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DA leader Helen Zille.

DA to receive more spy tapes documents

The DA will spend the next week analysing more documents relating to a 2009 decision to drop corruption charges against President Jacob Zuma.

​Mineral Resources Minister Ngoako Ramatlhodi.

Mines minister faces uphill Amcu-platinum belt battle

The new mineral resources minister begins his tenure with a difficult task – seeking a solution to the country’s longest ever mines strike.

Sekunjalo Investment Holdings has announced that it has taken ownership of the South African Press Association

Knock-and-drop case is big news

The outcome of a newspaper dispute is expected to set a precedent on predatory pricing practices.

DA leader Helen Zille with the party’s former parliamentary leader

DA’s disagreements necessary – but it needs to self-assess

The cracks between Helen Zille and Lindiwe Mazibuko began showing themselves a while ago. Is a difference in opinion between members good for the DA?

British bank Barclays

Barclays banks on Africa dream

It has cut jobs and reduced its investment arm – now the group is looking south for a lifeline.

The transfer of Eskom’s transmission assets appears to be a sticking point.

Busa raises concerns about Eskom

Business Unity South Africa has urged Eskom to let it help find ways to improve the power parastatal’s sustainability and avoid a tariff hike.

Retirement costs could actually be much higher than the treasury’s original estimate.

Treasury contemplates a saving grace

South Africans are notoriously bad at saving for their retirement – interventions may be required, writes Chantelle Benjamin.

Agang leader Mamphele Ramphele

Manifestos: Power must be devolved to citizens

Agang SA and Cope both presented election manifestos over the weekend, envisaging active governance and oversight by individual citizens.

Cyber security.

Taxing times ahead for Gordhan

Slow growth, a rising deficit — and an election — leave the finance minister little room to manoeuvre.

Adam Ismail of law firm ENS said a law had to be enacted to govern empowerment deals.

BEE laws play catch-up

Economic transformation discussion goes with examining the legal framework put in place to open the way for participation of marginalized sectors.

An entrepreneurship sub-committee on the Human Resources Development Council reports to Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe.

Motlanthe: Persistent inequality threatens SA’s peace

At the M&G’s 20 years of economic transformation summit, Kgalema Motlanthe says while poverty has declined, inequality in the workplace has not.

The director of Blue Platinum

Second-hand gold mines’ rising shine

Acquisitions could help the industry survive cost increases and lower commodity prices.

Discussions with local colleagues in paediatrics revealed how a single video or instant message with false information was enough to dissuade parents from believing in medical therapies, writes the author. (Madelene Cronje/M&G)

Healthcare investigators undeterred by KPMG hurdle

Probe into the private healthcare sector goes ahead.

Adcock Ingram chief executive Johnathan Louw

Shareholders join the battle over Adcock Ingram

The gloves came off this week as two companies and a dominant shareholder battled it out for control of the pharmaceutical company Adcock Ingram.

Apart from supply and demand dynamics, local manufacturers are also subject to rigorous regulations, including environmental impact assessments, strict quality controls, and labour and employment regulations. (AFP)

PPC grows its local capacity after acquiring Safika

PPC says its acquisition of Safika Cement Holdings has been approved by the Competition Tribunal, which will add to the growth of its SA footprint.

Quay complaint: The public protector says the department is failing its mandate.

Something fishy this way comes

The public protector says SA’s valuable marine resources are being put at risk.

Rand Merchant Bank and BidCo have offered to pay R22.51 a share.

R2bn offer for stake in Caxton ends years of squabbling

Confusion over Remgro’s role cleared.

South Africa and the United States will report retail sales numbers this week.

Retail sales grow at slow rate for September

South African retail sales have grown at a sluggish 0.2% in September compared with the same month last year.

Judge Bernard Ngoepe.

Ngoepe appointed as new tax ombudsman

Retired Judge Bernard Ngoepe said during his appointment as SA’s new tax ombudsmad that he would like to create confidence with the public.

Adcorp offers to buy Australian workforce firm

Adcorp has put in an offer to buy 100% of Labour Solutions Australia, saying the final consideration would depend on the company’s earnings.