There are some people who might be forgiven for having a sense of schadenfreude at the news that while Telkom is appealing against the fine it got for uncompetitive behaviour, the Competition Commission is also appealing -
for a heftier fine. For years South Africans from all walks of life have bemoaned Telkom's high charges. Organisations need to know that when people reckon they are being ripped off, there can be consequences.
Good news for Denel is that a
new agreement strengthens Denel Aerostructures' role in A400M manufacturing. It's hoped that the development will contribute significantly to the financial turnaround of the South African company and confirm its position as a top-tier supplier on the world's most advanced military airlifter.
There's more to climate change than just higher food prices... Robbie Louw writes that recent research, conducted in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
links the social unrest that plagued the world during 2008/9 and 2011 to high world food prices. The research linked 28 events of social unrest in 22 countries, in which more than 12,000 people died, to the food price index exceeding a critical level.
In the wake of the Woolies saga, the government has plans to strengthen the
employment equity law.
Finally, from a man who himself epitomises French flair and panache, our tame motoring editor, Henrie Geyser reckons that the new Renault Fluence literally
oozes French flair.
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Heineken, a leading premium beer brand, has announced a thrilling new TV and digital campaign, in anticipation of the release of the latest James Bond adventure, SKYFALL, which sees Daniel Craig bring his explosive portrayal of James Bond to a Heineken advertisement. Challenging consumers to defy his enemies and Crack the Case, viewers will be taken on an epic train journey alongside stunning Bond newcomer Bérénice Marlohe. 
As a part of their 75th birthday, Ray-Ban South Africa again selected brand and event activation specialist, Enov8, to engage the 20 000 strong crowd at the Oppikoppi music festival which was held near Northam in Limpopo from 9 to 11 August 2012. 
Fifty-nine young, promising instrumentalists from around the country are in the starting line-up for the second SAMRO Hubert van der Spuy National Music Competition. The competition will take place at the Hugo Lambrechts Music Centre in Parow, Cape Town from 24 to 28 September 2012. Medals and a host of other attractive prizes are at stake. 
Mike Rossi will be exhibiting from the 20th September a series of black and white photographic landscapes - 16 x 1.5m wide prints in the foyer of the Nedbank / BOE Clocktower building, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, under the theme 'Shadow over Stones'. 
Fujifilm has announced the launch of its X-E1, the second DSLR camera from the brand this year and added two new models to the Fujinon XF Lens range, bringing the number of lenses available to five, with much broader photographic appeal. It has also released improved firmware for the Fujifilm X-Pro1 designed to enhance the user's photographic experience. 
Big Concerts have announced that Adam Lambert will be touring South Africa for the first time this November, with performances scheduled in Cape Town on Tuesday, 13 November 2012 at the Grand Arena, GrandWest and then on Friday, 16 November 2012 at the Coca-Cola Dome Johannesburg. Tickets go on sale Friday, 14 September at 9am from Computicket. 
