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Nike stores reopen in South Africa after racism controversy

Nike has reopened its stores in South Africa, following the controversy which caused the brand to close some shops in the country last Wednesday. A video which went viral on South African social media showed a white man saying the word “kaffir”, which is equivalent to the N word in the United States. While the man is not employed by the...

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Nike stores closed in South Africa due to racist web post

Nike has found itself in some racial hot water. Their stores in South Africa have temporarily shutdown thanks to public outcry over a racist comment made by a man that local media says has ties to the company. Nike declined to comment on the store closures, but they did issue a statement reiterating its "long-standing commitment to diversity,...

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Rare oval diamond expected to fetch 35 million US dollars in Hong Kong sale

A 10.10 carat vivid blue diamond is expected to set the record for the most expensive piece of jewellery sold at auction in Asia despite an ongoing growth slowdown in China's economy, Sotheby's said Friday. The "De Beers Millennium Jewel 4" is expected to fetch between 30 million US dollars and 35 million US dollars at the April 5 sale in Hong...

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Maiyet transforms ethical luxury into New York cool during NYFW

Luxury label Maiyet, which partners with artisans from far-flung corners of the world, made its fashion week debut with a sensuous collection in desert hues designed for the sophisticated New York woman. Founded in 2010 by South African lawyer and post-apartheid reconciliation figure Paul van Zyl, and Kristy Caylor, a Californian passionate...

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S.African model Thando Hopa revels in her albino skin

Thando Hopa grew up in the shade, her porcelain skin protected by long sleeves and sunscreen until the day the South African decided to fight prejudice against albinos by becoming a model. Petite and born with an inherited depigmentation of her skin from head to toe that can lead to discrimination and even death, Hopa entered the fashion world...

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South African garment workers to receive pay hike from September

According to an agreement between garment makers and the Southern African Clothing & Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU), South African garment workers will receive a pay hike from September 1, the industry's due date for annual wage increases. This means that in metro areas like Durban, Cape Town, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth, the wages of...