[Su-Mari Du Bruyn] Too often we find that someone is appointed to a specific position, shown how the system works and then left to his own accord - that is it. Then, later when things go wrong, other people in the organisation are very surprised to learn that this individual gave poor customer service or does not know the first thing about the email program that he must use, for example.

[Rod Baker] NEWSWATCH: Communications Minister Dina Pule wants to be in on SABC board appointments, reports Mail & Guardian, which also reports that both the ANC and the DA are upset over a BBC programme on the plight of SA whites. MyBroadband reports on the hack attack on the SAPS website, and the SABC says that TV and radio presenter Vuyo Mbuli will be given a provincial official funeral.

[Michael Wood] Think of those classic sporting clashes between old rivals Springboks and All Blacks, Chiefs vs Pirates, or Nadal vs Djokovic. A battle between two old rivals almost as equal as each other, bitterly fought, won with sweat, blood and tears.

[Candace McDonald] According to John Quincy Adams "if your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader". And let's face it, good leadership is crucial to the success of any business... ad agency, marketing agency, retailer, media group...

[Candace McDonald] Priority has been placed on effective communication since the development of the information age. Good communication skills contribute to renowned business techniques, which is why it is important to stay ahead of vast amounts of information.