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'If they want war...' - public sector unions warn govt of total shutdown

Public sector unions have sent a strong message to government: come back to the negotiating table to resolve salaries for employees, or face a total shutdown of the sector.

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Apr 24 2018 13:37

The rand staged a mild comeback by mid-afternoon after the local unit took a beating from a stronger US dollar that firmed on the back of rising Treasury yields.

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Fedusa lashes out at Saftu, calls nationwide strike self-serving

Apr 24 2018 12:43

The Federation of Unions of SA says it totally rejects calls by the SA Federation of Trade Unions to join it in a "self-serving nationwide strike" against the National Minimum Wage.

Industrial

Theft at SAA board's biggest worry, chairperson Magwaza tells parliament

Apr 24 2018 11:59

SAA’s board and management are committed to doing the right thing, says SAA CEO Vuyani Jarana who told Parliament that the board is working to tackle theft and mismanagement at the airline.

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Everything you need to know about Wednesday’s general strike

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Thousands of workers are expected to take to the streets on Wednesday for a one day strike as the South African Federation of Trade Unions plans to make the country “ungovernable”.

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DMR appeals ruling on BEE top-up in Mining Charter

Apr 24 2018 11:03

The Department of Mineral Resources says the judgment on the black ownership top-up in the Mining Charter has dire implications for economic transformation, the mining sector and South Africa at large.

 

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Dollar rises in Asia with Treasury yields, Japan exporters rally

Apr 24 2018 10:17

The dollar has extended gains against its main peers and most other currencies as rising US bond yields fan speculation of a sharp rise in interest rates.

European stock markets diverge at open

Apr 24 2018 10:12

Europe's main stock markets have diverged at the start of trading, with London and Frankfurt higher but Paris down.

Hong Kong stocks end morning with healthy gains

Apr 24 2018 10:09

Hong Kong stocks soared more than one percent Tuesday morning, in line with gains across most Asian markets with technology firms lifted by bargain-buying.

Oil rises on flaring geopolitical risks and shrinking stockpiles

Apr 24 2018 10:06

Flaring geopolitical tensions in the Middle East coupled with expectations for a decline in US stockpiles are boosting oil to trade near $70 a barrel.

Tokyo stocks open higher as exporters rise on lower yen

Apr 24 2018 08:45

Tokyo stocks have opened higher despite lacklustre trading on Wall Street, as a lower yen boosted exporters.

US stocks edge down as bond yields rise

Apr 24 2018 08:39

Wall Street stocks have edged lower as rising US Treasury bond yields revived worries the Federal Reserve will accelerate its pace of interest rate hikes.

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AMS Anglo American Platinum L...R339.44R18.465.75%
ARL Astral Foods LimitedR313.02R9.873.26%
COH Curro Holdings LimitedR31.40R0.792.58%
BIL Bhp Billiton PlcR268.00R5.572.12%
SAP Sappi LimitedR82.08R1.692.10%
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ASR Assore LimitedR311.02R-13.97-4.30%
SBK Standard Bank Group Limit...R216.69R-8.52-3.78%
SGL Sibanye Gold LimitedR10.69R-0.36-3.26%
IMP Impala Platinum Holdings ...R22.70R-0.69-2.95%
NHM Northam Platinum LimitedR35.27R-1.02-2.81%
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Apr 24 2018 05:15

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The JSE opened the day firmer, with rand hedges leading the way as the dollar advanced against most major currencies, sending emerging markets and commodity prices spiralling lower.

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Biggest Steinhoff shareholder is said to oppose two directors

Apr 24 2018 06:15

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Apr 18 2018 22:37

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Apple fell for the third day Friday after analysts at Morgan Stanley cut their forecasts for iPhone shipments, adding to concern about the tech giant’s primary source of revenue ahead of quarterly earnings in May.

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