JOHANNESBURG – The five best read stories on Alec Hogg’s BizNews.com, Wednesday, 3 February 2016:

1. Matthew Lester: Going offshore vs RA? Don’t underestimate tax deductions.

2. Zuma on Nkandla: “I’ll pay back the money”. Seriously. Hope Springs.

3. Helen Zille: Election year – Enforced budget cuts. Salaries or Services?

4. Hope Springs: Pravin meets business. National Crisis shouldn’t be wasted.

5. Phosa: SA’s negative defining moments. Political spin won’t avoid ‘junk’ cliff.

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