Markets
Gold price down 2.63% on Bernanke speech
Gold price falls sharply on news US Federal Reserve will cut back stimulus this year, sending South African gold stocks sharply lower though rand gold price remains high
Economy
Slower inflation gives fresh impetus to rate debate
Better than expected consumer inflation figures on Wednesday reignite debate over whether Reserve Bank will raise or cut rates in the coming months
Politics
Meshoe to quit Parliament to focus on next election
African Christian Democratic Party’s KwaZulu-Natal leader, Wayne Thring, will take over from leader Kenneth Meshoe in Parliament, so Mr Meshoe can build the party
Education
Ramphele attacks ANC for ‘inferior’ education system
Agang SA leader Mamphela Ramphele says weak ministers have created an education system that is worse than it was under apartheid
Transport & Tourism
Shock claim of meddling by state in SAA crisis
Legal challenge says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba was ‘poisoned’ against acting CEO
Trade & Industry
Now Brazil accuses SA of dumping tyres
Brazil initiates antidumping probe into imports of new truck and bus tyres from SA, Russia and Asian countries, alleges manufacturers are dumping at a 51.98% discount
National
Constitutional Court to hear policing row
Spat between Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa and Western Cape Premier Helen Zille over the appointment a commission of inquiry into policing in Khayelitsha moves to the Constitutional Court
Americas
Fed likely to cut down on bond buying this year — Bernanke
Federal Reserve chairman says if the economy continues to improve as the central bank forecasts, bond purchases may be reduced later this year
EDITORIAL: Tough times need extreme caution
With more turbulent economic tides expected, Treasury would rather see prudent decision-making now than a panicked responseColumnists
There is currently no space in South Africa for the small entrepreneur to enter radio, writes Anton Harber
Wanted: more space for small radio operations
Columnists
It would be one of history’s greatest tragedies if the legacy of the Arab Spring becomes a full-blown Middle East war, writes Z Pallo Jordan
Syria adds tragedy to legacy of the ‘Arab Spring’
National
Mpofu to seek legal aid for Marikana miners
Advocate Dali Mpofu to seek legal aid for 270 miners wounded and arrested in shooting at Marikana’s platinum mine in August
Mining
Search is on for funds to build coal ‘game changer’
Coal of Africa’s new mine will reduce the amount of feedstock the country imports each year for its steel industry
Labour
DA in last-ditch bid to change Labour Relations Amendment Bill
Opposition Democratic Alliance to propose changes during National Assembly debate, to prevent what it says are ‘job-killing’ amendments becoming law
National
MPs grill Zuma over relationship with Guptas
President Jacob Zuma stonewalls questions in the National Assembly about his friendship with the Gupta family
Europe
Eurozone slump eases but recovery not yet on cards
Bloc’s purchasing managers index for manufacturing and services rises more than expected in June but remains in contraction territory
Using new land claims to promote expropriation
The lodging of thousands of new claims under the Restitution of Land Rights Amendment Bill could stir up a hornet’s nest, writes Anthea JefferyMining
Top mine bosses take pay cuts after failed deals
Largest mining companies traded in London cut pay for their CEOs by an average 23% last year
Cricket
We need to be honest, we are chokers, says Kirsten
South Africa lose to England in Champions Trophy semifinal and captain AB de Villiers offers ‘no excuses’ for Proteas’ crushing defeat
Industrials
Chemspec full-year loss more than doubles to R31m
Chairman of listed paint and coatings manufacturer Ivan Clark highlights revenue rise, notes ‘some margin issues in South Africa’
Europe
France orders Google to change privacy policy
French data protection watchdog CNIL warns top search engine and e-mail provider that it could face fines if it fails to act within three months
Financial Services
Strate seeks clarity on new securities requirements
Under pressure to continue supplying shareholder information, SA’s central securities depositary requests guidelines on interpretation of new legislative requirements
Transport & Tourism
Special ‘hotel on wheels’ train planned for arts Grahamstown festival
Culture lovers will be able to travel by Premier Classe to the Grahamstown National Arts Festival and live on the train during the festival, while being served three meals a day
Middle East
Afghanistan shuns US talks with Taliban, suspends troop negotiations
Afghan President Hamid Karzai, angered by opening of Doha Taliban office, says his government will not join US talks, halts negotiations with US on post-2014 troop pact
Asia-Pacific
Death tolls rise as flash floods, landslides wreak havoc in India, Nepal
Helicopters and 10,000 Indian soldiers deployed to reach stranded tourists and pilgrims in India after more than 1,000 people die in early monsoons
Cartoons
Arts & Entertainment
The art of making tools that make art
Artist Conrad Hicks scaled back his blacksmithing operation to allow him to focus on being creative, writes Penny Haw
Arts & Entertainment
Mistranslations and city planning
Stephen Hobbs’s Be Careful in the Working Radius exhibition is a useful instruction to an artist fascinated by the resistance to geometric constraints of cities, writes Chris Thurman
National
- Meshoe to quit Parliament to focus on next election
- Mpofu to seek legal aid for Marikana miners
- MPs ask why jail cells should not be monitored
- Spectre of strikes looms over motor industry
- DA in last-ditch bid to change Labour Relations Amendment Bill
World
- Death tolls rise as flash floods, landslides wreak havoc in India, Nepal
- France orders Google to change privacy policy
- China rejects US judgment on human trafficking
- Eurozone slump eases but recovery not yet on cards
- Sony CEO asks for patience as it considers spinoff plan
Companies
- Chemspec full-year loss more than doubles to R31m
- France orders Google to change privacy policy
- Sony CEO asks for patience as it considers spinoff plan
- Top mine bosses take pay cuts after failed deals
- Strate seeks clarity on new securities requirements
Personal Finance
- Fears for credit-led spending as bad debts escalate
- Credit regulator warns consumers to take better care of their financial health
- The attraction of the alpha fund
- Retirement reforms ‘will take time to conclude’
- A yen for branded clothing and BMWs
Business
Markets
- Gold tumbles after Fed signals end to easy money
- Oil falls on China slowdown concern, Fed plan
- Rand weakens as gold loses some of its safe-haven shine
- End to Fed stimulus, Chinese slowdown rattle global markets
- Gold price down 2.63% on Bernanke speech
Economy
- Slower inflation gives fresh impetus to rate debate
- Slower private sector investment rattles Reserve Bank
- Brighter outlook for economy may be short-lived
- Fitch reaffirms SA’s borrowing credentials in global markets
- Slower household spending growth a negative omen
Life
- DANCE: The International Ballet Gala
- The art of making tools that make art
- From Saatchi with nothing like love
- Mistranslations and city planning
- FILM: To the Wonder; Spud 2
Sport
- Azzie banks on Masai Warrior for Vaal blitz
- Mickelson proving to be the silvered boy of US Open
- Nadal’s fifth seed poses early Wimbledon threat to top three
- Red Devils begin title defence with trip to Swansea
- Jamaican sprinters face scrutiny after star fails dope test
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