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It's parly time... Muthambi in Faith-to-face grilling
NEWSWATCH: Faith Muthambi, the minister of communications, will appear before a parliamentary committee to explain why she confirmed Hlaudi Motsoeneng permanently in his position as the SABC's COO. Read more >>


Administration
DA to take Muthambi to court
The DA is taking Communications Minister Faith Muthambi to court over her decision to appoint Hlaudi Motsoeneng as chief operations officer of the SABC. Read more >>

MPs want answers: Motsoeneng appointment; SABC chair's qualifications
Communications Minister Faith Muthambi and the board of the SABC are to be quizzed by parliament on the appointment of its chief operating officer, and to clarify allegations that the board's chair has lied about her own qualifications. Read more >>

Lessons from the NPA: When the past comes back to haunt you

Jenny Reid

More skeletons have fallen out of the National Prosecuting Authority's closet, throwing security flaws within government into the spotlight once again. Could this happen within your organisation? Read more >>

Economy battles to get out of the woods
The country's economy has battled to fully recover from the impact of the 2009 recession due to low productivity in the mining and manufacturing sectors. Read more >>

FAW launches Coega manufacturing plant
Leading Chinese automotive manufacturer First Automotive Works (FAW), has launched its R600m assembly plant in Zone 2 of the Coega Development Corporation's (CDC) Industrial... Read more >>

Why 'Excellence' should be at the top of our national agenda

Douglas Kruger

Oprah said that the best answer to racism was personal excellence. The concept can be taken even further. Personal excellence is the solution to a great many things, one of which is the catastrophically damaging labour unrest currently choking our economy into negative growth. Read more >>

SABC viewers displeased with old content, repeats, news bias
Leadership problems and the SABC's lack of investment in content may finally be catching up with the public broadcaster. Read more >>

Government to act on 'dysfunctional SABC'
Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says the SABC remains "dysfunctional" and the government, as a shareholder, has to take urgent action. Read more >>

Household Energy Safety Association of South Africa calls on new energy minister to prioritise household energy safety at a policy level

Issued by Dumile Media Solutions

The importance of the advocacy, education and training on the safe usage of energy sources during the winter months is a priority that over the years has lacked reinforcement within... Read more >>

Muthambi's 'bizarre' decision on Motsoeneng
Madonsela to launch new probe at SABC
Motsoeneng appointment prompts another board controversy
Motsoeneng is a liar and a conman: EFF
Motsoeneng gets it wrong... again

Ed Herbst

Law Enforcement
R2K strongly condemns the arrest of Free State community health workers and TAC activists
The Right2Know Campaign strongly condemns the arrest of more than 150 Free State health workers and TAC activists. Read more >>


International

Chinese hackers accessed US govt computers: report
BEIJING, CHINA: Chinese hackers accessed US government computers containing personal information on all federal employees, the New York Times reported on Thursday. Read more >>

US snooped on Muslim-American leaders: report
WASHINGTON, US: The FBI and National Security Agency monitored the emails of prominent Muslim-American activists, academics and a political candidate, according to a report co-authored by journalist Glenn Greenwald. Read more >>

Jordan blocks access to nine news websites
AMMAN, JORDAN: Jordan's government has blocked nine unlicensed news websites, in line with a 2012 law criticised as a threat to freedom of expression, a global media watchdog said yesterday. Read more >>

Verizon data queries nearly 150,000 in 2014
WASHINGTON, US: US telecom giant Verizon said Tuesday it received nearly 150,000 requests for customer data from US law enforcement agencies in the first half of 2014. Read more >>

Germany weighs how to hit back in US spying row
BERLIN, GERMANY: Germany debated retaliatory measures against the United States on Tuesday after reports of an alleged double agent stoked still smouldering public anger over the NSA scandal. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    Cannes entries reveal a move towards design for change - Sulet Jansen
    City of Cape Town, AFI partner for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
    Pendoring judges selected, deadline extended

    Medical
      Helping South Africans quit the killer
      Conference to further the Mindful Revolution in South Africa

      Retail
        Vivienne Tam, WeChat launch 'Internationally Chic' runway model contest
        Better selfies with Sony
        'Me Time' survey indicates South Africa loves couch time

        Mining
          SA Mining Stakeholders convene
          SA's mining strategy must unlock transformation, investment
          Economy battles to get out of the woods

          CSI
            Monash SA empowers students with Mandela Month Book Drive
            R200,000 donation in aid of breast cancer
            Spier Arts Academy announces 2015 recruitment drive

            Finance
              Absa clients can now automate securities finance trading
              Added protection for consumers under NCA Act
              Hunting for Eurobonds - Jocelyne Sambira

              Agriculture
                $4m in projects to strengthen Tanzania's agricultural productivity
                A project to empower women with skills to start a business
                Profitable partners or partners facing painful problems? - Derick van der Walt

                Building
                  Construction sector braced for more pain - Andries Mahlangu
                  Construction of Baywest N2 bridge completed
                  Kwikspace delivers first ever rental units in Namibia

                  GreenBiz
                    Services of DEA scaled down during move to new premises
                    African businesses realise advantages of going green
                    Philips provides solar-lit Light Centre for SU soccer field

                    HR & Recruitment
                      The role of purpose in driving tech innovation
                      Are South African or sub-Saharan African entrepreneurs the best?
                      Why SMEs are not hiring, and why they should

                      Legal
                        Section 44 of LUPO declared unconstitutional - Jyoti Narshi
                        City of Johannesburg's Supplementary Roll 11 is unauthorised - Chantelle Gladwin
                        If you like it, then you should've put a ® on it - Tiffany Conley

                        Manufacturing
                          Hundreds of thousands saved at Eskom's Malta Power Plant
                          MTN launches first-in-Africa cooling system

                          Property
                            ShowHOUSE joins the mobile revolution
                            Blue Views acquires South Beach Camps Bay
                            Some pointers for investing in property

                            Education
                              Cloud software to help scholars in accounting exam prep
                              Print on demand to solve the textbook crisis one page at a time
                              [EduWeek] A Wi-Fi solution that works, a superior alternative

                              Tourism
                                Cape Grace wins Travel + Leisure accolades
                                A great repast at The Plettenberg - Brian Berkman
                                Visa centres contribute to job creation - More Matshediso

                                ICT
                                  Mobile and tablet shopping continues to grow
                                  A checklist for cloud readiness
                                  Stay abreast of emerging software development trends in SA - Mark Beets

                                  Logistics
                                    Investment in road infrastructure will unlock growth
                                    Vivotek camera monitors behaviour patterns of drivers
                                    Minibus taxi industry should be professionally managed

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Ovation Awards winners announced
                                      Local is lekker with Chef Hajierah - Angie White
                                      All about the dress, Q&A with KLûK CGDT - Jessica Taylor

                                      Automotive
                                        New Vehicle Pricing Index reveals unexpected decline in used car inflation
                                        Global recall does not affect South African Subaru owners
                                        Finalists of WOW Women's Car of the Year announced
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