This newly formed real estate investment trust (REIT), aReit Prop, focuses on investing in yield-enhancing assets and areas that offer consistent, long-term rental growth. The company has stated that its investment properties consist of three leasehold properties, held for 40 years, which were independently valued ahead of its intended listing as a REIT on the...

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Calgro (CGR) is a developer of large-scale integrated properties, rental units, and memorial parks. Established in 1995, the company was listed on the JSE in November 2007. Calgro acquires suitable land, plans developments, and then sells or rents residential units or memorial park plots. The company recently secured additional funding of $25 million to finance...

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This ferrochrome operation is controlled by Glencore and operates mines, furnaces, and smelters in Mpumalanga and Limpopo. The Glencore-Merafe joint venture has the capacity to produce up to 2.3 million tons of ferrochrome annually. Merafe receives 20.5% of the proceeds, with the balance going to Glencore. A significant issue for the operation is electricity...

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Previously known as "Go Life International" (GLI), Numeral is a company listed in Mauritius with a secondary listing on the JSE's Alt-X market. Its focus is on "nutraceuticals," which are products associated with alternative medicine. These products claim to offer health benefits but are not pharmaceuticals. The company was formed to acquire and exploit...

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Sasfin (SFN) is a banking group specializing in various types of finance for small businesses and high net-worth individuals. It was listed on the JSE in 1987. The company has been heavily investing in its digital platforms and acquisitions. The share was in a strong downward trend, and investors were advised to wait for a measurable turn in the price, such as an...

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Quantum (QFH) operates in the chicken business, with four key divisions: animal feeds, eggs and layers, broilers, and an African division where it sells related products. The company was significantly impacted by the drought in Southern Africa, but as the drought conditions eased and the price of animal feeds decreased, Quantum benefited from higher egg prices and...

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Wesizwe (WEZ) is a miner of platinum group metals (PGMs) through its development of the Bakubung Platinum Mine (BPM). The mine is being developed to access the Merensky and Upper Group 2 (UG2) resources, located near Rustenburg on the Western Limb of the Bushveld Complex. In addition to BPM, the company owns 17.1% of projects 1 and 3 of Maseve Investments. In its...

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Coronation (CML) is one of South Africa's largest asset managers and the only one listed on the JSE. Founded in 1993, the company grew successfully until 2015. At that point, the founding CEO resigned, and Adrian Pillay, a well-qualified individual, took over. However, the company has faced challenges since Pillay's appointment. Coronation was heavily invested in...

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Zeder (ZED) is PSG's listed, 43.7%-held investment holding company in agriculture. Zeder sold its 28.6% stake in Pioneer Foods (PFG) to PepsiCo for a sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) value of R10.7 billion, receiving about R6.41 billion. As a result, Zeder declared a special dividend of 230c. Zeder's largest investment now is its 98% stake in Capespan, which markets fruit...