Seda Small Business Stars business plan competition extends deadline

The deadline for entries to the Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) Small Business Stars business plan competition has been extended from 31 January to 29 February 2012. "Although interest has been beyond expectations, with several thousands of entrants registering, many have indicated they require more time for thorough market research and to work on their financial projections," explains Koenie Slabbert, COO of Seda. 25 Jan 2012 12:39

Independent retailers offered free SACS membership

The full-service specialist retail leasing company, Retail Network Services, will be giving all independent retailers in its new shopping centres a full year's membership to the South African Council of Shopping Centres (SACSC), an organisation, which strives to generate, educate and stimulate retailers and equip them with tools that can enhance their businesses. 16 Jan 2012 11:08

Development surcharge hurting Durban

IOL reports that as a result of a 'development surcharge' imposed on all new developments in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban has become the most expensive city for any new property developments. It was quoting research from the South African Property Owners' Association (Sapoa). 4 Jan 2012 10:37

'Per capita spending bolsters trading performance'

[Zeenat Moorad] Despite an on-going drop in the number of shoppers frequenting shopping centres, the per capita spending pattern continues to bolster and support the trading performance of centres in general, according to a report released by the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA) and Investment Property Databank (IPD). 30 Dec 2011 07:56

'Axing' time for ASA?

Industry bodies are withdrawing levies and the CPA is putting added pressure on the industry... and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is facing a funding crisis that could cripple its activities. Acts that are relevant to the ASA include, but are not restricted to: health, gambling,communciations, liquor, roads, and even lotteries. 28 Dec 2011 11:36

Cape Winemakers Guild adds new members

The Cape Winemakers Guild has added two new members to its ranks, Bartho Eksteen of Hermanuspietersfontein Wingerde and Miles Mossop of Tokara, bringing the total up to 45. 9 Dec 2011 11:35

Potato industry awards McCain's Dr Ben Pieterse

Dr Ben Pieterse, Agronomy Manager for potatoes at frozen food producer, McCain, has recently been awarded the Solanum Tuberosum Meritum Award for excellent performance. 7 Dec 2011 14:51

Shopping centres that excel

The Spectrum Awards for 2011 from the South African Council of Shopping Centres, were awarded last week in Gauteng at a gala occasion to mark those centres that show excellence, innovation and service across four categories. Leaders in this were Mall of the North in Polokwane, Canal Walk Shopping Centre in Cape Town, Cape Union Mart Adventure Centre at Canal Walk and Supercare Cleaning Services at Paarl Mall. 5 Dec 2011 10:53

Saccawu's Clicks' Group members begin strike

[Zeenat Moorad] The SA Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union (Saccawu) on Thursday said an "overwhelming majority" of Clicks staff had begun their strike yesterday, 1 December. 2 Dec 2011 15:25

Warning stickers to reduce underage purchases of alcohol

The Association for Responsible Alcohol Use (ARA) is leading the way in the fight against underage alcohol purchases through its newly designed in-store sticker campaign titled RU18 to assist in increasing awareness amongst retailers and the public alike and combating the current stream of underage alcohol purchases. 30 Nov 2011 12:19

Workers' pensions shock

The inquiry investigating the loss of textile workers' pensions has heard that some of the money placed in a trust of a former clothing union consultant could have been used to buy a multimillion-rand Cape Town property and a luxury car. 30 Nov 2011 10:23

Celebrating 10 years of successful enterprise development

On 24 November 2011, the Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI), will celebrate 10 successful years as one of the provincial government's leading special purpose vehicles, having facilitated nearly R17-million in product sales for Western Cape craft producers and designer makers, one of its many milestones. 21 Nov 2011 11:57

Four new KickStart winners for SAB programme in KwaZulu-Natal

Masibonga Mthethwa, a 24 year-old owner of Frutee Belliez, which she opened in Hillary in 2009, has won SAB's KickStart competition in KwaZulu-Natal. The business had flourished to the extent that it needed bigger premises and capital equipment and the R140 000 prize money will go towards this a refrigerated truck and a move to the Umlazi Industrial Park. 10 Nov 2011 11:28

CGCSA

CGCSA announces new CEO

The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa is pleased to announce Gwarega Mangozhe as the new CEO with effect from 1 January 2012. 9 Nov 2011 11:34