Malema’s bankruptcy hearing in court today – end of his MP job?
Sars attached some of Malema’s property, including a farm in Limpopo and a house still under construction in Johannesburg, to recoup some of the taxes he owed.
US Dollar – Washington takes Stronger for Longer approach
The US Dollar has appreciated against all currencies, including the hapless Rand (what cost R11.40 a month ago is now R12.40). Judging by comments in this article, the trend isn’t going to end anytime soon
Collins Chabane and two bodyguards killed in car crash, statement issued by SA Presidency
Minister of Public Service and Administration Collins Chabane and two of his bodyguards were tragically killed in a car accident in the early hours of this morning. Read the statement issued by the Presidency of SA here.
Massmart names new finance head as it continues African expansion
Massmart, which is facing tough competition from Shoprite and Pick n Pay, has recently announced its new financial head and is set to continue its African expansion.
Some “mushy” stuff for a Sunday: Blind dog helps musher cross finish line
In this light-hearted read for a Sunday morning, a blind dog named Laura is helping her musher cross the finish line in a race in Alaska.
Europe in spin around Putin’s stage managed “disappearance”
Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has disappeared from public view, sparking rumors that range from innocent to sinister. Read more on his alleged disappearance here.
Virunga National Park’s protectors face new threat – oil explorers
In the Virunga National Park, Africa’s oldest natural reserve and home to the mountain gorilla, the endangered Great Ape and its habitat are under a new threat: oil exploration.
China will spend to protect jobs – Premier
China Premier Li Keqiang says restructuring the economy was serious: “This is not nail clipping. This is like taking a knife to one’s own flesh.”
Worst week of 2015 for Emerging Market shares
Emerging-market stocks posted the biggest weekly retreat of the year as investors weighed the timing of U.S. interest-rate increases.
The Oscar Pistorius legal team loses again
Oscar Pistorius’s legal team lost its attempt to have the State Prosecutors’ appeal blocked, so questioning of the culpable homicide verdict will go ahead.