Hlaudi Motsoeneng's new job is the last straw, says ANC chief whip
Jackson Mthembu says the party will recommend Parliament hold an inquiry into the fitness of the SABC board
African Business
MTN said to be weighing up $500m share sale in Ghana
Insiders say that MTN is approaching wealthy Ghanaians to buy about $500m worth of shares in its business there in a private placing
Media
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Education
Temperatures rise in campus protests
Shots have been fired, protests have spilled onto the streets and Fort Hare has shut up shop
Retail & Consumer
Shoprite share price leaps as Christo Wiese talks of merger with Steinhoff
Remarks by Christo Wiese that a Shoprite-Steinhoff tie-up would be a "natural development" pushed Shoprite’s share price up more than 4%
Mining
Implats to replace SABMiller on JSE’s top 40
The SABMiller merger will lead to its place on the JSE’s top 40 index being taken by Impala Platinum and AVI will replace it on the industrial-25 index
Politics
Provincial government said to be moving to oust DA administration in Tshwane
After chaotic scenes in Tshwane’s metro chamber, insiders say the provincial government is getting ready to oust the DA from power
Transport & Tourism
President has set a precedent and should stay on SAA, says DA
Jacob Zuma has shown he can use SAA for long-haul flights, so he should save SA the R273,972 a day it will spend leasing a jet for him, the party’s Kobus Marais says
National
SARS spy-unit trio get paid R8.5m in restraint-of-trade agreements
SARS says it paid R8.5m in restraint-of-trade settlements to three executives who quit during the spy unit furore
Financial Services
FIC amendments vital in fighting money laundering, says Pravin Gordhan
Gordhan says Financial Intelligence Centre Act amendments are critically important in strengthening the financial system
Energy
Nuclear new build programme thrown into disarray, again
Naledi Pandor contradicts comments made by Tina Joemat-Pettersson on the commencement date for the call for proposals for the new build programme
Economy
Bad news for South Africans as take-home pay continues to shrink
Disposable salaries have not kept pace with inflation — but pensioners are doing better, and could be keeping the economy alive
Leader issue is key to revamp of ANC
The task of reinventing the ANC and repositioning its brand cannot succeed without a leadership overhaul, writes Thabang MotsohiColumnists
Many South African universities and ANC politicians are as thick as thieves, writes Gareth van Onselen
On the obsequiousness of SA universities
Columnists
Xhanti Payi: Free tertiary education debate is marred with red herrings that may poison what should be an important debate for lasting social outcomes
Myths pervade case for free tertiary education
Markets
The greenback's gain is gold's loss
The metal has added to the previous day’s fall, with all eyes now on statements from US Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen and other Fed presidents
Financial Services
Mantashe backs signing FIC amendment
The issues have also sparked debate within the business community
Transport & Tourism
Feeling peckish? Get Uber to deliver your takeaway
App-based taxi service launches a new food delivery service that will courier meals to customers in the north of Johannesburg
Europe
Russia dismisses MH17 report as ‘false, politically motivated’
Investigators stitch together a case on the downing of Malaysia Airlines MH17 from cellphone records, intercepts and witness accounts
National
Nelson Mandela Bay battles to get big firms to pay their mounting electricity bills
Despite a 2015 deal, big Nelson Mandela Bay firms are not paying power bills in full — and arrears are nearly R200m
National
Eastern Cape metro opts for code orange to stop public from seeing red
Buffalo City officials is reclassifying documents as "top secret" and printing them on bright orange paper to stop details of controversial spending going public
Media
Is the SABC telling SA that a matric is useless, asks COPE
Party supports Public Protector Thuli Madonsela’s promise to take legal action against the SABC for appointing Hlaudi Motsoeneng to his new position
National
Paul Mashatile condemns ‘embarrassing behaviour’ in Tshwane council meeting
MEC for co-operative governance and traditional affairs says councillors’ behaviour is not consistent with ‘our commitment for tolerance and good governance’
EDITORIAL: Sham public consultation
The government’s newest plan to build nuclear plants is, so far, another case of sham public consultation and faces yet another court challengeAmericas
