A number of global factors appear to be affecting the local currency.

The group of oil producing countries, Opec, says it’s confident that prices will stabalise in 2016.

Stats SA says the latest figures show there has been job creation despite harsh economic conditions.

Following an announcement of massive job cuts in the platinum sector, gold sector unions have been warned.

Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced that the repo rate will increase by 25 basis points.

The Monetary Policy Committee will today announce whether or not it will hike interest rates.

Statistics South Africa says inflation stands at 4,7 percent for June.

SAA is among a number of parastatals that have seen changes in top management over the past year.

It’s not yet clear how many flats are on fire and what the cause is.

They were suspended to allow for a transparent investigation into the troubles plaguing the power utility.

Under the new deal, weapons inspectors will have unlimited access to nuclear sites.

Lower oil prices are likely to last well into next year because of the massive over supply.

A survey says the al-Bashir & Fifa scandals and the xenophobic attacks have damaged the country's image.

Amplats says it plans to overhaul a number of its mines, which could lead to up 420 jobs being lost.

Gwede Mantashe says arresting him would have damaged relations with other African countries.

United Nations investigators say both sides failed to protect civilians.

Reports say capital flight from beleaguered Greek banks this week alone could be more than €3bn.

Baleka Mbete was forced to adjourn Jacob Zuma’s Q&A session as the EFF recited ‘pay back the money’.