Rand sinks against the dollar
The South African rand fell more than 1.2 percent to a fresh four-year low against the dollar on Thursday.
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The South African rand fell more than 1.2 percent to a fresh four-year low against the dollar on Thursday.
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Bernanke touts benefits of bond buying
Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke says the US economy has benefited from the monetary stimulus.
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Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke says the US economy has benefited from the monetary stimulus.
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Lagarde faces grilling over payout
Prosecutors will question IMF boss Christine Lagarde as they investigate whether she should be charged in connection with a 2007 payout to a disgraced tycoon.
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Prosecutors will question IMF boss Christine Lagarde as they investigate whether she should be charged in connection with a 2007 payout to a disgraced tycoon.
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Wall Street falters in volatile session
United States stocks fell on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 posting its biggest decline in three weeks.
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United States stocks fell on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 posting its biggest decline in three weeks.
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Oil falls on small drop in supplies
The price of oil fell near $94 a barrel on Wednesday as US crude oil supplies fell less than expected and demand for gasoline remained weak.
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The price of oil fell near $94 a barrel on Wednesday as US crude oil supplies fell less than expected and demand for gasoline remained weak.
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Markets spooked by Fed comments
Japanese government bonds plunged on Thursday, taking yields to their highest in a year and leading a selloff in bonds globally.
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Japanese government bonds plunged on Thursday, taking yields to their highest in a year and leading a selloff in bonds globally.
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Apple paid no taxes on $74bn profit – Senate
US Senate scrutiny of Apple’s tax strategies has turned the spotlight on a unit with $30 billion (R285bn) in profit since 2009 that is incorporated in Ireland, controlled by a...
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US Senate scrutiny of Apple’s tax strategies has turned the spotlight on a unit with $30 billion (R285bn) in profit since 2009 that is incorporated in Ireland, controlled by a...
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Transport: Churches, Cosatu join against e-toll
Cosatu will be joined by at least 10 civil society bodies and some religious leaders in a series of protests in the next few weeks against the e-tolling of Gauteng...
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Cosatu will be joined by at least 10 civil society bodies and some religious leaders in a series of protests in the next few weeks against the e-tolling of Gauteng...
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Apparel: Workers stage ‘warning’ strike
Clothing workers in KwaZulu-Natal went on strike on Tuesday and yesterday to protest against wage levels that the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (Sactwu) said were below the...
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Clothing workers in KwaZulu-Natal went on strike on Tuesday and yesterday to protest against wage levels that the Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (Sactwu) said were below the...
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Tax cheats under EU microscope
Tax cheats big and small were under the microscope in Brussels yesterday, as EU leaders gathered at a summit to discuss tax evasion amid a fresh scandal involving computing giant...
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Tax cheats big and small were under the microscope in Brussels yesterday, as EU leaders gathered at a summit to discuss tax evasion amid a fresh scandal involving computing giant...
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Microsoft takes ‘console wars’ to next league with Xbox One
Microsoft thinks it has the one. The company has unveiled the Xbox One, an entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies...
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Microsoft thinks it has the one. The company has unveiled the Xbox One, an entertainment console that promises to be the one system households will need for games, television, movies...
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Tsogo Sun: Silverstar revamp to cost R480m
Tsogo Sun was investing R480 million to refurbish the Silverstar complex on the West Rand and the new entertainment facilities were expected to come on stream by August next year,...
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Tsogo Sun was investing R480 million to refurbish the Silverstar complex on the West Rand and the new entertainment facilities were expected to come on stream by August next year,...
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Transnet has bought land for dig-out port
Transnet had bought the land for the proposed new dig-out port in Durban and would now seek private investment to develop and operate the project, programme director Marc Descoins said...
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Transnet had bought the land for the proposed new dig-out port in Durban and would now seek private investment to develop and operate the project, programme director Marc Descoins said...
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When Adcorp’s folly reaches presidency, it is time to worry
Adcorp’s employment index has reached the office of the Presidency. Speaking at the Wits Business School, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe reportedly claimed that labour productivity in South Africa had “declined...
