Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan says the relationship between the government and the taxpayer
is crucial, and we couldn't agree more. Perhaps what many taxpayers would like to see - if the relationship is to be a good one - is a far better use of tax funds not least of which would be achieved through more efficient management, less wastage, and far less corruption.
On the consumer front, are you up to speed on
returns policies and the CPA? If not, Danie Strachan has some words of advice for you.
For all you aspiring learner drivers, and wannabe petrol-heads out there, here's some news of
South African tech designed to help get your drivers license faster. Proposed changes to the National Road Traffic Act could see it taking up to 12 months longer to get a drivers license, so anything you can do to speed it up a bit, would help. Right?
On the emotive subject of the land issue, TAU SA says it's
about the economy, not emotions or politics. Well, that sounds sensible to many people, but unfortunately, emotions do sometimes get in the way on many issues. Here's hoping common sense rules.
It's wheel spanners at dawn... or not. Our tame motoring editor,
Henrie Geyser, reckons the new
Nissan Infiniti is fit to rumble the Germans. Ja! He reckons this offering from The Land of The Rising Sun is one of the classiest brands and strikingly good looking - like our Henrie, then? (He tends more towards the "ruggedly..." Whatever.)
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The Peninsula All-Suite Hotel has been crowned the RCI Best Large Resort 2012 at the prestigious RCI Awards, sharing the esteemed award with The Breakers. 
The flagship of the House of JC Le Roux, Scintilla 2003 is a classic blend of Chardonnay (75%) and Pinot noir (25%), spending seven years on the lees, resulting in rich layers of complexity and flavours with a superior, smooth character. 
The Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton is embracing the spirit of sustainable development by initiating and supporting specially selected projects in 2012 and has achieved a five percent energy saving simply by changing its light bulbs and participating in Earth Hour initiatives. 
Following the arrival of Air Seychelles' first Airbus A330-200, the airline has announced that it would double its Johannesburg services to four return flights a week from 1 December. 
Seasonal Lufthansa connection to the South African city moves from Frankfurt to Munich. Lufthansa passengers will for the first time be able to reach the South African coastal city of Cape Town non-stop from Munich when the upcoming 2012/2013 winter flight schedule goes into effect. 
Nightjar Travel recently launched an online destination guide that lists almost 1 800 things to do and places to go to in South Africa. The highlight of July's magazine will be their coverage of Fiona McIntosh's run down El Camino de Santiago. 
&Beyond has been listed as the world's 5th Top Safari Operator in the US Travel + Leisure 2012 World's Best Awards readers' survey. As one of Africa and South Asia's leading experiential travel companies, &Beyond's mission is to design luxury safaris and personalised travel adventures whilst remaining committed to its core ethic of "Care of the Land. Care of the Wildlife. Care of the People." 
