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Minimum wages to be set for gardening service workers
The Department of Labour is conducting countrywide public hearings on the garden and landscaping services to determine minimum wages for the sector. read more>>



Commercial
New mall for Bela-Bela
The new Bela Mall, a new R220-million convenience shopping centre development in the Limpopo town of Bela-Bela by Atterbury Property Developments, will open its doors on 23 October 2014. read more>>
Attacq's value per share up from R11.71 to R14.77 in a year

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Property developer Attacq grew its net asset value (NAV) per share by 24% in its maiden year of trade on the JSE. read more>>
New developments for Bothasig Mall
After over 30 years of trading, Bothasig Mall will be receiving a facelift, with construction having already started on the new 1,000m² Build it hardware store planned for the vacant land situated between the current centre and KFC drive-thru. read more>>
Century City Business Centre turns one year old

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A year on from opening its doors, the Century City Business Centre in Cape Town is now sitting at just over 85% occupancy of its 370 workstations... read more>>
US soda giant's South African HQ moves to OR Tambo
Cola giant, Pepsi currently located at Simba's industrial premises in Isando is moving its South African headquarters of up to 300 employees to the OR Tambo aerotropolis precinct. read more>>
Property Management
Department of Public Works undergoes fraud investigation
The South African Property Owners Association has welcomed the probe into R34.9 billion of irregular expenditure by the DPW, of which R1.1 billion is being investigated for fraud and corruption. read more>>
Residential
Affordable housing developments face challenges
Affordable housing developments face a number of challenges that need to be overcome to sustain the volume of land coming on stream. read more>>
Deciding on a home is like comparing apples with apples
When buying a home, something to consider is whether you will achieve medium- to long-term sound capital growth on your investment, according to Carol Reynolds, Pam Golding Properties' area principal for Durban, Durban North and La Lucia. read more>>
International
Facebook tracks mortar pounding of Damascus
DAMASCUS, SYRIA: Residents of Syria's capital have set up a Facebook page to track near-daily mortar rounds fired by rebels fighting to overthrow President Bashar al-Assad. read more>>
More International
Government
Montana condemns vandalism of Newclare Station
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) boss, Lucky Montana, has condemned the vandalism of Newclare station, near Westbury in Johannesburg. read more>>
THE-A to invest in tertiary education and businesses in SA
The European Investment Bank says it is planning to make funding available to several small and medium enterprises and universities in South Africa with a view to contributing to development. read more>>
Military Veterans to get 5,000 new houses
The Department of Human Settlements says it will built more than 5,000 houses for military veterans in the next three years to cater for those former soldiers who need housing. read more>>
North West bracing itself for more protests
The Department of Local Government and Human Settlements in the North West has established a Joint Operation Centre to deal with any threats and anarchy that might arise in Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality. read more>>
Productivity still not where it needs to be
South Africa's productivity levels show a mixed bag of performances in various key industrial sectors of the economy based on statistics released by Productivity SA. read more>>
Owls may help to manage rat infestation in Jo'burg
The City of Johannesburg plans to use barn owls to help curb rodent infestation in townships says the City's Member of Mayoral Committee for Health and Social Development, Councillor Nonceba Molwele says. read more>>
Water supplies restored in Jo'burg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane
Most Gauteng water supplies are apparently back to normal in Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni and Tshwane says Water and Sanitation Minister Nomvula Mokonyane. read more>>
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Marketing & Media
    Unilever launches Dove Self Esteem Project to boost girls' self-worth
    OOH: the valuable real estate of the future - Danette Breitenbach
    Millennials? What millennials? Target the correct age demographic on social media - Leigh Andrews

    Medical
      Opportunities for interventional cardiac devices in emerging countries
      Professor Stephen Colagiuri to chair WISH Diabetes Forum

      Retail
        Pick n Pay shares rally on trading statement - Zeenat Moorad
        Unilever tops Top Employer Awards
        Trade partnerships within African continent vital for growth - Charles Brewer

        Government
          Working-for-Water creates 181,000 jobs says Molewa
          ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls

          Mining
            Anglo American, DBSA and ICF unite to boost municipal service delivery
            Cutting-edge technology at the Katanga Mining Week

            CSI
              Gert-Johan Coetzee bursary worth R168,000 up for grabs
              Movember: changing the face of men's health
              Entries for the Wings for Life World Run 2015 now open

              Finance
                Opinions divided over state-sponsored pensions - Evan Pickworth
                Ascendis concludes R1bn debt refinance package
                High prices hurt Clover's market share

                Agriculture
                  SACAU gathers leaders to discuss the future of agriculture

                  Building
                    Growing interest in construction expos
                    Zimbali Suites a milestone IFA's portfolio

                    GreenBiz
                      SANParks ready to start with rhino relocation
                      Suppliers benefit from Woolworths partnership deal
                      Africa's largest thin film solar farm completed

                      HR & Recruitment
                        Gumtree partners with Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator
                        [BizCareers] What to do when you aren't equipped for the job - Juliette Attwell
                        Surviving the new workforce order - Rachel Timmins

                        Legal
                          Immigration regulations need to be restructured
                          Draft Code on Equal Pay published for comment
                          Baker & McKenzie tops 2014 Acritas Index

                          Manufacturing
                            Cape Town man builds DIY bush plane

                            Education
                              Samsung partners with DoE, EC to improve educational outcomes
                              SU awarded country's first research chair in science comms
                              Fuel offers e-learning solution to outdated methods of teaching

                              Tourism
                                Air France and kulula announce partnership
                                Umi Restaurant opens whisky bar
                                Think differently, think lean - Gaby Gramm

                                ICT
                                  Check Point's 100% catch rate in benchmark test
                                  Wi-Fi eases transition to high data consumption - Michael Fletcher
                                  South Africans using technology to improve road safety

                                  Logistics
                                    Protestors vandalise Newclare station

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Q&A with Chris Viljoen of Spree
                                      Cape Town City Ballet's Spring & Fall exceeds expectations - Debbie Hathway

                                      Automotive
                                        New car sales pick up speed - Henrie Geyser: motoring editor
                                        Honda to unveil 2015 F1 power unit

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