Sanlam is a powerhouse in the insurance and financial services industry, not just in South Africa but on a global scale. Established in 1918, it has expanded its operations significantly over the years, now reaching into multiple continents including Africa, Europe, America, and Asia, with particularly strategic operations in the UK, America, Europe, India,...
Southern Sun Hotels, previously known as Tsogo Sun Hotels, is a prominent player in the gaming, hotel, and entertainment industry in South Africa. The company strategically separated its gaming and hotel operations into distinct entities, aiming to unlock shareholder value and enhance focus within each business unit. Economic Context and Business Adaptation: The...
Coronation Fund Managers (CML) is a significant figure in South Africa’s asset management landscape, recognized as one of the largest managers in the country and the only one directly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Established in 1993, the company experienced robust growth until a pivotal leadership change in 2015 when Adrian Pillay took over as...
DKR is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that focuses on German retail properties, particularly in smaller, "micro" locations rather than major urban centers. The company boasts a portfolio of 173 properties, encompassing approximately 989,000 square meters and valued at €1.14 billion. This strategic focus on niche markets differentiates DKR from other REITs...
The enX Group is a diversified industrial company operating primarily in Southern Africa, with a portfolio that spans across several key sectors, including petrochemicals, fleet management, logistics, and industrial equipment. The company has a strategic focus on distributing branded products and services, making it integral to industrial and commercial operations...
Nepi-Rockcastle (NRP) is a prominent real estate investment trust (REIT) that plays a significant role in the European commercial property market. As a member of the Resilient group, it experienced significant market fluctuations due to external factors, including a scandalous report in 2018 and the global COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these challenges, the REIT has...
Santova is a sophisticated international logistics firm, with operations extending across 19 offices in 7 countries, including key markets in Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia), Europe (Germany, the Netherlands, the UK), and other locations like South Africa, Mauritius, and Sydney, Australia. The company specializes in designing, implementing, coordinating,...
Sea Harvest Group (SHG) stands out as South Africa’s leading frozen fish brand, commanding approximately 38% of the market. The company, which is majority-owned by Brimstone with a 54.92% stake, specializes in catching, processing, and freezing fish primarily for local and export markets. Sea Harvest has recently expanded its operations through strategic...
Stefanutti Stocks (SSK) is a South African construction company that has long been a player in both the local and international markets, including sub-Saharan Africa and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The company offers a broad range of services, including roads and earthworks, marine construction, concrete structures, and more. Despite its diverse service...
Universal Partners (UPL) is an investment holding company with a robust portfolio, primarily listed in Mauritius and secondarily on the Alt-X of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Since its inception in 2013, Universal Partners has strategically invested in diverse businesses across various sectors, demonstrating a keen eye for value and growth...
Vodacom, as South Africa's largest provider of airtime and data for cell phones, plays a crucial role in the telecom sector. It operates as a subsidiary of the international conglomerate Vodafone, facing competition from MTN, Cell-C, and Telkom. The industry has seen a significant shift with a decline in voice revenue, although this has been somewhat offset by a...
Stor-Age (SSS) stands out as the only real estate investment trust (REIT) on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) that specializes in the acquisition and operation of domestic storage facilities across major South African cities and the United Kingdom. Currently, the company's operations are distributed with approximately 60% in South Africa and 40% in the UK....
Raubex is a well-established construction company that started operations in 1974 and went public on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 2007. The company operates across three main divisions: construction, materials, and infrastructure. Recently, Raubex has diversified its portfolio in response to the reduction in road-building work, particularly from Sanral,...
Calgro M3 Holdings (CGR) is a South African developer known for creating large-scale integrated residential properties, rental units, and memorial parks. Since its inception in 1995 and subsequent listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in November 2007, Calgro has specialized in acquiring land, planning developments, and either selling or renting the resultant...
Anglo American (AGL) is a globally diversified mining company that has effectively mitigated the typical risks associated with commodity stocks through strategic diversity in its mineral portfolio and maintaining a robust balance sheet. This diversification helps cushion the impact should any single mineral enter a bear trend, while a strong balance sheet provides...
Trematon (TMT) is an investment holding company based primarily in the Western Cape, with a diverse portfolio that includes subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associate companies. The firm initially focused largely on property investments but has since broadened its scope to include various sectors, including both listed and unlisted shares. Among its notable...
Sibanye (SSW) is a dynamic mining house on an aggressive acquisition spree, accumulating assets in the platinum and gold sectors both in South Africa and the United States, and now expanding into base metals and so-called "green" metals crucial for modern technologies like electric vehicle batteries. Led by Neal Froneman, a respected figure in the mining industry...
DRDGOLD (DRD) holds the distinction of being the Johannesburg Stock Exchange's (JSE) oldest listed company since 1895. It was followed by SA Breweries, listed in 1897, which has since been acquired by Anheuser Busch. Today, DRDGOLD focuses on gold surface treatment operations with an all-in sustaining cost (AISC) of extraction at approximately R627,247 per...