Stay updated with breaking news from David Lerche. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Part of the attraction lies in the fact that this region has been grappling with high inflation and political instability for decades, and the consumer market is flourishing compared to other geographic regions.
There are some interesting opportunities out there if you take a medium-term view and look beyond the current pain, says David Lerche of Sanlam Private Wealth.
With parts of the Western Cape already experiencing temperatures as low as 9°C, the new Electricity Minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has warned the country to brace for possible Stage 10 blackouts this winter as energy use ramps up.
Over the longer term, the returns are superior, and there are residency benefits too.
Unifying the two parent companies into one, BHP has created a potential capital gains tax headache for some shareholders.