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‘Don’t blame NUM for violence’
The National Union of Mineworkers cannot be blamed for the violence in the mining sector, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said.
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The National Union of Mineworkers cannot be blamed for the violence in the mining sector, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said.
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Shabangu: Violence can’t be a tool
Violence and murder cannot be used to coerce people to join a union, Mineral Resource Minister Susan Shabangu said.
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Violence and murder cannot be used to coerce people to join a union, Mineral Resource Minister Susan Shabangu said.
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Wall Street drops on uncertainty
US stocks fell for a third day, putting indexes on track for their first negative week since mid-April.
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US stocks fell for a third day, putting indexes on track for their first negative week since mid-April.
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‘Argentine case a challenge’
The New York legal case over Argentina's debt poses a deep challenge to all future sovereign debt restructurings.
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The New York legal case over Argentina's debt poses a deep challenge to all future sovereign debt restructurings.
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Swiss-China trade deal on horizon
Switzerland and China could sign a landmark free-trade agreement as early as July.
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Switzerland and China could sign a landmark free-trade agreement as early as July.
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NPA to appeal Brown’s sentence
The Prosecutions Authority wants leave to appeal against the sentence handed to former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown.
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The Prosecutions Authority wants leave to appeal against the sentence handed to former Fidentia boss J Arthur Brown.
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Lanxess signs deal to end strike
Striking workers at a chrome mine owned by German group Lanxess have signed a deal to end a week-long illegal walkout.
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Striking workers at a chrome mine owned by German group Lanxess have signed a deal to end a week-long illegal walkout.
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Slovenia looks to stave off crisis
Slovenia's parliament has adopted a cap on public spending to try to convince investors that it will be able to avoid needing an international bailout.
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Slovenia's parliament has adopted a cap on public spending to try to convince investors that it will be able to avoid needing an international bailout.
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US durable goods orders rise
US orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft.
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US orders for long-lasting manufactured goods rebounded in April, buoyed by more demand for aircraft.
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‘More strife with no Lonmin pact’
The lack of a binding collective bargaining agreement at Lonmin platinum mine will see turbulence in the industry continue.
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The lack of a binding collective bargaining agreement at Lonmin platinum mine will see turbulence in the industry continue.
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US yields weigh
Emerging stocks and currencies posted modest gains after reassurances the US Fed would not hastily withdraw policy stimulus.
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Emerging stocks and currencies posted modest gains after reassurances the US Fed would not hastily withdraw policy stimulus.
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HSBC leads European shares lower
European shares edged lower, dragged down by heavyweight bank HSBC.
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European shares edged lower, dragged down by heavyweight bank HSBC.
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Numsa threatens strike at VW
South Africa's main auto union threatened to “halt production” at a Volkswagen factory.
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South Africa's main auto union threatened to “halt production” at a Volkswagen factory.
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Apple enjoyed Irish tax holiday
Apple has operated almost tax-free in Ireland since 1980, welcomed by a government keen to bring jobs.
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Apple has operated almost tax-free in Ireland since 1980, welcomed by a government keen to bring jobs.
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Stimulus fears haunt share markets
World share markets looked vulnerable to further falls, with brighter economic news from Europe doing little to encourage investors.
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World share markets looked vulnerable to further falls, with brighter economic news from Europe doing little to encourage investors.
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Syrian rebels trapped in Qusayr: army
Syrian troops have captured much of the rebel stronghold of Qusayr, squeezing opposition fighters into the north of the strategic town.
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Syrian troops have captured much of the rebel stronghold of Qusayr, squeezing opposition fighters into the north of the strategic town.
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London attack puts pressure on spooks
Britain's intelligence services came under pressure to explain how they let two Islamic extremists suspected of hacking a soldier to death slip through their net.
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Britain's intelligence services came under pressure to explain how they let two Islamic extremists suspected of hacking a soldier to death slip through their net.
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Venezuela to create workers militia
Venezuela's president has ordered the creation of a new workers' militia as part of an existing pro-government fighting force.
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Venezuela's president has ordered the creation of a new workers' militia as part of an existing pro-government fighting force.
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Taliban attack international compound
Taliban militants launched a large-scale attack involving the United Nations in Kabul, sparking a five-hour battle with security forces.
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Taliban militants launched a large-scale attack involving the United Nations in Kabul, sparking a five-hour battle with security forces.
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Terror threat aboard Pakistan plane
Two suspects, arrested after British fighter jets escorted a Pakistani plane to a London airport, allegedly threatened to “destroy the plane” after an argument with crew.
