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Win a trip to Dubai with Vida e Caffè
Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai, in partnership with Vida e Caffè and Dubai Tourism is launching a competition to win a luxurious five-night stay at the resort, this September. read more>>



Tourism
fastjet launches Tanzania-Uganda route
fastjet, the low-cost pan-African airline, has announced that it will be launching flights between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Entebbe, Uganda. read more>>
Tips for a safe and stress-free visit to Mozambique
As a result of concerns about safety, exploitation and bribery in Mozambique, the San Martinho Beach Club has compiled a few guidelines for visitors to ensure that their holiday is the best experience for them and their family. read more>>
SA pumps R100m into tourism industry

Nosihle Shelembe

JOHANNESBURG: Government will spend R100 million to market South Africa's tourism industry, Tourism Minister Derek Hanekom announced on Tuesday, 26 August 2014. read more>>
Cathay Pacific goes daily with Jhb-Hong Kong route
Cathay Pacific will offer its award-winning new Business Class product to its South African customers when the Boeing 777ER starts flying daily between Johannesburg and Hong Kong from 2 September 2014. read more>>
7 must-see locations in Holland

Charles Mburugu

The Netherlands, also known as Holland, is a densely populated nation located in Western Europe. It is bordered by countries such as Belgium and Germany. From its museums, flower gardens, windmills and canals, to its historic buildings, The Netherlands has plenty to offer visitors. read more>>
flydubai adds three new routes in East Africa
Dubai-based flydubai recently announced the addition of three new East African routes, bringing the total number of destinations in the carrier's network to 80. read more>>
Accommodation
Cape Hotels partners with Lion Roars Group
Following the announcement that Cape Hotels has joined the Lion Roars Group, travellers along several popular tourism routes emanating from Cape Town's increasingly strong tourism gateway can now have all their accommodation needs looked after by one provider. read more>>
Hospitality
A touch of the Orient

Brian Berkman

Build it and they will come may be talking about another Field of Dreams but it perfectly describes the mirage that becomes the oasis that rises up from the dusty red land of Elandsfontein. read more>>
Coopmanhuijs - where the comfortable becomes the remarkable

Brian Berkman

Copies of The Hollywood Reporter magazine in the lounge at Coopmanhuijs Hotel, in Stellenbosch, seem out of place among the books on wine, art and the historic treasures of the area. read more>>
[10 Things I Love About...] Emperors Palace

Brian Berkman

Contributing Editor, Travel, Brian Berkman, asked Nigel Atherton, Complex General Manager at Emperors Palace, about why he loves his work at the Place of Dreams. read more>>
Conference centre now open at at Victoria Falls
The new conference venue at Three Cities David Livingstone Safari Lodge & Spa is now open for business. The conference centre officially hosted its first conference this week. read more>>
Restaurant
Grand Parade's earnings drop 26%
Western Cape-based company Grand Parade Investments' adjusted headline earnings per share (HEPS) were down 26% from 30.46c last year to 22.50c this year, the company revealed. read more>>
Home sweet Hemelhuijs

Eugene Yiga

Ever since it opened back in October 2010, Hemelhuijs has been a restaurant of many faces. Now, as the seasons change, artist and chef Jacques Erasmus has transformed the Cape Town eatery (a finalist for Eat Out's Boschendal Style Award) once again. read more>>
Get ready for Bombay Brasserie's Chilli Festival
After one of the coldest Western Cape winters on record, Taj Cape Town is heating up Spring and bringing back warmth to the inner city with the first ever Bombay Brassie Chilli Festival, taking place in September. read more>>
Tours
Environmental and infrastructural projects handed over
The Department of Environmental Affairs has recently completed environmental and infrastructural projects in six nature reserves to the value of over R125m in the Free State. read more>>
International
Malaysia Airlines to cut staff and routes
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Malaysia Airlines will slash thousands of staff, trim routes, replace its chief executive and consider strategic stake sales to outside investors as part of plans to save it from bankruptcy after two devastating disasters. read more>>
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Government
GDP creeps up narrowly avoiding recession
South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 0.6% in the second quarter of this year according to figures released by Statistics South Africa. read more>>
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Lifestyle
Road tripper's guide to farm stalls

