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Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus says the repo rate stays unchanged
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Repo rate remains unchanged

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has announced in Pretoria that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 5%.

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South Africa

350 rhinos poached this year

Thursday 23 May 2013 16:43

The number of rhinos poached since the beginning of the year has reached 350, the Environmental Affairs Department said on Thursday.

Africa

Islamists kill 20 in suicide attacks in Niger

Thursday 23 May 2013 15:42

Islamist suicide bombers struck a barracks and a French-run uranium mine in Niger on Thursday, officials said, killing 20 people and wounding dozens in attacks

World

The SARS-like novel coronavirus can cause coughing, fever and pneumonia.
Saudi Arabia confirms another death from SARS-like virus

Thursday 23 May 2013 14:54

Saudi Arabia has announced another death from the SARS-like novel coronavirus (nCoV) in its central al-Qassim region.

Politics

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe says peace and stability remain a challenge
Motlanthe calls for teamwork for peace in Africa

Thursday 23 May 2013 16:48

Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe has called on African leaders to work towards attaining peace on the continent.

Business

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus says the repo rate stays unchanged
Repo rate remains unchanged

Thursday 23 May 2013 16:12

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has announced in Pretoria that the repo rate will remain unchanged at 5%.

Science

An 81-year-old Nepalese man, who held the previous record to reach the top of Mount Everest, plans his own ascent next week.
Japanese climber becomes oldest atop Everest

Thursday 23 May 2013 11:52

An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer became the oldest person to reach the top of Mount Everest on Thursday.

Lifestyle

"Blitz Patrollie” producer signs international deal

Thursday 23 May 2013 14:51

The producers of the South African buddy cop movie, "Blitz Patrollie", have signed a deal with a German sales and production company at the Cannes film festival.

Sport

 Bayern Munich will play against modernists Borussia Dortmund at London's Wembley Stadium on Saturday.
Tradition meets modernism in German Wembley showdown

Thursday 23 May 2013 07:15

The all-German Champions League final on Saturday pits traditional powerhouses Bayern Munich against modernists Borussia Dortmund with more at stake than Europe's premier club trophy.

Opinion

Saying bye (elections) to democracy in Zambia

Thursday 23 May 2013 07:12

Zarina Geloo writes that Zambia is continuing to move towards another de facto one party state.

Headline Events 2013

All the news that's making headlines. On May 25, we celebrate Africa Day. Check it out here and other headline events.

Headline Events 2013

Celebrating meaningful days

Check out our coverage on National Days celebrated throughout the year in South Africa. Freedom Day was celebrated on April 27, Check it out here and more.

SA celebrates 7 national days

Stop the Abuse

Rape and sexual violence is a huge problem in South Africa with thousands of rapes reported every day. Why is our society so violent? Are we desensitised to violent crimes against women and children.

Stop the Abuse

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The latest Special Assignment, Fokus, Interface and Cutting Edge programmes. Video now available.

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