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Two suspects, arrested after British fighter jets escorted a Pakistani plane to a London airport, allegedly threatened to “destroy the plane” after an argument with crew.
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French troops stage Niger raid
French special forces and local troops raided an army base in northern Niger, ending a hostage seizure by Islamist fighters.
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French special forces and local troops raided an army base in northern Niger, ending a hostage seizure by Islamist fighters.
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Malawi to continue ‘painful medication’
President Joyce Banda's government vowed to stick to unpopular austerity policies, even as an influx of donor cash allows spending to increase.
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President Joyce Banda's government vowed to stick to unpopular austerity policies, even as an influx of donor cash allows spending to increase.
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Man narrowly escapes python death
A Zambian truck driver who was forced to kick, bite and stab his way from the clutches of a giant python, is lucky to be alive.
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A Zambian truck driver who was forced to kick, bite and stab his way from the clutches of a giant python, is lucky to be alive.
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Judge in dog fight over dachshund
A Swazi high court judge has become entangled in a battle over custody of a dachshund puppy, which he is accused of dognapping.
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A Swazi high court judge has become entangled in a battle over custody of a dachshund puppy, which he is accused of dognapping.
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93 held in Joburg protest
Johannesburg - More than 90 people were arrested for protest-related crimes in Evaton, Orange Farm and Sebokeng, south of Johannesburg, Gauteng police said on Friday.
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Johannesburg - More than 90 people were arrested for protest-related crimes in Evaton, Orange Farm and Sebokeng, south of Johannesburg, Gauteng police said on Friday.
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ANC wants reliable cadres: Mantashe
The ruling party wants reliable cadres to take South Africa into the future, said the ANC secretary-general.
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The ruling party wants reliable cadres to take South Africa into the future, said the ANC secretary-general.
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Man shot in northern Pretoria
A man is in a critical condition after he was shot in Bon Accord, northern Pretoria.
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A man is in a critical condition after he was shot in Bon Accord, northern Pretoria.
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‘Don’t blame NUM for violence’
The National Union of Mineworkers cannot be blamed for the violence in the mining sector, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said.
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The National Union of Mineworkers cannot be blamed for the violence in the mining sector, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu said.
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Hit-and-run suspect granted bail
The suspect in a hit-and-run accident, in which cyclist Koos Roux died, was released on R3000 bail.
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The suspect in a hit-and-run accident, in which cyclist Koos Roux died, was released on R3000 bail.
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Elephant waiting to rise again
Artist Andries Botha is eager to rebuild his R1.5 million elephant sculpture that the municipality put a halt to in October 2010.
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Artist Andries Botha is eager to rebuild his R1.5 million elephant sculpture that the municipality put a halt to in October 2010.
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Syria opposition seeks to unify
Syria's fractious opposition scrambled to agree a new leadership in a bid to present a coherent front at peace talks.
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Syria's fractious opposition scrambled to agree a new leadership in a bid to present a coherent front at peace talks.
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Austria wants Syria arms embargo extended
The EU's arms embargo to Syria should be extended to maintain the safety of UN peacekeepers in the Golan Heights, Austria's foreign minister said.
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The EU's arms embargo to Syria should be extended to maintain the safety of UN peacekeepers in the Golan Heights, Austria's foreign minister said.
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Kerry, Lavrov hold phone call on Syria
US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke by phone to discuss efforts to bring Syria's warring parties to a peace conference.
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US Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov spoke by phone to discuss efforts to bring Syria's warring parties to a peace conference.
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Niger: hostages freed in Agadez
Hours after denying that jihadists in Agadez had taken several soldiers hostage, Niger's minister of defense said two hostages had been found and have now been released.
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Hours after denying that jihadists in Agadez had taken several soldiers hostage, Niger's minister of defense said two hostages had been found and have now been released.
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Taliban launch major attack in Kabul
Explosions and gunfire rocked central Kabul as the Taliban launched a major attack close to an Afghan intelligence facility.
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Explosions and gunfire rocked central Kabul as the Taliban launched a major attack close to an Afghan intelligence facility.
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Bayern looking for lethal instinct
Bayern Munich are unfazed by the need to sharpen their attack against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday to avoid another Champions League final defeat.
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Bayern Munich are unfazed by the need to sharpen their attack against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday to avoid another Champions League final defeat.
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England to bid for Euro 2020 final
English Football Association vice-chairman David Gill admitted his organisation are set to bid for the right to host the Euro 2020 final.
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English Football Association vice-chairman David Gill admitted his organisation are set to bid for the right to host the Euro 2020 final.
