South African Businesses Allowing Mourning Time

Many South African retailers will close their doors on Sunday, as the country lays its beloved leader Nelson Mandela to rest in Qunu, his ancestral home. During the 10 days of mourning for the former president, some companies have also allowed employees time off to pay respects at various memorials around the country. Employees and analysts alike say the time off and closures are good business.   Jacques Bakker went to the home of the late former president Nelson Mandela, along with...

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