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From fine dining to high-end festivals and luxury hotels, the Marble Group is building an expansive hospitality empire. Discover how the Luxurious Marble Circus is driving its ambitious next chapter. fm.co.za/art_01a11f9eddee772…
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17 court orders later, Intercape buses are still being shot at while authorities apparently look the other way. CEO Johann Ferreira speaks out on taxi cartels, state inaction and the cost of lawlessness. fm.co.za/art_01a11fb1da87796…
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PODCAST | The Eastern Cape metro is awash with potential, but political instability has underwritten municipal decline. In this episode of South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide, journalist @NickolausBauer looks at what it will take to get the city working again. Listen here: tinyurl.com/2n4ek8c4/
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PARTNER CONTENT | Trillion-dollar IPOs and the new Magnificent 10 @SpaceX, @AnthropicAI and @OpenAI could reshape global equity indices as dramatically as any companies in history. What does the IPO class of 2026 mean for passive and active investors? Read more here: tinyurl.com/36y9kdd6/
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VODCAST | ‘JDV On Air’ — Dan Grec on keeping money for the road: Canadian overlander Dan Grec drove a used Jeep around Africa for 999 days. What he refused to pay for is a lesson in where a budget belongs. More here: tinyurl.com/r9e8nzrd
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PARTNER CONTENT: Being the change. Why category leadership matters at KAP. Category leadership, when done with intent, becomes a powerful force for progress. It sets direction, raises standards and mobilises multiple stakeholders around a shared purpose. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2v22xvw2
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"I’ve been looking at Chinese indices after a social media post pointed out that the Chinese CSI 300 index (CSI300) was at 12-month lows. At the same time, US indices were just off record highs. The simple response is that China is cheap, and many people have been making that point for some time. For years, in many cases." More by @SimonPB here: tinyurl.com/fsec3zvr
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Building wealth that lasts depends on getting three things right — and on making sure none of them is left to work alone. Read more in The golden triangle: Savings, debt, and protection, here: tinyurl.com/mr43dfun
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PODCAST | eThekwini — the political earthquake waiting to happen: Once an @MYANC stronghold, the KZN metro now seems to be the @uMkhontoWesizw Party's to lose. In this episode of South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide, journalist @NickolausBauer looks at what’s at stake. Listen here: tinyurl.com/5n6etkhs
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Protect your portfolio and stay in the game. @SimonPB explains why a disciplined stop-loss and strict position sizing are crucial for every trader. fm.co.za/art_01a11f88f5977a2…
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The junior copper group (Orion) can finally begin construction and mining work on its historic Prieska project. Read more: tinyurl.com/2xd6nr5e
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Is the Competition Commission's attempt to undo Premier Group's acquisition of RFG Holdings a case of regulatory overreach? Revoking approved deals risks undermining investor confidence in South Africa. By @MichaelJAvery: fm.co.za/art_01a12b4534907d2…
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Calgro: Waiting on a cash infusion: The residential property developer is trimming its business to focus on five big-ticket projects. While cash is tight now, it says that’s soon to change. Read more on this here: tinyurl.com/2f64v327/
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With its balance sheet repaired, the former EOH is ready to go shopping again. But buying back its own shares may prove to be a better deal. Read more here: tinyurl.com/264yape4
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With its balance sheet repaired, the former EOH is ready to go shopping again. But buying back its own shares may prove to be a better deal. Read more here: tinyurl.com/264yape4
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Billions in unresolved irregular expenditure, unverifiable data, hundreds of teacher misconduct complaints, and weaknesses in school infrastructure oversight are among the findings presented to Parliament. Read more here: tinyurl.com/muuk4bna/
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"From carrying a 50-year-old bat to walking 100 laps across the famous Lord’s slope: This is how @DeonGouws_Credo raised funds for the Alzheimer's Society and completed his own unique century at the home of cricket." fm.co.za/art_01a11ba624c37c7…
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From challenger bank to financial powerhouse, @CapitecBankSA has dominated retail banking. Now, its sights are set on small businesses and youth banking for its next growth chapter. fm.co.za/art_01a11b86c89277f…
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PODCAST | The Gauteng metro is a case study in coalition instability. Yet it’s a place of extraordinary economic promise. In this episode of South Africa’s Easy Elections Guide, journalist @NickolausBauer looks at what’s on offer — if the city can get governance right. 🎙 Listen here: tinyurl.com/4msd6vku/
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SKD requires limited investment and provides few jobs, but it allows companies to test the market before committing to massive investments — and the industry needs newcomers. Read more by @DavidFurlonger1 here: tinyurl.com/yk6n75rm/
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