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South Africa

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/ 1 August 2011

SA’s iconic Jock goes 3D

South Africa’s literary classic <i>Jock of the Bushveld</i> has been turned into the country’s first 3D animation film featuring global celebrities.

By Jean Liou
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/ 1 August 2011

Nedbank’s first-half profit jumps on higher fees

Nedbank Group has reported a 26% rise in first-half profit, which was helped by a drop in bad debts and its push to boost revenue from fees.

By Helen Nyambura-Mwaura
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/ 1 August 2011

‘Rising costs could force companies to downsize’

Companies are likely to respond to rising costs, such as steep wage demands and above-inflation wage settlements, by reducing their labour force.

By Ntsakisi Maswanganyi
Yes, we’re aware of ‘reckless’ debate, says govt
Article
/ 1 August 2011

Yes, we’re aware of ‘reckless’ debate, says govt

The government was aware of the harm the debate on nationalisation was doing to the country’s image but would not implement unconstitutional measures.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 1 August 2011

Talks aim to end SA coal, gold sector strikes

Striking coal and gold miners will meet the Chamber of Mines in a bid to end strikes that have cost the country tens of millions of dollars.

By Ed Stoddard
De Villiers: Bok Tri-Nations tour was an investment
Article
/ 1 August 2011

De Villiers: Bok Tri-Nations tour was an investment

Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has said fielding inexperienced players for the two Tri-Nations matches will be a good investment for the future.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 July 2011

Unemployment Fund posts R9-billion surplus

The Unemployment Insurance Fund has posted a R9-billion surplus, exceeding its target by R3-billion, UIF commissioner Boas Seruwe says.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 29 July 2011

SA banks to post little real first-half growth

Big South African banks are expected to show scant underlying growth when they report first-half earnings in coming weeks.

By Helen Nyambura-Mwaura
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Article
/ 29 July 2011

Competition Tribunal to hear Shoprite merger

The Competition Tribunal will weigh up a transaction in which Shoprite Checkers intends to acquire the shareholding in Metcash Seven Eleven.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 July 2011

BSkyB hikes dividend by 20%, to buy back shares

BSkyB confirmed widespread speculation by announcing a big return of cash to shareholders while reporting a 23% gain in operating profit.

By Robert Barr
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/ 29 July 2011

SA records R4.9bln trade surplus in June

SA has recorded a R4.9-billion trade surplus in June after recording a R1-billion shortfall in May, buoyed on by higher commodity exports, Sars says.

By Staff Reporter
Zuma acted unconstitutionally, says ConCourt
Article
/ 29 July 2011

Zuma acted unconstitutionally, says ConCourt

The Constitutional Court said on Friday that President Jacob Zuma’s decision to extend Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo’s term was unconstitutional.

By Katharine Child and Staff Reporter
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/ 29 July 2011

Gold strike to cost R25m a day: Can we talk about this?

Mine workers and main producers were to meet on Friday for wage talks in a bid to end a strike that could halt output worth up to $25-million a day.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2011

Consumer confidence rises to 2009 levels

According to the MasterCard Worldwide Index of Consumer Confidence, South Africa’s consumer confidence has risen to levels last seen in 2009.

By Gillian Jones
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/ 28 July 2011

Fifty-three cops killed since January

Two police officers were shot dead in Sebokeng, south of Johannesburg, on Thursday morning, Gauteng police said.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 28 July 2011

Gold miners set to strike

SA gold miners will down tools on Thursday, intensifying a wave of strikes and potentially costing the sector $25-million a day.

By Ed Stoddard
Kallis shines for charity at Simola
Article
/ 28 July 2011

Kallis shines for charity at Simola

In a three-way charity putting competition against Mark Boucher and Barry Richards, Jacques Kallis put his colleagues to shame at Simola Golf Estate.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 July 2011

SA’s population passes the 50-million mark

South Africa’s population has passed 50 million, according to mid-year population estimates released by Stats SA on Wednesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 27 July 2011

A place of violence, where necklacing is the only choice

It was one crime too many for New Brighton. Two men broke into an elderly woman’s home, stole her television, and then stabbed her tenant to death.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 27 July 2011

Fuel strike: Unions, employers narrow the gap

Negotiations between fuel sector unions and employers have reached a point where they may resolve their dispute, the CCMA said on Tuesday.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 July 2011

Foreign direct investment in SA drops by 70%

South Africa’s foreign direct investment inflows has dropped by 70% in 2010 when compared with 2009 and is tenth on Africa’s top 10 recipients.

By Janice Roberts
Snowfall brings SA to a standstill
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/ 26 July 2011

Snowfall brings SA to a standstill

Countrywide snowfall has left travellers stranded and children elated while bringing hardship to people living in townships.

By Staff Reporter
Van der Burgh guns for another medal
Article
/ 26 July 2011

Van der Burgh guns for another medal

World record holder Cameron van der Burgh was the fastest qualifier in the men’s 50m breaststroke semifinal at the Fina World Championships.

By Wesley Botton
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/ 26 July 2011

Chiefs coach unhappy fans selecting players

Kaizer Chiefs’ coach has slammed the format of the competition in which fans vote for their preferred players to make up their team’s side.

By Michael Sherman
‘Right-wing whites’ hacked youth league’s site
Article
/ 26 July 2011

‘Right-wing whites’ hacked youth league’s site

Hacking into the ANC Youth League’s website is an easy matter — based on their disregard for web security, an IT expert told the <i>M&G</i>.

By Nickolaus Bauer
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/ 26 July 2011

Snow slows down SA roads

Widespread snowfall interrupted routines on Tuesday as major highways across the country were closed, leaving cars buried and motorists stranded.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 July 2011

SA land infrastructure gets R100m boost from Seacom

Seacom has pledged R100-million in additional infrastructure in SA to meet the continuous growth in demand for broadband services and applications.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 25 July 2011

SA seeks 15-million tourists by 2020

SA is aiming to increase the number of foreign tourist arrivals from seven-million in 2009 to 15-million by 2020, says Marthinus van Schalkwyk.

By Staff Reporter
Schwartzel nabs ninth place in the world of golf
Article
/ 25 July 2011

Schwartzel nabs ninth place in the world of golf

Charl Schwartzel has reached a career-high ninth in the latest world golf rankings after an impressive show at the RBC Canadian Open last week.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 July 2011

Walmart: We just want to protect jobs, says Manyi

The government remains concerned that the Walmart-Massmart merger will lead to job losses or will stifle job creation, Jimmy Manyi has said.

By Katharine Child
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/ 25 July 2011

‘Govt isn’t trying to block Walmart-Massmart deal’

Government is trying to toughen conditions rather than overturn the Competition Tribunal’s decision on the Walmart-Massmart deal, media reports say.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 25 July 2011

Belgium hold off SA to level women’s hockey series

SA have failed to capitalise on multiple scoring opportunities, eventually going down 3-1 to Belgium in the third and final women’s hockey Test.

By Staff Reporter
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