‘SAHRC must intervene in SAA cadets’
Solidarity has asked the SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) to facilitate a meeting between it and SA Airways (SAA) concerning the airline's cadet pilot programme, the union said. Read more
Hong Kong shares end down
Hong Kong shares had their first loss in four days, with cyclical counters hurt by dashed hopes for monetary easing in China. Read more
SA may cut maize estimate
South Africa will probably lower its forecast for corn production this season by 0.9 percent from last month’s prediction. Read more
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
Tough start for United, Moyes
Champions Manchester United will travel to Swansea City for their first Premier League match under new manager David Moyes. Read more
PSL promotion fiasco continues
THE chaos surrounding the promotion-relegation playoffs is set to continue after the South Gauteng High Court ruled that Thanda Royal Zulu’s case must go back to arbitration. Read more
Nadal fifth seed for Wimbledon
Rafael Nadal was named fifth seed for Wimbledon, leaving his rivals to ponder meeting the Spaniard as early as the quarterfinals. 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
NSA boss defends surveillance
National Security Agency chief Keith Alexander says US surveillance programmes have helped disrupt more than 50 possible attacks since the September 11 tragedy. Read more
Knox acquittal had inconsistencies - court
Italy’s top court ordered a retrial of American Amanda Knox and her ex-boyfriend in the murder of British student Meredith Kercher because their acquittals contained “shortcomings”. Read more
Fresh hope for couple held captive
A local NGO believes it can not only pinpoint where two SA hostages are being held in Yemen, but also negotiate their safe release. 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
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. Read more
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”. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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