Milton Makhaza joins only two other South African sommeliers to qualify as a distinguished Cape Sommelier, a recently introduced programme from the Cape Wine Academy ahead of the 2010 World Cup. The qualification is recognised worldwide and on 26 August 2009 at the Mount Grace Country House and Spa Hotel in Magaliesburg, Makhaza, as the hotel's sommelier, became the first Black South African to achieve this title. 15 Sep 2009
On Friday 11 September 2009, Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd (SBSA) signed a US$1 billion loan facility with major Chinese banks: Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Macau) Limited; Bank of China; China Development Bank; and China CITIC Bank in Macau. 15 Sep 2009
On Friday 11 September 2009, Adele Lucas Promotions and the Khayelitsha Development Forum announced that the 2009 Khayelitsha Festival, scheduled for end of October 2009 is postponed until further notice. Their joint statement indicated that the commitments made by the provincial government of the Western Cape at the opening of the 2008 festival have not yet materialised. 15 Sep 2009
Interviewed on e-news 24 on the eve of a national clothing and textile strike by the South African Clothing and Textile Worker's Union (Sactwu), Renato Palmi said it was very disappointing that such action would be evoked. 15 Sep 2009
The Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers' Union (Sactwu) on Monday confirmed that a clothing industry wage strike would start on Tuesday, 15 September 2009. 14 Sep 2009
LONDON, UK: British confectioner Cadbury criticised US food giant Kraft Foods for having a "low growth" business model in rejecting their "unappealing" takeover bid, a letter on its website showed. 14 Sep 2009
Vehicle parts suppliers have urged the government to help rein in the strengthening rand, which makes component exporters uncompetitive. 14 Sep 2009
Though not entirely recession-proof, sports brands across soccer, golf, motoring and basketball are proving that even in times of financial uncertainty, their fans won't let them down. 14 Sep 2009
Organisers state that there was a 35% saving in electricity usage at the recent Decorex exhibition at Gallagher Convention Centre. It was achieved through various methods, beginning with a communications campaign three months before the show. 14 Sep 2009
Cape Town's inner city will see the opening of a new 5-star hotel, 15 on Orange Hotel, in November 2009. It is the vision of developer Chaim Cohen of Quantum Property Group, in partnership with African Pride Hotels, the deluxe division of Protea Hotels, one of Africa's largest and leading hospitality groups. 14 Sep 2009
Earlier this month, Sony Ericsson launched the action-packed Extra Man website for all 2010 FIFA World Cup fan content needs. 14 Sep 2009
Absolut Vodka Rock Edition is being launched globally this month and the campaign has been activated through capturing Grammy-award winning Australian rock band Wolfmother, through the lens of acclaimed photographer, Danny Clinch. 14 Sep 2009
The Cape Winemakers Guild (CWG) celebrates its 25th annual auction anniversary on 3 October 2009 at the Spier Conference Centre in Stellenbosch. Formerly known as the Cape Independent Winemakers Guild (CIWG) Auction, the first auction took place in September 1985 in Rosebank, Johannesburg supported by Stephan Welz & Co. 14 Sep 2009
ROME, ITALY: The US clothing group Levi Strauss on Thursday, 10 September 2009, inaugurated its largest store ever, choosing the heart of Rome as its venue and announcing plans to open further outlets in other world capitals. 11 Sep 2009
NEW DELHI, INDIA: India is set to host its inaugural men's fashion week from today, Friday 11 September 2009, which observers say is a long overdue nod to a growing and lucrative market often overshadowed by women's clothes. 11 Sep 2009
Manufacturing production for July fell by 13.7% compared with July 2008, Statistics South Africa announced on Thursday, 10 Septemer 2009. 11 Sep 2009
Trade conditions in South Africa are set on a path of recovery, according to a survey by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI). 11 Sep 2009
Plug-in Pest Free, an Australian product with a worldwide track record since the mid-90s, is now available nationally in South Africa through Global Solutions. A small box that plugs into the wall, it modulates a 50HZ signal (ultrasonic) that pulsates through the wiring of the building, driving out rats, mice and cockroaches. 11 Sep 2009
‘Credit rescuers' are popping up all over the place, promising quick fixes to consumers. Some of these offerings are credit repairs, credit rescue services, or the promise to get debtors taken off a credit blacklist, but bad debts cannot be cleared unless they are paid off in full. 11 Sep 2009
Anna Getaneh, founder of African Mosaique and former international model, will judge Elle New Talent Awards on 16 September as part of Sanlam SA Fashion Week, it was announced yesterday, Thursday 10 September 2009. 11 Sep 2009
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