Scooter manufacturer Vespa has a range of helmets designed and manufactured to the highest international standards by Piaggio in Italy. Vespa South Africa recently introduced a range of retro flag helmets in support of the World Cup, available in a variety of patriotic designs including the Union Jack, Brazil and Italy flags. 2 Jun 2010
Simonsig, in conjunction with the Anna Foundation, has opened an afterschool facility that offers a safe and stable study environment to school going children from Grades R - 7 whose parents are permanently employed by the wine estate. The centre was initiated in close partnership with the estate's social programme, Reach for Gold, which raised funds to kit out the facility's kitchen. 2 Jun 2010
Protea Hotel group will open the new Protea Hotel Hatfield in Pretoria on 7 June 2010. The hotel has 120 rooms, free Wi-Fi; access to retail and restaurants with undercover parking. 2 Jun 2010
Razvan Macici, the cellarmaster of Nederburg since 2001, has produced the 2004 and 2005 vintages of Edelkeur, both graceful, vibrant wines with lively notes of apricot, honey and citrus, to keep company with Gunter Brözel's 1977 vintage of this signature dessert wine. 2 Jun 2010
The seasonally adjusted Kagiso Purchasing Managers' Index declined for the third consecutive month in May, falling by another 4.1 index points to reach 51.1 in May from 55.2 index points in April. 1 Jun 2010
Design house Stoned Cherrie has received a fabulous 10th anniversary present: a contract to dress a few of the performers taking part in the opening ceremony of the World Cup. 1 Jun 2010
Starbucks coffee will be served in SA in time for the World Cup, it was announced on Monday, 31 May 2010. 1 Jun 2010
Pyrotec, the privately owned South African company that specialises in providing quality product identification solutions, recently announced the May finalists of the 2010 Pyro Inspiration Awards. The selected entries join a pool of six finalists already chosen earlier this year. Engineered by Pyrotec Packmedia, the awards were created to recognise and reward exceptional on-pack activity and to establish on-pack as a standalone media category. 1 Jun 2010
Leading designers, Trevyn and Julian McGowan of Source, who have strong design credentials and a wealth of international experience, have partnered with Boardmans to curate a comprehensive collection of South African design products, under the brand, 'Welcome Home'. 1 Jun 2010
The new-look Business Opportunities and Franchise Expo will run from 16-19 September 2010 at the Coca-Cola dome in Northriding. The comprehensive expo is dedicated to developing entrepreneurship in South Africa, aligned with government's drive to develop the economy and create jobs by focusing on small, medium and macro enterprises (SMMEs). The Eskom Foundation and Thebe Exhibitions and Projects support the show. 1 Jun 2010
The 2010 Absa Top 10 Pinotage competition is now open for entries and will close on 15 July 2010. Late entries will be accepted up to 30 July at a penalty of R375 per wine. The judging will take place from 11-13 August at Longridge Winery and the results will be released at the annual Absa Top 10 Pinotage gala event on 9 September. 1 Jun 2010
Together with global qualifications awarding organisation, Edexcel, Pioneer Foods is piloting what is reportedly the world's first qualification for staff to develop effective behaviours for work (EBW). The training will equip students with practical knowledge that is seen as lacking within the current framework of qualifications, namely cultural intelligence, developing creativity and innovation, commercial awareness and managing self. 1 Jun 2010
The growth in South African hotel industry capacity is based extensively on the unprecedented economic growth experienced over the decade leading up to the global contagion, which was ignited in September 2008 and which resulted in the pent-up demand for hotel accommodation all but dissipating in the wake of the economic meltdown. It is a common misconception in the market that the 2010 FIFA World Cup has motivated this increase. 1 Jun 2010
MultiChoice is launching a more affordable PVR decoder that is also capable of delivering high definition (HD) programmes. This decoder, called HD PVR 2P, will be more accessible to the wider market. 31 May 2010
Heineken's move had been expected for some time, so when it came SAB had new premium beers waiting in the wings. But in its haste to launch Hansa Marzen Gold, it took its eye and marketing spend off what it now terms its "power" brands - Castle, Hansa, Black Label and Castle Lite. 31 May 2010
Shops are stocking up on additional suntan lotion, painkillers, headache tablets and energy drinks ahead of the World Cup. 31 May 2010
Caught between the threat of cut-price imports and the scourge of unfair trade practices, the South African clothing industry has had its most inclusive stakeholder meeting to date in Cape Town on 27 May 2010, to thrash out new ideas for shoring up the sector's competitiveness. Also under discussion was the industry's contribution to national interest goals, such as reversing the de-industrialisation of the domestic economy and creating decent jobs. 31 May 2010
Fromageries Bel is adding variety to The Laughing Cow cheese range with the introduction of new ham-flavoured wedges, an extension to their core wedges range currently available in plain and light. 31 May 2010
Sasol forecourt attendants in Johannesburg will be trained on all tourism attractions in the city to enhance its customers' experience to its fuel stations by offering directions, information and insight into the tourist attractions in and around the city. 31 May 2010
Adding to its other stores in the Limpopo province, Fruit & Veg City's Fresher Food Store was launched in Lephalale (Ellisras) on Thursday 27 May 2010. The 780sqm store will offer customers a wide variety of the freshest fruits and vegetables sourced from the nearby farming communities, including a dairy department with a selection of cheeses, an extensive dried fruit and nut department, and the convenience of a 'fruit stop' that offers lunchtime healthy and affordable on-the-go snacks, including fruit salads and smoothies. 31 May 2010
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