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Ships slow down and save, improve service
The Safmarine shipping line is in an industry that often sees the first signs of a struggling economy in the form of less freight being transported.
Govt fails to pay schools for poor pupils
Some provincial education departments have failed to compensate schools which offer fee exemptions for poor pupils, reports the Sunday Times.
ANC proposes changes to mining sector
An ANC report on the mining industry rejects nationalisation of the sector, but nevertheless proposes fundamental changes, reports the City Press.
Num members rebel against union
The unprotected strike which led to the dismissal of all 17 200 underground workers, represents a rebellion against the Num by its members.
Motorola: Some tablets weren’t wiped
Motorola says some refurbished Xoom tablets may have contained previous owners’ data and may not have been properly wiped.
Sheep-herding rabbit becomes online hit
Champis the rabbit doesn’t only hop – he also knows how to herd his masters’ flock of sheep, possibly having picked up the skill after watching trained dogs do the job.
Rand firms against dollar after US data
The rand firmed against the dollar in late afternoon trade following the release of better-than-expected US jobs data.
EU probes new Google privacy policy
The EU’s data protection authorities have asked Google to delay the roll-out of its new privacy policy until they have verified that it doesn’t break the bloc’s data protection laws.
Implats to replace, rehire fired workers
Impala Platinum says it will start recruitment of new workers or the rehiring of dismissed employees next week after laying off more than 17 000 for going on illegal strikes.