BlackBerry shifts focus to profitable software as it stops making smartphones
BlackBerry’s share price surged after it announced it would stop making smartphones and concentrate on its growing software business
Industrials
Remgro plans to raise R9.9bn
Company to raise funds through a rights offer and the sale of B shares as it considers deals, including a right to buy SABMiller’s stake in drinks maker Distell Group
Europe
France’s Sarkozy aims to change EU treaties if he makes a comeback
Nicolas Sarkozy, campaigning for a comeback as French president, says he wants to renegotiate EU treaties
Science & Environment
Asian pangolins, the world’s most wanted mammals, get better protection at CITES
Countries at COP17 voted overwhelmingly in favour of banning all international trade in the animals hunted for their meat and scales
Telecoms & Technology
Nigerian allegations are without merit, says MTN Nigeria CEO Ferdi Moolman
The cellphone company’s Nigerian unit has responded to allegations that it repatriated $14bn illegally over 10 years
National
Competition Commission raids cargo shipping companies
Watchdog says it has reasonable grounds to suspect that the companies have engaged in collusive practices to fix the rates for the shipment of cargo from Asia to SA
National
Institute warns on fatal indoor air pollution
INDOOR air pollution caused by burning solid fuels causes the deaths of 1‚400 South African children a year, according to a leading think-tank
Retail & Consumer
Megabrew merger is a done deal, after AB InBev, SABMiller votes
The SABMiller name will disappear, after both brewers’ shareholders have voted in favour of the $104bn takeover
Mining
Central Rand seeks funding to remain a going concern
Unprofitable Central Rand Gold says it is in talks with a shareholder for a $4m injection and exploring other funding options in a bid to remain a going concern
Business
Jacob Zuma calls for stronger ties between business and government
The president addresses infighting between black business leaders, saying it is disappointing that ‘among ourselves we see enemies’
African News
AfDB is chosen as lead financial arranger for Batoka Gorge project
Zambia and Zimbabwe appoint the bank as lead advisers for the construction of the 2,400MW hydro-power project
Politics
ANC spent more than R70m to pay staff
The governing party is the biggest beneficiary of the Represented Political Parties Fund with R75.6m
Retail & Consumer
AB InBev to keep its name after SABMiller takeover
The brewer is one step closer to sealing the deal, and is awaiting the outcome of the SABMiller and Newbelco shareholders’ votes
Industrials
ArcelorMittal SA reveals the terms of its long-awaited empowerment deal
The steel maker’s empowerment partner and its employees will hold just over 22% of the company, with a lock-in period of 10 years
Property
Equites expects ‘tremendous distribution growth’
The property fund says it competes with much bigger companies, including Fortress Income Fund, in the industrial market
Middle East
Shimon Peres, Israeli Statesman and Nobel peace laureate, dies at 93
In later life he was viewed as a dove, but in Israel’s early decades Peres was a hawkish figure in the ruling Labor party
Retail & Consumer
Steinhoff to raise up to €2.4bn to fund acquisition spree
It will raise at least €1.89bn as it issues new shares to fund the purchase of Poundland in the UK and Mattress Firm in the US
Markets
JSE opens firmer as Deutsche Bank concerns abate
Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking analysts say positive sentiment from the US has benefited the local bourse
Middle East
Saudi Arabia cuts back gravy to get finances under control
The IMF recommended that Saudi Arabia control its growing wage bill and make changes to subsidies for fuel and electricity
National
Public Service’s draft three-language plan sparks concern for other tongues
There are fears that a Department of Public Service and Administration plan to stick to three languages will leave other languages out in the cold
Cartoons
Stimulating new modes of thinking
Management strategist Roger Martin explains what it takes to create innovative products that sell in an increasingly complex, connected and fast-paced world, writes Lorelle BellManagement
Making the most of scant opportunities
For entrepreneurs with a good value proposition there is never a bad time to start a business, writes Stephen Timm
Management
European schools thrive as MBA popularity slips
Europe offers cheaper MBAs with fewer restrictions that allow students to keep their day jobs, writes Jonathan Moules
Opinion
BEE MATTERS: Some ways to fund fees without gaps or taxes
Gideon Gerber
