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JRA to launch Find & Fix mobile application
In demonstrating to Johannesburg residents that it is serious about service delivery and now being more accessible than ever before, the Johannesburg Road Agency is launching its Find & Fix mobile application for testing by citizens. Read more >>


Automotive
Auction Nation takes savage out of Salvage
Bluespec Holdings, a service provider of outsourced procurement solutions for South African Insurance Companies is proud to announce the newest member of the group. An entirely new arm of the business called Auction Nation has been developed to offer salvage buyers a welcoming environment that caters for their salvage needs. Read more >>

Manufacturing
UK demand behind delay in supply of MGs to SA

David Furlonger

The immediate future of MG cars in SA is safe after importer Combined Motor Holdings (CMH) struck a deal with the brand's Chinese owners to bring a new car range to the local market within weeks. Read more >>

Cruise liner terminal plans for Cape Town and Durban
State logistics group Transnet's master plan for the development of SA's ports includes proposed terminals for cruise liners in Cape Town and Durban, the doubling of exports of motor vehicles from Port Elizabeth, and a berth for oil rigs in Saldanha Bay. Read more >>

Strike: Transnet, Numsa may meet
A strike led by the National Union of Metal Workers of SA (Numsa) at Transnet's Ngqura Container Terminal, near Port Elizabeth, was unresolved last week after 14 days of strike action, the national transport and port utility said. Read more >>

Motor Sales
The future of MG in South Africa
Its been a busy few weeks for MG South Africa executives attending important overseas and local discussions confirming an exciting future for MG in South Africa. Read more >>

Motorsport
Africa Bike Week 2014 a success
Africa Bike Week 2014, the largest annual free motorcycle rally in South Africa, took place from 1-4 May 2014 in Margate, KwaZulu Natal. Thousands of motorcycle riders and enthusiasts attended to enjoy an array of exciting activities and entertainment for the whole family. Read more >>

Rental
First Car Rental wins performance award
First Car Rental has won the Most Consistent Performer over the Past Three Years Award at the recent South African Service Awards, which were recently held at the Fire and Ice! Melrose Arch, Joburg. Read more >>

Repair, Maintenance & Safety
Pregnancy puts drivers on edge
Pregnant drivers are most likely to crash their car during their second trimester, a Canadian study has found. Read more >>

Retail
Sonic with a naughty sizzle

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

Anybody shopping around on the local market for a new hot and cocky-looking small hatch that won't break the bank really only has two choices - a Suzuki Swift Sport or a Chevrolet Sonic RS, both costing less than R230,000. Read more >>


International

Venezuela car industry collapses
CARACAS, VENEZUELA: Venezuelans, who enjoy free highways and dirt-cheap petrol, are struggling to buy cars as production falters because of a lack of foreign currency to pay for imported parts. Read more >>

BMW gets off to roaring start in 2014
FRANKFURT - German top-of-the-range car manufacturer BMW said it got off to a strong start in 2014 with earnings and revenues rising in the first three months. Read more >>

Rollin' with Halfords
LONDON, UK / CAPE TOWN, SA: Halfords launches a summer offensive on the UK's road warriors: Keep On Rollin' campaign launch features new ads and a reinvigorated brand world. Mother has created a new campaign that attempts to unite the UK's transport factions - by highlighting their mutual love of the open road. And the campaign was shot in South Africa. Read more >>


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Government

Sanral warns against hoax email
Sanral warns Gauteng road users: don't be deceived by hoax e-mails and messages, claiming that money can be collected directly from the bank accounts of people using e-toll roads. Read more >>


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Marketing & Media
    How to strut your social media content like a pro - Catherine Milward-Bridges
    Pendoring campaign is devilishly interactive

    Medical
      The health benefits of playing outdoors with friends
      World Hypertension Day - take your blood pressure, reduce your salt
      iC4H campaign kicks off on World Move for Health Day

      Retail
        Food labelling regulations confuse industry - Nick Hedley
        Women account for more than 50% of new car purchases
        RCL Foods acquires 49% stake in Senn Foods

        Government
          Elections bode well for business confidence: Sacci
          Government calls for unity to move SA forward

          Mining
            Indian power companies show interest in WAMPEX
            Centre of excellence to guide growth in SA mining - Ray Maota
            Safety at platinum mines might be under pressure

            CSI
              SA encouraged to support Tekkie Tax campaign
              Fourth school adopted by Oxbow Xerox
              Afrika Tikkun hosts clinic for township residents

              Finance
                Three UJ teams reach final of Global Business Challenge
                South Africa faces a shrinking economy - Ross Pennell
                deVere appoints new head of Africa division

                Agriculture
                  Good year for grain farmers expected
                  African seed companies produce high-yield varieties
                  Africa's farms could feed the world - Claire Bisseker

                  Building
                    Zimbabwe to resume steel production
                    Mozambique's growing energy needs have much to offer financiers - Charlotte Mathews

                    GreenBiz
                      WasteCon2014 will focus on change and transformation
                      Changing a home to change the world
                      Winners of AfriCAN Climate Award announced

                      HR & Recruitment
                        [BizCareers] Asking for a raise - Juliette Attwell
                        Searching for employment needs a strategy

                        Legal
                          Clarity on how shared sectional title expenses are charged - Chantelle Gladwin and Gabriel da Matta
                          High Court gives judgment on tax clearance certificates - Heinrich Louw
                          Judgement by Constitutional Court expands meaning of Companies Act - Thina Siwendu

                          Manufacturing
                            HSBC confirms drop in local manufacturing activity - Fifi Peters
                            Sappi's US$32m profit in tough times

                            Property
                              Durban residents battle developers - Nivashni Nair
                              Bond applications can be derailed by bank valuations
                              Spire Property Management secures new retail centres

                              Education
                                Livity Africa launches Digital Bootcamp
                                Leisure Books launches school readiness programme

                                Tourism
                                  Visitor numbers up at Cape Point
                                  A view on the Blu - Brian Berkman

                                  ICT
                                    Accelerateing the pace of innovation - Russel Brand
                                    Nokia, Microsoft never the twain - Toby Shapshak
                                    Prevention through awareness - Simon Campbell-Young

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      B.O.B to play at I Heart Joburg Music festival
                                      AfrikaBurn: Desert of Dreams - Brandon Williams
                                      Winter warmers - Nina Timm
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