Wall Street opens higher ahead of Bernanke
US stocks edged higher at the open, ahead of highly anticipated testimony in Congress by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
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US stocks edged higher at the open, ahead of highly anticipated testimony in Congress by Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke.
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Compensation fund fraud trail postponed
The fraud trial of two former employees of the labour department's Compensation Fund was postponed in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.
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The fraud trial of two former employees of the labour department's Compensation Fund was postponed in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.
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Emerging market stocks rise
Emerging-market stocks rose before US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s testimony.
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Emerging-market stocks rose before US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke’s testimony.
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Mr Price shares extends gains
Mr Price Group, a South African clothing, furniture and linen retailer, extended gains after full-year earnings beat estimates.
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Mr Price Group, a South African clothing, furniture and linen retailer, extended gains after full-year earnings beat estimates.
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‘Google tax behaviour wrong’
Google's tax affairs has come under renewed scrutiny in Britain.
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Google's tax affairs has come under renewed scrutiny in Britain.
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IMF urges Britain to boost growth
The International Monetary Fund called on Britain's government to do more to speed up slow economic recovery.
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The International Monetary Fund called on Britain's government to do more to speed up slow economic recovery.
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Sony board examines plan
Sony chief Kazuo Hirai said the company was examining a hedge fund proposal to sell off part of its entertainment unit.
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Sony chief Kazuo Hirai said the company was examining a hedge fund proposal to sell off part of its entertainment unit.
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SocGen chief to face shareholders
Societe Generale management will face investors over the shock arrest of the French bank's top Russian executive on charges of bribery.
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Societe Generale management will face investors over the shock arrest of the French bank's top Russian executive on charges of bribery.
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Lloyds to meet capital demands
State-backed Lloyds Banking Group said it would not need to issue new equity or specialist debt.
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State-backed Lloyds Banking Group said it would not need to issue new equity or specialist debt.
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SA maize gains
Maize futures increased the most in more than a week on speculation the Crop Estimates Committee will predict a lower output.
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Maize futures increased the most in more than a week on speculation the Crop Estimates Committee will predict a lower output.
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Credit rating firms sow doubt
Credit rating firms say they could further downgrade the ratings of highly indebted euro zone countries.
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Credit rating firms say they could further downgrade the ratings of highly indebted euro zone countries.
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Britain's FTSE slips
Britain's FTSE 100 weakened after hitting 13-year highs the previous session.
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Britain's FTSE 100 weakened after hitting 13-year highs the previous session.
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European shares off peaks
European shares fell from multi-year highs, with luxury goods stocks among the worst performers.
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European shares fell from multi-year highs, with luxury goods stocks among the worst performers.
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Yen eases after Japan’s trade deficit
The yen edged down against the dollar and euro in Asia after Japan posted its worst ever April trade deficit.
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The yen edged down against the dollar and euro in Asia after Japan posted its worst ever April trade deficit.
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US dollar steadies before Bernanke
The dollar hovered near a three-year high and German debt yields eased.
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The dollar hovered near a three-year high and German debt yields eased.
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Zambian sodomy trial delayed
The trial of two Zambian men charged with sodomy was delayed and the suspects were remanded in custody.
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The trial of two Zambian men charged with sodomy was delayed and the suspects were remanded in custody.
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Kruger artificial watering holes to close
Four artificial water holes in the Kruger National Park will be demolished to prevent ecological problems.
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Four artificial water holes in the Kruger National Park will be demolished to prevent ecological problems.
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Compensation fund fraud trail postponed
The fraud trial of two former employees of the labour department's Compensation Fund was postponed in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.
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The fraud trial of two former employees of the labour department's Compensation Fund was postponed in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court.
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Confidence vote against Somali PM withdrawn
Somali members of parliament have shelved a vote of confidence against the prime minister.
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Somali members of parliament have shelved a vote of confidence against the prime minister.
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Opposition blasts Zuma over Guptas
Opposition parties placed the blame for “Guptagate” squarely on President Jacob Zuma in a parliamentary debate on the issue.
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Opposition parties placed the blame for “Guptagate” squarely on President Jacob Zuma in a parliamentary debate on the issue.
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Marikana cops were ‘prepared to kill’
The specialised police units deployed in Marikana during labour unrest were given the means to kill striking miners, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry heard.
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The specialised police units deployed in Marikana during labour unrest were given the means to kill striking miners, the Farlam Commission of Inquiry heard.
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Gupta jet report released
The full report on the controversial landing of a privately chartered plane at the Waterkloof Air Force Base has been released.
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The full report on the controversial landing of a privately chartered plane at the Waterkloof Air Force Base has been released.
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China arrests 13 over ‘protest rumours’
Police in Beijing have arrested 13 people for allegedly spreading online rumours following the death of a migrant worker.
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Police in Beijing have arrested 13 people for allegedly spreading online rumours following the death of a migrant worker.
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Suicide at Notre Dame Cathedral
An anti-gay marriage activist has shot himself in front of tourists besides the altar of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
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An anti-gay marriage activist has shot himself in front of tourists besides the altar of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.
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Storm was a monster - even for tornado alley
The people of Moore know a twister when they see one. So when a dark, spinning cloud appeared in the skies, they were prepared - or so they thought.
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The people of Moore know a twister when they see one. So when a dark, spinning cloud appeared in the skies, they were prepared - or so they thought.
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Fitness was a job requirement: department
An advert for trainee positions at the KwaZulu-Natal transport department specified that a stringent physical assessment was required, a commission of inquiry heard.
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An advert for trainee positions at the KwaZulu-Natal transport department specified that a stringent physical assessment was required, a commission of inquiry heard.
