Thabani Khumalo says there are times in the life cycle of any brand when it needs to be refreshed, restructured, revitalised, rejuvenated, re-worked, repositioned and even re-launched to take it to a different level. That's why he reckons
brand ANC needs to be re-charged.
Getting mobile, we are assured that Alan Knott-Craig
does not have "daddy" issues. Nor does he want to be remembered as a king of sexed-up adverts.
Agriculture is a crucial pillar of the South African economy and a significant earner of foreign exchange, and it seems in the area of exports,
SA fruit is crucial for development. That is what growers are telling UK shoppers, and according to Fresh Fruit Portal, South Africa's deciduous fruit producers hope to increase SA fruit consumption in the UK in 2013 with a marketing campaign illustrating the industry's positive contribution to job creation and sustainable practices in the country.
Finally, in another crucial area of the economy,
auto leasing and finance organisations are to diversify into new markets and services. According to a KPMG report, the finance and lease businesses of automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) would stand to benefit by adjusting their operating models to meet the changing global conditions.
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The estates of two celebrated South African artists have entrusted the reproduction rights in the artists' works to collective administration by the Dramatic, Artistic and Literary Rights Organisation (DALRO). 
The 
Police have been commended for their collaborative efforts with stakeholders and their intelligence gathering which have contributed to the decrease in some crime categories. 
Business Unity SA expressed concern on Monday at the economic effects of the road freight industry strike. 
Labour Minister Mildred Oliphant has called on unions and workers engaging in strike actions not to abuse their rights - but to embark on protests responsibly. 
The Freedom Front Plus will petition the Constitutional Court to rule on how the president should inform Parliament about the deployment of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) personnel within SA's borders, the party's parliamentary leader, Pieter Groenewald, said on Thursday. 
SAN FRANCISCO, US: A judge on Monday lifted a ban on US sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 computers as the South Korean firm added Apple's new iPhone 5 to a patent brawl between the two market rivals. 
ROME, ITALY: Italy's tax agency on Monday launched its own channel on YouTube to tell Italians how to pay their taxes, as the government pursues a sweeping crackdown against evasion aimed at boosting public finances. 
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: An arrest order has been issued against Google Brazil's president over his refusal to remove YouTube videos that "slander" a mayoral candidate, judicial authorities have said. 
A final round of talks between government and stakeholders on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Programme (GFIP) got underway in Pretoria on Tuesday afternoon. 
