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Iberian bet buoys Vukile

The mall owner tests fresh highs as it bags six Iberian retail deals worth more than R12bn in seven months

MARC HASENFUSS: Trump trade war goes gold

Gold bugs may be eyeing glittery dividends, but it could be better to take cover in well-fortified faithfuls

SIMON BROWN: It’s not too late to catch the gold run

Gold buying trend is driven by inflation, uncertainty and central bank buying

M&R: Was there a better salvaging exercise?

Business rescue saves core mining assets and 2,800 jobs — but critics say earlier action could have preserved more value

THE FINANCE GHOST: Understanding multiple risks

Not only are gold shares trading at high prices, some blue-chip companies’ shares are as well, and they will probably not unwind as can normally be expected

CHRISTO DE WIT: HODL your nerve in crypto corrections

Yes, bear markets are challenging to navigate, but they offer valuable opportunities

Steroids needed at Virgin Active

Brait’s view of the gym chain, a major muscle group in its assets, could be Pollyanaish

JUSTICE MALALA: Why the GNU needs just two parties

Keep the ANC and DA and let the rest, some of which have tiny support bases anyway, go to the opposition benches where they belong

BUTI MANAMELA: What the world can learn from China’s poverty victory

China lifted 800-million people out of poverty — here’s how South Africa and the continent can apply the lessons

EDITORIAL: Can Mcebisi Jonas work miracles in the US?

The special envoy’s clear-eyed view of the ANC could help his mission in Washington

FIONA McDONALD: From shame to fame: cheers to 100 years of pinotage

South Africa’s home-grown wine is winning new fans as it celebrates its centenary

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Luthuli inquest told ANC and apartheid leaders agreed not to prosecute political killings

SINESIPHO SCHRIEBER

Chief’s grandson says the president-general’s death was made to look like a suicide or an accident

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Supermarket Income Reit teams up with Blue Owl in £403m JV

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UK-based Reit will sell eight properties to US asset manager in return for 50% stake in new structure and an annual management fee

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VAT reversal welcomed but policy uncertainty remains

Jana Marx

Third version of budget expected after Treasury scraps VAT hike

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Ramaphosa says call with Trump not linked to Zelensky’s visit

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