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Global travellers rate South Africa tops in Conde Nast awards

South Africa punches well above its weight in international luxury travel, according to year's prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards. The country garnered the top spot in the best 100 hotels and resorts, and Cape Town was voted fourth out of the world's 25 must-see cities.

Global travellers rate South Africa tops in Conde Nast awards

South Africa punches well above its weight in international luxury travel, according to year's prestigious Conde Nast Traveler Reader's Choice Awards. The country garnered the top spot in the best 100 hotels and resorts, and Cape Town was voted fourth out of the world's 25 must-see cities.

SA Women’s Sevens set for tough Hong Kong test

The Springbok Women's Sevens team has been drawn to face France, China and Mexico in their pool matches at the IRB Women's World Sevens Qualifier in Hong Kong next month, the International Rugby Board announced on Tuesday.

SA labour law compares well globally: report

South Africa's labour law - often criticised for being unduly rigid and restrictive - is in fact on par with many developed countries, according to a new report comparing labour legislation governing redundancies and restructuring in 23 countries around the world.

South Africa’s Public Protector: a quick guide

As Public Protector Thuli Madonsela prepares to release a final report on an investigation into allegations of maladministration in relation to President Jacob Zuma's residence in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, we take a look at the office of the Public Protector, how it works and what it investigates.

Angolan trade expo pays off for SA firm

Durban-based Mpilende Foods, one of the 33 South African companies that took part in the 30th International Fair of Luanda Trade Exhibition, is on the verge of striking a lucrative deal with a United Arab Emirates food distribution firm.

Fiat, Chrysler open parts hub in SA

Italian auto maker Fiat and its majority-owned US subsidiary Chrysler have announced the opening of a new parts distribution centre in South Africa to service dealers, retailers and customers in the southern African region.

Prof Karabus acquitted by UAE court

A United Arab Emirates court has found Professor Cyril Karabus, a paediatric oncologist who has been in detention in Abu Dhabi since August, not guilty, South Africa's Department of International Relations said on Thursday.

‘Breakthrough’ in Prof Karabus case

South Africa's Department of International Relations says there has been a "breakthrough" in the case of Professor Cyril Karabus, a paediatric oncologist who has been in detention in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates since August.

SA’s Famous Brands moves into India

South African food service group Famous Brands has plans to expand into India through the launch of five pilot Debonairs restaurants in Mumbai in July, with Diwa Hospitality as its master licence partner to manage and grow the business.