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Moeletsi Mbeki: Black empowerment has failed
South Africa’s affirmative action policies have entrenched the rich-poor divide, the brother of the country’s former president said on Friday.
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Gangs use rape to ‘cure’ lesbians
Gangs of South African men are raping lesbians in the belief it will ”cure” the women’s sexual orientation, an aid agency said on Friday.
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Vodacom to list on JSE in May
Vodacom will list on the JSE in May as part of a deal that will give Vodafone majority control and pave the way for faster expansion into Africa.
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Foschini sales up 8,7%
South African clothing retailer Foschini posted an 8,7% rise in third-quarter revenue on Friday, thanks to new stores.
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Mr Price sales up 20,3% on clothing
Fashion and homeware retailer Mr Price reported a 20,3% rise in third-quarter sales on Wednesday as it sold more clothes and opened new stores.
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Tiger Brands mulls $786-million offer for AVI
Tiger Brands may make an R8-billion cash-and-shares offer for AVI to create a South African food and consumer goods heavyweight.
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Mr Price, Spar boost profits in tough market
Retailer Mr Price boosted first-half profit by 11% as its low-cost clothes helped it grab market share in tough conditions, lifting its shares.
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MDC rejects SADC demands
Southern African leaders said on Sunday that Zimbabwe’s political rivals must split the leadership of a key ministry, a move rejected by the MDC.
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Tsvangirai seeks deadline for Zim deal
Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai asked a summit of leaders on Sunday to set a deadline for an agreement on forming a Cabinet.
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Health minister vows to make Aids a top priority
South Africa’s new Health Minister, Barbara Hogan, vowed on Thursday to make Aids a top priority after years of controversy over her predecessor.
