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SABC spin on Mbalula and sports quotas
[Ed Herbst] 'We will soon be releasing a fairness assessment of the (election) news coverage across all media being monitored and will be among the first to highlight concerns around fairness in content should they arise.' - William Bird -Media Monitoring Africa. Read more >>


Military
Revitalised HR component needed for SANDF - Review
There is an urgent need to rejuvenate and expand the human resource component of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), says Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula. Read more >>

Administration
Thousands of taxis exempted from e-tolls
More than 46,000 Gauteng taxis have registered for e-tolling, as of 31 March 2014, which means they are exempted from the payment of e-tolls, says the South African National Road Agency (Sanral). Read more >>

Interest rate hike will hurt cash-strapped SA

Mpho Sibanyoni

Cash-strapped consumers are expected to be in for more of a hiding when the SA Reserve Bank's (SARB) monetary policy committee meets for the first time after the elections next month. Read more >>

CMH says e-toll system cannot work

Marc Hasenfuss

Combined Motor Holdings (CMH)‚ one of South Africa's biggest vehicle retailers‚ has taken a swipe at the e-tolls billing system in Gauteng. Read more >>

Easter road fatalities 'decline'
Government has made headway in reducing road carnage based on preliminary road safety campaign figures, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters said on Wednesday. Read more >>

Better health care for sexual assault survivors
More than 170 nurses and doctors in Gauteng have been trained to respond appropriately to the health needs of survivors of sexual assault. Read more >>

Delta's Durban building purchases in line with strategy

Alistair Anderson

Black-controlled Delta Property Fund will spend nearly half a billion rand for two office buildings in Durban: the Old Mutual Centre and The Marine from Old Mutual Life Assurance Company. Read more >>

Poultry producers about to rebound

Nick Hedley

The poultry sector could start to emerge from an extended downturn in the second half of this year‚ making it one to watch for analysts and fund managers. Read more >>

Landmark ruling on social grants may open tenders to scrutiny

Franny Rabkin

Companies tendering to deliver important government services risk being forced to open their books and operational information to the public, after a landmark decision of the Constitutional Court last week. Read more >>

Pensioners get R178m bonus from Transnet

Evan Pickworth

Transnet pensioners are to receive a combined R178m bonus payment by the end of April as the company moves to ensure income levels track the rising cost of living. Read more >>

Law Enforcement
Crackdown on political violence
With the general elections on 7 May less than two weeks away, Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa says law enforcement agencies will increase their presence in a number of communities that are often plagued by political violence. Read more >>

Government will not tolerate human trafficking
Trafficking is a crime in South Africa and is a serious violation of human rights as enshrined in the Bill of Rights. This issue is receiving urgent government attention. Read more >>

Politics
The SABC, Ayisafani, the EFF and section 10(1)(d) of the Broadcasting Act

Ed Herbst

The Act says the SABC's news and public affairs programmes must 'meet the highest standards of journalism'. In reality, however... (Videos) Read more >>

2014 Elections: Nitty-Gritties and The Rabbit Tricks

Tralone Khoza

Are South Africans looking forward to casting their votes, and be active participants in how their country will be managed going forward? Read more >>


Government

Trade in illicit cigarettes hits tax revenue

Linda Ensor

About 5bn cigarettes are being produced illegally in SA each year and sold at prices well below those of legitimate, tax-paying businesses, according to estimates from the tobacco industry. Read more >>

Minister pleased with steps to cut communication costs

Samuel Mungadze

Communications Minister Yunus Carrim says he is "reasonably satisfied" with the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa's (Icasa) progress on reducing the cost to communicate since new mobile termination rates were introduced on 1 April. Read more >>


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    Rise of transmedia - new white paper
    Unilever offers five Cannes scholarships
    Discover Digital ready for Internet TV in SA

    Medical
      Hair-raising findings on Brazilian straighteners

      Retail
        Mobile education apps shine in growth markets
        Inside Africa unveils vintage fashion movement
        'Orange spreads your wings' young designer winners

        Mining
          Centre for miners to open at Carletonville Hospital
          Zuma gives Marikana Commission more time

          CSI
            Sanlam and Avocado Vision partner to improve financial literacy
            Explore sustainability concepts with the iStart2 Challenge
            'Fat boys' raise funds at IRONMAN for Signature of Hope Trust

            Finance
              Clicks turnover up 9.6% to R9.3bn - Zeenat Moorad
              Economic risks a 'challenge' to SA's life sector - Gillian Jones
              Batseta announces members of interim board

              Agriculture
                Cape Wools to host international congress
                NSPCA urges farmers to plan ahead
                Cooperatives benefit from agro-processing initiative

                Building
                  Pilanesberg project to improve water supply
                  Corobrik wins Diamond Arrow Award once again
                  R1.2b road upgrade to link Pongola, Dumbe

                  GreenBiz
                    Climate change impact must figure in food production efforts
                    Protection of wildlife a priority at Steyn City
                    Climate adaptation advice for cities in global South - Jaspreet Kindra

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] Don't curb your enthusiasm in an interview - Juliette Attwell

                      Legal
                        Pistorius trial tells us a lot about our society - Anton Harber
                        Competition Commission appeals against tribunal's SAB decision - Leana Engelbrecht
                        Norton Rose Fulbright announces partner promotions

                        Manufacturing
                          Impahla Clothing has world's first photovoltaic power plant for Puma
                          March PPI up from 7.7% to 8.2%

                          Property
                            Upsurge in demand for 'affordable' Bluff homes
                            Smart home technology catches on
                            Rebosis distribution of 48.50c per linked unit

                            Education
                              Innovative technology transforms rural classrooms
                              First UNESCO-IHE class graduates
                              Auditions at the National School of the Arts

                              Tourism
                                WTM Africa backs responsible tourism initiatives
                                Speed Marketing Sessions return to Indaba 2014
                                ABTA launches African Business Travel Conference

                                ICT
                                  New Huawei Container Data Centre Solution

                                  Logistics
                                    Truck stops planned along Trans Kalahari Corridor
                                    Traffic congestion choking SA business
                                    February goods transported by land decreases 4.4% y/y

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      The Hops Harvest Festival returns to Wild Clover Farm
                                      2014 SAMA winners announced
                                      Good sports - Eugene Yiga

                                      Automotive
                                        Volkswagen produces apprenticeship graduates
                                        Nissan builds a car in Nigeria after new automotive policy
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