The government pleads poverty amid fees protests but it sends troops to DRC and Sudan and helps human rights violators such as Swaziland and Zimbabwe
Boks aim at forward power
Proudfoot promises return to aggression in Test against WallabiesRugby
Talented De Allende seeks lost form
Injury-hit stint in Japan hurt Damian de Allende’s Bok career
Soccer
Walcott revival boosts Arsenal
Theo Walcott reached a crossroads at the end of last season, and his emphatic response looks to have saved a career in danger of imploding
Rugby
Teenage star axed after outcry
New Zealand rugby officials terminate the contract of a teenage star who viciously assaulted four people including two women
Cricket
Time for Proteas passengers to stand up
Amla is the only batsman who scored a century — 110 against the Windies in St Kitts
Other Sport
Khawaja clobbers Irish
The Australians bowled well as a unit and the pressure told on Ireland
Soccer
Pirates and Stars play to delightful draw
In the 76th minute, the dam wall broke, thanks to substitute Kutumela
Soccer
Big Sam lands in big trouble
Allardyce’s blunt manner has created its fair share of newsprint in his fledgling England tenure
Other Sport
Captain Clarke hails McIlroy
McIlroy vaulted into the play-off with a barnstorming finish to his final round
Markets
Gold down on firmer dollar after Yellen remarks
Fed considering changing annual stress tests it gives to US banks to see if they can withstand massive financial crisis, says Yellen
Markets
Futures track JSE and global markets firmer
A firmer JSE and global markets benefited South African futures
National
- Public Service’s draft three-language plan sparks concern for other tongues
- Temperatures rise in campus protests
- Nelson Mandela Bay battles to get big firms to pay their mounting electricity bills
- Eastern Cape metro opts for code orange to stop public from seeing red
- Hlaudi Motsoeneng's new job is the last straw, says ANC chief whip
World
- BlackBerry shifts focus to profitable software as it stops making smartphones
- Russia dismisses MH17 report as ‘false, politically motivated’
- Asian pangolins, the world’s most wanted mammals, get better protection at CITES
- France’s Sarkozy aims to change EU treaties if he makes a comeback
- WATCH: Why SA should care about the Clinton-Trump debates
Companies
- Shoprite share price leaps as Christo Wiese talks of merger with Steinhoff
- BlackBerry shifts focus to profitable software as it stops making smartphones
- Implats to replace SABMiller on JSE’s top 40
- Remgro plans to raise R9.9bn
- Faster trains can also be safer — if every aspect is executed properly
Business
- Provincial government joins forces with business to deliver affordable housing
- President has set a precedent and should stay on SAA, says DA
- FIC amendments vital in fighting money laundering, says Pravin Gordhan
- Jacob Zuma calls for stronger ties between business and government
- Mantashe backs signing FIC amendment
Markets
- JSE closes higher as SABMiller and Steinhoff news boosts sentiment
- MARKET WRAP: JSE closes firmer boosted by local heavyweights
- Futures track JSE and global markets firmer
- Gold down on firmer dollar after Yellen remarks
- Bonds trade flat in defiance of rand weakness
Economy
- Bad news for South Africans as take-home pay continues to shrink
- Cities, not agriculture, will drive growth and job creation
- Repeat after me: there are no free lunches
- Political uncertainty pushes down ranking of SA’s institutions
- Over half of youth between 21 and 25 neither employed nor studying, says IRR
Life
- Stimulating new modes of thinking
- BEE MATTERS: Some ways to fund fees without gaps or taxes
- Training clients to reach their goals
- Making the most of scant opportunities
- European schools thrive as MBA popularity slips
Sport
- Talented De Allende seeks lost form
- Teenage star axed after outcry
- Walcott revival boosts Arsenal
- Big Sam lands in big trouble
- Captain Clarke hails McIlroy
Multimedia
- WATCH: Capitec is more than a low-end bank, says CEO
- WATCH: Why SA should care about the Clinton-Trump debates
- WATCH: Hlaudi Motsoeneng according to Hlaudi Motsoeneng
- WATCH: Drone footage shows massive destruction in Aleppo, Syria
- BUSINESS DAY TV: Free education possible — but only over time, says Habib
JSE Sens
- MAS REAL ESTATE INC - Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging mangerial responsibilities
- MASSMART HOLDINGS LIMITED - Dealings in securities
- TOWER PROPERTY FUND LIMITED - No change statement and notice of annual general meeting
- JSE LIMITED - Informative Notice - 20161005 Remgro Rights Issue
- MASSMART HOLDINGS LIMITED - Notification of acceptance of Restricted Share Grants in terms of the Massmart Holdings Limited Employee Share Plan
