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/ 20 September 2011
The sARB’s leading business cycle indicator fell by 0.9% in July, suggesting the second quarter’s slow pace of growth has continued into the third.
Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde says she inherited a "poisoned chalice" after irregularities in the awarding of certain tenders was found in public works.
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/ 20 September 2011
Avusa’s chairperson and two directors have quit after alleged interference from shareholders, and the company’s chief executive will soon follow.
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/ 20 September 2011
A new entrepreneurship organisation is working to balance economic power in South Africa by providing micro-loans to hard-up women.
South Africa feel they have what it takes to successfully defend their World Cup title defence with minnows Namibia their next tournament indicator.
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/ 19 September 2011
The final audit report from the investigation into Cricket SA’s financial affairs has confirmed that no money went missing, CSA has announced.
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/ 19 September 2011
A court ruling in favour of Eskom in a wage dispute shows it is aligned with the interests of big capital, the World Federation of Trade Unions says.
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/ 19 September 2011
The Brics emerging market powerhouses have already bought debt through the European Financial Stability Facility, says a Brazilian financial daily.
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/ 19 September 2011
<b>Rob van Vuuren</b> takes on the ad executives at the 2011 Loerie Awards for using ideas they didn’t come up with in the first place.
Inflation in SA remains "highly persistent" although pressures have been contained by weak demand and a relatively strong rand, says Pravin Gordhan.
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/ 19 September 2011
Police fired rubber bullets to disperse a service delivery protest in Tembisa after about 2 000 residents threw bottles and stones at police.
Was Zuma’s ordering of the inquiry into the arms deal the start of a serious investigation or a move to avoid judicial scrutiny?
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/ 19 September 2011
The Labour Court has turned down an urgent application by NUM to stop Eskom from implementing a 7% unilateral wage increase.
Despite South Africa’s call to postpone the decision, the UN has voted to award Libya’s UN seat to the rebel alliance that unseated Muammar Gaddafi.
About 1 500 people marched to the offices Eskom and BHP Billiton in Jo’burg to protest against the way they affected the environment.
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/ 16 September 2011
Banyana Banyana were walloped 3-0 in the third-fourth place play-off match against Algeria at the All Africa Games in Maputo, Mozambique.
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/ 16 September 2011
At a time when the world is facing very important economic challenges, the EU-SA summit has shown that the parties share excellent relations still.
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/ 16 September 2011
A string of recently released economic data prove South Africa consumers face economic challenges, senior manager for Coface South Africa says.
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/ 16 September 2011
The Department of Energy is pondering the possibility of a tax allowance for companies that can prove they have made energy savings.
Brad Wood and his four co-accused have been found not guilty of murder for their part in a shootout that left four dead at the Aurora mine in Benoni.
One teacher’s contribution to the essential conversation — how to educate our children.
While President Zuma’s move to open a new probe into the arms deal has largely been welcomed, his timing and motives have been called into question.
The Thai man accused of heading a rhino poaching syndicate in SA has been denied bail once more after a magistrate ruled he was still a flight risk.
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/ 15 September 2011
Busa and Cosatu have come an agreement on a joint programme that will aim to fight corruption, unemployment and spur growth in the economy.
Strategies to weaken the rand are not guaranteed to work, and such options are limited now that the state’s budget is in deficit, says Gill Marcus.
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/ 15 September 2011
Chiefs surrendered the last perfect record in the PSL with a loss to Ajax, while Sundowns became overnight leaders of the PSL, followed by SuperSport.
Banyana Banyana have done South Africa proud by qualifying for the London Olympics — it’s high time the country’s sports fans returned the favour.
There is nothing wrong with cadre deployment, as it gives black people operational exposure, says ANC secretary general Gwede Mantashe.
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/ 14 September 2011
The AU is discussing ways to press for an inclusive government in Libya, with the region still refusing to recognise the new leadership in Tripoli.
The Brics are considering offering support to the euro area, possibly by buying bonds, but there are doubts that a significant plan will materialise.
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/ 14 September 2011
Another sterling South African sportsman has earned himself an accolade — only thing is, he got it for playing for another country.
Thembelihle residents have joined forces with their Lenasia neighbours to continue the fight for better services, this time at the negotiating table.