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Staying forever young and curious by following Bruce, my radio hero; and pointers to some great reading

25th August 201325th August 2013

Do you remember Bruce Millar? I’ve been a secret admirer for decades. Got to thinking about him again this week. I matriculated in 1976, two years after Bruce’s hit song, I Won’t Give Up, had topped the local charts for six weeks. It deserved to. Right for the times, it is one of those three-and-a-half minuters with … Read more

Johann Rupert’s letter to Business Day in response to my UNDICTATED column of September 9, 2013.

6th August 202011th August 2013

This is Johann Rupert’s letter to Business Day in response to Alec Hogg’s UNDICTATED column of September 9, 2013.

Koos Bekker: Dear Alec, You got this one wrong

11th September 201311th August 2013

Dear Alec I’m in Europe but was sent a copy of your article. I fear that, while you often hit the nail on the head, you got this one wrong: Johann is a friend of mine. The reason we sold Nethold in 1997 was that the price bubble was building (the one that eventually popped … Read more

Act Two, Week One – Thanks for joining. So good to have you aboard

10th August 201310th August 2013

My weekly newsletter that was sent out this afternoon to the rapidly growing list of Biznewz subscribers. If you haven’t signed up for your own emailed copy – click here. Hi there, It’s been a long wait. Restraints are awful. But this week, my version of the Steve Job’s Act II began. And … Read more

My letter to the Investor Relations Department of Gain Capital

25th July 201311th April 2013

Dear Hugh Collins/Lynn Morgan On Friday evening at 17:40 South African time, an amount of $1 500 was deducted from my credit card account. Until then I had never heard of your company. The fraud was immediately reported to the credit card issuer (Discovery – it is a Visa card) which had sent me a … Read more

Letter from forex.com’s Client Services

25th July 201311th April 2013

Dear Alec, We have generated a support ticket to help us track your inquiry. Your ticket code is LTK52809846318X. Please use this code in any further communication. Thank you for your email. I am reaching out to you in response to the email you sent us regarding fraud on your credit card. We would be … Read more

What shares to buy with that Xmas bonus (2011)

6th November 2012

In December 20112, Robert K sent this email:

I am wanting to invest my bonus in some share but I am not 100% sure where to find value at the moment. I already have MPC, Curro (which has done well for me), Steinhoff and Old Mutual as well as Satrix Top 40 and Stanlib unit trusts.

Are there any shares you would recommend? I have been looking at AGL but they are very expensive although I do see value there.

Smart, 25 and looking for share investment ideas

6th November 2012

Laura sent this email: I am a regular follower of Moneyweb and more recently your blog. I enjoy the more personal articles and am in awe if your success. I was sad to learn of (your son) Travis’ passing, as we were in the same class for a few years at Mondeor Primary. He really had a great mind.

I have a keen interest in the financial markets being an actuarial analyst at one of the banks. What is your opinion of how the markets will fare this year?

A letter to treasure – Derek Kreunen’s thoughts after my resignation from Moneyweb

9th March 20166th November 2012

Derek Kreunen was the head boy of Mondeor High who started the innovative Ixchange around the time Moneyweb began back in 1997. Even though he now lives in the USA, we’ve kept in contact on and off ever since. His letter after hearing of my departure from Moneyweb deserves a wider audience. It inspires … Read more

So you want to be an entrepreneur?

6th November 2012

I attended the HP FY13 channel strategy event on Wednesday where you gave a talk on the economy and the happenings in and around South Africa.

I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you, sadly I missed you in the crowd at the event but I really enjoyed your talk and I listened attentively. I’m 32 years of age working in the ICT sector.