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START YOUR DAY BETTER INFORMED – HERE'S THE LINK TO TODAY'S EPISODE OF THE BIZNEWS BREAKFAST BRIEFING: Markets nervy on US inflation numbers; How to fix Loadshedding – Connie Mulder and Geordin Hill-Lewis; Biden enters lion's den.The penny is dropping. Like Hemingway's famous "gradually….then suddenly" South African society is realising that Pax ANC is rapidly drawing to a close. Smart people are starting to consider alternatives. It's almost as exciting as pre-1994's historic Election. .___STEADY_PAYWALL___.Former IRR head Dr Frans Cronje has re-emerged after his promised short break as the co-founder of a small, private think tank called the Social Research Foundation. More on him soon. He's agreed to visit our Bryanston studios later this month. .Rob Hersov, whose speech at BNC#2 shook many out of their lethargy, promises he'll be offering some alternatives to the status quo at BNC#4. Then there's the excellent work being done by people like Geordin Hill-Lewis, Connie Mulder and Jacques Broodryk – all of whom featured in interviews you can access on BizNews TV. .In 2016, just before Jeanette and I relocated to the UK for a year (that became three), another BNC#4 speaker RW Johnson said we were crazy. Where else in the world is as exciting as SA, he asked? Right now, it's impossible to argue against that thought. .More for you to read today:.The ANC is finished. Can the opposition step up? Douglas Gibson says the DA is going to need partners if it is to form an alternative govt, and this comes with risksDividend Payouts Hit Record Despite Rocky Stretch in Markets. Payments this year are projected to reach new highs, though investors and analysts say the outlook for dividend growth is trickyMost Expensive Bottle of Champagne Sold for $2.5 Million—NFTs Included. The buyers, Italian brothers with wealth from crypto and fashion, don't plan to pop the cork. 'I think it will be a good investment.'James Webb Telescope Images Show Deep-Space Structures in Exquisite Detail. The images released by NASA showcase stellar nurseries and distant galaxies.WATCH: Civil society organisation AfriForum is working together – albeit on an ad hoc basis – with law enforcement authorities and even the SANDF, on several initiatives aimed at creating robust civilian safety structures. AfriForum campaigns manager Jacques Broodryk tells BizNews they're trying to "state-proof communities" against the continued failure of the government..NB FOR YOUR WALL STREET JOURNAL ACCESS….As a Premium subscriber you are entitled to full membership of wsj.com (normal price $29 a month). Be sure to action your access through the Premium link on the BizNews website. Because of The Wall Street Journal's credential requirements, be sure to create a password which has at least 8 characters and includes at least one letter and one number – NB it MAY NOT contain any special characters (ie #, !, @ etc). To maintain access to WSJ.com, you MUST enter our partner's website via Biznews Premium at least once a month. A final PS, if you had previously signed up for WSJ you'll need to clear the cookies from your device. Our helpdesk can assist – support@biznews.com

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