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Malema warns SABC's Motsoeneng: Stop protecting Zuma
NEWSWATCH: EFF leader Julius Malema has told SABC acting COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng to change his ways or risk being thrown out 'like a used condom' by Zuma, reports Mail & Guardian. (video) Read more >>


Administration
All systems go for Elections 2014
Here is an overview of the preparations and other matters surrounding tomorrow's elections. Read more >>

SA to participate in WEF Africa summit
President Jacob Zuma will send three ministers to represent South Africa at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa Summit, the Presidency has announced. Read more >>

Bonatla in two separate share-swap deals
Bonatla Property Holdings has announced that it has bought 75.1% stake in Namavect Proprietary in a share-swap deal that will enable the company to participate in the development of a Kimberley diamond and jewellery hub in partnership with the Northern Cape government. Read more >>

IEC calls for responsible voting selfies
The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has appealed to voters to respect the privacy and secrecy of their vote by refraining from taking pictures in the ballot booth and of their marked ballot papers in this week's election. Read more >>

Government encourages South Africans to vote
Government has reiterated its call to all South Africans to participate in the 2014 elections on Wednesday, 7 May. Read more >>

Hazardous fuel additive raises its head

David Furlonger

South African vehicle manufacturers and oil companies believe they have forestalled government attempts to reintroduce a potentially hazardous metal additive into local petrol. Read more >>

Carbon offsets paper out for comment

Sue Blaine

The Treasury has released a discussion paper on carbon offsetting for public comment as it prepares for the introduction of a carbon tax in 2016. Read more >>

Gordhan dumps Insurance Laws Amendment Bill

Evan Pickworth

The Insurance Laws Amendment Bill‚ which was tabled nearly a year ago but has never been passed‚ was effectively binned by Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan‚ who aims to include important changes to the insurance sector in new "twin peaks" legislation. Read more >>

Zuma calls on miners to end their strike
President Jacob Zuma says unions in the mining sector should use their rights responsibly and put the country first by protecting the economy and safeguarding jobs. Read more >>

Voting abroad wraps up
Overseas voting for South Africa's general election next week wrapped up on Thursday, 1 May, with no major incidents reported, said the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). Read more >>

Government
Sanef: POIB will harm media freedom
NEWSWATCH: The South African National Editors' Forum (Sanef) said on Saturday that the POIB must have a public interest defence clause, reports BD Live. And Sunday Times reports a row after two school buses were rebranded in ANC colours. Read more >>

S'bu and Fikile - déjà vu in Freedom Park

Ed Herbst

'Mbalula denied reports he fled Freedom Park in a bulletproof (vehicle) as stones were thrown at him. On Twitter he called the media reports 'gutter journalism' and claimed his door-to-door campaign was a success.' - Greg Nicolson, "Platinum Belt strike-hit communities turn on the ANC" Daily Maverick 28/4/2014 Read more >>

Law Enforcement
63 arrested for contravening Electoral Act
With only one day to go before South Africans take to the polls, the NATJOINTS says law enforcement agencies have to date arrested 63 people in 84 reported cases that contravene various sections of the Electoral Act. Read more >>

SANDF deployed to maintain law, order during elections
As the 7 May poll approaches, President Jacob Zuma has authorised the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to maintain law and order over the election period as well as during the inauguration of the President-elect. Read more >>

Roadblock cheers motorists
Traffic officers targeted sober drivers on a major KwaZulu-Natal highway last week. Instead of handing out fines and warnings, cheerful officers dished out free toll passes and R100 grocery vouchers. Surprised but happy motorists drove off without complaint. Read more >>

Department confirms Bhudu's arrest
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has confirmed Golden Miles Bhudu's arrest at the High Court in Pretoria earlier this week. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Fighting it out with strategy - Sid Peimer
    Are you addicted to the news? - Eugene Yiga
    New Loeries ticket packages out now

    Medical
      From morphine to Cipro: History of drug development chronicled - Bill Hathaway
      Managing perineal tears - Jude Polack

      Retail
        Massmart has stronger start than expected - Zeenat Moorad
        Petrol price to drop by 15 cents
        New SA online fashion magazine

        Mining
          Assmang to buy Gabon iron ore stake - Brendan Ryan
          Pair arrested for assault of a non-striking mine worker
          KSB Pumps targets mining industry at WAMPEX

          CSI
            Duke of Edinburgh Championship supports rhino conservation
            Call to donate food and clothes
            Africa should scale up social assistance programmes

            Finance
              Biometric fingerprint authentication will stimulate ecommerce sales
              Shortlist for African Banker Awards announced
              Standard Bank's commercial banking business sets goal for 2016

              Agriculture
                Maize futures fall on firmer currency
                Grain futures mostly lower on firmer currency
                SA research capacity compromised - Annelie Coleman

                GreenBiz
                  Arjowiggins Graphic launches new Eco-Calculator tool

                  HR & Recruitment
                    SA graduates have unrealistic salary expectations - Abram Molelemane and Anton Ressel
                    Entrepreneurs underestimate the value of PR - Sonwabise Sebata
                    Winners of Oliver Empowerment Awards announced

                    Legal
                      Refuse removal: a tax or a service? - Nicola Sulter and Ramon Pereira

                      Property
                        RBS offers Rentshield benefits to clients
                        Distressed homeowners have options

                        Education
                          'Work-integrated learning' set to improve work-ready graduates
                          BSc in Sound Engineering Technology now available

                          Tourism
                            Bloggers return to #MeetSouthAfrica at INDABA 2014
                            New Global Manager of Communications for SA Tourism

                            ICT
                              Fake Facebook app spies on Android phones
                              SA is a phishing attack hot spot
                              Cloud improves contact centre competitiveness - Gert Swart

                              Logistics
                                Mango to hold Career Day at Swartkops Air Show

                                Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                  Your chance to vote in the Hennessy Talent Quest
                                  Relax and recharge at De Hoop - Ruth Cooper
                                  A magical Mother's Day experience at the Shimmy Beach Club

                                  Automotive
                                    GMSA records best market share in April
                                    New vehicle sales drop 10.7% to 46‚013 units
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