SA must resolve labour unrest: Gordhan

The government, trade unions, business and civic leaders need to take bold steps to resolve unrest in South Africa's mining sector to reduce the impact on the economy, investment and jobs, says Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan.

Eldorado Park drug crackdown

The police have arrested at least 116 people and closed down 20 drug dens in a special operation aimed at ridding the community of Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, of drugs and drug-related crime.

Zuma urges Canada to invest in SA

South Africa offers good investment prospects for countries like Canada, President Jacob Zuma said in Cape Town on Tuesday during the state visit of Canadian Governor-General David Johnston.

MTN makes global brands top 100

South African mobile telecommunications operator MTN was the only African brand to be ranked in the Millward Brown BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2013 survey, climbing nine places to 79th.

Sanlam buys stake in Malaysian firm

South African financial services provider Sanlam has acquired a 49% stake in Malaysian short-term insurer Pacific & Orient Insurance Co. Berhard worth about R814-million in line with the company's growth strategy in emerging markets.

SA makes presence felt at Cannes

South Africa is making its presence felt at the 66th Cannes International Film Festival, where three SA features have been well received, the first image of the highly anticipated Nelson Mandela biopic has gone public, and crime thriller Zulu, set and filmed in SA, is due to close the festival.