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Our opinion on the current state of SIBANYE-S(SSW)Sibanye (SSW) is a mining house that has been aggressively expanding through acquisitions, accumulating platinum and gold mines in South Africa and America, and now diversifying into base metals and "green" minerals. The company is led by Neal Froneman, a well-respected figure in the mining industry known for his toughness, expertise, and experience. Froneman has stated his intention to retire around 2024/5 but aims to double the size of the company before stepping down. Sibanye is also consider

Our opinion on the current state of SHOPRIT(SHP)Shoprite (SHP) is the largest grocery retailer and consumer goods company in Africa. The company has faced intense price competition, which has prevented supermarkets from fully passing on price increases to consumers. The share price experienced a significant decline from a high of R275 in March 2018 to levels around R100 in July 2020. However, it has since recovered strongly and is expected to benefit directly from any improvement in the South African economy. Chairman Christo Wiese's major s

Our opinion on the current state of RCL RCL Foods (RCL) is a major South African producer of food, sugar products, and chicken, with an 80.4% ownership stake held by Remgro. The company owns a portfolio of well-known South African brands, including 5 Star maize meal, Farmer Brown, and Yum Yum peanut butter. RCL competes with overseas imports of sugar, chicken, and other foods, facing significant challenges in these markets. The company was notably impacted by the listeriosis outbreak, which harmed the market for processed meats and le

Our opinion on the current state of MOTUS(MTH)Motus (MTH) was unbundled from Imperial (IPL) and separately listed on the JSE on 22nd November 2018. It is a company that owns motor dealerships in South Africa, the UK, and Australia. The company operates through four divisions: import and distribution, retail and rental, motor-related financial services, and aftermarket parts. It imports and sells more than 80,000 vehicles per annum and runs 356 dealerships and 134 rental outlets for Tempest and Europcar. In addition, Motus offers vehicle fin

Our opinion on the current state of ASCENDIS(ASC)Ascendis Health (ASC) is a South African company that manufactures products aimed at promoting health in animals, plants, and people. On 30th January 2020, the company stated, "As Remedica continues to be a high performing asset that delivers considerable earnings and margin growth to the Ascendis group, the Board is not supportive of the disposal of Remedica at a price that is not reflective of its market value." The company's strategy is to focus on four core businesses: pharmaceuticals, medic

Our opinion on the current state of ASPEN(APN)Aspen (APN) is a global pharmaceutical company that operates in 150 countries, offering a wide range of specialty and branded products designed to address various acute and chronic medical conditions. The company has 25 manufacturing facilities across 15 sites, with its primary product categories including thrombosis, anesthetics, cytotoxics, and nutritionals. Pharmaceuticals, as a sector, are generally considered defensive because they tend to perform well even during economic downturns, as peo

Our opinion on the current state of HARMONY(HAR)Harmony Gold (HAR) has historically been considered one of South Africa's more marginal gold mining operations until it managed to bring the Mponeng gold mine into effective operation. The development of this mine and its associated processing plant is expected to require a significant investment of approximately US$2.8 billion, and currently, Harmony does not have its share of that funding, which amounts to about R20 billion. In 2021, the company purchased Mponeng for R4.2 billion, adding a com

Renegen Limited (JSE: REN) | Potential Bullish Reversal?Overview: Renegen Limited has recently made headlines by successfully bringing its liquid helium (LHe) production train online at the Virginia Gas Project in South Africa. This is a significant milestone, positioning the country among a select few capable of producing liquid helium for the global market. With the Phase 1 plant now fully operational and accumulating inventory for imminent sales, Renergen's fundamental outlook has improved considerably. Technical Analysis: 🔍 Current Trend: The s

Our opinion on the current state of BLUETEL(BLU)Blue Label Telecoms (BLT) is a company with a primary focus on selling secure tokens of value, such as airtime, starter packs, and electricity. A significant aspect of its business strategy has been its involvement with Cell-C, in which it acquired a 45% stake in September 2016. The performance of Blue Label's results has been heavily influenced by the financial health of Cell-C. In April 2019, S&P Global Ratings downgraded Cell-C's debt to CCC- from CCC+, citing an "unsustainable" capital stru

Our opinion on the current state of IMPLATS(IMP)Impala Platinum Holdings (IMP), commonly known as Implats, is the world's third-largest producer of platinum group metals (PGMs). The company has faced significant challenges over the past seven years, primarily due to aggressive union action and legislative uncertainty in South Africa. The CEO has indicated that Implats is focused on developing a portfolio of long-life, low-cost, shallow, modern, mechanized mining assets, similar to the strategy pursued by Anglo American Platinum over the past

Our opinion on the current state of KUMBA-IO(KIO)Kumba (KIO) is a highly successful iron mining operation, with 79% ownership and control by Anglo American. The company's share price experienced a significant drop to R223 in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but later recovered to R668 before facing declines following the March 2022 quarterly results. Kumba's reliance on exports, which constitute 94% of its total sales, makes it less dependent on local sales but exposes it to risks related to the strengthening of the rand and the effecti

Our opinion on the current state of SANTAM(SNT)Santam (SNT) is South Africa's largest short-term insurer, commanding approximately 22% of the market. Unlike insurers that offer endowment policies, annuities, or investment-linked products, Santam specializes in insuring tangible assets such as buildings and vehicles, as well as offering coverage for personal risks like disability or death that could result in loss of income. The company employs over 6,000 people and holds a level 1 BEE status. Santam's business model involves paying the firs

