White Monopoly Capital debate essential for SA – sociologist Roger Southall
Many would like to consign the polarising debate about “white monopoly capitalism” in South…
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Want to get rich? It takes luck – and some stamping on others. Expert insights
Getting rich is largely about luck - it's a shame the wealthy don't want…
Magnus Heystek on his business success: “Revenge is a dish enjoyed slowly.”
Magnus Heystek reflects on the success of his second enterprise far surpassing the success…
Can an annual wealth tax save SA economy? Here’s how the rich can help – finance ministry
South Africa’s finance ministry has asked for a study to introduce an annual wealth…
Corruption front and centre as SA slips to 64th on latest Perceptions Index
While no country has a perfect score, over two-thirds of countries score below 50,…
Majozi: Why does anyone care that Christo Wiese, Stephen Saad are ‘stinking rich’?
The news that these men and others are so staggeringly rich while millions of…
Wealth gap: Tax SA super-rich to boost middle class – recommendations
The wealth gap between the very rich and very poor in South Africa is…
Boardroom pay: Why UK CEOs earn the most money
A team of British academics have produced fascinating analysis on the murky world of…
Why 62 super-rich own same as mankind’s bottom 3.5bn – blame the bankers
It appears not only has the financial crisis been weathered by the global super-rich,…
Who wants to live forever? 150 already in reach; end of death possible
Derek Yach on how technology is expanding a human being's lifespan to double the…
Professor Laura Tyson: Is economic growth increasing inequality?
Alec managed to grab a few minutes of U.C. Berkeley Professor Laura Tyson's time…