Rand firms after deficit narrows
The rand gained more than 0.5 percent against the dollar after a surprise decrease in the size of the current account deficit. Read more
Consumer inflation slows to 5.6%
South Africa's headline consumer inflation slowed more than expected to 5.6 percent year-on-year in May from 5.9 percent in April. Read more
Dollar holds its ground
The dollar held steady in Asia on Wednesday, with investors sticking to the sidelines as they await the conclusion of the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting. Read more
UK grocers sign up to label scheme
Britain’s major food manufacturers and retailers have agreed to follow the same system of nutritional labelling as part of a government initiative to tackle obesity. Read more
Steyn blow for Proteas
England won the toss and elected to bowl in their Champions Trophy semifinal against South Africa, who are missing Dale Steyn. Read more
Froome wary of Contador threat
Spain's two-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador has been nominated by race favourite Chris Froome as his biggest threat for this year's edition. Read more
North boost for British Lions
Powerful wing George North is fit to face the Wallabies in the opening Test on Saturday and help the British and Irish Lions forget their first non-Test defeat. Read more
Campbell-Brown issues apology
Jamaican sprint star Veronica Campbell-Brown, embroiled in a doping scandal, issued an apology but also said she was shocked to have tested positive. Read more
Jayawardene impressed by India
Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardene is under no illusions about the scale of the task confronting his side when they face India in a Champions Trophy semifinal. Read more
Venus withdraws from Wimbledon
American Venus Williams has pulled out of this year's Wimbledon because of a back injury, the five-times singles champion said. Read more
Steyn may miss semi-final
All eyes will be on Dale Steyn during a fitness test minutes ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final against England. Read more
‘Why change a winning team?’
FIFA General Secretary Jerome Valcke wants Sepp Blatter to reverse a previous pledge and stand again for the presidency of world football's governing body. Read more
Rafa prepares for Wimbledon test
French Open champion Rafael Nadal is preparing for a tricky transition from the clay to the grass of Wimbledon as his bid for a third title at the All England Club begins next week. Read more
Joyi gets another IBO title fight
Nkosinathi Joyi, who narrowly lost to Hekkie Budler for the IBO strawweight title at Emperors Palace on Saturday night, has an opportunity to claim another IBO title. Read more
Iran, South Korea qualify for WC
Iran produced a resolute defensive display to snatch a 1-0 away win over South Korea on Tuesday and qualify for the World Cup finals in Brazil. Read more
Crunch time for Proteas, England
South Africa and England will hope lady luck does not desert them when they clash in the Champions Trophy semifinal at the Oval. Read more
Pretoria cops seize fake medicine
Police are expected to make more arrests over counterfeit medication discovered at a Sunnyside storage facility, reportedly worth millions. Read more
Kiir suspends two ministers
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has suspended two of his most senior ministers at the start of a corruption probe. Read more
Council halts R55m contracts
The eThekwini municipality has put a stop to contracts, worth of more than R52m, over alleged shoddy workmanship. Read more
Family at Mandela’s hospital
Former president Nelson Mandela's family arrived at the Pretoria hospital where the elderly statesman was spending a 12th day. Read more
US and Taliban set for talks
The United States and the Taliban have raised hopes for a negotiated peace in Afghanistan by pledging to meet for talks. Read more
Attack was a hit, says father
The attack on a farmer, who was shot in the stomach, may have been an attempted hit by rhino poachers, his father believes. Read more
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