Rand nosedive worst after Syria
The rand’s drop in the past two weeks, the world’s steepest after Syria’s pound, is foiling prospects for an interest-rate cut.
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Tsogo Sun chief sees growth
Tsogo Sun said sales will outpace inflation this year as an economic recovery resuscitates depressed demand for rooms.
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Kenya economy to grow by 6%
Kenya's economy is expected to grow by about 6 percent in 2013, up from a growth rate of 4.6 percent last year.
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European shares slide
European shares went into a tailspin, spooked by concerns that the US Federal Reserve could soon taper its stimulus programme.
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Pakistan win toss, bat against Ireland
Pakistan have won the toss and chosen to bat in the first one-day international against Ireland.
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Bok boost ‘surreal’ for Catrakilis
Demetri Catrakilis says it is a “bit surreal” to have been called up to the Springbok training squad.
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Cheetahs desperate for bonus point
The Cheetahs are desperate for a bonus point win over the Kings as they continue their push for a spot in the play-offs.
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Chiliboy set to stay at Bulls
Chiliboy Ralepelle looks set to stay at Loftus, and sources say it is just a matter of time before he puts pen to paper in Pretoria.
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Khayelitsha rocked by murder, suicide
Police are investigating a case of murder and suicide after a woman and a man died in a shack in Khayelitsha.
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25 000 guests at Jerusalem wedding
There was standing room only in Jerusalem as the heir to one of the most important Jewish ultra-orthodox families was married.
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Ninety held after protests in Tanzania
Tanzanian police have made sweeping arrests after a day of protests over a gas pipeline project near the town of Mtwara.
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Nigeria may struggle to end insurgency
The Nigerian government’s military operation may not be enough to put an end to the Boko Haram guerrilla group, analysts have warned.
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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 nuwe kommissaris van polisie verwelkom.
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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 manner. Die redakteur van die City Press, Ferial Haffajee, sê die koerant gaan die foto van President Jacob Zuma van sy webtuiste verwyder “om uit die spervuur te bly”.
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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 into tears and the case was postponed. Die advokaat wat die saak stel om die naakportret van Jacob Zuma uit die Goodman Galery te verwyder het vanmiddag in trane uitgebars en die hof het die saak uitgestel.
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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 offensive manner. ‘n Vol bank van die Hooggeregshof in Gauteng hoor die saak aangaande die “naakportret” van President Jacob Zuma en honderde ANC ondersteuners wag buite die hof.
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