The winemakers have made their selection for the winners of the Investec Private Bank Winemakers' Choice Diamond Awards, and the trophies were handed out at a gala dinner in Stellenbosch on Wednesday, 17 September. Guests were also awarded with a surprise performance by South African music artist, Louise Carver. 19 Sep 2008
Clicks, the industry leader in the field of retail pharmacy in South Africa, held its second annual Pharmacy Conference from Wednesday, 10th September - Friday, 12th September in Cape Town at the Convention Centre. 19 Sep 2008
James Ngculu has confirmed that the controversial National Health Ammendment Bill is on hold. 18 Sep 2008
The price of category four tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup has been set at US$20 (R140) with the rand-dollar exchange rates being frozen at R7, announced 2010 Local Organising Committee Chairman Dr Irvin Khoza, Tuesday, 16 September. 17 Sep 2008
Gauteng drivers are slack when it comes to buckling up according to the findings of a survey conducted by the Automobile Association of South Africa (AASA). 16 Sep 2008
With a growing market base and innovative changes being implemented, the Johannesburg Fresh Produce Market (JFPM) is fast transforming itself into a market leader, both locally and globally. 16 Sep 2008
Technology saves children pain. 16 Sep 2008
When members and guests of BKB Ltd and the Nelson Mandela Bay municipality get together today, Monday 15 September, they will be celebrating 100 years of catalogued wool sales in Port Elizabeth. 15 Sep 2008
Volkswagen of South Africa is to discontinue new SEAT vehicle sales operations by the end of this year. 15 Sep 2008
In his address on “The Value of Focusing Process for Better Performance”, at the Operational Hospital Management Conference, held last week at Emperor's Palace in Gauteng, Dr Ashwin Hurribunce, discussed his theory of a hospital's obligation to “encircle the patient” around three steps of service provision - clinical, administrative and support services. 15 Sep 2008
Vatican newspaper reopens debate on defining death. 14 Sep 2008
For years, furniture retailers have been duping customers using hidden fees and insurance, now it's coming back to bite them as regulators close in. 12 Sep 2008
Dedicated to identifying and unpacking the key issues at stake in the South African medical sector, the Operational Hospital Management Conference {OHMC}, was held from 9-12 September at Emperor's Palace, Gauteng. Terry Levin from bizcommunity.com attended the event. 12 Sep 2008
Spring is in the air, but as the blossoms that signal the end of winter begin to bloom across the country, many asthmatic South Africans will be glumly awaiting the onset of a new season of asthma and allergy. 11 Sep 2008
Authorities are struggling to prevent counterfeit goods entering South Africa as criminals are using embassies to smuggle the products into the country. 11 Sep 2008
Consumers, hard-hit by high energy and food prices, could soon breathe a sigh of relief as the crude oil prices fell below $100 a barrel for the first time in five months this week. 10 Sep 2008
The rising costs of food, fuel and finance has resulted in reduced development aid to emerging economies, says Finance Minister Trevor Manuel. 9 Sep 2008
Two small Chinese-built Chery cars have broken the South African and African 48-hour endurance records for 800cc and 1100cc vehicles. 8 Sep 2008
The eyes are just as vulnerable if not more vulnerable to UV rays as the skin, yet eighty-five percent of South African's don't think that damage to the eyes is one of the most harmful effects of extended exposure to the sun. 8 Sep 2008
Clothing group Rex Trueform has reported a 148% leap in headline earnings per share from 75.3 cents to 186.5 cents for the year ended June. This was achieved on the back of a 17% growth in revenue from R397.2 million to R465.6 million. The gross margin improved from 43.6% to 45.6%. 8 Sep 2008
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