New SABS chairperson commits to turning around the embattled SOE

The newly appointed chairperson of the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), Professor Bismark Tyobeka has committed to turning around the situation at the embattled state-owned entity. The SABS plays a critical role in setting and upholding South Africa’s national standards. However, the institution has been facing a series of controversies related to allegations of…

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TFG acquires fashion and lifestyle retailer, White Stuff

Image supplied The acquisition was made through the London subsidiary of the South African headquartered TFG Limited Group which has a portfolio of 35 leading retail brands in 23 countries. The White Stuff brand joins a suite of UK-based fashion brands already owned by TFG, such as Hobbs, Whistles and Phase Eight. Founded in 1985,…

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Karoi demand share of points with Scottland

Karoi United had been ordered to pay a fine of US$2 000, with the match awarded to Scottland on a 3-0 scoreline. NORTHERN Region Division One Soccer League side Karoi United want their match against Scottland played in Karoi last month be declared to have been drawn after a disciplinary committee had caught the former…

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Pirates ooze confidence ahead of derby

Orlando Pirate players celebrate after winning a game 3 minutes Betway Premiership title contenders, Orlando Pirates are oozing confidence ahead of Saturday’s highly anticipated Soweto Derby against rivals Kaizer Chiefs. Despite a postponed premiership match against troubled Royal AM, Pirates recorded a comfortable 3-1 victory over Richards Bay in the Nedbank Cup on Sunday, The…

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Masemola calls on Westbury shooting witnesses to come forward

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola speaking at an event. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has lamented community reluctance to come forward after witnessing crimes where they live. Masemola is currently in Westbury, Johannesburg, where a mass shooting on Tuesday claimed the lives of two teenagers and left five others wounded. Masemola says that the…

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Manufacturing production declines by 0.8%

Volkswagen employee works on a production line for the Golf VIII and Tiguan cars. 1 minute Manufacturing production in South Africa declined by 0,8% on an annual basis in September for a second consecutive month. The data released by Stats SA showed that on a monthly basis, manufacturing production was flat in September compared with…

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