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
President Cyril Ramaphosa is not done signing controversial bills yet; or acting in a way that will ruin South Africa, writes Sam Mkokeli.
South Africa has slipped on an authoritative global index that assesses mining jurisdictions based on their attractiveness as investment destinations.
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
Liam Del Carme has been a sports writer for more than 25 years. He specialises in rugby but also writes about cricket, tennis and golf for the Sunday Times.