Recently added articles from The Star (South Africa):
Eskom chaos sheds light on our dark corners.(News)
Nov 17, 2009 ... If the Eskom fiasco was a boxing match, one would say that, while on the ropes, Jacob Maroga miraculously knocked Bobby Godsell out. But this will be a crude description that does not assist in cleaning up the mess at our power utility. While the latest saga has ...
Trading restrictions will hit some businesses hard; Those who try to profit from 'an event to which they have contributed nothing' face tough curbs. Lebogang Seale explains.(News)
Nov 17, 2009 ... Businesses and informal traders in Joburg are set to be hard-hit by Fifa's stringent laws on trading during the World Cup. All host cities are obliged to create buffer zones or commercial restriction zones all around the stadiums, prohibiting anyone around these precincts from ...
Backstage baby gets in on the act.(Entertainment)
Nov 17, 2009 ... BYLINE: Diane de Beer It's tough being an artist, so when you're offered more than one job, you grab it. Fortunately for actor/director Pieter Bosch Botha (pictured, right) the schedules for two new shows did not clash. On weekends he directs Noises off, which will be ...
Not fair to pay for those who steal electricity.(News)
Nov 17, 2009 ... I object to the proposed Eskom increases as they are just attempting to extort money out of users who have no option but to buy electricity. If Eskom cut off all the illegal electrical connections, there would be no shortage of supply. They should focus on ensuring that the ...
New central bank chief should focus on demand MONETARY policy.(Business Report)
Nov 17, 2009 ... BYLINE: Brian Kantor This is not an easy time to be taking over the reins at the Reserve Bank, but more important is that there seems little sign of any imminent recovery in the private sector spending on which the economy must depend if growth is to be resumed. For ...