JOHANNESBURG - The five best read stories on Alec Hogg's BizNews.com, Monday, June 16 2014:

1. Douw's R250m Palazzo Steyn reflects "my confidence in SA's future" 

2. Quit your job, trust the universe - you won't be sorry

3. Recent SA downgrades make a strong case for investing offshore

4. Economic lessons from Greece: Rand depreciation would be very, very bad 

5. Why platinum strike is so different from other strikes: experts

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