- STANLIB COLLECTIVE INVESTMENTS LIMITED - Distribution Announcement -STANSX
- STANLIB COLLECTIVE INVESTMENTS LIMITED - Distribution Announcement - STAN40
- STANLIB COLLECTIVE INVESTMENTS LIMITED - Distribution Announcement - STPROP
- WESCOAL HOLDINGS LIMITED - Posting of Integrated Annual Report No Change Statement and Notice of Annual General Meeting
- CONDUIT CAPITAL LIMITED - Trading Statement
- ASCENSION PROPERTIES LIMITED - Further cautionary announcements in respect of relisting the B shares and the proposed acquisition
- CLIENTELE LIMITED - Dealing in Clientele Shares
- PAN AFRICAN RESOURCES PLC - Directors' dealings in securities
- REDEFINE PROPERTIES LIMITED - New financial instrument listing - RDFB08
- REDEFINE PROPERTIES LIMITED - New financial instrument listing - RDFB07
- VUKILE PROPERTY FUND LIMITED - Full Capital Redemption - VKC16
- VUKILE PROPERTY FUND LIMITED - Interest Rate Reset: VKE05
- CITY LODGE HOTELS LIMITED - Directors dealings in securities
- ABSA BANK LIMITED - ASN136 - Listing of Tap Issue
- ANGLO AMERICAN PLC - Notification of transactions by PDMRs
- GROWTHPOINT PROPERTIES LIMITED - Dealings in securities
- OLD MUTUAL PLC - Form 8.3 - Public Opening Position Disclosure - Deutsche Boerse AG
- STELLAR CAPITAL PARTNERS LIMITED - Section 45(5) notice in terms of the Companies Act
- GAIA INFRASTRUCTURE CAPITAL LIMITED - Reviewed Interim Financial Statements For The Period Ended 31 August 2016
- JSE LIMITED - Index Change Advice - 20160930 SABMiller deletion
- INVESTEC BANK LIMITED - Declared Dividend Announcement on Discovery Limited Hot Enhanced Dividend Securities (DSYIHB)
- JSE LIMITED - GEN - General - JSE Limited - Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV - Resume Trading
- ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA/NV - GEN - General JSE Limited - Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV - Resume Trading
- MASSMART HOLDINGS LIMITED - Disclosure of beneficial interests in securities
- SABMILLER PLC - Results of Newbelco General meeting
- THE WATERBERG COAL COMPANY LIMITED - Further Cautionary Announcement and Update on Voluntary Suspension
- ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA/NV - Anheuser-Busch InBev welcomes SABMiller and Newbelco shareholder approval for combination
- LONMIN PLC - Application to UK Listing Authority
- SABMILLER PLC - Results of shareholder meetings
- PPC LIMITED - Disclosure of Beneficial Interests in Securities
- AFRICA ETF ISSUER (RF) LIMITED - Listing of additional AfricaPalladium debentures - ETFPLD
- STANDARD BANK OF SOUTH AFRICA LD - SCIB: The Standard Bank Of South Africa - Notice of rollover of Standard Bank share instalments
- HOSKEN CONSOLIDATED INVESTMENTS LIMITED - No Change Statement and Notice of Annual General Meeting
- ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA/NV - Anheuser-Busch InBev announces approval of its shareholders for combination with SABMiller
- ASHBURTON MANAGEMENT COMPANY RF (PTY) LIMITED - Listing of Additional Ashburton Inflation ETF Securities - ASHINF
- SOUTH32 LIMITED - South Africa energy coal Klipspruit site tour presentation
- ACCENTUATE LIMITED - Provisional Summarised Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2016
- MAS REAL ESTATE INC - No change statement
- ANDULELA INVESTMENT HOLDINGS LIMITED - Unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the six months ended 30 June 2016
- SATRIX COLLECTIVE INVESTMENT SCHEME - Listing of Additional Satrix Swix Top 40 Securities - STXSWX
- THE DB X-TRACKER COL INVEST SCHEME - Listing of Additional Securities - DBXWD
- WESCOAL HOLDINGS LIMITED - Coal purchase agreements and export supply contract
- ECSPONENT LIMITED - Reviewed interim results for the six months ended June 2016
- SASOL LIMITED - Sasols reporting publications for the year ended 30 June 2016 and Notice of Annual General Meeting
- NEWGOLD ISSUER (RF) LIMITED - GLD/ NGNGLD - Partial delisting of NewGold Debentures
- CENTRAL RAND GOLD LIMITED - 2016 Interim Report
- STEINHOFF INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS N.V. - Steinhoff Announces A Capital Increase
- ARCELORMITTAL SOUTH AFRICA LIMITED - Withdrawal of cautionary and terms of new BBBEE transaction
- MTN GROUP LIMITED - MTN Nigeria strongly refutes allegations of improper repatriation of funds
- JSE LIMITED - GEN - General - JSE Limited - Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV - Trading Halt
- ANHEUSER-BUSCH INBEV SA/NV - GEN - General - JSE Limited - Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV - Trading Halt
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