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Adcorp’s employment index has reached the office of the Presidency. Speaking at the Wits Business School, Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe reportedly claimed that labour productivity in South Africa had “declined...
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Capital and labour must be aligned to better SA
How is South Africa doing in manufacturing productivity? “Badly,” says Professor Justin Barnes, the chairman of Benchmarking and Manufacturing Analysts SA.
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How is South Africa doing in manufacturing productivity? “Badly,” says Professor Justin Barnes, the chairman of Benchmarking and Manufacturing Analysts SA.
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Cameron rushes home after London attack
British Prime Minister David Cameron has called a special security meeting after the deadly attack on a soldier in London.
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British Prime Minister David Cameron has called a special security meeting after the deadly attack on a soldier in London.
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Guptagate: Zuma roasted
Sugar daddies, cocaine, curry, rape and accusations of electioneering all featured at the lively Guptagate debate.
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Sugar daddies, cocaine, curry, rape and accusations of electioneering all featured at the lively Guptagate debate.
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Tears flow at service for Vuyo Mbuli
"We thought Vuyo was ours, but he belonged to the nation," SABC's chief said at a memorial service in Auckland Park.
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"We thought Vuyo was ours, but he belonged to the nation," SABC's chief said at a memorial service in Auckland Park.
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What the Gupta scandal report says
The report on the Gupta scandal shows how intelligence officials scrambled to manage the state's response.
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The report on the Gupta scandal shows how intelligence officials scrambled to manage the state's response.
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Koloane was ‘under pressure from No 1’
According to the Guptagate report, chief of state protocol Vusi Bruce Koloane was involved from the very beginning.
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According to the Guptagate report, chief of state protocol Vusi Bruce Koloane was involved from the very beginning.
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Helping boys cross over to manhood
Communities have role to play in caring for initiates to avoid deaths, writes Jongisilo Pokwana ka Menziwa.
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Communities have role to play in caring for initiates to avoid deaths, writes Jongisilo Pokwana ka Menziwa.
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Video: Soldier hacked to death in London
A British soldier was hacked to death by two men shouting Islamic slogans in south London, in what appears to be a terrorist attack.
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A British soldier was hacked to death by two men shouting Islamic slogans in south London, in what appears to be a terrorist attack.
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One woman confronted London attackers
Cub Scout leader Ingrid Loyau-Kennett knew she had to intervene after two men attacked a soldier in London.
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Cub Scout leader Ingrid Loyau-Kennett knew she had to intervene after two men attacked a soldier in London.
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Protests flare after London attack
British police arrested two people as they tried to halt anti-Islamist disorder after the attack on a soldier in London.
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British police arrested two people as they tried to halt anti-Islamist disorder after the attack on a soldier in London.
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London attack beyond belief - media
The gruesome daylight attack on a soldier in London made headlines in the British media on Thursday.
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The gruesome daylight attack on a soldier in London made headlines in the British media on Thursday.
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Journalists accosted in Cape Town
Sanef has condemned the alleged manhandling of Cape Argus journalists David Ritchie and Yolisa Tswanya.
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Sanef has condemned the alleged manhandling of Cape Argus journalists David Ritchie and Yolisa Tswanya.
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Sex workers’ group appalled by rape case
The Tshwane emergency services staff accused of raping a sex worker must face the full might of the law, says Sweat.
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The Tshwane emergency services staff accused of raping a sex worker must face the full might of the law, says Sweat.
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Man linked to Tsarnaev shot by FBI agent
A Chechen man has been shot after a violent confrontation with FBI agents questioning him about the Boston blasts.
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A Chechen man has been shot after a violent confrontation with FBI agents questioning him about the Boston blasts.
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Soldier hacked to death in London
British police have arrested two men who shouted Islamic slogans after attacking a soldier in London.
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British police have arrested two men who shouted Islamic slogans after attacking a soldier in London.
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Jail terms for Saudi Qaeda plot
A Saudi court sentenced eight citizens to jail terms of between 10 and 25 years after convicting them of plotting for Al-Qaeda.