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Cornet, Hradecka to meet in Strasbourg final
Third-seeded Alize Cornet will take on last year's runner-up Lucie Hradecka in Saturday's final of the Strasbourg International.
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Third-seeded Alize Cornet will take on last year's runner-up Lucie Hradecka in Saturday's final of the Strasbourg International.
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Monfils reaches Nice final
Gael Monfils beat Pablo Andujar at the Open de Nice to set up a final against Albert Montanes.
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Gael Monfils beat Pablo Andujar at the Open de Nice to set up a final against Albert Montanes.
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Monaco, Nieminen in Dusseldorf final
Juan Monaco fought off a late charge from fellow Guido Pella at the PowerHorse Open to set up a final against Jarkko Nieminen.
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Juan Monaco fought off a late charge from fellow Guido Pella at the PowerHorse Open to set up a final against Jarkko Nieminen.
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Moyes starts Old Trafford shake-up
Assistant manager Mike Phelan and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele have left Premier League champs Manchester United.
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Assistant manager Mike Phelan and goalkeeping coach Eric Steele have left Premier League champs Manchester United.
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Sharks get new stadium sponsor
The Sharks announced a new five-year partnership with Growthpoint Properties Limited, the new naming rights sponsor for Kings Park Stadium.
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The Sharks announced a new five-year partnership with Growthpoint Properties Limited, the new naming rights sponsor for Kings Park Stadium.
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Rain prevents play at Headingley
Rain meant there was no play on the first day of the second and final Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley.
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Rain meant there was no play on the first day of the second and final Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley.
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Fernandes takes blame for QPR drop
Tony Fernandes pleaded guilty to naivety, saying he had let his heart rule his head with Queens Park Rangers last season.
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Tony Fernandes pleaded guilty to naivety, saying he had let his heart rule his head with Queens Park Rangers last season.
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Inter fires Stramaccioni as coach
Inter Milan reportedly fired coach Andrea Stramaccioni, five days after ending in ninth place in Serie A.
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Inter Milan reportedly fired coach Andrea Stramaccioni, five days after ending in ninth place in Serie A.
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Donald crashes out at PGA Championship
Defending champion Luke Donald crashed out of the European PGA Championship here at Wentworth.
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Defending champion Luke Donald crashed out of the European PGA Championship here at Wentworth.
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Federer finally takes to Twitter
Seventeen times Grand Slam champion Roger Federer admitted he's been a little slow to appreciate the advantages of Twitter.
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Seventeen times Grand Slam champion Roger Federer admitted he's been a little slow to appreciate the advantages of Twitter.
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Spurs player in hot water over betting
The English Football Association has charged Tottenham winger Andros Townsend with misconduct over breaches of its betting regulations.
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The English Football Association has charged Tottenham winger Andros Townsend with misconduct over breaches of its betting regulations.
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Serena soars after Paris flop
Serena Williams’ shock first round loss in Paris last year may have been one of the best things that has happened to her.
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Serena Williams’ shock first round loss in Paris last year may have been one of the best things that has happened to her.
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Chennai downplays role of official
The owners of the Chennai Super Kings tried to downplay the role of a prominent cricket official after he was summoned by police in Mumbai for questioning in an ongoing...
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The owners of the Chennai Super Kings tried to downplay the role of a prominent cricket official after he was summoned by police in Mumbai for questioning in an ongoing...
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Molinari on the charge at Wentworth
Italy's Francesco Molinari charged up the leaderboard in the second round of the European PGA Championship.
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Italy's Francesco Molinari charged up the leaderboard in the second round of the European PGA Championship.
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Monaco reaches Dusseldorf final
Juan Monaco reached the final of the Power Horse Cup by beating Guido Pella.
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Juan Monaco reached the final of the Power Horse Cup by beating Guido Pella.
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Nadal, Novak set for French Open semis clash
Rafael Nadal was drawn in the same half as Novak Djokovic in this year’s French Open, setting up the possible semi-finals clash.
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Rafael Nadal was drawn in the same half as Novak Djokovic in this year’s French Open, setting up the possible semi-finals clash.
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Mathoho glad he joined Chiefs
Eric Mathoho has been invaluable to Kaizer Chiefs as they try to complete a league and Cup double.
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Eric Mathoho has been invaluable to Kaizer Chiefs as they try to complete a league and Cup double.
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Grand Slams not Nadal’s sole focus
Spain’s Rafael Nadal insists he'd rather win a string of tour events than rack up only majors.
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Spain’s Rafael Nadal insists he'd rather win a string of tour events than rack up only majors.
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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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