ACROW, one of South Africa's leading storage and construction equipment company is growing its operations in the Western Cape. Go to: Acrow Grows In W Cape Market … [Read more...]
Acrow Grows In W Cape Market
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Employment Grows Steadily
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Employment in South Africa grew at the annualized rate of 6.8 percent for the month of March outstripping growth in the previous two months, the latest installment of the Adcorp Employment Index says. Go to: Employment Grows Steadily … [Read more...]
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City cemeteries offer a greater choice of burial and internment options
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The City of Cape Town’s older cemeteries are reaching full capacity. This poses a challenge to City Parks, the department which is responsible for cemeteries. Instead of simply developing more cemeteries, City Parks is using making available additional burial and interment options in order to increase the density of burials, whilst still striving to respect cultural and religious diversity. Maitland Cemetery is Cape Town’s largest cemetery (113 hectares) and will have exhausted its vacant … [Read more...]
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TAAC Four 2012 Winners for Emerging Theatre Director’s Bursary
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Khayelihle Dominique Gumede, Lidija Marelic, Nicola Elliott and Thando Doni have been announced as the 2012 winners of the Theatre Arts Admin Collective’s Emerging Theatre Director’s Bursary, presented in partnership with the Gordon Institute for Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA), and the Baxter Theatre Centre. These four young directors will be given a platform to write, direct, cast and perform their plays over during the year, under the mentorship of the Theatre Arts Admin … [Read more...]
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Apologising Mathematicians
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Professor Daya Reddy explores what is to be made of G.H. Hardy's "A Mathematician's Apology" today, as part of the Gordon Institute of Performing and Creative Arts (GIPCA) Great Texts/Big Questions lecture series. “A Mathematician’s Apology” is an essay published in 1940 by G.H. Hardy (1877 – 1947) - a giant of British and world mathematics in the earlier part of the 20th century. In this text, Hardy addresses a range of topics that include justifications for the study of mathematics, … [Read more...]
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Support For Cape Wine 2012
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Cape Wine, hosted by Wines of South Africa (WOSA), is back after four years with a significant commitment from producers keen to showcase the major advances in local winemaking to the international trade fraternity of wine buyers, restaurateurs, sommeliers and media. Go to: Support For Cape Wine 2012 … [Read more...]
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Large Industrial Space Shows Growing Demand
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ENQUIRIES for industrial space to let in the Cape Town area have increased, to the extent that there is a great deal of movement in the upper segment of the market, from 1 500-10 000 sq m in size, reports JHI Properties leasing and sales broker Johan Store. Go to: Large Industrial Space Shows Growing Demand … [Read more...]
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Senwes Retreats From Western Cape
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AGRIBUSINESS giant Senwes has retreated back to Klerksdorp after its pitch at gaining a hold in the Western Cape grain sector was stymied last month. Go to: Senwes Retreats From Western Cape … [Read more...]
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-08
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About 10 full page ads by big banks in the Sunday Times re fees. Meanwhile, I've saved over R5000 in fees in 2 years by moving to Capitec. # The amount I save in bank fees with Capitec in 1 year is more than my Outbonus after 3 years with Outsurance #Perspective # Gourmet meat free monday at Catharina's on Steenberg tonight with Slow Food Mother City. Also keen to see the new champagne bar… # Free Stellenbosch Wi Fi now live http://t.co/tZBqOCFV # Love the new Graham Beck … [Read more...]
City’s 107 line: the number to call for emergencies during Easter period
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Over the school holiday period and Easter long weekend, the City of Cape Town’s vital 107 Public Emergency Communication Centre – which is the central point for reporting emergency situations – receives an increase in call volumes for traffic, fire and medical incidents. Visitors and residents are urged to please exercise caution during this period and are reminded that they can call 107 in the event of any life- and/or property-threatening emergency. By dialling this number they will gain … [Read more...]
The Franschhoek Literary Festival Announces a Fabulous Feast
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The sixth FLF kicks off on 11 May for the annual long weekend when writers gather in Franschhoek to discuss the latest books, complicated history and volatile now of the beloved country. The stories they tell, the scandals they uncover and the crimes they devise will unfold in more than eighty events over the three days. At a time when many publications are going online and growing numbers of readers move to Kindles and iPads, it seems that there is a hunger for the more tangible experience … [Read more...]
Thriving Entrepreneurs In The Cape
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The Western Cape is alive with entrepreneurial spirit and opportunity, and the rapidly growing membership base of the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) in Cape Town is testament to the health of the local SME sector. Go to: Thriving Entrepreneurs In The Cape … [Read more...]
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Business Welcomes Government Review
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THE Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry has welcomed the Government decision to review the way in which the basic fuel price is calculated. Go to: Business Welcomes Government Review … [Read more...]
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Stellenbosch Hosts Conflict Conference
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The 25th annual International Association for Conflict Management (IACM) conference will be hosted on African soil for the first time by the University of Stellenbosch Business School's (USB) Africa Centre for Dispute Settlement (ACDS). Go to: Stellenbosch Hosts Conflict Conference … [Read more...]
City’s financial stability confirmed by Moody’s International
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Statement by the City’s Executive Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee member for Finance, Alderman Ian Neilson Moody’s International yesterday confirmed its confidence in the City of Cape Town’s finances, by maintaining the City’s Double-A credit rating. Our efforts and commitment to being a Well-run City are paying off as the City is once again rated at the high end of the six metropolitan municipalities rated by Moody’s in South Africa. In a time of economic volatility, the City’s … [Read more...]
City celebrates bumper Easter sporting weekend with a wide range of events
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The City of Cape Town’s Sport, Recreation and Amenities Department will host a range of local and national events over the Easter weekend, across various sporting codes including soccer, rugby, running and hockey, amongst others. “These events provide all Capetonians with an opportunity to celebrate Easter in a healthy way, while offering activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy,” said the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services, Councillor Tandeka … [Read more...]
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