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Director's Cut: Piet Viljoen — War, Bitcoin and why SA stocks may be the world’s best bargain
By
Alec Hogg
4 min read
As global tensions shake markets, Piet Viljoen explains why forecasting crises is futile and why cheap South African shares and Bitcoin still deserve a place in portfolios.
BN Briefing: Viljoen on SA asset resilience; Major on Iran minerals market impact; Goldman Sachs CEO
By
Patrick Kidd
1 min read
Piet Viljoen backs SA assets, Firstrand beats, Peter Major says Iran won’t move minerals markets, and David Solomon weighs the Iran endgame.
Cathy Buckle: Blindfolds, balaclavas, abductions and beatings
By
Editor BizNews
4 min read
Rising violence and political repression amid contested constitutional amendments.
(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image contains profanity) Counter-demonstrators drive past a protest against war in Iran in Houston, Texas, US, on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.
By
Editor BizNews
4 min read
From Cold War rivalries to a new global power struggle reshaping alliances.
Sin taxes in the 2026 budget: A step in the right direction
By
Editor BizNews
3 min read
A disciplined budget that stabilises debt, moderates sin taxes, and strengthens enforcement to protect revenue and the formal economy.
The Editor's Desk - Thu 5 March 2026: Debunking myths and navigating the fog of war
By
Alec Hogg
7 min read
Alec Hogg explores James Myburgh’s exposé on the ANC-Iran myth and a high-stakes FT deep dive into the Middle East’s volatile new "battle of endurance."
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