Economic reforms bleak under Zuma

There are doubts that President Jacob Zuma can pull the economy out of its "current rut" with looming credit downgrades and sluggish growth, an economist says.

• Investor relief as Ramaphosa steps forward
• Zuma insists SA not falling apart
• Zuma: ANC will steer economy boldly
• Rand rallies on Zuma re-election
• Dlamini: Mangaung critical for economy
• Zuma speaks out on economic challenges

Rand jumps to 10-week high

The rand has touched a two-and-half month high amid a lack of surprises from the ANC's leadership election and hopes for a deal to resolve the US fiscal cliff.

• Rand steady as Zuma nears re-election
• Good PMI boosts rand
• Rand strengthens on US fiscal hopes

Labour unrest ups pressure on Zuma

A spate of miners’ strikes has now hit Kumba, regarded as immune to the contagion because of a payout of about R345 000 to workers as part of a share scheme.

• Kumba miners join countrywide strike
• Zuma: Strikes not linked to inequality
• Mine unrest: Zuma breaks the silence

Zuma congratulates Hotstix on matric

President Jacob Zuma has congratulated musician Sipho "Hotstix" Mabuse on achieving his matric at the age of 61.

• Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse returns to school
• Where are Our Heroes? The Hotstix Interview

Julius Malema song flying off shelves

A controversial song about suspended ANCYL president Julius Malema is reportedly flying off the shelves in Durban music stores.

• Carte Blanche talks to Julius Malema
• Malema forks out R78 000 in cash for 5-star break
• Musos slam ANCYL threats over Juju song

Rand rattled by Zuma, Gordhan briefing

The rand weakened as traders speculated over the reasons for an afternoon press conference by President Jacob Zuma and the finance minister.

• Rand stable ahead of rates decision
• Rand retreats against dollar
• Rand tracks firmer euro

Auto, mining, IT earmarked for jobs

Projects in the car manufacturing and other sectors are expected to create thousands of new jobs, says Economic Development Minister Ebrahim Patel.

• Weaker rand no silver bullet: Analysts
• SOEs urged to create more jobs
• Patel: State won't regulate salaries

Reshuffle rumours are 'mischievous'

The ANC has expressed concern over media reports about a possible Cabinet reshuffle, describing the speculation as "mischievous".

• Goverment denies Cabinet reshuffle
• Fire Richard Baloyi - DA
• Trevor Manuel gets new role

ANC takes on strong rand, nationalisation

Tensions arose in the ANC committees as the youth league refused to back down on calls that nationalisation of mines should be discussed, says a party member.

• Sexwale: Nationalisation 'nothing new'
• Mine nationalisation unlikely to move
• Gordhan dismisses nationalisation

Simelane lacks integrity - DA

Menzi Simelane lacks integrity and candour, has virtually no experience investigating and prosecuting crime and is the worst choice for national director of public prosecutions, says the DA.

• Radebe unaware of Simelane plans
• 'Strong case against Simelane'
• Simelane appointment an 'aberration'

Zuma comforts Mandela family

President Jacob Zuma sends condolences to the Mandela family following the death of Nelson Mandela's great-grandchild in a car crash.

• Grieving Mandela won't attend
• Mandela family in mourning
• Tragedy hits Madiba's family

Can Zuma help Zim?

How can our president ever hope to cure the troubled Zimbabwean coalition when the wheels of the ANC/Cosatu/SACP coalition have come off, asks a News24 User.