JOHANNESBURG - The five best read stories on Alec Hogg's BizNews.com, Monday, October 13 2014:

1. AIDS - scientists say they've found a way to beat the HI virus

2. South African lipstick artist Sarah Britten: My #SoMuchAmaze second wedding. Brilliant piece!

3. Lucy Kellaway: How to succeed at work - the one trait that will take you far

4. Rand, inflation and interest rates: What's next? Latest assessment from leading SA economist

5. London property prices fall: Bubble bursting? Analysis

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