South African steel production falls to 539,000 tonnes in April

Production dipped 7.18% year on year as the industry battled electricity supply disruptions and subdued domestic demand

MARKET WRAP: JSE closes firmer with the US and Europe supporting banks and financials

Global markets shrugged off negative sentiment in risk-on trading spurred by expectations for growth measures from the G7 finance meeting in Japan

KwaZulu-Natal premier Senzo Mchunu rumoured to be on his way out

Talk of a pending cabinet reshuffle first surfaced after the ANC’s provincial executive committee was elected last year

Mugabe to stay on as Zimbabwe’s president, he tells SA students

He wants to hold onto his seat to prevent the regime change he accuses the US of promising to bring about in Zimbabwe

Doubling of Zimbabwe’s platinum production relies on new investment

The Zimbabwe Platinum Producers Association says the industry needs new investment to lift yearly production by existing producers from current levels of 13 tonnes

Rioting Fort Hare students trash marquees and steal food at centenary event

Public order police have to stop angry students from entering the university’s main hall, as dignitaries including President Jacob Zuma speaks

South African businesses hoarding cash or expanding abroad

Businesses are wary of the stagnating economy, power cuts, low commodity prices, slow growth in export markets and political uncertainty

As Moseneke steps down, he assures SA of judiciary’s safety in Mogoeng’s hands

Deputy Chief Justice Dikgang Moseneke told Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng that his integrity has been shown to be ‘beyond question’

Uber halts services in Sandton after attack on driver

Uber makes the announcement after meter taxi drivers attacked an Uber driver and passenger at about midday outside the Gautrain station

Cape Town settlers to be moved to formal housing

The need for relocation was triggered by the Airport Company SA’s proposed development of the land where settlements have been built