Have you paid tribute to Madiba yet?
Well, here's your chance to pay tribute to the memory of the statesman who contributed so much to this country. But don't mourn... Rather
celebrate Madiba's life... (After all, it's what he would have wanted, don't you think?)
And now for something completely different...
Honestly now - that Nkandla media leak... Who would you believe? Nelson Mandela donated a large chunk of his salary as president of SA to charity; only a few million was spent on his home and security. And then we have Nkandla and what the Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has found; in short that we, the taxpayers, have been ripped off... Enough said?
On the education front, Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has released the
Annual National Assessment (ANA) results, which show that our education system is nothing to be proud of.
Finally, the festive season is approaching and, while the decent among us are filled with goodwill to all, there are scum-suckers out there who are the dregs of society and will be out to relieve you of your hard-earned cash, among other things. So... here's how to
stay cyber-safe this holiday season.
For those of you starting your end-of-year break this Friday, take care, drive carefully and remember... everything in moderation.
Rod Baker, Content Director
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 | Eddy Khosa The inaugural SA Tourism Summit in October was an intense and productive gathering of industry leaders and I am optimistic that the summit will reap medium to long-term benefits for tourism in the country. Read more >>
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 | Africa Travel Week, comprising ILTM Africa, IBTM Africa and WTM Africa, has received the full backing and support of the Western Cape Province and the City of Cape Town. Read more >>
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There is no doubt that the decision by South African Airways (SAA) to cut the Buenos Aires-Johannesburg flights from 2014 will have a detrimental knock-on effect throughout Africa, says Danny Bryer,of the Protea Hospitality Group. Read more >>
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 | A great man has passed away and we all mourn the loss of Madiba, but while we mourn, let us also celebrate the life and the achievements of one of history's greatest statesmen, and certainly South Africa's and Africa's greatest. (video) Read more >>
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 | John French The annual office year-end party is usually where some of the craziest communication of the year takes place. Colleagues are usually beyond drained and exhausted at this time of the year and yet over-jubilant and excited at the same time. Read more >>
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 | All available hotel rooms in Gauteng have been reserved ahead of a memorial service for former president Nelson Mandela‚ who died on Thursday, 5 December, at the age of 95. Read more >>
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 | Evan-Lee Courie The Woodstock Foundry, a new development in Woodstock, Cape Town, recently welcomed Browser & Grazer, a single-source catering company that provides a full range of catering needs - including healthy menu options, equipment hire, bar service and staffing hire. Read more >>
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 | Spier is proud to announce a partnership with a professional hospitality management company, PMR Hospitality Partners. Since December 2013, PMR have assumed responsibility for managing Spier's leisure operations including the hotel, conferencing facilities and restaurants. Read more >>
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 | The Tsogo Sun's Gauteng properties are, once again, living up to their reputation with an array of options to guarantee a memorable festive season. The Palazzo, Montecasino promises to amaze and entertain you whilst Santa amuses the kids in a separate venue, for R495 per adult and a 50% discount for kids under 12. Read more >>
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 | FEDHASA Cape, the official voice and representative of the hospitality industry, recently held a youth event at the Peninsula Hotel in Cape Town, hosted by youth segment chairman, Jamie Pieters. The event served to highlight the relevance of youths within the hospitality industry, as well as promote the role that FEDHASA Cape plays in supporting young people in their careers. Read more >>
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After 14 years apart, industry veterans and hoteliers Tony Romer-Lee and Euan McGlashan are back together in their newest venture, PMR Hospitality Partners, which is a boutique African hospitality management company based in Cape Town and Atlanta, US, through its sister firm, Valor Hospitality Partners. Read more >>
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 | Measured in current prices‚ total income generated by the food and beverages sector in SA increased by 5.2% in October compared with the same period last year according to data released by Statistics SA. Read more >>
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 | Brian Berkman When Rolf Steiner and Marisa Silva, two Swiss Re executives working out of Sao Paulo, Brazil purchased Rhulani Safari Lodge in the Madikwe Reserve, near the South African border of Botswana, passion, not profit, was their motivation. Read more >>
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 | South African National Parks (SANParks) has joined the world in mourning the death of Nelson Mandela. The CEO Dr David Mabunda passed on his condolences on behalf of SANParks. Read more >>
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 | British Airways will increase its services from London to Cape Town by three flights a week from May 2014, offering 657 additional seats a week, expanding total capacity to over 12,000 seats. Read more >>
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