South Africans are cutting down on having fun in order to save money, according to research released on Tuesday.
South Africa’s purchasing managers index (PMI) fell to 43,8 in June from 49,1 in May on a sharp slowdown in business activity.
Cricket chiefs were locked in delicate negotiations on Tuesday to break the divide over strife-torn Zimbabwe and conjure a face-saving compromise.
The French army chief of staff resigned on Tuesday two days after a soldier injured 17 people when he mistakenly opened fire with live ammunition.
Jacob Zuma’s lawyers are planning to challenge a Mauritian court ruling refusing him the right to stop SA prosecutors securing evidence against him.
South African gold producer AngloGold Ashanti said on Tuesday it had finalised its 100% acquisition of United States gold miner Golden Cycle.
South Africa is close to brokering a deal that would see a unity government negotiated in Zimbabwe, it was reported on Tuesday.
The Johannesburg High Court is on Tuesday expected to postpone until next week the case dealing with SABC CEO Dali Mpofu’s third suspension.
Opec has concerns that future demand for oil might not be strong enough to justify investment to boost oil production.
All Blacks scrumhalf Jimmy Cowan has been ordered to stop drinking alcohol or face the sack after attending a misconduct hearing on Tuesday.