Transformation in the Western Cape will be under the spotlight when major professional bodies and black professionals converge this August to discuss the state of play and whether transformation in Cape workplaces is withering. Go to: Cape Workplaces Under The Spotlight … [Read more...]
Positive Property Sentiment Rejected
30 June, 2010 By
While industry analysts are commenting on an upswing in the local property market, Property24.com has warned against too positive an outlook, noting that the upswing need to be viewed within the context of other activity indicators. Go to: Positive Property Sentiment Rejected … [Read more...]
Super-Regional Malls Corner The Market
30 June, 2010 By
Research tracking key performance indicators at SA shopping centres shows that while small local centres enjoy the highest frequency of visits by far, it's regional and super-regional shopping centres that consistently generate the longest dwell times and highest loyalty among shoppers. Go to: Super-Regional Malls Corner The Market … [Read more...]
‘Green Point Stadium’ Is Cape Town Stadium
30 June, 2010 By
Some confusion has arisen regarding the name of the Cape Town Stadium, as some still call it the Green Point Stadium. The City says it would like to remind the public that the stadium's official name is the Cape Town Stadium Go to: 'Green Point Stadium' Is Cape Town Stadium … [Read more...]
Time Out showcases South Africa’s 2010 Host Cities
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Established by the Dutch East India Company in the mid-17th century as a halfway stop on route to the Spice Route, host of eight 2010 FIFA World Cup™ fixtures at its glass-crowned stadium, and a city that offers a smorgasbord of museums and galleries, award-winning restaurants as well as a variety of bars, pubs and nightlife, Cape Town is well-situated to provide football fans with more than just a taste of the beautiful game. And to ensure that both local and international visitors find their … [Read more...]
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Tellumat Acquires Tedelex Assets In Atlantis
30 June, 2010 By
Cape Town's Tellumat Electronic Manufacturing, one of South Africa's leading electronic contract manufacturers, has acquired the assets of Atlantis-based television factory Tedelex Manufacturing Go to: Tellumat Acquires Tedelex Assets In Atlantis … [Read more...]
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MyCiTi IRT Contracts Under Spotlight
30 June, 2010 By
The City of Cape Town has embarked on a public participation process to obtain the public's input on the signing of multi-year contracts for the MyCiTi Integrated Rapid Transit (IRT) System. Go to: MyCiTi IRT Contracts Under Spotlight … [Read more...]
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New System Monitors Climate Change
30 June, 2010 By
Western Cape municipalities and government departments, as well as property developers and others in the private sector, will soon be able to measure how effectively they are dealing with the impact of climate change. Go to: New System Monitors Climate Change … [Read more...]
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Glimmer Of Hope On Horizon
30 June, 2010 By
May's liquidation statistics as released by Stats SA yesterday reveal a 35.7% year-on-year jump, bringing the year-to-date total to 1686 or 2.8% above the level seen in the first five months of 2009. Go to: Glimmer Of Hope On Horizon … [Read more...]
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Hyundai spectator zone at the Waterfront
30 June, 2010 By
I watched a game at the Hyundai Fan Park (by the big wheel) and it was packed. They can accommodate 2000 people, so much of gees in one marquee, it was amazing. The screen is huge, it might even be too big because it switched off a couple of times during the game. Hopefully they have sorted that problem out. Despite the fact that you have to buy drink coupons and then exchange them at the bar, it was quite quick and easy to get drinks. There is also a wide selection of food vendors. It’s … [Read more...]
Buy The Bachelor Pad, Get The Bachelor Car
30 June, 2010 By
Here's a 43m2 bachelor apartment for sale in the CBD for only R1 300 000. That's a bit steep for 43m2 right? Well to sweeten the deal the owner will throw in a used Mecedes SLK 350.I guess he's trying to kill two depreciating assets with one stone.... Original Post on Cape Town Property Bubble: Buy The Bachelor Pad, Get The Bachelor Car … [Read more...]
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Climate scientists report for duty
29 June, 2010 By
Five UCT researchers - among 12 from South Africa - have been selected to contribute to the Fifth Assessment Report (AR5) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). These IPCC assessment reports, plus special reports, technical papers and methodology reports, are touted as standards works of reference for policymakers, scientists, other experts and students. From the nearly 3 000 nominations received from around the globe, the IPCC has selected 831 contributors for the fifth … [Read more...]
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Accolades keep coming for GSB
29 June, 2010 By
Happy times: Prof Walter Baets has reason to be pleased with the GSB’s recent string of awards. UCT's Graduate School of Business (GSB) was named a winner at the recent eighth annual African Access National Business Awards, scooping top honours in the Business Education and Training category. The awards, announced in the SA's Top Performing Companies publication in association with Topco Media, acknowledge South Africa's industry leaders. In the Business Education and Training category, … [Read more...]
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R250 000 raised by black alumni
29 June, 2010 By
Hard talk: Guest speaker Sandile Zungu at the recent forum held by UCT's Association of Black Alumni. UCT's Association of Black Alumni (UCTABA) has raised R250 000 in their R1 000 for R1 Million fundraising campaign, announced founder member Justice Lithuli at a forum in Sandton on 24 May. Launched in 2009, the campaign calls for 1 000 alumni to contribute at least R100 per month for a minimum of one year. All the money raised will go towards bursaries for black students. The goal is to raise … [Read more...]
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More jobs for graduates
29 June, 2010 By
On the job: There is good news ahead for students graduating in 2010. South Africa's leading employers are set to increase the number of vacancies for university graduates by 17% next year, new research reveals. The SAGRA Graduate Recruitment Survey 2010 also alleviates some graduates' fears over starting salaries. Nearly two-thirds of employers expect to increase graduates' salaries, based on cost-of-living increase. No organisation in the survey is planning to reduce graduate salaries … [Read more...]
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Taking UCT to Gauteng
29 June, 2010 By
Reconnecting: Senior alumni attended a lunch event at the Bull Run in Sandton hosted by the DAD team A group of senior alumni were treated to a Heritage Society lunch at the Bull Run in Sandton by UCT's Development and Alumni Department (DAD) on 24 May. Guests included Owen Garvie, Vince Bender, Dr Hilary Geber and Peter Horwitz, as well as husband and wife Geraldine and Allistair Williams, who met at UCT in the 1960s when she was in Fuller and he in Smuts. According to alumna Geraldine … [Read more...]
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