I am deeply grateful that the launch of my latest book, Dreaming of Freedom: The Story of Peter Clarke, about the well-known Cape Town artist who was forcibly removed from Simonstown and did so much to celebrate the lives of the poor and marginalised, went well. Yet each time I do a book launch, I count the cost. Full story

With asset managers now able to invest as much as 45% of their portfolio offshore, many are eyeing foreign assets with good growth prospects to invest in. Of all the companies worth investing in right now, Disney offers exciting prospects, although it is not without its challenges. Full story

From a few thousand rand per month, medical indemnity cover has soared to a minimum of R1.3 million per year. Why should SA medical specialists be punished for making themselves available to deliver babies and perform other high-risk procedures? Full story