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12 gunned down at Baghdad brothel
Unknown gunmen shot dead at least seven women and five men at a brothel in Baghdad, security and medical officials said.
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Unknown gunmen shot dead at least seven women and five men at a brothel in Baghdad, security and medical officials said.
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Driver boasts about hitting 'bloody cyclist'
A UK driver may have landed herself in trouble after boasting about knocking a cyclist off their bike on Twitter.
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A UK driver may have landed herself in trouble after boasting about knocking a cyclist off their bike on Twitter.
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Egyptian leader appeals for unity
“I reach out to everyone, to all those who wish this nation well, to really be the children of the January 25 revolution,” Mohamed Morsi.
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“I reach out to everyone, to all those who wish this nation well, to really be the children of the January 25 revolution,” Mohamed Morsi.
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UK police killer admits killing dad, son
A man who admitted killing two policewomen in a gun and grenade attack has also admitted having previously murdered a father and son.
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A man who admitted killing two policewomen in a gun and grenade attack has also admitted having previously murdered a father and son.
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FBI ‘kills man with suspected ties to Tsarnaev’
An FBI agent shot and killed a Florida man with suspected links to the Boston Marathon bombings, according to a report.
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An FBI agent shot and killed a Florida man with suspected links to the Boston Marathon bombings, according to a report.
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Lesbian pastor vs Church
Ecclesia de Lange and the Methodist Church are at loggerheads after she was fired because she married another woman.
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Ecclesia de Lange and the Methodist Church are at loggerheads after she was fired because she married another woman.
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US general suspended over adultery allegations
A US general has been suspended as commander of an army training centre "due to allegations of misconduct".
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A US general has been suspended as commander of an army training centre "due to allegations of misconduct".
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Medics reconstruct baby’s swollen head
Indian doctors have successfully carried out a first round of reconstructive surgery on the skull of a baby suffering from a rare disorder.
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Indian doctors have successfully carried out a first round of reconstructive surgery on the skull of a baby suffering from a rare disorder.
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Syrian rebels should rescue Qusair - opposition
Syria's main opposition group is urging rebels to come from around the country to reinforce Qusair.
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Syria's main opposition group is urging rebels to come from around the country to reinforce Qusair.
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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 SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee's Operation Excellence programme.
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Olympic silver medallist Caster Semenya was a surprise exclusion from the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee'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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Del Potro pulls out of French Open
Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina has pulled out of next week's French Open tennis after failing to recover from a virus.
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Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina has pulled out of next week's French Open tennis after failing to recover from a virus.
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Marques stays on as Swallows coach
Zeca Marques will be retained as head coach of Moroka Swallows next season, the club's CEO Leon Prins has confirmed.
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Zeca Marques will be retained as head coach of Moroka Swallows next season, the club's CEO Leon Prins has confirmed.
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Big Easy predicts battle over putters
Ernie Els has predicted a legal battle over the ban on anchoring putters set to come into force in 2016.
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Ernie Els has predicted a legal battle over the ban on anchoring putters set to come into force in 2016.
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Ludeke signs new Bulls contract
Frans Ludeke has signed a new three-year deal to stay on as head coach of the Bulls.
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Frans Ludeke has signed a new three-year deal to stay on as head coach of the Bulls.
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Warner fined for Twitter rant
Australia batsman David Warner has been fined A$5,750 ($5,600) for his Twitter outburst against two journalists.
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Australia batsman David Warner has been fined A$5,750 ($5,600) for his Twitter outburst against two journalists.
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Welegedara blow for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka left-arm fast bowler Chanaka Welegedara has been ruled out of next month’s Champions Trophy.
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Sri Lanka left-arm fast bowler Chanaka Welegedara has been ruled out of next month’s Champions Trophy.
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Stormers forced into multiple changes
Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has rung the changes to his team for Saturday's Super Rugby encounter against the Reds.
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Stormers coach Allister Coetzee has rung the changes to his team for Saturday's Super Rugby encounter against the Reds.
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Kirsten wants to leave with a ‘bang’
Gary Kirsten says he wants to go out of his Proteas job in style, by winning the ICC Champions Trophy next month.
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Gary Kirsten says he wants to go out of his Proteas job in style, by winning the ICC Champions Trophy next month.
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Bok training camp group named
A group of 38 players, including eight who were not part of the first camp, will assemble in Durban on Sunday for the second Springbok training camp.
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A group of 38 players, including eight who were not part of the first camp, will assemble in Durban on Sunday for the second Springbok training camp.
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Moyes is the right man for United
Having worked with both Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes, Phil Neville thinks United made the right choice in choosing Moyes to succeed Ferguson.
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Having worked with both Sir Alex Ferguson and David Moyes, Phil Neville thinks United made the right choice in choosing Moyes to succeed Ferguson.
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Garcia apolgises for Tiger jibe
Sergio Garcia has apologised after a “fried chicken” jibe aimed at Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner.
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Sergio Garcia has apologised after a “fried chicken” jibe aimed at Tiger Woods during a European Tour awards dinner.
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Baxter worried by quality of refeering
Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has joined the call for an improvement in the standard of officiating in domestic top-flight football.
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Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter has joined the call for an improvement in the standard of officiating in domestic top-flight football.
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Bulls make four changes
Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has made four changes to his starting line-up ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Sharks.
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Bulls coach Frans Ludeke has made four changes to his starting line-up ahead of their Vodacom Super Rugby clash with the Sharks.
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All Blacks revamping attacking game
Flyhalf Dan Carter says New Zealand is developing a more attacking game plan for next season.
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Flyhalf Dan Carter says New Zealand is developing a more attacking game plan for next season.
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Suarez is not for sale - Rodgers
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says controversial striker Luis Suarez will not be sold.
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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says controversial striker Luis Suarez will not be sold.
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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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