NUM at risk of losing members
The NUM was at risk of losing close to 60 percent of its membership, the union's secretariat report revealed.
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UK's FTSE suffers worst day in a year
Britain's FTSE 100 share index suffered its biggest one-day drop in a year.
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Glencore: Iran deals don’t violate sanctions
Glencore Xstrata said that it had done nothing wrong when it engaged in metal swaps with Iran.
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Eskom almost runs out of power
Eskom is battling to keep the lights on in Africa's largest economy with the approach of winter.
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Nadal not top seed at French Open
Rafael Nadal's sustained excellence on clay and Serena Williams' current winning streak mean little thought is being given to the sort of surprises the French Open used to produce regularly.
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Querry loses to qualifier in Nice
Third-seeded Sam Querrey was eliminated from the quarterfinals of the Open de Nice, losing to wild-card entry Edouard Roger-Vasselin.
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Weather forces Giro organisers into Plan B
Giro d'Italia organisers have made plans to start the race's 19th stage on an alternative route as wintry weather conditions continue to play havoc with the course.
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Cook backs Root, Compton to shine
England captain Alastair Cook has backed the likes of Joe Root and Nick Compton to make their names in the Test arena.
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Attacker was one of their own
Listening to the attacker give his motives for killing a British soldier, perhaps the most chilling aspect for Londoners was the man's unmistakably familiar accent.
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Hundreds mourn young tornado victim
Hundreds of people gathered to mourn a 9-year-old girl who loved to sing, dance and paint, as funerals began for 24 victims of a massive tornado.
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US expects up to 11 hurricanes in 2013
The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season could be “extremely active” and spawn 13 to 20 tropical storms, seven to 11 of which are expected to become hurricanes.
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Ten hurt in Guinea protest
Ten people were injured when security forces and supporters of Guinea President Alpha Conde clashed with protesters marching in the capital.
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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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