President Jacob Zuma has tried to play down the effect of labour unrest on the economy but managed to trigger a nearly 3% plunge in the rand.
South African gold-mining stocks surged to a four-year high as the nation’s currency plummeted and pushed the rand-price of gold higher.
An alleged assault on an AMCU member has sparked unrest and led to the dismissal of 200 workers.
South Africa has been an early adopter on a continent that has been hostile to the corporate power behind genetically modified organisms.
Proponents say it’s the only way to feed the world, but opponents claim genetically modified crops make people ill. Sarah Wild reports.
Sky News has released graphic pictures of the crime scene where Olympic and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius shot his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
The most famous feline on the internet is set to star in her own film.
Former SAA chief executive Vuyisile Kona has launched an application with the North Gauteng High Court to challenge his dismissal.
Every rock fan in South Africa will be anticipating alternative metal band Chevelle hitting concert venues in Cape Town and Jo’burg this weekend.
SA’s Charl Schwartzel has piled up 10 birdies in a seven-under par 65 to take the first-round lead at the US PGA Tour’s Memorial tournament.