Mines minister Susan Shabangu has admitted that debate inside the ANC about possible nationalisation of the mining sector was hurting investment.
<b>Verashni Pillay</b> says, Eric Miyeni is one of many trying to defend the indefensible: Julius Malema.
The debt crisis in Europe could hit local bonds if it worsens, pushing yields higher than expected as the continent holds 35% of government’s debt.
Caster Semenya has said she has her sights set on the 800m and 1 500m world records at the World Athletics Championships and the 2012 London Olympics.
Europe and the US have embarked on a new bid to convince UN Security Council members, including SA, to condemn al-Assad’s deadly crackdown in Syria.
South Africa’s literary classic <i>Jock of the Bushveld</i> has been turned into the country’s first 3D animation film featuring global celebrities.
Nedbank Group has reported a 26% rise in first-half profit, which was helped by a drop in bad debts and its push to boost revenue from fees.
Companies are likely to respond to rising costs, such as steep wage demands and above-inflation wage settlements, by reducing their labour force.
The government was aware of the harm the debate on nationalisation was doing to the country’s image but would not implement unconstitutional measures.
Striking coal and gold miners will meet the Chamber of Mines in a bid to end strikes that have cost the country tens of millions of dollars.
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has said fielding inexperienced players for the two Tri-Nations matches will be a good investment for the future.
The Unemployment Insurance Fund has posted a R9-billion surplus, exceeding its target by R3-billion, UIF commissioner Boas Seruwe says.
Big South African banks are expected to show scant underlying growth when they report first-half earnings in coming weeks.
The Competition Tribunal will weigh up a transaction in which Shoprite Checkers intends to acquire the shareholding in Metcash Seven Eleven.
BSkyB confirmed widespread speculation by announcing a big return of cash to shareholders while reporting a 23% gain in operating profit.
SA has recorded a R4.9-billion trade surplus in June after recording a R1-billion shortfall in May, buoyed on by higher commodity exports, Sars says.
The Constitutional Court said on Friday that President Jacob Zuma’s decision to extend Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo’s term was unconstitutional.
Mine workers and main producers were to meet on Friday for wage talks in a bid to end a strike that could halt output worth up to $25-million a day.
According to the MasterCard Worldwide Index of Consumer Confidence, South Africa’s consumer confidence has risen to levels last seen in 2009.
Two police officers were shot dead in Sebokeng, south of Johannesburg, on Thursday morning, Gauteng police said.
SA gold miners will down tools on Thursday, intensifying a wave of strikes and potentially costing the sector $25-million a day.
In a three-way charity putting competition against Mark Boucher and Barry Richards, Jacques Kallis put his colleagues to shame at Simola Golf Estate.
South Africa’s population has passed 50 million, according to mid-year population estimates released by Stats SA on Wednesday.
It was one crime too many for New Brighton. Two men broke into an elderly woman’s home, stole her television, and then stabbed her tenant to death.
Negotiations between fuel sector unions and employers have reached a point where they may resolve their dispute, the CCMA said on Tuesday.
South Africa’s foreign direct investment inflows has dropped by 70% in 2010 when compared with 2009 and is tenth on Africa’s top 10 recipients.
Countrywide snowfall has left travellers stranded and children elated while bringing hardship to people living in townships.
World record holder Cameron van der Burgh was the fastest qualifier in the men’s 50m breaststroke semifinal at the Fina World Championships.
Kaizer Chiefs’ coach has slammed the format of the competition in which fans vote for their preferred players to make up their team’s side.
Hacking into the ANC Youth League’s website is an easy matter — based on their disregard for web security, an IT expert told the <i>M&G</i>.
Widespread snowfall interrupted routines on Tuesday as major highways across the country were closed, leaving cars buried and motorists stranded.
Seacom has pledged R100-million in additional infrastructure in SA to meet the continuous growth in demand for broadband services and applications.