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/ 7 January 2004

Cover-up at Wimbledon

As synonymous with Wimbledon as strawberries and cream, rain delays on its centre court will soon be a tradition consigned to the past. Finally, after years of dithering, the All England Club announced on Tuesday that it plans to build a retractable roof, expected to be in place by 2009.

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/ 7 January 2004

Day in the life of an Angolan car washer

Luis Paolo’s life revolves around four parked cars. They belong to senior United Nations staff, and he washes and guards them each working day. For his labour he earns 2 000 kwanzas (R162,50) a month — not much to live on in Luanda, one of the world’s most expensive cities. This is Paolo’s story.

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/ 7 January 2004

Shot in the dark

“There are no real youth mags worth checking out,” says Andile, a 25-year-old advertising creative. “Generally I’ll look, but I won’t buy.” Former SL editor Andy Davis examines the potential of South Africa’s youth magazine market. Why are the dedicated titles falling short?

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/ 7 January 2004

Hungry Tiger ready for victory

Tiger Woods starts the 2004 PGA Tour season healthy and hungry for his first major victory in 18 months. The 28-year-old American begins the new campaign at the ,3-million Mercedes Championship in Hawaii this week after missing the 2003 event because of knee surgery.

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/ 7 January 2004

Japan surges into Dakar lead

Two-time defending champion Hiroshi Masuoka of Japan surged into the lead in the 2004 Dakar Rally after winning the sixth stage, a 351km special from Ouarzazate to Tan-Tan on Tuesday. He timed three hours, nine minutes and 40 seconds to come in two minutes and 57 seconds ahead of South African Giniel de Villiers.

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/ 7 January 2004

Table costing analysis

Medium General cost Potential 3×12 billboard, entrance to Joburg International. R55 000/month 2 339 688 airport users per month* 9×6 billboard, entrance to the carpark, JIA. R44 000/month 2 339 688 airport users per month* 3×12 billboard, Cape Town R33 000/month 969 922 airport users per month* 3×12 billboard, Durban R41 800/month 523 539 airport […]

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/ 7 January 2004

Top 10 billboard brands

Top 10 billboard brands Rank Brand 1 R29.71m 2 R8.19m 3 R6.2m 4 R4.68m 5 R4.38m 6 R4.07m 7 R3.78m 8 R3.64m 9 R3.55m 10 R3.40m Header: Top 10 billboard advertisers The biggest billboard advertisers in South Africa, according to Nielsen Media Research’s AdEx (January to August 2003), are: Jan-Aug 2003 Love Life R29.71m +22% […]

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/ 7 January 2004

ANC wants end to airport strike

The African National Congress on Wednesday urged the two parties involved in the nationwide baggage handlers strike to return to the negotiating table. The countrywide strike by South African Transport and Allied Workers Union members from Equity Aviation Services — a baggage handling company — is in its 20th day.