You are standing on the corner of Bree and Sauer streets in Joburg and, as usual, there is a hive of activity with commuters rushing to catch taxis at the Bree Street taxi rank. 29 Dec 2009
Thousands of motorists have been fined and/or arrested over the past Christmas weekend (24 - 27 December), as part of the Festive Season Arrive Alive Road Safety Campaign. 28 Dec 2009
Hotels and resorts group Sun International said on Wednesday that its newest complex in Chile - the US$250-million Monticello Grand Casino and Entertainment World in Mostazal, 60km south of Santiago, has been officially opened. 28 Dec 2009
Barely three months after opening for trading, the Hemingways Mall, East London, developers are facing their first civil claim after water from a burst pipe flooded two shops. 28 Dec 2009
Four tons of fireworks worth R500 000 have been confiscated from a wholesale store in Atteridgeville on Wednesday, the Tshwane community safety department said. 28 Dec 2009
Indications for Eastern and Southern Cape retailers are it has been a case of “jingle tills” for many stores. Sales assistants at one major retail chain said that, despite the recession, big household appliances like washing machines, fridges and big- screen TVs had sold well. 24 Dec 2009
Still unable to decide on a Christmas present for a loved one? Well, how about... 24 Dec 2009
Driving while distracted - especially sending or receiving text messages behind the wheel, aka "driving while intexticated" - is really, really dangerous, research shows. Yet technological advances are providing increasing opportunities for distraction, even if they're not intended for the driver's use while a vehicle is under way and may even contribute to a safer ride. 24 Dec 2009
Web 2.0 has spawned a new generation of Internet scams - let's call them "Cons 2.0." It's not as easy to dupe users as it used to be, but increasingly sophisticated social engineering strategies - coupled with a growing acceptance of loss of control over one's personal data - has made the Web a more dangerous neighbourhood than ever. Still, there are steps you can take to protect yourself. 24 Dec 2009
Grace Green of Greenworks.co.za has some suggestions to help make this Christmas a green one, taking the environment as well as cost into consideration. 23 Dec 2009
Transnet announced late last week that it had signed an agreement with General Electric South Africa Technologies (GESAT) for the supply 100 new diesel locomotives primarily for use in its general freight business. The first locomotive is to be delivered in 2011 and the last in 2012. 23 Dec 2009
The Absa Rewards Programme offers members the possibility of receiving up to 50% of their purchase back in cash, simply by swiping their Absa debit or credit cards. 23 Dec 2009
The L'Ormarins Queen's Plate will be raced at the Kenilworth racecourse on Saturday 9 January 2010. The dress code is blue and white and those who interpret it with the most sophistication can win marvellous prizes in the Best Dressed competition. 22 Dec 2009
The opening of the Neotel store in Cedar Square is the first the stores scheduled to roll out in the metropolitan regions of Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town over the next few months. 22 Dec 2009
Two more Student Prince Academies will be opened early in 2010 in KwaZulu-Natal. Recently commended as the leading project in the Mail & Guardian Investing in the Future Awards for “changing lives by thinking out of the box,” it currently runs six academies - four in Gauteng and two in the Western Cape. 22 Dec 2009
KWV has migrated its operating systems from Novell NetWare to Novell Open Enterprise Server in a project led by Datacentrix, assisted by empowered company Xepa. 22 Dec 2009
Research and Markets Ltd of the UK, has released a brand new report that aims to offer insights into how the apparel industry will change over the next five or so years. 22 Dec 2009
Nando's restaurant in Adderley Street is one of its flagship stores, serving a variety of clientele representing the mix of cultures and demographics of the Mother City. Recently revamped, its contemporary new look, which incorporates local flavours, the traditional warm Nando's family vibe and great historical elements of one of the most iconic locations in the central CBD, fits in flawlessly with the vibey street and fast pace of its customers. 22 Dec 2009
PETCO has held two recent workshops in Cape Town and Johannesburg, Green Goal 2010 on the environmental initiative for the FIFA World Cup and Design for Recycling. 22 Dec 2009
Last week, Protea Hotels awarded the General Manager of the Year to Rudi Janse van Rensburg from Protea Hotel Asokoro in Nigeria. 21 Dec 2009
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