Franchising is one of the most popular business models in the world today, with its ability to duplicate existing successful small businesses in different locations and with different owners. It is especially popular among entrepreneurs who are going into business for the first time, as there is a considerable amount of training and support available.
Scientists have developed a test for the early diagnosis of lung cancer. They hope that analysis of the genes that are switched on and off in cells lining the airways leading to the lungs can be used to diagnose patients sooner and make treatments more effective.
Trustees of Brett Kebble’s estate have issued notices of demand to the African National Congress (ANC) to repay millions it had received from the slain mining magnate, the Sunday Times reported. The notices demanded the return of ”R24-million in stolen money paid to the ANC and leading members from Kebble’s personal account between 2002 and 2005”.
Officially no one is a candidate and there is not even a campaign, but in reality the contest to become the next South African president is well under way ahead of a crucial vote in December. The African National Congress (ANC) meets at the end of year to choose the person expected to lead the party into the 2009 general elections.
Several hundred protesters dressed in pink tops and jeans in sympathy with the family of murdered seven-year-old Sheldean Human dispersed peacefully from outside the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Friday. Earlier in the day, the case of the man suspected of murdering the girl was postponed in the court.
The seemingly all-embracing power of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) needs to be tempered by a strong alternative to ensure that South Africa’s democracy ”is strengthened and protected”, says official opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) leader Tony Leon.
It has been 12 years since my Six Nations career began against England at Parc des Princes, writes Thomas Castaignède. And, despite missing out on this weekend’s match, I’m hoping my name will be in the squad of 22 at least one more time against the rosbifs (roast beefs).
African National Congress (ANC) alliance partner the Congress of South African Teade Unions (Cosatu) has announced a radical strategy aimed at changing the ANC’s leadership and overall policy direction. Cosatu has also warned that it may not endorse the ANC in the next election if the ruling party does not deliver results for workers.
The Bloemfontein High Court on Thursday postponed an urgent court interdict sought by four African National Congress (ANC) members to suspend the election of new office bearers at a northern Free State ANC regional conference. The matter was suspended to March 29 for consideration by the court.
The department of education disclosed the alarming escalation of teenaged pregnancy that made headlines last year. More than 72 000 girls aged between 13 and 19 did not attend school because they were pregnant.