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South Africa will spend R2-million this year on scientific research into the health properties of rooibos tea, and the findings are expected to further boost the production and export of this popular and versatile herb. ... more

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The more popular South African shopping malls are full to bursting point at this time of the year (end November), especially on weekends. If previous experience is anything to go by, about quarter of South Africans leave their Christmas shopping for the last minute and set off in the search of the perfect gift only in the second half of December. ... more

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These days, Gauteng drivers are seething with resentment. Along with everybody else in South Africa, they recently saw the fuel prices top the R10 mark for the first time in history. 

But that is not all. Motorised Gautengers also have the threat of highway tolls looming over their heads. ... more

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The Walmart - Massmart merger has raised a number of concerns, but it should go a long way towards portraying South Africa as an investment friendly country

Officially, it’s called a merger. South African trade unions call it a take over.

By whatever name, the biggest South African business deal of the year got the official stamp of approval in June 2011, after eight months of deliberations. The Competition Tribunal did set some conditions, but these are deemed reasonable and should not present a stumbling block for the parties in question. ... more

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South Africa is a gambling friendly environment. There are about forty casinos in the country, spread over all nine provinces.

It is easy to recognise a casino. In a country known for its reasonably good road network, the best roads lead to casinos. Casinos are the most palatial-looking buildings. South African style casinos offer visitors a variety of entertainment in addition to gambling: movies, theatres, restaurants, arcades, and even outdoor activities like swimming. ... more

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