JOHANNESBURG - The five best read stories on Alec Hogg's BizNews.com, Thursday, December 18 2014:

1. David Gemmell: Lie, the Beloved Country - Joost's biographer swings at a national cancer

2. Clive Simpkins: Zuma is right, reconcilliation requires redress

3. Investors are like, totally over social media

4. Former Stanlib portfolio manager Darryll Castle appointed CEO of PPC

5. Your eyes and what they tell your doctor about your health - video

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