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Uncertainty has always been the job

Markets shift, headlines escalate and new risks emerge. Yet for those who live in the world of investing, uncertainty isn’t new. It’s the work.

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Bongiwe Mdiniso

20 Mar 2026

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The Cristal Challenge: where markets teach humility

From a lockdown pastime to one of South Africa’s most talked-about stock-picking contests, the Cristal Challenge proves that markets have a way of keeping everyone grounded.

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David Shapiro

12 Mar 2026

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Cristal Challenge 2026 Leaderboard

The premier stock-picking competition designed to engage, educate, and excite both novice and experienced investors.

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David Shapiro

12 Mar 2026

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Cristal Challenge 2026 Leaderboard

The premier stock-picking competition designed to engage, educate, and excite both novice and experienced investors.

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David Shapiro

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