EURO

At 20, the euro is a currency giant on fragile footing

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Dec 2018

Born on January 1 1999, the euro initially existed only as a virtual currency used in accounting and financial transactions

Euro elites want Greece regime shift

Article bogdan TagDiv - 2 Jul 2015

The current confrontation will shape resistance to austerity - and the future of the whole of Europe.

Rand steady ahead of key data releases

Article I Net Bridge - 5 Nov 2013

Little changed from its overnight close against the major currencies‚ as the rand held steady in early trade on Tuesday.

Time to ditch the euro

Article Larry Elliott - 12 Oct 2012

The dismal failure of Europe's monetary union means it should be abandoned to save countries.

Europe’s leaders urged to opt for growth

Article Larry Elliott - 25 May 2012

Europe's leaders met on Wednesday for crisis talks to rescue the euro amid a warning from the West's leading economic think-tank.

China’s ark is not big enough for the world

Article Jayati Ghosh - 28 Oct 2011

The major economic entities are in the throes of self-inflicted, but apparently insoluble, problems as they lurch their way to stagnation.

Battle won but fiscal war not over

Article bogdan TagDiv - 28 Oct 2011

Europe's leaders are claiming victory in the eurozone crisis after agreeing to new deals that halve Greek debt.

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National

Public transport inequality

Lloyd Gedye - 25 Feb 2020

The Competition Commission’s market inquiry reveals that South Africa’s public transport system remains skewed by class, advantaging middle- and high-income earners

National

Court date finally set for death in detention Haffejee inquest

Paddy Harper - 25 Feb 2020

Another apartheid-era death will be investigated after NPA pressured to finally act

National

State capture commission granted a 13-month extension

Franny Rabkin - 24 Feb 2020

Judge Wendy Hughes says this is the final extension because finality is "owed to the nation"

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Business

Business travel industry generates billions

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

Meetings Africa is ready to take advantage of this lucrative opportunity

Business

Conferences connect people to ideas

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The World Expo and Meetings Africa are all about stimulating innovation – and income

Business

TFSAs are the gymnasts of the retirement savings world

Derek Davey - 25 Feb 2020

The idea is to get South Africans to save, but it's best to do your research first to find out if a TFSA is really suited to your needs

Special Reports

Achieving the litmus test of social relevance

Derek Davey - 24 Feb 2020

The HSS Awards honours scholarly works based on their social relevance and contribution to the humanities and social sciences

Business

Making sense of tax-free savings and investment

Derek Davey - 24 Feb 2020

Have you made the most of your tax-free investment contributions?

Press Releases

Response to the report of the independent assessors

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

VUT welcomes the publishing of the report of the independent assessors to investigate concerns of poor governance, leadership, management, corruption and fraud at the university.

Press Releases

NWU student receives international award

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

Carol-Mari Schulz received the Bachelor of Health Sciences in Occupational Hygiene Top Achiever Award.

Press Releases

Academic programme resumes at all campuses

IT Web - 17 Feb 2020

Lectures, practicals, seminars and tutorials will all resume today as per specific academic timetables.