Henrie Geyser: motoring editor

There are hundreds of farm stalls all over the country, some loved and easy to find and other gems lesser known. Well, here's a guide to help you find them. read more>>
Durbanville Hills' tasting delights

Ilse van den Berg

Passports and padkos ready, off we went to the land beyond the Boerewors Curtain... Just kidding, Durbanville isn't really that far, plus, I'm not one of those Capetonians... You know, those who think everything further than 15 minutes' drive is 'too far'. read more>>
People on the move
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  • Jodi Gillespie appointed as pastry chef at Tsogo Sun's Beverly Hills hotel

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Marketing & Media
    The blurred lines between online marketing and advertising - Kamogelo Modise
    The future of TV and advertising and why we should be excited - Adelaide Potgieter

    Medical
      Regular screenings provide early warnings - Andrew Edwards
      Intellectual disability should not mean physical inactivity
      Hay fever season could peak following wet winter - Mariska van Aswegen

      Retail
        Evolution of point-of-sale systems
        Pick n Pay opens new price matching front - Zeenat Moorad
        Update on CPA at Consumer Complaints Management conference
        Massmart takes knock from Game - Zeenat Moorad

        Government
          Government says it will protect textile sector
          Public servants must 'serve' the public
          AG to probe corruption in Westonaria
          Government seeks to transform economy

          Mining
            Rotary lobe compressor showcased at Electra Mining expo
            MD calls for removal of barriers to entry into engineering for women

            CSI
              TEAMtalk media provides opportunities in sports journalism
              Cathay Pacific and Trees for All plant trees to uplift SA communities
              Kumba invests R10.5m in solar-powered internet school initiative

              Finance
                Ascension surpasses its own growth targets - Nick Hedley
                No retrenchment of Ellerines workers yet
                Insurance schemes hurt medical aids

                Agriculture
                  SU and ETH Zurich sign food security research agreement
                  Dedicated beneficiaries reap what they sow
                  Chevron announces tractor restoration competition winners

                  Building
                    Tolls will keep SA's roads servicable says Cesa - Philani Nombembe
                    Africa Engineering Week aims to change lives
                    Brick manufacturer invests in Pilot crusher

                    GreenBiz
                      Amendments to Environmental Act to take effect
                      Nedbank unveils fourth Green Building

                      HR & Recruitment
                        CNN launches Smart Business
                        New app aims to simplify the absenteeism reporting process
                        Taking the pain out of conducting criminal checks

                        Legal
                          Sexual harassment vs inappropriate comment - Olivia Eleanor Timothy and Zaryl Bhero
                          Agreements between Competition Commission, regulators concluded - Leana Engelbrecht

                          Manufacturing
                            GPI, Tellumat enter into joint manufacturing venture
                            July PPI drops marginally to 8%
                            Intellectual property leakage a major threat for manufacturers, report finds

                            Property
                              The risk of renting out one property - Martin Goodman
                              Has social media changed the face of real estate?
                              Expert tips on managing your rental property - Davis Miller
                              RICS releases sub-Saharan African property market report

                              Education
                                BYM summit to bring Africa's 100 brightest young minds together
                                AAT(SA) uplifts accounting standards

                                ICT
                                  Data cannot work in isolation of analytics
                                  CIOs need to embrace digital ethics

                                  Logistics
                                    fastjet aims to launch airline base in Kenya

                                    Lifestyle & Entertainment
                                      Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Top 10 Challenge winners announced
                                      Taste of Africa to feature at the Soweto Wine & Lifestyle Festival

                                      Automotive
                                        All-new Mustang rolls off production line
                                        Western Cape used vehicles cheapest in SA
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