Suspended Choppies CEO denies wrongdoing
- Staff Writer: Nick Hedley
Suspended Choppies Enterprises CEO Ramachandran Ottapathu has denied any wrongdoing and says he will challenge his suspension in court.
Shoprite investors move to cut Christo Wiese's stranglehold
- Staff Writer: Sandile Mchunu
Shoprite shareholders yesterday (03/06/2019) moved to dilute chairperson Christo Wiese’s influence in the group, cancelling consideration of a potential acquisition of all deferred shares in Africa’s largest food retailer.
Standard Bank is closing more than 100 branches
Standard Bank announced the full list of branch closures. Earlier this year, Standard Bank said it would close 91 of its branches. But this has now been increased to 104 – 17% of all its branches. Gauteng will be worst hit, with 49 branches due to close by as early as this month.
Shoprite celebrates Ram Harisunker’s 50-year milestone
Ram Harisunker this month celebrates 50 years with the Shoprite Group in a distinguished career which took him from receiving clerk to main board director.
Entries open for SA’s best boerewors recipe
The nationwide search for the country’s very best boerewors is on and boerie enthusiasts who believe that their recipe has what it takes are invited to enter the annual Championship Boerewors competition by Friday, 21 June.
Huge claim after woman's mishap with Woolworths trolley
- Staff Writer: Zelda Venter
The granny who was severely injured when she crashed her shopping trolley on the driveway of the Kolonnade Shopping Centre north of Pretoria is suing Woolworths for R570 000 in damages.
Christo Wiese adamant on R3.5bn Shoprite share scheme
- Staff Writer: Ann Crotty
Shoprite founder and chair Christo Wiese is adamant there is no room for negotiation around the terms of a proposed share repurchase scheme that is set to net him R3.5bn.
A first look at South Africa’s new R2 and R5 coins
- Staff Writer: Staff Writer
The South African Mint has unveiled its new circulation coins celebrating 25 years of constitutional democracy.
Shoprite serves 100 million R5 deli meals
Shoprite has served its 100 millionth R5 deli meal since launching the affordable meal options almost two years ago.