Local v Offshore R1m Challenge: Magnus’s jockey back on, Piet still has handy lead

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At the halfway mark in the Local v Offshore investment challenge, Magnus Heystek’s foreign holdings have recovered from an appalling start to move into positive territory. Piet Viljoen’s SA-focused portfolio, however, still has a handy lead although is enjoying “a breather” ahead of a potential surge on the Election’24 results. They spoke to BizNews editor Alec Hogg.
27 May 2024 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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