Although the numbers were not anywhere as stellar as they first appeared, they are not the only ones to consider, and the news is not uniformly bad.
The elections may lead to coalitions, which could complicate decision-making.
If the tax ombud has his way, President Zuma and Hlaudi Motsoeneng may have to foot the bill for meritless court action.
Among the changes the agency wishes to see are the right to investigate issues it deems necessary and more control over appointing staff.
The hidden internet is a creepy, dangerous place with some advantages but many disadvantages.
With the state behind a fully fledged Postbank, the cost of borrowing could be driven down substantially.
The overuse and abuse of antibiotics strengthens lethal, drug-resistant bacteria.
Discovery has weighed in on the debate, saying incentives can encourage healthier consumer choices.
The decision delivers a body blow to the financial services sector and will hurt UK exports.
With the news that British voters decided to leave the European Union, emerging market currencies – including the Rand – have taken a beating.