Singita Game Reserves says it would not have destroyed an elephant that was provoked by one of its field guides in an apparent drunken prank, had the animal injured or killed the man.
SARU executive bonuses jump 107% as profit slumps
May 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The South African Rugby Union’s 2012 Annual Report shows that full executive members of its Executive Council were awarded massive salary and bonus increases even though the union suffered a huge slump in profits last year.
Absa’s Mariette Warner Passes Away
March 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Mariette Warner, the Portfolio Manager of Absa Asset Management’s Listed Property Fund, passed away at the weekend.
Cover: Kevin Hedderwick – The man who built Famous Brands
February 14, 2013 by Leave a Comment
This week’s cover story is all about the man who got Famous Brands where it is today.
I also want to cry racism
December 14, 2012 by 13 Comments
They say a week in politics is a long time. You should try 15 minutes in South African journalism. Just when you think you’ve got the world all figured out along comes a fellow hack and makes you question your entire belief system.
Murphy Morobe plans one-year sabbatical, may write book
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Murphy Morobe, CEO of Kagiso Media, to take one-year sabbatical following resignation announcement – may write book.
Opinion: Capetonians aren’t racist. They’re just douche bags.
November 28, 2012 by 58 Comments
I am so tired of the cliché that white Capetonians are racist. I’m sure you’ve come across this platitude before. It’s an old chestnut regularly trotted out by columnists and politicians that have run out of topics on which to spout forth.
PPC lays cornerstone for African expansion
November 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Pretoria Portland Cement Ltd (PPC) shares have risen just over 3% since the company released its annual results yesterday. However, the performance of the stock may have more to do with investors’ confidence in the company’s future strategy than its recent performance.
[Update] Alan Miller Resigns as Head of Absa Investments
October 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Alan Miller, the head of Absa Investments, has resigned, according to two people familiear with the matter who spoke to Finweek on condition of anonymity.
Beer brewing: The holy craft
October 18, 2012 by 1 Comment
Now most editors would have seen this as a mere ruse to drink as much beer as possible at the company’s expense. Fortunately, Marc is someone who always sees the good in people and had no idea what I was up to.