Our opinion on the current state of METROFILE(MFL)Metrofile (MFL) is a company specializing in records storage and management, image processing, and backup services. Listed since 1995, the company has a 57.4% Black ownership, with the Mineworkers Investment Company holding 38.64% and Sanlam owning 5%. Metrofile's record management division operates 52 facilities across 27 locations, encompassing over 100,000 square meters of office and warehouse space. Previously, Housatonic Partners, a U.S. company, made an offer to buy 100% of Metrofile for

Our opinion on the current state of ORIONMIN(ORN)Orion Minerals (ORN) is an Australian exploration company listed on both the JSE (since September 2017) and the Australian Stock Exchange in Sydney. The company is focused on securing funding for its copper and zinc mine in Prieska, South Africa. The Prieska mine was originally operated by Anglovaal, which ceased operations in 1990 after extracting more than 1 million tons of zinc and 430,000 tons of copper concentrate over 20 years. A significant challenge for Orion is the flooding of the mine,

Our opinion on the current state of SANLAM(SLM)Sanlam (SLM) is one of the largest insurance and financial services groups in South Africa, with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1918. The company demutualised in 1998 and subsequently listed on both the JSE and the Namibian Stock Exchange. Sanlam operates across multiple geographies, including South Africa, the UK, America, Europe, India, Australia, and various African countries. Its extensive product range covers general insurance, life insurance, asset management, banking,

Our opinion on the current state of BRIMSTON(BRT)Brimstone (BRT) is a black-controlled investment holding company with a diverse portfolio of investments across various sectors. Its significant holdings include: 1. 54.2% of Sea Harvest: A listed fishing company with a market capitalization of just over R4.5 billion. 2. 100% of Lion of Africa: A loss-making insurance company that decided to cease operations in November 2018. 3. 100% of House of Monatic: A loss-making clothing manufacturer. 4. 24% of Oceana: The largest fishing company in South

Our opinion on the current state of INSIMBI(ISB)Insimbi (ISB) is a diversified industrial group specializing in the manufacturing and supply of specialist products to various sectors. The company’s offerings include ferrous and non-ferrous alloys, refractory and foundry materials, as well as plastic blow-moulding and injection moulding. Insimbi is also involved in the recycling of metal alloys and provides technical support to its clients. In its financial results for the year ending 29th February 2024, Insimbi reported a 2% decrease in reve

Our opinion on the current state of MASTDRILL(MDI)Master Drilling (MDI) is a South African company specializing in drilling exploration and other services for the mining industry, with a diversified portfolio that now includes drilling for hydro-electric projects and construction. The company has strategically shifted its focus away from the South African mining sector, extending its services to North and South America, Europe, and other regions globally. A key innovation from Master Drilling is its development of new horizontal drilling techn

MTN BUllish signal kicked in to R131.91 - SELL!I am the absolute worst person to do analyses on MTN. I never get it right (over the last 20 years), and yet I keep providing analyses. SO if you want to actually make money with MTN, just do the opposite of what MATI Trader system says lol. W Formation (Breakout) Price above 20 and 200MA Target R131.91. So in other words SELL and don't listen to me.

Our opinion on the current state of ADVTECH(ADH)ADvTECH (ADH) is one of three listed commercial educational companies on the JSE, alongside Curro and its separately listed sister company, Stadio. ADvTECH operates two primary divisions: a schools division, which includes prominent names like Crawford, Trinity House, and Abbots, and a tertiary division, featuring institutions such as Varsity College, Rosebank College, and various specialist tertiary offerings. The group encompasses 109 schools and 33 campuses, serving approximately 78,500 stude

Our opinion on the current state of HARMONY(HAR)Harmony (HAR) was once considered South Africa's most marginal gold mine until it managed to get the Mponeng gold mine working effectively. The development of Mponeng and its processing plant is expected to cost around US$2.8 billion, and at this stage, Harmony does not have its share of that cash (approximately R20 billion). In 2021, the company purchased Mponeng gold mine for R4.2 billion. Mponeng is the world’s deepest mine, and it comes with all the challenges associated with ultra-deep leve

Our opinion on the current state of ITLTILE(ITE)Italtile (ITE) is a franchisor specializing in tiles, sanitary ware, flooring, and home finishing products, which it manufactures and wholesales. The company is controlled by the Ravazotti family and operates 206 stores along with 6 online web stores. It also boasts a property portfolio of retail and industrial properties valued at approximately R4,3bn. The company has expanded its manufacturing capabilities by acquiring 95,47% of Ceramic Industries and 71,54% of Ezee Tile, further enhancing its

Our opinion on the current state of STADIO(SDO)Stadio (SDO) is a tertiary education institution that offers a wide range of post-school training. The company provides higher education through five universities, offering qualifications ranging from higher certificates to degrees, master's, and PhD programs. Currently, it has over 46,000 students enrolled across six faculties, offering more than 50 accredited training programs. Notably, 86% of these students are studying online, aligning with the company's vision of growing its student base to

Our opinion on the current state of ARM(ARI)African Rainbow Minerals (ARI) is a diversified mining company controlled by Patrice Motsepe, engaged in various mining ventures, including platinum group metals (PGM), iron ore, manganese, chrome, coal, and copper. The company also owns a 12.2% stake in Harmony Gold, leading to some speculation about possible acquisitions or strategic partnerships. One potential acquisition could involve the Wafi-Golpu copper and gold resource, jointly owned by Harmony and Australian mining company Newcrest. Ha