Gordhan: We’re facing difficulties
Revenue outlook could dim further if markets reacted adversely to an awaited announcement by the US Federal Reserve, Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan warned. Read more
Investors boycott Foodcorp bond
Foodcorp said it failed to attract a single valid offer to redeem its remaining euro-denominated debt to meet the terms of a takeover. Read more
NUM hands memo to Minopex
National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) members handed a memorandum to the management and leadership of Minopex. Read more
Gold prices retreat
Gold fell as the dollar rose and traders took to the sidelines ahead of a Federal Reserve policy meeting they hope will give greater clarity on the outlook for US monetary policy. Read more
US stocks open higher
US stocks are opening higher on Wall Street after the pace of home construction picked up in May. Read more
Germany pushes for weaker EU emissions law
Senior members of the German government have warned EU member states that German automakers could scale back or scrap production plans in their countries unless they support weakened carbon emissions rules, according to diplomatic sources. Read more
GSK, Aspen in $1bn drugs deal
GlaxoSmithKline is discussing the sale of its thrombosis brands to Aspen Pharmacare in a deal that could be worth $1 billion. Read more
Draft order given in chicken case
The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters (Amie) has until June 26 to make submissions regarding the rise in chicken import duty costs. 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
Tomic advances at Eastbourne
Bernard Tomic has recharged his form on grass, shaking off last week's hamstring concern to post a first round win over James Ward at the ATP-WTA Eastbourne International. Read more
Boks must improve at breakdowns
Forwards coach Johann van Graan says the Springboks are looking to adapt better to the way referees interpret the breakdown area. Read more
Brumbies stun British Lions
A rock-solid ACT Brumbies soaked up enormous pressure to secure a famous victory over a stuttering British and Irish Lions side. Read more
Time running out for Caster
Caster Semenya hopes to return to competition at the end of next month, as she enters a race against time to qualify for this year's IAAF World Championships. Read more
Boks could get new skipper
Springbok hooker Adriaan Strauss and Francois Louw have emerged as the frontrunners to lead the Springboks against Samoa. Read more
‘Lopsy’ ready for semifinal
Proteas left-arm seamer Lonwabe Tsotsobe is excited at the prospect of playing in his first major tournament semifinal. Read more
Minister sets school norms date
A re-draft of the norms and standards for school infrastructure will take at least six months to complete, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga said. Read more
Renamo blamed for deadly Moz raid
Mozambique's government blamed opposition party Renamo for a deadly attack on a military arms depot but said it would maintain dialogue with the civil war foe. Read more
Palestinians ‘aiding US peace drive’
The Palestinian administration in the West Bank has tried to help the latest US peacemaking drive by quietly cutting off funds for campaigners against Israel's occupation, a senior Israeli general said. Read more
Islamist governor promises Luxor safety
Sixteen years ago, Adel Mohamed al-Khayat was a member of the militant group blamed for slaughtering 58 tourists in Egypt's Valley of the Queens; today he's promising to keep visitors safe. Read more
Don’t prolong Iran talks: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned world powers against holding “drawn out” negotiations with Iran on its nuclear programme. Read more
Pope John II on brink of sainthood
A Vatican committee has attributed a second miracle to the late Pope John Paul II, taking him just a couple of steps away from sainthood. Read more
Egyptians clash over Islamist governor
Clashes have erupted between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood over the recent appointment of an Islamist governor in a northern city. Read more
Premier laments top cop’s death
The death of Maj-Gen Tirhani Maswanganyi is a senseless blow to Gauteng's war against crime, Premier Nomvula Mokonyane said. Read more
Township’s safety at issue in hearings
Police plans to protect the Nkaneng informal settlement against armed protesters in Marikana last year were at issue before the Farlam Commission of Inquiry. 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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