Watch episode 33 of Sharp Sharp as @robrose_za from the @FinancialMail and @majovazb from Scrolla Africa speak to election analyst @waynesussman about why the ANC lost the cities, how the coalition talks will play out and who will run Joburg.

FIONA McDONALD: Puzzling out the Tangram White

Think blending wine is just about picking percentages? Kobus Gerber shows the intricate puzzle behind Durbanville Hills’ award-winning Tangram White.

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PODCAST | Africa’s financial markets reach a decade-high:

@MichaelJAvery unpacks the findings of the 2026 @AbsaSouthAfrica Financial Markets Index with Absa CIB’s Anthony Kirui and Jeff Gable.

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South Africa's looming expulsion from Agoa may have a modest impact on overall GDP, but the fallout for vulnerable exporters and regional jobs could be severe.

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From metro councils to national government, small parties are wielding outsized power in coalitions. How does this bargaining impact South Africa's budgets, service delivery and economic reforms?

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South Africa has the potential to become Africa’s regulated crypto gateway, but getting the rules right is essential. Treasury’s decision to pause and rethink draft regulations is a welcome move for industry and consumers alike.

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BROKERS’ NOTES: Buy Glencore, sell Sasol

SELL: @SasolSA:
"...It is worth remembering that Sasol traded below R60 early last year and fell from above R200 to around R150 when oil retraced midway through this year. That is a useful reminder of how quickly sentiment can change."

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A $3.2-trillion rout doesn't mean AI is broken, but the investment cycle is entering a more demanding, mature phase. Why patience matters now more than panic.

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The retailer (@Shoprite_SA), knows how to hold a cracker shareholder meeting. But investors appear to have temporarily cooled on its shares.

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The @Our_DA leads in all three Gauteng metros, but its path to power runs through @Action4SA — and an old feud between Zille and Mashaba

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"The real story of the 2026 local elections is that the African National Congress is headed for extinction, doing so at an accelerated rate, and that it will not be able to save itself."

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From homegrown design and striking ocean views to Lebanese dining at Omri, discover Morea House — the stylish new boutique hotel making waves in Camps Bay.

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Inside the @WOOLWORTHS_SA festive machine:

Christmas in September, mince pies months in the making and a gammon you meddle with at your peril.

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HOT PROPERTY: Eagle’s eye on the greenbelt

From luxury apartments in Umhlanga to an expansive golf estate mansion in Joburg, explore these standout South African properties on the market.

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Tired of swapping travel eSIMs for every trip? We tested @KnowRoaming's KR.One universal eSIM in South Korea to see if it beats @airalocom for frequent flyers.

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Musk’s AI-generated Odyssey is a bad advert for AI. If this is the future of filmmaking, humanity can breathe easy.

By @ChrisRoper.

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From fake degrees and @elonmusk’s mega donations to Noah Wyle taking the Sexiest Man Alive crown, here is your essential dinner party intel.

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Being made boss of the Hawks would be a fitting reward for the courageous and committed KwaZulu-Natal police chief.

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From George Soros breaking the Bank of England to @Naspers backing Tencent, legendary trades make history. But @PicknPay buying Boxer in 2002 might just be the deal that saved the retailer.

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