Moody's has (again) said that weak state-owned entities are a risk to SA's sovereign credit rating.
Judge Nugent has recommended the president sack suspended SARS boss Tom Moyane.
Simon Brown says savvy investors worked out how the rand would react to uncertainty at Treasury.
US stocks slumped for a second day as investors continue to grapple with rising Treasury yields.
Europe's stock markets have rebounded slightly but gains were capped by a "cocktail" of negative factors.
While carry traders in emerging-market have had a good run this month, it may be too soon to conclude the rout is over.
European stock markets have diverged at the start of trading, with Frankfurt and London losing ground while Paris held firm.
Hong Kong stocks went into the break with slight losses Thursday, tracking an Asia-wide sell-off, after minutes from the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting suggested US interest rates will continue to rise.
Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index opened slightly lower after falls on Wall Street, with a stable yen offering some support to exporters.
Put the economy on the right track 31% 212 votes
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Bring upheaval to the business sector 5% 35 votes
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