Stephen Grootes
Stephen is a contributing editor to Business Day newspaper and BDlive, and the host of the Midday Report on Talk Radio 702 and 567 Cape Talk.
Religious zealotry combined with limited resources will bring Saudi Arabia down, writes Simon Lincoln Reader
According to general secretary Frans Baleni’s report, members do not believe the union is fighting for their collective interests as strongly as it did before
The ‘isolated and mercurial dictator’ has become increasingly paranoid, fearing assassination attempts he said were backed by the CIA
Investigators search several locations and try to determine whether Wednesday’s attack was part of a wider plot to instil terror on the streets of London
It is incumbent on the government to take decisive action to end the current labour turmoil in the country
Rand strengthens in afternoon trade following the Bank’s monetary policy committee’s decision, but remains within reach of weakest level in four years
| All Share | 40855.89 | -2.34% | down |
| Top 40 | 36312.44 | -2.67% | down |
| Financial 15 | 11688.69 | -2.36% | down |
| Industrial 25 | 46366.22 | -2.21% | down |
| Resource 10 | 46042.72 | -3.29% | down |
Bank’s monetary policy committee keeps key repurchase rate unchanged, amid concern about SA’s deteriorating inflation outlook
| Petrol price (95) | R12.47 | -73c/l | same |
| Repo rate | 5% | 0.0pp | same |
| Prime rate | 8.5% | 0.0pp | same |
| GDP (Q4 12) | 2.1% | 0.9pp | same |
| CPI (April) | 5.9% | 0pp | same |
| PPI (Mar) | 5.7% | 0.3pp | same |
Organised business strongly urges that private sector be given greater role in the process of setting up and managing special economic zones
Amplats, Department of Mineral Resources and four unions will hold talks at the CCMA to ensure that all alternatives to retrenchment have been explored
South Africa’s largest retail bank overcharges customer for almost two years, by mistake
The art of Johannes Phokela, who will represent South Africa at next month’s Venice Biennale, is not always earnest, writes Chris Thurman
Kaizer Chiefs coach Stuart Baxter wants a review system to be put in place to improve the standard of refereeing in domestic top-flight football
Stephen is a contributing editor to Business Day newspaper and BDlive, and the host of the Midday Report on Talk Radio 702 and 567 Cape Talk.
| All Share | 40855.89 | -2.34% | down |
| Top 40 | 36312.44 | -2.67% | down |
| Financial 15 | 11688.69 | -2.36% | down |
| Industrial 25 | 46366.22 | -2.21% | down |
| Resource 10 | 46042.72 | -3.29% | down |
| Gold | 1383.1500 | 1.09% | up |
| Platinum | 1453.5000 | -0.79% | down |
| Silver | 22.3890 | 0.53% | up |
| Palladium | 741.5000 | 0.07% | up |
| Brent Crude Oil | 101.560 | -1.01% | down |
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National Union of Mineworkers general secretary Frans Baleni. His demand for a 344% increase in housing allowances shows that his ludicrous grand standing is a childish attack aimed at Amcu’s ascendance.
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson. Experts say her amendment to the Marine Living Resources Act is riddled with omissions, inconsistencies and the like. Same as usual then.
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