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That viral 'broken banks' speech on TikTok? It still explains SA money.

A 2013 speech on 'broken banks' and fractional reserve banking is going viral again. See why its controversial claims still hold surprising relevance for South African money.

By Andre Dreyer October 26, 2026 6 min read

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Africa's mineral wealth: Is the real treasure in the trash?

By Andre Dreyer September 25, 2026 6 min read

Zambia's new $498 million plant is proving that discarded copper tailings hold immense value. It's a massive investment betting on new technology to unlock Africa's hidden mineral riches.

Business

What happens when billions in US investment get frozen by a new law?

By Andre Dreyer September 22, 2026 7 min read

Washington's largest development finance agencies have halted new capital to South Africa. Its Expropriation Act makes investment risk unpriceable, leaving billions in limbo.

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Stop betting on luck. South Africans are making guaranteed money from bookies.

By Andre Dreyer August 26, 2026 6 min read

Matched betting systematically harvests promotional credit from licensed operators, with guided platforms making it accessible to anyone. Learn how R2 million has already been moved.

Crypto

Luno’s 20% Staff Cut Reveals Crypto’s Institutional Pivot

By Andre Dreyer July 29, 2026 7 min read

Luno's 20% staff cut signals a major shift in the crypto market, moving away from retail investors to focus on institutional clients…

Investments

South Africa’s R200 Million Factory Bet Tiger Brands’ Quiet Power Play

By Andre Dreyer July 27, 2026 7 min read

Tiger Brands' R200 million investment in a Paarl factory signals a strategic move to boost local manufacturing capacity and control, far beyond…

Crypto

South Africa’s High Court Just Broke Bitcoin’s Legal Status

By Andre Dreyer July 26, 2026 7 min read

South African High Court rulings conflict on Bitcoin's legal status, creating significant uncertainty and potential compliance issues for cross-border crypto.

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That viral 'broken banks' speech on TikTok? It still explains SA money.

A 2013 speech on 'broken banks' and fractional reserve banking is going viral again. See why its controversial claims still hold surprising relevance for South African money.

By Andre Dreyer October 26, 2026 6 min read

That viral 'broken banks' speech on TikTok? It still explains SA money.

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That viral 'broken banks' speech on TikTok? It still explains SA money.