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Rand firms as SARB holds rate
The rand halted its longest losing streak against the dollar in 25 years after the benchmark rate was maintained. Read more
US stock slump continues
New York - A global stock market slump is continuing on Wall Street as traders worry about how committed the Federal Reserve remains to keeping up its bond-buying program. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Pella beats Troicki in Dusseldorf
Qualifier Guido Pella reached his first semifinal match on the ATP Tour by beating seventh-seeded Viktor Troicki in the Power Horse Cup. Read more
Hafeez ton lifts Pakistan
Mohammad Hafeez scored his fifth century in ODI cricket to put Pakistan in a commanding position in the first match of their series against Ireland. Read more
Nibali tightens grip on Giro
Vincenzo Nibali took a giant step towards his maiden Giro d'Italia triumph by smashing his rivals on his way to winning the 18th stage time trial. Read more
Doctor Khumalo slams referee
Kaizer Chiefs assistant coach Doctor Khumalo has lashed out at official Lwandile Mfiki ahead of the Nedbank Cup final. Read more
Umpire removed from elite panel
The International Cricket Council announced that it had withdrawn Pakistani Asad Rauf from their elite panel of umpires. Read more
Rio signs new United contract
Rio Ferdinand has signed a new one-year contract with Manchester United, the Premier League champions confirmed. Read more
All eyes on Etzebeth
Eben Etzebeth will be running the lineouts against the Reds and may provide a glimpse into the future without Andries Bekker. Read more
Khune’s Cup mission
Kaizer Chiefs captain Itumeleng Khune hopes to cap his amazing season with a win in the Nedbank Cup final. Read more
When do the Boks get a break?
Guys like Patrick Lambie and Morne Steyn have started every game for their franchise this season without a break. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
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. Read more
Obama acts on drones, Gitmo
President Barack Obama will lay out a new policy that limits the use of armed drones to times when Americans face an “imminent” threat. Read more
Ally of Kosovo PM probed for war crimes
A wartime ally of Kosovo's prime minister the ambassador to Albania are being investigated on suspicion of war crimes during Kosovo's 1998-99 conflict. Read more
Obama condemns London attack
US President Barack Obama condemned the killing of a British soldier in London by two suspected Islamic extremists as “appalling” and “horrific.” Read more
ICC persecuting Africans: S Sudan
South Sudan's president said his country would never back the International Criminal Court, as it appeared to be preoccupied with prosecuting African leaders. Read more
KNP trespasser jailed for 11 years
A man was sentenced to 11 years imprisonment for trespassing and carrying out a restricted activity in the Kruger National Park. Read more
Woman who berated knifemen hailed
A scout mistress who gave two knifemen a stern talking to as a soldier lay dead was hailed for embodying the "spirit of London". Read more
SA’s rhino toll at 350
The number of rhino poached since the beginning of the year has reached 350, the environmental affairs department said. 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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