In this milestone episode, Anton Meijer chats with Evert Vosloo, Head of Corporate Investments at Aluma Capital, as they celebrate the company’s 10th anniversary. Evert shares exciting news about their new product, Levende An Die Tyd, launching in March. He also discusses their innovative 13.2% private equity product, which offers clients the potential for impressive returns while managing risks. With a unique evergreen portfolio approach, Aluma Capital ensures that investments are well-diversified, providing clients with stability and strong growth prospects. Evert highlights their client-centric approach, where Aluma’s success is directly tied to the success of its clients, ensuring low fees and long-term growth.

In this insightful interview, Esmarie Yssel of Pretoria FM talks to Frederick Mitchell, Chief Economist at Aluma Capital, about the ripple effects of the postponed budget speech and the looming threat of a VAT increase in South Africa. Mitchell explains why a 1% to 2% VAT hike could hit the country’s poorest the hardest and strain an already sluggish economy. He also shares his concerns about declining investor confidence and the challenges facing businesses in a low-demand environment. This conversation dives into the difficult choices facing South Africa’s leaders and what they could mean for the nation’s economic future.