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A Saudi court sentenced eight citizens to jail terms of between 10 and 25 years after convicting them of plotting for Al-Qaeda.
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Mauritanians protest violence, rape
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Mauritania to denounce violence against women and demand tighter security amid a spike in assaults and rape cases.
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Hundreds of protesters gathered in Mauritania to denounce violence against women and demand tighter security amid a spike in assaults and rape cases.
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Emergency meeting after London attack
British Prime Minister David Cameron called an emergency security meeting after a man was killed near an army barracks in Londo..
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British Prime Minister David Cameron called an emergency security meeting after a man was killed near an army barracks in Londo..
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Italy approves stem cell therapy law
Italian lawmakers gave their final approval to a law that allows limited use of a controversial type of stem cell therapy.
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Italian lawmakers gave their final approval to a law that allows limited use of a controversial type of stem cell therapy.
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Costa Rican volcano spews ash, smoke
One of Costa Rica's largest volcanos is spewing clouds of ash and gas, setting off a small-scale evacuation.
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One of Costa Rica's largest volcanos is spewing clouds of ash and gas, setting off a small-scale evacuation.
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Lifeline for Afghan interpreters
Hundreds of Afghan interpreters who served on the frontline with British forces in Afghanistan will be offered the chance of a new life in Britain after a government U-turn.
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Hundreds of Afghan interpreters who served on the frontline with British forces in Afghanistan will be offered the chance of a new life in Britain after a government U-turn.
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Lewandowski: Dortmund’s want-away weapon
Borussia Dortmund's biggest weapon in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich will be Robert Lewandowski.
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Borussia Dortmund's biggest weapon in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich will be Robert Lewandowski.
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Nadal has chance to make history
Rafael Nadal could become the first person to win the same Grand Slam eight times if he triumphs at Roland Garros this year.
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Rafael Nadal could become the first person to win the same Grand Slam eight times if he triumphs at Roland Garros this year.
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CL final: Klopp v Heynckes
Jupp Heynckes and Juergen Klopp have different styles and are different stages of their career, but they share a dream.
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Jupp Heynckes and Juergen Klopp have different styles and are different stages of their career, but they share a dream.
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Serena out to tame French demons
If momentum counts for everything in tennis, nothing will stop Serena Williams from winning the French Open.
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If momentum counts for everything in tennis, nothing will stop Serena Williams from winning the French Open.
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Force Robben to use his right foot
Arjen Robben right foot is ineffective, yet time and time again he gets away with switching to his left foot without hassle.
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Arjen Robben right foot is ineffective, yet time and time again he gets away with switching to his left foot without hassle.
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Warner sorry over rant, defends himself
David Warner says he regrets not containing his outrage, but felt he had to defend himself after he was wrongly linked to a story.
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David Warner says he regrets not containing his outrage, but felt he had to defend himself after he was wrongly linked to a story.
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Meyer decides to go with the Flow
Heyneke Meyer will probably stick with the No 6 who did such a great job for him in 2012, Francois (Flow) Louw.
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Heyneke Meyer will probably stick with the No 6 who did such a great job for him in 2012, Francois (Flow) Louw.
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Okay Sergio, you’ve had your say
Sergio Garcia should have shut up before his verbal spat with Tiger Woods became really ugly, writes Tim Dahlberg.
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Sergio Garcia should have shut up before his verbal spat with Tiger Woods became really ugly, writes Tim Dahlberg.
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Wagner wants England ‘to hate him’
New Zealand's Neil Wagner wants to make England's batsmen “hate him” and “get in their face” as the Black Caps look to square the Test series.
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New Zealand's Neil Wagner wants to make England's batsmen “hate him” and “get in their face” as the Black Caps look to square the Test series.
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Olazabal dreams of Ryder Cup comeback
Jose Maria Olazabal knows it is a long shot at the age of 47 but he has not given up hope of making a Ryder Cup return.
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Jose Maria Olazabal knows it is a long shot at the age of 47 but he has not given up hope of making a Ryder Cup return.
