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Mazibuko's miffed mum mauls media
NEWSWATCH: IOL reports that Lindiwe Mazibuko's mother has mauled the media over 'lies' about Lindiwe's decision to study at Harvard and also reports that the BCCSA fined kykNet after a 'film snafu'. Read more >>


Administration
Elections bode well for business confidence: Sacci
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci) on Monday acknowledged the successful conduct of South Africa's fifth democratic elections, saying it contributes to improved business confidence. Read more >>

Durban residents battle developers

Nivashni Nair

Glenwood residents have objected to the demolition of a heritage building to make way for a student hostel in the Durban suburb. Read more >>

Cruise liner terminal plans for Cape Town and Durban
State logistics group Transnet's master plan for the development of SA's ports includes proposed terminals for cruise liners in Cape Town and Durban, the doubling of exports of motor vehicles from Port Elizabeth, and a berth for oil rigs in Saldanha Bay. Read more >>

Sanral warns against hoax email
Sanral warns Gauteng road users: don't be deceived by hoax e-mails and messages, claiming that money can be collected directly from the bank accounts of people using e-toll roads. Read more >>

So who's gone to jail?

Ed Herbst

Reflections on media impotence... Read more >>

South Africa faces a shrinking economy

Ross Pennell

Policymakers at the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF)/World Bank meetings highlighted the fact that several countries, including South Africa, are faced with the problem of having to tighten monetary and fiscal policies. Read more >>

High Court gives judgment on tax clearance certificates

Heinrich Louw

Tax clearance certificates play an important role in our economy and are, almost without exception, a requirement when a person submits a tender or bid for doing business with government. Read more >>

JRA to launch Find & Fix mobile application
In demonstrating to Johannesburg residents that it is serious about service delivery and now being more accessible than ever before, the Johannesburg Road Agency is launching its Find & Fix mobile application for testing by citizens. Read more >>

SA to participate in WEF Africa summit
PRETORIA: President Jacob Zuma will send three ministers to represent South Africa at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa Summit, the Presidency said on Monday, 5 May 2014. Read more >>

IEC boss says 'We have done well'
Just weeks before South Africans were to cast their votes, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) was faced with a potential crisis when its chairperson Pansy Tlakula was embroiled in a tender controversy which ended up in court. Read more >>

Political uncertainty hammers investments

Evan Pickworth

Nearly 40% of South African business executives believe the future political direction of the country is affecting their business decisions and more than 65% of these executives say they are putting off investment decisions as a result‚ according to Grant Thornton's International Business Report. Read more >>

Government
SABC is key weapon in ANC's arsenal

Anton Harber

Elections present us with the various parties' competing narratives: different views of the past, present and future vying for the attention of voters. Read more >>

Law Enforcement
Dewani appears in court
Extradited British national Shrien Dewani will this morning appear in the Western Cape High Court in Cape Town. Read more >>

Politics
Government calls for unity to move SA forward
Government has commended all South Africans for making the 2014 national and provincial elections a success. Read more >>

Political parties await final results
As the voting results continue to trickle in at the national Results Operations Centre (ROC) in Pretoria, party representatives are waiting patiently for the final results on how their parties had fared. Read more >>


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All industry news


Marketing & Media
    How to strut your social media content like a pro - Catherine Milward-Bridges
    Pendoring campaign is devilishly interactive

    Medical
      The health benefits of playing outdoors with friends
      World Hypertension Day - take your blood pressure, reduce your salt
      iC4H campaign kicks off on World Move for Health Day

      Retail
        Food labelling regulations confuse industry - Nick Hedley
        RCL Foods acquires 49% stake in Senn Foods
        Women account for more than 50% of new car purchases

        Mining
          Centre of excellence to guide growth in SA mining - Ray Maota
          Indian power companies show interest in WAMPEX
          Safety at platinum mines might be under pressure

          CSI
            SA encouraged to support Tekkie Tax campaign
            Fourth school adopted by Oxbow Xerox
            Afrika Tikkun hosts clinic for township residents

            Finance
              Three UJ teams reach final of Global Business Challenge
              deVere appoints new head of Africa division

              Agriculture
                Good year for grain farmers expected
                African seed companies produce high-yield varieties
                Africa's farms could feed the world - Claire Bisseker

                Building
                  Zimbabwe to resume steel production
                  Mozambique's growing energy needs have much to offer financiers - Charlotte Mathews

                  GreenBiz
                    WasteCon2014 will focus on change and transformation
                    Changing a home to change the world
                    Winners of AfriCAN Climate Award announced

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] Asking for a raise - Juliette Attwell
                      Searching for employment needs a strategy

                      Legal
                        Judgement by Constitutional Court expands meaning of Companies Act - Thina Siwendu
                        Clarity on how shared sectional title expenses are charged - Chantelle Gladwin and Gabriel da Matta

                        Manufacturing
                          Sappi's US$32m profit in tough times
                          Hisense global staff train local employees
                          HSBC confirms drop in local manufacturing activity - Fifi Peters

                          Property
                            Bond applications can be derailed by bank valuations
                            Spire Property Management secures new retail centres

                            Education
                              Leisure Books launches school readiness programme
                              Livity Africa launches Digital Bootcamp

                              Tourism
                                A view on the Blu - Brian Berkman
                                Visitor numbers up at Cape Point

                                ICT
                                  Prevention through awareness - Simon Campbell-Young
                                  Nokia, Microsoft never the twain - Toby Shapshak
                                  Accelerateing the pace of innovation - Russel Brand

                                  Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                    AfrikaBurn: Desert of Dreams - Brandon Williams
                                    B.O.B to play at I Heart Joburg Music festival
                                    Winter warmers - Nina Timm

                                    Automotive
                                      The future of MG in South Africa
                                      Auction Nation takes savage out of Salvage
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