JOHANNESBURG - The five best read stories on Alec Hogg's Biznews.com, Thursday, April 17 2014:

1. Latest employment equity report is "shocking," out of touch with reality - analyst

2. Argent: Allan Gray buying, Sanlam selling. Who's right?

3. Woolworths shares will rebound after Aus-bid reverse - CEO Ian Moir

4. Cosatu wants ANC to sack white civil servants

5. Invest in American commercial property online with new platform from Blackstar Property

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