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Right2Know Campaign releases its 2014 'Secret State of the Nation' report
What is telling is that the compilation of the report itself has been hampered by secrecy... information that would help inform a public debate on various issues, remains secret. read more>>



Administration
Cabinet approves further funding for Eskom
National Treasury has announced the approval of a package to support Eskom to ensure that the energy security of the country is maintained and GDP growth supported. read more>>
Youth employment review now available
Statistician-General Pali Lehohla says while the number of black youth in employment has grown over the last 20 years, the acquisition of skills has not grown at the same rate within this group. read more>>
Dti expecting good audit results, says minister
CAPE TOWN: Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says his department is on track to achieve good audit results without any findings. read more>>
SA, Belarus build bilateral ties
PRETORIA: South African officials met with a Belarus delegation on Friday, 12 September, to review bilateral relations, with both sides having agreed on the importance of building a mutually beneficial partnership that contributes to the advancement of national and regional development priorities. read more>>
SA and China to improve employment services
South Africa and China will sign an agreement to open the way for the two countries to cooperate in the fields of human resource development and employment services. read more>>
400 schools in Gauteng now have proper sanitation
Four hundred of the 580 schools in Gauteng, which had various problems with sanitation, have had their toilets repaired. read more>>
Beneficiation needs favourable environment
The best way to promote beneficiation is to create a generally favourable environment for investment in manufacturing, Chamber of Mines Chief Operating Officer Roger Baxter said. read more>>
SA's democracy: The heritage we will bequeath to generations of the future

Miller Matola

Democracy is a much yearned for and sought after system of governance. As a system where the popular will of the people is superior to the will of individuals, democracy represents the Elysium of multitudes of people around the world... read more>>
Gauteng residents able to speak out over e-tolls
Gauteng residents will today, 11 September, get a chance to air their views on how e-tolls affect them, during representations to the Gauteng Advisory Panel on the socio-economic impact of e-tolls. read more>>
State says it will create 6m jobs in five years

More Matshediso

Pretoria - Six million job opportunities are expected to be created through Phase 3 of the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP) by 2019, claims the Department of Public Works. read more>>
Tolls take toll on car dealerships
Car dealerships in Gauteng have been forced to fork out up to R200m more to administer the costs of the province's new e-tolling system. read more>>
Disability levels rise to 7.5% of the population
According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), 7.5% of South Africans have a disability. read more>>
State 'distances itself' from Maphatsoe remarks
SABC: Did Tshabalala lie about her qualifications?
Law Enforcement
IPID probe finds no grounds to prosecute Phiyega
PRETORIA: An investigation into National Police Commissioner, General Riah Phiyega, has found no reasonable prospects to prosecute her. read more>>
Task team set up to probe implementation of immigration laws
PRETORIA: Home Affairs Minister Malusi Gigaba has announced that a task team will be established to look into the implementation of the new immigration regulations. read more>>
Corrupt officials - 100 convictions sought
Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Performance, Monitoring, Evaluation and Administration, Jeff Radebe, says government aims to achieve at least 100 convictions against people fingered for corruption in the public service. read more>>
Security boost for SA malls after thefts
Gauteng police will increase visibility in and around some of the malls that have been identified as high-risk shopping areas, says Provincial Police Commissioner Lesetja Mothiba. read more>>
Politics
President Zuma calls emergency meeting on Lesotho
PRETORIA: The political situation in Lesotho will come under the spotlight again when the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional leaders gather for an emergency meeting in Pretoria this afternoon, 15 September. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    The new ingredient to the marketing mix is also its most important - Elodie Burls
    The meme that took a bite out of Apple - Louise Marsland

    Medical
      Sitting is the new smoking - Lucy Le Roux
      'I am the voice of lymphoma' campaign for World Lymphoma Awareness Day

      Retail
        Watch Chef of the Year 2014 finals on YouTube
        Heineken turns down SABMiller takeover bid - Nick Hedley
        Janine Janse van Rensburg wins 'Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2014'

        Mining
          IWC buys Vectus
          Acid mine drainage still an issue, says Set Point Laboratory

          CSI
            Night of 1000 Drawings raises R130k for Thomas Wildschutt Primary
            UNISA alleviates impact of academic conference on environment
            REDISA sponsors isiXhosa writing competition

            Finance
              Understanding cyber-criminals is key to prevent attacks - William Lawrence
              Confidence in public financial literacy very low
              Family-owned businesses struggle to find financing

              Agriculture
                Livestock imports from Namibia no threat to SA - Annelie Coleman
                Afgri partners with East African exchange - Nick Hedley
                Kumba hands over R16m bioenergy and organic vegetable project

                Building
                  Transformation of Sandton Twin Towers results in Green Star rating
                  Second tender awarded for NAA project
                  DBSA returns to profitability with historic disbursement record - Evan Pickworth

                  GreenBiz
                    Qmod launches educational platform in SA
                    Greenpoint Surfriders Foundation aims to promote conservation
                    Green entrepreneurship thrives in Africa

                    HR & Recruitment
                      [BizCareers] How to tell whether you've got the class bully as a boss - Juliette Attwell
                      Support from loved ones linked to entrepreneurial success
                      World Design Capital 2014 recognised projects

                      Legal
                        Proper planning important when buying a farm - Pierre le Roux
                        African countries are tightening up tax policies - Jeff Blackbeard and David White
                        Insured has a duty to mitigate property damages - Adam Civin and Alec Veitch

                        Manufacturing
                          SA July manufacturing production down 7.9% y/y
                          Mechanisation brings profits and jobs says Coka

                          Property
                            Pam Golding Properties to exhibit local and international residential properties
                            'Green-over' of The Towers underway
                            How rental insurance minimises your risk as a landlord

                            Education
                              The Times' Phendulani Literacy Quiz gets underway this week
                              Partners for Possibility takes education to new levels

                              Tourism
                                Klink Awards launches, encourages consumers to vote
                                Record profits for Mango
                                Midlands Meander Guide, Midlands Meander Experience launched

                                ICT
                                  Leasing IT equipment to cut costs
                                  Safeguarding against an Apple iCloud hack - Guillaume Lovet
                                  The changing role of malware detection technology

                                  Logistics
                                    Access to integrated information is critical for logistics processes - Michael Frans

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Breaking the silence - Daphne Cooper
                                      Jeremy Loops to open for The Fray in Cape Town
                                      Gut-busting gags at Nando's Mass Hysteria - Sindy Peters

                                      Automotive
                                        Global carmakers say India must reform to attract industry
                                        ZF Friedrichshafen to buy US' TRW for $11.7bn
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