neil-higgs – The Mail & Guardian

/ 1 April 2008

Survey: Black South Africans optimistic about the country

Black South Africans are still optimistic about the country and its future, according to research conducted by TNS Research Surveys, which was released on Tuesday. TNS — which has conducted surveys since 2004 — also said that people in metro areas had reached the lowest point in terms of their optimism in the recent survey.

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/ 20 November 2007

World Cup may cost billions more

Projected costs for South Africa’s preparations to host the 2010 Soccer World Cup could be up to 20% higher due to factors such as rising steel and cement prices, Deputy Finance Minister Jabu Moleketi said on Tuesday. Officials in the host cities have delivered cost escalations between R2,8-billion and R3,4-billion above budget.

By Staff Reporter