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Italian designers Dolce and Gabbana convicted of tax evasion

Fashion designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were handed a 20-month suspended prison sentence and a heavy fine on Wednesday for hiding hundreds of millions of euros from the Italian tax authorities.

Cyber threats and leaks spur increased security focus

Increased cyber espionage by China and recent leaks by a contractor working at the National Security Agency have put a sharp focus on cybersecurity for aerospace and defence companies showing off their wares at this year's Paris Airshow.

Government unions walk out of talks

The Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (Imatu) and the SA Municipal Workers' Union (Samwu) walked out of negotiations with the SA Local Government Association (Salga) on Wednesday.

'Captain KGB' shock

A top spy cop served only two weeks of a 10-year sentence for armed robbery, has spent 15 years evading arrest and secured employment in a specialised crime intelligence unit despite his criminal record.
England v South Africa: Semi Final - ICC Champions Trophy

England knock Proteas out

Hosts England sauntered into the Champions Trophy final after South Africa ‘choked’ in yet another semi-final when they were bowled out for 175 in fairly benign conditions at The Oval on Wednesday.
SuperSport United press conference

Johnson to coach Supersport

Premier League giants Supersport United have appointed Cavin Johnson as their new coach ahead of the 2013-14 season
2013 Castle Larger Incoming Tour: Springboks training session

Louw back for Springboks

South Africa have made three changes to their forward pack ahead of this Saturday's mouth-watering clash with Samoa at Loftus Versfeld.
Brazil Training Session - FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013

Neymar a little on the light side, says Barca doctor

Brazil forward Neymar is on the light side and might need to bulk up a bit for Spanish soccer, his new club Barcelona said on Wednesday.
2013 Super Rugby: Southern Kings training and press conference

Kings part ways with coach

The Kings have announced that their backline coach Brad Mooar has left the franchise and will be returning to New Zealand for personal reasons.
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Zenani visits Mandela in hospital

Former president Nelson Mandela's daughter, Zenani Mandela-Dlamini, South Africa's ambassador to Argentina, visited him at the Pretoria hospital where he spent a 12th day receiving treatment on Wednesday.

Mozambique ex-rebels vow sabotage

Mozambique's former rebels on Wednesday vowed to block the country's main highway and a crucial rail link to coal fields, dramatically ramping up its standoff with the government.

Rousseff salutes Brazil protests, cities cut bus fares

President Dilma Rousseff sought to defuse a massive protest movement sweeping Brazil, acknowledging the need for better public services and more responsive governance as demonstrations continued in some cities around the country.

DA moots urgent Labour Bill amendments

The Democratic Alliance will propose urgent amendments to the Labour Relations Amendment Bill in a bid to reopen debate on provisions that appear to be concessions to Cosatu, it said on Wednesday.

Shouting for a better SA

Singer Danny K drove a Nissan Sabre his parents won in a raffle before scoring free use of a Kia Sorento, writes Edwin Naidu

Kings of Chaos tour SA

Business Connexion, Conscript Africa launch app for job seekers

Technology firm says SkillsMap app, Africa’s first skills-targeted online recruitment service, will attract talent and tackle unemployment

State companies may have to use pension funds to fund investment, says Gigaba

Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba says state-owned companies need new ‘resource mobilisation’ strategies as ‘funding from financial markets has shrunk’

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