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The retail chain said 425 of its stores have been targeted, with many prominent South Africans also taking to social media to comment on the advert. Local media also reported that a group of people threw a petrol bomb into one of its stores in Emalahleni, a local municipality in the southern African country. … [Read more...] about Protests erupt in South Africa over controversial TRESemme ad featuring Black hair

The director involved in the campaign has since left the company and the country, Unilever said in a joint statement with the EFF on Thursday. The British-Dutch company promised an internal investigation and said it would take necessary disciplinary action if needed. … [Read more...] about South Africa retailers remove TRESemmé products from shelves over ‘racist’ ad

"I understand the emotions that are coming through from society… When I looked at those images it took me two seconds to realize how insensitive they were. I don't know why we posted them," Clicks CEO Vikesh Ramsunder told radio station CapeTalk on Monday. … [Read more...] about South Africa: Hair ad triggers nationwide protests

South Africa are also expected to announce an under-19 coach and an A team coach in the next few weeks. Malibongwe Maketa, who worked as the national assistant coach under Ottis Gibson, is expected to be among the frontrunners for either of these positions. … [Read more...] about Dillon du Preez to be assistant coach for South Africa women

"Hilton has built the squad from a very talented environment into a high-performing unit and a team that can challenge the top three or four nations consistently," Graeme Smith, CSA's director of cricket said. "Results this year in New Zealand and at the T20 World Cup speak volumes of Hilton and Dane [van Niekerk]'s leadership and through the review process, we realised he is the right man to take the team forward and hopefully onto greater things and World Cups in the future." … [Read more...] about Hilton Moreeng reappointed as South Africa women’s head coach