SA mining keeps a stiff upper lip
Mining industry executives are hoping to deal with the latest attack by mineral resources minister Susan Shabangu behind closed doors. They may be fooling themselves.
Intrigue rocks Impala Platinum
The dramatic dismissal of Impala Platinum chairman Fred Roux appears symptomatic of deeper issues at the world's second-largest platinum producer.
Malema madness
Why are "black diamonds" hanging on to Julius Malema's every word, asks Jan de Lange.
Watch your back at Anglo
The body count at Anglo American shot up dramatically this week and there could be more to come as CEO Cynthia Carroll gets serious about meeting shareholder expectations.
Mixed blessing in the banking sector
In the months ahead, the second wave of this economic crisis will hit, with cuts in spending, rising taxes and a worry that things are not getting better. When large bonuses to banking bosses are handed out, that worry will turn to anger.
Eskom must prove competence
Nersa should insist that Eskom prove its competence in terms of expenditure, before the tariff hike is approved, writes Jan de Lange.
Fear and worry, the calling cards of the gold lover
I have always been a bit suspicious of those people who put their faith in gold, writes CNN's Richard Quest.
Battle lines drawn in SA ruling alliance
The apparent bond between South Africa's ruling party and its powerful union ally is not as strong as might be thought, writes Jan de Lange.
Vulisango versus Simmers
The renewed conflict between Simmers top management and black economic empowerment partner Vulisango needs to be resolved rapidly before real damage is done to the business.