With cricket fever gripping the country for the DFL Indian Premier League, winemaker Bruwer Raats had the opportunity to become part of the action when his wines were on show during the opening function at the One & Only Cape Town hotel this weekend. Raats had the chance to rub shoulders with team principals, managers and players such as Glenn McGrath, Brett Lee and top run scorer Brendon McCullum while they tasted his wines. 21 Apr 2009
South African wine sales have followed UK sales sharply lower, Tai Collard, MD of direct wine marketer, Wine of the Month Club said on Tuesday, 21 April 2009. 21 Apr 2009
You search, you find, you click "buy." Your e-commerce quest is nearly complete. You get to that checkout screen, and you think it's all good. Then the shipping charges get tacked onto your total, and you're left thinking that US$9.95 deal didn't end up being such a bargain after all. 21 Apr 2009
Maintaining a healthy body weight is good news for the environment, according to a study which appears in the International Journal of Epidemiology. 21 Apr 2009
Fresh accusations of irregularities involving a tender proposal emerged at Telkom this week as beleaguered chief executive Reuben September remains under investigation by his board for alleged misconduct. 20 Apr 2009
When the World Digital Library goes live today, Tuesday 21 April 2009, a former US professor's vision of fostering global understanding by making cultural treasures accessible to a huge audience takes a leap forward. 20 Apr 2009
The collapse in spot shipping rates, which have tested decade-low levels, has failed to tip Grindrod into the red, say analysts, who expect the depressed shipping market to lower its earnings. 20 Apr 2009
Dubai World, owners of the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, in Cape Town, are going ahead with major investment projects in South Africa despite the global economic slump. 20 Apr 2009
The Rajasthan Royals became the second of last years finalists to lose on the opening day of the DFL Indian Premier League at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday, when they were soundly beaten by the Royal Challengers Bangalore by 75 runs in the second game of the double header. 20 Apr 2009
A considered and calm 59 not out from captain Sachin Tendulkar was enough to grab a 19-run victory for the Mumbai Indians over the Chennai Super Kings in the first game of the DFL Indian Premier League at Newlands on Saturday. 20 Apr 2009
What better way to celebrate 350 years of winemaking in the Cape than at the 35th Nederburg Auction of rare Cape wines? This year the prestigious annual event takes place in Paarl from 11 - 12 September. Major local and international wine buyers will be able to taste, select and bid on an array of 156 fine wines from 70 participants, including seven newcomers. 17 Apr 2009
Debt summonses soared in February while wholesale trade plunged a record 8.9%, adding to the raft of dismal economic data seen so far this year. 17 Apr 2009
No fewer than 15 local and international stand-up comedians will take to the stage at Parker's Comedy & Jive in May to shed some light on the funnier side of life - including Parker's debuts for razor-sharp funnyman Loyiso Gola and surefire-hit ventriloquist Conrad Koch. 17 Apr 2009
The hunt is on as the British & Irish Lions arrive here on their 12-yearly safari to Africa. The Castle South Africa 2009 Lions Series kicks off in May and runs to July in what is the biggest global rugby event outside of a Rugby World Cup. The best players from England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales join forces to face not just the Springboks but the best our provinces can throw at them in their ten-match tour across the length and breadth of the country. 17 Apr 2009
The Proteas will round off the finest season in the history of South African cricket when they bring down the curtain on the Australian tour at the Liberty Life Wanderers Stadium on Friday. 16 Apr 2009
Unlike many South African companies, fast-moving consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) is seeking to enhance its workforce instead of retrenching during the economic meltdown. 16 Apr 2009
Car auctions are lucrative business for auction houses at the moment. 16 Apr 2009
Golden Acre was ostensibly the first shopping centre to be built in the middle of a South African city, having opened on its prime Adderley Street site in 1979. Now this busy centre - an integral link between the CBD and the city's transport system - has been expanded, just in time for the 2010 Soccer World Cup. 16 Apr 2009
A world-wide skills shortage in the aviation industry may see qualified South Africans being snapped up internationally, the SA Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said on Wednesday 15 April 2009. This could lead to a skills shortage locally, said the organisation. 16 Apr 2009
The competition authorities recently placed fish on the menu as a food area worthy of investigation to uncover whether there are cartels in operation. 16 Apr 2009
