7 Feb 2012

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Don't get in a state...

...with the road closures if you are anywhere near Cape Town this Thursday, 9 February 2012 - just check the list of roads to be closed for Jacob Zuma's State of the Nation address.

On the investment front, critics are up in arms over what they say are Transnet delays that are costing SA billions, and on the mining front, Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu says the mining industry must transform.

On the security front, there have been complaints that the secrecy bill has not been explained properly.

And there's plenty more news to catch up on; happy reading!

Rod Baker, general manager: content

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Motoring

Ford's quirky Kuga pounces... at last - AVANCA
Ford's quirky and rather controversial Kuga mid-sized SUV has finally arrived in South Africa after it has been dividing opinion in Europe and elsewhere since it first hit the dealer showrooms over there about four years ago. Read more >>

Travel

Room for improvement at Inn on the Square
[Sindy Peters] When staying over at a hotel you'd like to feel as if you're at a home away from home - minus the chores. Apart from the friendly hotel staff, the refurbished rooms, the perfect location and the view from the pool deck, there's nothing really inviting about the city-based Inn on the Square in Cape Town. Read more >>

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Hôtel & Lodge: Long Beach is "Best Resort" in the world
Hôtel & Lodge magazine, a much respected French magazine that aims to offer a unique view on hotels, private retreats and lodges across the world, recently awarded its "Best Resort" commendation to Long Beach. Read more >>

Carlson, Rezidor establish Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group; starts 2012 in Africa on high note
MINNEAPOLIS, US / BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Carlson, a global hospitality and travel company, and The Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world, recently announced that they have established The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group. The group is also starting 2012 in Africa, on a high note... Read more >>

Music

Full line-up announced for Sowing the Seeds 2012
The full line-up for Sowing the Seeds, Joburg, which is to be held on 24 and 25 February, 2012, at Warthogs Game Farm, Magaliesburg, has been announced. Read more >>

New Fire Through The Window single out today, EP to follow
Fire Through The Window are releasing Long Gone, the first single and video from their forthcoming EP, today, 7 February, 2012. The EP will be a six-track digital released in March and is part of a two-part EP. The second part, Prosper, is set for release at the end of 2012. Read more >>

Die Antwoord to appear on David Letterman
Zef rappers Die Antwoord will be appearing on the top US talk show, The Late Show David Letterman on Tuesday, 14 February, 2012 at 11.15pm. The show will be broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television (DStv channel 113). Read more >>

PvD, impressive as always; Soundscape, not so much
[Francois Campbell] Festival organising is not for the faint of heart and should be approached with caution and great care. This past weekend an event took place which had many people very excited: Paul van Dyk (PvD) was returning to our shores - the man who pioneered electronic dance, a true power house of electronic dance. Read more >>

Lagoon Beach Hotel venue for Urban Oasis Tour
Hunter's cider will be hosting a music festival, the Urban Oasis Tour, at the Lagoon Beach Hotel, Cape Town, between 17 and 19 February, 2012. The event will feature musicians such as JR, Jack Parow and Tumi from Gang of Instrumentals. Read more >>

Bittereinder: the mole-kangaroo that likes to bons
[Sindy Peters] They've only been gigging for a year and yet have managed to pick up a SAMA, play internationally, collab with one of Europe's finest rappers, and they've been nominated for three MK Awards this year, all in one fell swoop. And yet, they still all have day jobs! We caught up with Bittereinder to find out their secret to success, and what to expect in 2012, apart from space-age-Gregorian-monk-priest-DJs... Read more >>

P.H.Fat album 'You are going to Die' to be launched 20 Feb
[Anna-Bet Bester] Following the success of their debut album "Dinosaur Blood" on 11 February 2011 on acclaimed US label Muti Music, P.H.FAT has decided to break the traditional mould of a record label financed release; and will launch their 5 track EP for FREE and independently through their website www.phfat.co.za on 20 February 2012. Read more >>

Theatre

Spectacular Beatles foot-tapper
[Clarina De Freitas] With a finger-clicking, hand-clapping, singalong performance, the tribute show to the Beatles was nothing short of spectacular. Read more >>

SA Ballet Theatre to perform in Oman
The South African Ballet Theatre, which celebrated its 11th birthday earlier this week, is to perform at the Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman on 10 and 11 February, 2012. The performances form part of a season that includes José Carreras and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hungarian National Opera and the Prague Symphony Orchestra. Read more >>


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  • Prism Awards add Student Award for 2012
  • Press freedom as the ANC sees it [Stephen Grootes: @StephenGrootes]
  • DMMA appoints 2012 exec committee
  • What can Brand ANC learn from centenary brands? [Thabani Khumalo]
  • Brand new look in fridge, kitchen
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  • The delicate art of medical marketing [Craig Lyon]
  • Restructuring looms at TopTV as CEO steps down
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  • Imagining Web 3.0 discusses influence of Web 3.0 on media, society
  • Afrikaans advertising slipping towards mediocrity? [Andrea le Sueur]
  • Creative Circle results for November, December 2011
  • European music festival at Design Indaba, Your Street Challenge extended
  • The humble but immeasurably powerful photograph [Francois Rank]
  • Tricks of the trade: improving your on-air content [Caren Olsen]
  • EXCLUSIVE: Punk'd out of ATL funk [Herman Manson: @marklives]
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  • New DJs ready 93.8FM for 2012 growth
  • Can Facebook ever make (real) money? [Thomas Oosthuizen]
  • Fairest Cape forms background to top film, TV productions

