JOHANNESBURG - The five best read stories on Alec Hogg's Biznews.com, Thursday, May 8 2014:

1. Omaha 2014: David Shapiro gets a fracking lesson, wants more Sasol shares

2. ANC, DA neck and neck in Tshwane

3. Why it's hard for active managers to beat the indexers

4. Assupol Holdings: good value in solid OTC stock trading at a discount

5. 10 lessons in high-stake negotiations: Riaz Gardee

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