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Free transfers for Boateng, Amorebieta
Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng and Venezuela centre back Fernando Amorebieta joined Fulham FC on free transfers.
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Ghana midfielder Derek Boateng and Venezuela centre back Fernando Amorebieta joined Fulham FC on free transfers.
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Time for Bayern to win in Europe - Ribery
Franck Ribery says Bayern Munich owe it to their fans to win the Champions League in Saturday's final against Borussia Dortmund.
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Franck Ribery says Bayern Munich owe it to their fans to win the Champions League in Saturday's final against Borussia Dortmund.
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Amazulu to release 12 players
Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Stanley Kgatla is among 12 players that are headed for the exit door at AmaZulu during the off-season.
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Former Bafana Bafana midfielder Stanley Kgatla is among 12 players that are headed for the exit door at AmaZulu during the off-season.
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Martinez mulls Wigan future
Roberto Martinez is poised to make a decision about whether or not to stay on as manager of Wigan Athletic.
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Roberto Martinez is poised to make a decision about whether or not to stay on as manager of Wigan Athletic.
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Tipsarevic suffers early Dusseldorf exit
Top seed Janko Tipsarevic suffered a loss to Argentine Guido Pella to exit the PowerHorse Open in an opening match shock.
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Top seed Janko Tipsarevic suffered a loss to Argentine Guido Pella to exit the PowerHorse Open in an opening match shock.
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Cheetahs make one change
Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has made only one change to his side for their Super Rugby encounter against the Southern Kings.
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Cheetahs coach Naka Drotske has made only one change to his side for their Super Rugby encounter against the Southern Kings.
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Watling blow for Black Caps
New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling has been ruled out of the second Test against England starting at Headingley because of a knee injury.
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New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling has been ruled out of the second Test against England starting at Headingley because of a knee injury.
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Tiger hurt by Garcia’s jibe
Tiger Woods described Segio Garcia’s “fried chicken” jibe as “wrong, hurtful and inappropriate”.
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Tiger Woods described Segio Garcia’s “fried chicken” jibe as “wrong, hurtful and inappropriate”.
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Semenya omitted from Opex programme
Olympic silver medallist Caster Semenya was a surprise exclusion from the Sascoc's Operation Excellence programme.
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Olympic silver medallist Caster Semenya was a surprise exclusion from the Sascoc's Operation Excellence programme.
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Pellegrini confirms Malaga exit
Manager Manuel Pellegrini, strongly linked to the vacant Manchester City post, is leaving Malaga at the end of the season.
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Manager Manuel Pellegrini, strongly linked to the vacant Manchester City post, is leaving Malaga at the end of the season.
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Police minister welcomes Victoria Phiyega
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has welcomed Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega as the new National Commissioner of Police. Die minister van polisie, Nathi Mthethwa, het die aanstelling van Victoria Phiyega as die...
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Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has welcomed Mangwashi Victoria Phiyega as the new National Commissioner of Police. Die minister van polisie, Nathi Mthethwa, het die aanstelling van Victoria Phiyega as die...
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City Press gives in to Zuma picture request
City Press editor Ferial Haffajee says the publication will remove the picture of the controversial portrait by Brett Murray from its website, which depicts President Jacob Zuma in an offensive...
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City Press editor Ferial Haffajee says the publication will remove the picture of the controversial portrait by Brett Murray from its website, which depicts President Jacob Zuma in an offensive...
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Zuma lawyer in tears
After a heated argument with the defence, the advocate presenting the ANC’s case on why the “offensive” painting of Jacob Zuma in the Goodman Gallery should be removed broke down...
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After a heated argument with the defence, the advocate presenting the ANC’s case on why the “offensive” painting of Jacob Zuma in the Goodman Gallery should be removed broke down...
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Full bench hears Zuma painting case
A full bench of the South Gauteng High Court is already in session to hear an African National Congress (ANC) application regarding the portrait depicting President Jacob Zuma in an...
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A full bench of the South Gauteng High Court is already in session to hear an African National Congress (ANC) application regarding the portrait depicting President Jacob Zuma in an...
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