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  • Gene mutation discovery sparks hope for effective endometriosis screening [Karen N. Peart]
  • Go bold or bald with 9th annual CANSA Shavathon
  • 2012 IPA Best of Health Awards open for entries
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  • Straight from the gut: Microbes can cause obesity [Helen Dodson]
  • Addicts' cravings have different roots in men and women [Bill Hathaway]

    • Retail

  • Simba launches high value competition
  • Research from SACSC indicates 4.5% growth in retail for 2012
  • KFC expands its African roost
  • World Energy Council head to deliver closing speech at Africa Energy Indaba
  • Fountainhead concludes Centurion Boulevard deal
  • Consumers are under pressure
  • AVI stock surges on trading update
  • Miss Lux Smooth Skin winner announced
  • New eco-friendly packaging for soft fruit extends shelf life
  • Branding Menlyn Maine [Michele van Heerden]
  • Gauteng liquor bill 'hard to enforce'
  • New trio from Waterkloof
  • Design students can enter Pentawards Concepts competition

    • Government

  • Warning to motorists ahead of SONA
  • Gordhan's budget should boost business confidence
  • Molewa applauds rhino poachers' sentence
  • Full steam for Bloem to Maseru train [Michael Thakadu]
  • Editors: State control of media not the way to go
  • Premier's Hotline set to improve service delivery [Clement Moaga]

    • Non-profit & Community Services

  • Community building workshops contribute to social cohesion

    • Finance, Accounting & Banking

  • Financial adviser numbers increase in spite of high drop-out rate
  • Ethos Private Equity acquires Kevro for R850 million

    • Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry

  • Dept leads Eastern Cape school-agriculture revival
  • Hershey to invest US$10 million in cocoa production in West Africa
  • Wool prices affect textile industry
  • SA maintains net agricultural exporter status
  • Should SA communal lands be privatised?
  • Farmers turn to drought-resistant wild rooibos

    • Arts & Entertainment

  • e.tv slapped with R35 000 fine for Gaddafi footage
  • TopTV's Govender goes
  • Bursaries available for young, emerging directors
  • Filmmakers, critics invited to Talent Campus Durban

    • Building & Construction

  • Road construction under pressure due to bitumen shortage
  • Afrisam-SAIA Award promotes sustainability in architecture, construction

    • Environment & Conservation

  • Climate Change Leadership Awards' deadline extended
  • Environmentally aware mead brewer offers beekeeper-training
  • Wetlands crucial to tourism, community livelihoods

    • Human Resources & Recruitment

  • Rising Star Awards acknowledges young talent
  • Less black female executives appointed despite high demand

    • Legal

  • Legal challenge threatens FDI
  • Independent regulation of media not a viable option - Kathleen Rice
  • Woolworth's "Good Old Fashioned" an imitation [Eben van Wyk and John Foster]
  • Top prosecutor Breytenbach is suspended by NPA

    • Manufacturing

  • Nestlé opens Potchefstroom coffee creamer factory
  • Nampak aims to double its Africa earnings
  • CSIR launches titanium additive manufacturing technology

    • Education & Training

  • No space in EC universities [Msindisi Fengu]
  • Vocational training or a university degree? [Natalie Zimmelman]
  • Edublox honours its learners of the year

    • Tourism, Travel & Hospitality

  • Travel Tips from Germany
  • Wilderness reaches final of WTTC Tourism of Tomorrow Awards
  • Avondale Wine Estate offers visitors eco-tour

    • Engineering

  • Bosch Holdings appoints new chief executive
  • Bosch Projects appoints new MD

    • IT & Telecommunications

  • First students graduate from Samsung Electronics Engineering academy
  • Mi-fone appoints new head of operations
  • MXit app developers must create amusement, enterainment - Maxxor survey

    • Fishing & Maritime

  • Transnet to provide clarity on UAL deal [Andries Mahlangu]
  • Alleged abalone thief to appear in court
  • Google Earth Ocean Terrain receives major update

    • Logistics

  • Low-cost airline expands routes to African countries
  • Turkish Airlines bullish African expansion plans
  • SA logistics firm in strategic tie-up with UAE retailer
  • New R1.3bn Agulhas II in ship-hull research

    • Science & Technology

  • Technologies that future-proof your Toshiba laptop [Jorge da Silva]
  • Learners called to enter SKA competition
  • Tech-savvy Singapore sees spike in online scams

    • Health & Beauty

  • Tips to ease the stressful load of living [Marika Sboros]
  • 35% increase expected in colour cosmetics market in MEA
  • Misty Hills Hotel hosts Positive Ageing Edutalks & Expo

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  • Storm Thorgerson's top album covers exhibited

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  • New auction manager appointed at Burchmore's Sandton
  • New vehicle sales show dramatic increase in January

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