Gold gained 1.28% to $2,407.58/oz and platinum 1.37% to $1,086.80/oz. Brent crude was 0.3% firmer at $83.51 a barrel
For a year of expected weak economic growth, the latest employment statistics show that the country is maintaining a sense of resilience, writes Zandile Makhoba.
Developers of new Cape Town cargo and passenger terminal aim to start construction next year.
Without the former president the breakaway party is unlikely to make a big impact in the elections, according to its national organiser
Underlying business is becoming far more attractive, says analyst after shares end 14% higher
The decision was widely expected by analysts and economists
Nick Kunze of Sanlam Private Wealth on what the smart money is doing
Manager takes leave of a stage that has left him both sated and shattered
Andi Bengis is an occupational therapist, with a special interest in sexual and mental health
Shonisani Tshikalange is a reporter at the Sunday Times and TimesLIVE.