Twenty-five year old Capetonian Marize Malan is one step closer to her designer dreams, having scooped the Elle New Talent Award 2009 at Sanlam SA Fashion Week on Wednesday night, 16 September. The awards, held in association with Mr Price offer the winner an opportunity to join the ranks of top emerging South African designers. 18 Sep 2009
The latest data published by the Institute of Psychiatric Research in New York has linked fluctuating estrogen levels in women to both migraines and seizures. According to the findings, “At times of life when estrogen levels change dramatically, such as puberty, post partum, or menopause, there are also dramatic changes in the nervous system.” 17 Sep 2009
The first Elite Model Look South Africa competition will announce its winner on 23 September 2009 at the Forum | Turbine Hall Newtown, Johannesburg. The 20 finalists, chosen from among 264 candidates across the country, will be presented in a live fashion show where they will display some of the major South African brands, highlighting South Africa's top designers and contest sponsors. 17 Sep 2009
CAPE TOWN: Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan took a stand yesterday, 15 September 2009, against any protracted delay in the Transnet succession saga, saying that if necessary she would use her prerogative “in consultation with Cabinet” to decide on a new CEO. 16 Sep 2009
In a year that marks the 35th anniversary of the Nederburg Auction and the 350th year of South African winemaking, the overall income at the auction, held in Paarl on Saturday 12 September 2009, totalled just over R4-million. Although down approximately 16% from last year's R4,79-million, the overall result exceeded expectations when considering the present economic conditions and highly competitive trading environment in the global wine market. 16 Sep 2009
Sandton City recently held its first Tenant Excellence Awards, selected from the results of the past three years' audits by Sandton City Service Mystery Shoppers, at the Sandton Sun. The awards were based on customer service, merchandising, window displays and product knowledge and included the Long Service Award for independent storeowners, who have been in the centre for its 36 years. 16 Sep 2009
Contract marketing and sales specialists for the pharmaceutical industry, Favo Health, has issued its sales staff with hand-held technology from Tracer CQM that allows the daily monitoring of strategic territory management and sales information. 16 Sep 2009
Delays are expected for Gauteng Metrorail services between Germiston - Katlhong and Kwesine due to engineering and railway tracks repair work at Elsburg, the result of the Transnet Freight Rail goods train that derailed last Thursday, 10 September 2009. 15 Sep 2009
The Cape Classic Car Show, billed as one of the biggest and most diverse motor shows yet to be staged in Cape Town, will be held on 15 November 2009 at the Jan Burger Sports complex in Parow. 14 Sep 2009
Public Enterprises Minister Barbara Hogan faces crunch time tomorrow after being called to appear before Parliament to explain her handling of the succession process at Transnet and the suspension of Siyabonga Gama, CEO of the Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) division. 14 Sep 2009
The Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) celebrates its 25th annual auction anniversary on 3 October 2009 at the Spier Conference Centre in Stellenbosch. Formerly known as the Cape Independent Winemakers Guild (CIWG) Auction, the first auction took place in September 1985 in Rosebank, Johannesburg supported by Stephan Welz & Co. 14 Sep 2009
The PAN African Health Expo and Conference will take place on 18 September 2009 at Gallagher Convention Centre in Gauteng, South Africa. Its main objective is promoting the medical industry, including medical technology and pharmaceuticals throughout Africa. 14 Sep 2009
In a drive to increase public awareness and change the perceptions of Hospice from “death and dying” to “quality of life”, a sponsored media campaign called “Have you been touched by Hospice?” has been staged, leading up to World Hospice and Palliative Care Day on Saturday, 10 October 2009. 14 Sep 2009
Transport parastal Transnet on Thursday, 10 September 2009, announced that Sipho Maseko would no longer be available as the preferred candidate for the vacant position of Group CE at Transnet Limited. 11 Sep 2009
Ongoing demand for trucks and capital equipment is expected to generate an excellent turnout at the next in the series of Park Village Auctions truck, trailer and agricultural equipment sales. 11 Sep 2009
Anna Getaneh, founder of African Mosaique and former international model, will judge Elle New Talent Awards on 16 September as part of Sanlam SA Fashion Week, it was announced yesterday, Thursday 10 September 2009. 11 Sep 2009
The aim of National ADHD Awareness Day, commemorated on 14 September 2009, is to provide information about ADHD, its diagnosis and various treatment solutions and coping mechanisms. It is an opportunity for patients, parents, teachers, therapists, caregivers and society to gain a greater understanding and awareness of ADHD. This will ensure that people affected by ADHD realise the full potential of their skills and talents. 11 Sep 2009
Lower confidence readings in wholesale and retail trade dragged the RMB/BER confidence index further down in the third quarter despite improvements in other sectors, says economist from Citigroup, Jean-Francois Mercier, in a note on Wednesday, 9 September 2009. 10 Sep 2009
With growing incomes and changing lifestyles in the global South, the nature of the disease burden in many areas is shifting from infectious diseases to chronic or non-communicable diseases (NCDs). 10 Sep 2009
PRETORIA: National Pharmacy Week, which kicked off on Monday, 7 September 2009, aims to recognise the value of pharmacists in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines. 9 Sep 2009
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