Worrying ‘climate of xenophobia’ in Europe

UN’s refugee chief says a worrying ‘climate of xenophobia’ has taken hold in Europe as continent struggles with the biggest influx of migrants since World War II

Bafana have to step up a gear for Cosafa Cup semifinal

South Africa will need to ramp up their combination play significantly if they are to progress past the Cosafa Cup semifinals

Eskom gets new hydro plant fully linked to grid

Power utility says it has linked up the last of four units at its new Ingula hydro-electric power plant to the grid

Weak economic activity may see Reserve Bank refrain from July rate hike

Consumer inflation is expected to have lifted slightly in May but weak economic activity might see the Reserve Bank refrain from hiking the repo rate

Tension at funerals for Orlando victims

Funerals for two of the 49 victims marked by tense scenes as an impatient driver injures two law enforcement officers and another take place under the watch of anti-gay protesters

Coetzee’s tongue-lashing sparks Springbok revival

I wasn’t happy with the work ethic in the first half, says coach Allister Coetzee

‘Struggle bookkeeping’ and ‘ubuntu smuggling’ usual public servant offences

The idea that fitness for public office should demand qualities of exceptional character and ability have never been a determining criterion, write Rex van Schalkwyk

Guptas deny R51bn Prasa tender grab claim

Family spokesperson says allegations Guptas attempted to capture a R51bn Passenger Rail Agency of SA tender on behalf of a bidder in 2012 are ‘completely unfounded’

Rio declares financial ‘calamity’ ahead of Olympic Games

Rio de Janeiro state is in financial straits due to the fall in global oil prices, while Brazil overall is floundering through a deep recession