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Africa, diaspora to strengthen trade ties

African and the Caribbean governments are set to invest more resources and energy towards developing and promoting stronger linkages between the two regions in the fields of trade and investment, science and technology and tourism.

Fans look to Nomvethe to lift Bafana

Bafana Bafana are preparing for two 2014 Fifa World Cup qualifiers and an international friendly match, with a lot of attention being focused on the return of striker Siyabonga Nomvethe, the PSL's leading scorer, after a two-year absence from the national team.

Reserve Bank leaves rates unchanged

The South African Reserve Bank has decided to maintain the current monetary policy stance and keep interest rates unchanged at a 30-year low of 9%

SA to turn to Nigeria for oil supply

With the uncertainty over supply of oil from Iran, South Africa is looking to Nigeria to purchase its oil, the Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said, following a meeting with the Vice President of Nigeria, Namadi Sambo.

Bonitas eye Tour de Free State win

Following a recent successful six-week European stint, Team Bonitas, one of South Africa's leading professional men's road cycling teams, is primed to defend its Tour de Free State title this week.