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Security cluster ministers challenge Nkandla report in court
Ministers in the security cluster will take the Public Protector's report on the security upgrades installed at the private residence of the President ("the Nkandla report") on judicial review by the High Court. Read more >>


Military
President Zuma concerned over armed group activities
President Jacob Zuma has expressed concern over the activities of armed rebels on the continent, and has called on the African Union to bring about stability. Read more >>

Administration
RABS Bill published for comment
The Department of Transport has published a revised version of the Road Accident Benefit Scheme (RABS) Bill and interested persons have 60 days to submit their comments. Read more >>

Power system 'severely constrained'
Eskom on Thursday warned of a "severely constrained" power system due to the unavailability of some of its generating units. Read more >>

Joemat-Pettersson distances herself from FoodCorp deal
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson has distanced herself from her department's actions that have allowed two politically connected companies to benefit to the tune of R50m in fishing licences. Read more >>

SA, Swaziland proposed rail link on hold

Razina Munshi

Feasibility studies for South Africa and Swaziland's proposed R17bn rail link are still underway‚ pushing its construction out until at least 2017‚ Transnet Freight Rail General Manager Cleo Shiceka said. Read more >>

New training centre to empower black farmers
A R60m multi-purpose training and development centre, to be built at the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) in Roodeplaat, Pretoria, is expected to give up-and-coming black commercial farmers a boost. Read more >>

SA economy sheds 1‚163 jobs in April
The South African economy shed 1‚163 jobs during April‚ with the biggest losses occurring in temporary work‚ the Adcorp employment index showed. Read more >>

Government
A slice for the elite: Cape Town's 2005 media war

Ed Herbst

'In reality, patronage rather than ideology is now the key driver of internal politics inside today's ANC.' - Karima Brown, Sunday Independent, August 2012. Read more >>

Law Enforcement
Modise wants rape suspects to be denied bail
The Premier of the North West, Thandi Modise wants the suspects arrested in connection with the rape of two women over the weekend not to be given bail. Read more >>

Politics
Objectivity of media is not about which side it is on

Anton Harber

In the 1994 elections, only one newspaper called on voters explicitly to support the African National Congress (ANC). It is a startling reminder of how the structures of the apartheid media industry carried into the new era. Read more >>


International

China detains man in online 'rumour' crackdown
BEIJING, CHINA: A Chinese man apologised on state television Tuesday after being detained for "publishing false stories" on an overseas news portal alleging gross rights abuses, the latest step in a wide-ranging crackdown on "Internet rumours". Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Why trends matter - Louise Marsland
    World Design Capital project celebrates a year of business
    Up-and-coming corporate event trends - Terry Sutherland

    Medical
      World No Tobacco Day reminds SA to quit
      Flu poses greater risk for diabetics

      Retail
        Improving online retail experience with management systems
        Famous Brands revenue up 12%, expands further in Africa - Zeenat Moorad
        Manufacturing growth through innovation, integration

        Mining
          Variety of mining equipment to be auctioned by Clear Asset
          Mine-owners, workers must work together: premier

          CSI
            ICHAF aims to improve education in rural areas
            Plastics SA cleans up after Two Oceans Marathon

            Finance
              TaxTim stores tax documents in the cloud
              South Africans are underinsured for disability
              Vodacom earnings up just 2.8% to R8.96

              Agriculture
                Dept clarifies regulation of trout species
                Maize futures slip on estimates of excess supply - Andries Mahlangu
                Land claims: finding a third way in Bosparadys - Sulaiman Philip

                Building
                  Durban to host world architectural congress
                  Mamba to lift South Africa's cement capacity - Nick Hedley

                  GreenBiz
                    N Cape solar power plant to boost energy supply
                    First tranche of ivory incinerated in Hong Kong

                    HR & Recruitment
                      Basic leadership skills the key to business success
                      [BizCareers] Tell us about yourself - Juliette Attwell
                      Training will result in return on investment

                      Legal
                        Voting method can impact on weight of owner's vote - Chantelle Gladwin and Gabriel da Matta
                        Tax Court determines merit of tax assessments - Nicole Paulsen
                        Minister appoints new Competition Commission head

                        Manufacturing
                          African manufacturers take advantage of international interest

                          Property
                            Estate agents' fees are reasonable
                            Opportunities offered by interest rate increase
                            Low-cost estate agents revolutionising property market

                            Education
                              Vega announces mid-year intake programmes
                              Wits School of Governance launches a new name
                              Google Partner Academy offers digital skills training

                              Tourism
                                New destination marketing strategy for Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism
                                Visitors urged to explore, experience and enjoy Joburg in 72 hours
                                Figures show growth in foreign visitors to Joburg

                                ICT
                                  Using Wi-Fi for sustainable development
                                  IBM launches Mainframe Innovation Hub
                                  Password always on hand

                                  Logistics
                                    Easing movement of goods and services within Africa is critical
                                    Grindrod, a boost for Africa
                                    Imperial Logistics drives productivity for Mercedes

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Mission to Mars - Daniel Dercksen
                                      One Direction announce three SA gigs
                                      The big pan theory - Nina Timm

                                      Automotive
                                        New C-Class Merc to be produced locally
                                        Big bet on buses and trucks - David Furlonger
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